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“I was around 3 or 4 and saw Norman on television. We lived locally

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would take me to the big events to see him live. Subsequently I began belting the ball around in the backyard”.

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His marvellous year to date has not occurred by accident or

Melbourne’s famous sandbelt region has been host to many of Australia’s major professional golf tournaments. It boasts some of our country's best golf courses and in recent years was the breeding ground for our very own US Open Golf Champion Geoff Ogilvy. This year it also laid claims to one more fact. It is the home of Australia’s number one ranked amateur golfer and fifth ranked amateur golfer in the world, Matthew Griffin.

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by watching the flamboyant and brilliant Greg Norman at Australia’s major golf tournaments, Matthew Griffin began a pursuit in golf that now sees him at the top of the amateur ranks in Australia and around the world and on the verge of a long and illustrious career. At the time of this interview, Matthew, 25, is preparing to lead Australia against the world in the Eisenhower Cup to be played in Adelaide from October 16-19. Only a select group of

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individuals have had the privilege of representing their country. This remarkable accomplishment has occurred through a series of fairly significant achievements. 2008 has been a massive year for the young Victorian golfer to say the least. Earlier this year Matthew

Winning Keppera was a big tournament because a couple of guys I defeated were also in the running for the number 1 so to go down the stretch and to be really close and to have it all on the line really gave me enormous confidence.

MATTHEW GRIFFIN Born: 26 July 1983

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Home Club: Cheltenham GC & Victoria GC Career Highlights: 2008 Number 1 ranked amateur in Australia 2008 Number 5 ranked amateur in the World 2008 Eisenhower Cup Team 2008 1st Rice Planters Champion (USA) 2008 Ashes & Trans Tasman Cup teams 2008 1st Keperra Bowl Champion 2008 1st Mandurah Easter Amateur Champion 2007 Australian Team - Four Nations Cup 2007 12th St Andrews Links Trophy (UK) 2007 3rd Rice Planters Amateur (US) 2007 Victorian State Team 2007 3rd Tasmanian Open 2007 3rd Riversdale Cup 2006 Victorian State Team 2006 Victorian Champion of Champions

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won two National Selection Trial events, the

Mandurah Easter Amateur Open in Western

Australia and The Keperra Bowl in Queensland. As a result he earned the prestigious title as the number 1 ranked amateur in Australia

and automatic selection in the Eisenhower Cup team, a goal he set for himself at the

end of 2007. During the year his successes continued. Playing against world class

amateur fields in America he won the Rice Planters Amateur in South Carolina and just recently he captained Victoria’s winning team in the interstate series.

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simply just happened. Matthew is meticulous by nature. He

nice and aggressively. He has always been a role model and

stands at the top rung of the amateur ladder ready to take

his book has helped me learn how he went from being a state

the leap over to the professional ranks due to his work ethic,

cricketer to one of the best international cricketers and the

attention to detail and the ability to make decisions with a

steps you had to take”.

maturity well beyond his years.

Matthew fulfilled his desire to obtain a university degree and

Later this year he will almost certainly join the professional

now with the right foundations laid it was time to cash in, and

ranks and pit himself against the cream of Australian golf, a

20 years ago in the backyard of his home barely one kilometre from Royal Melbourne, inspired

Matthew Griffin

the way he went about his cricket and captained Australia

to play the 2004 Australian Open and soon after was admitted

Matthew had a liking to the game as a youngster. Around the

into the Victorian Institute of Sport.

age of 6, his father and grandfather would take him regularly

“Playing the events and seeing what it was about, I really liked

to play Albert Park’s par 3 golf course. His interest grew and

it and thought if I can put the hard work in I can make a go of

he joined Cheltenham Golf Club when he was 12. He describes

this”. At the Institute he began working with golf coach Dennis

the Cheltenham members as being “very good to him” and

McDade. “He brought a new perspective to it all with the

they were instrumental in fostering his interest in the game.

fitness side of golf and being able to put everything together, so

As Geoff Ogilvy did before him, he yearned to challenge his

I realized that I had other areas to work on,” Matthew recalls.

abilities on championship courses so he ventured over the road

Once again the temptation was there to make a transition

to join Victoria Golf Club at 16.

into the pro ranks. Around him others were doing just that.

It was also around this time Matthew made a major decision

Matthew resisted, deciding that the extra year or two in the

with regards to his golf career. He was young, talented and

Institute program learning about nutrition, strength and a member of the national squad and learning how to travel would give him that extra edge. “The more I can improve my

Matthew. He realized that in order to get the best out of his

body the easier it is for me to improve my swing. In doing

golf he first needed to get ‘things’ in place. Subsequently he

that I have been able to improve my swing without too much

dropped off golf for a while so that he could focus on school.

heartache. If you haven’t got the strength then a lot of the

This decision denied him the opportunity to be promoted into

swing things you can't actually physically do”.

junior or senior state team squads. Thus began a hectic period.

His success this year has been the culmination of years of

In the following years he completed a degree in commerce and

dedication. Today he speaks excitedly about the next 12 months

economics at Monash University, started his working life at the

and the journey ahead. He has a tremendous outlook and

local Drummond Golf store and of course continued to work

genuinely loves to play golf. “I love golf courses, just walking interested in course design and what the course designer is trying to get you to do and I guess the best way to play a golf

doubts. “If you had asked me at 20 whether I would be playing

course. From a competitive factor there is nothing better than

golf today, I probably would have said that I would have been

going down the stretch on a Sunday in contention and putting

sitting in an office working in economics or accounting,” he states.

into practice everything you have prepared for and seeing how

It is evident that Matthew has a steely determination and an

you go. It is a real buzz out there and it’s good fun”.

ability to set his goals without distraction or interference and

If you get the chance over the summer to go to any of the

to stick to them. It is therefore no surprise to hear that one of

Australian Tour events, be sure to walk the fairways with

the biggest influences on him has been Steve Waugh. “I like

Matthew and give your support to a fellow Drummond Golfer!

By Sam Gole

The golf course can be an unforgiving environment. Laden with hazards such as bunkers, water, tricky greens and of course don’t forget the elements such as the wind, rain, humidity and heat. But these hazards pale into insignificance when compared with the greatest danger to all golfers, The Sun. It may be necessary for the existence of life, however it has a sinister side, resulting in numerous Australians diagnosed with various skin diseases every year.

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Good friend and retired professional golfer Fiona Pike launched the Fiona Pike Skin Cancer Awareness campaign during this year's Australian Women’s Open at Kingston Heath. In support of this, players and caddies wore the

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cancer, but usually cumulative exposure (including tanning) is the most common cause of skin cancer. This

properly protect their skin and to check their skin every three months. Her story in brief is as follows. “In 2005, shortly after retiring from professional golf, doctors found a deep skullbased tumour which was eventually diagnosed as melanoma. Even though my tumour did not present as a skin lesion that

followed by radiotherapy and chemotherapy. The cancer has spread to other parts of my body. I don’t want any other golfer to experience this terrible disease. We are all at a significantly increased risk of skin cancer and we need to be vigilant in protecting our skin and checking for changes. It can only take

dangers. Late last year during one of my regular check ups, my doctor detected the onset of another squamous cell cancer in

15 minutes to burn and a few burns in a lifetime to cause skin

my right ear. In this instance a simple procedure in the clinic removed the danger. Unfortunately similar stories to these occur in families across Australia in alarming numbers each year. It may have happened

though my lesion and cancer was removed in time. However my surgery required a skin graft. Now I have a large scar under my bicep and a scar the size of a fifty cent piece on my

to you, a family member, someone you know or a playing companion at your golf club. Please take heed of the facts and statistics over the page, protect yourself at golf from this summer

affected hand that act as constant reminders of the dangers of the sun. As you can imagine I am more vigilant in protecting

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detected that I had squamous cell carcinoma. If left untouched, this form of skin cancer will spread the cancer to other parts of the body with potentially lethal consequences. It appears as

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Fellow golfers, I urge you, take the necessary precautions to protect yourself appropriately against skin cancer, if you are not already that is. Discussing skin cancer is not a ‘good feel’ or popular subject. For those of us who have been affected it can be distressing to say the least and for those not yet affected there can be a naïve belief, ‘it’s not going to happen to me’. Let me be blunt. If you choose not to adhere to some of the simple protective measures listed in this feature, you ARE increasing your risk of developing a skin cancer. Statistically 2 out of 3 Australians will develop skin cancer during their life and it attacks without discrimination, and I should know.

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around, ‘potential’. One could have excused him for rushing toward golf’s main stage, the pro circuit. But this wasn’t for

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wordsfromthetop Joining Michael in the north of Tasmania in Launceston is Bill and Margaret Husband. Bill does not need any introduction to Tasmanians as he has been somewhat of a teaching legend in the Apple Isle for many years. Bill has spent the last three months renovating his York Street store in Launceston to provide customers in the north with a shopping experience second to none. Our sixteenth store in Victoria was formally the Golf Works store in Burwood and was recently purchased by a syndicate headed by Peter Lindsay, a long term employee of the Dandenong franchisee. With over five years golf retail experience Peter will be our franchisee for the Burwood and surrounding area. The store purchase in Burwood was possible with the relocation of our Chadstone franchise to the Princes Highway in East Malvern. We wish Danny Dawson and Alan Bult all the best in their newly relocated superstore.

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elcome to the seventeenth edition of Beyond the Fairways. A big thank you must go to Jodi who tirelessly works behind the scenes to help produce the "inside your Drummond Golf store" section of this magazine. October is an important month for amateur golf in Australia with the Eisenhower Cup returning to our shores. It is without doubt the most prestigious amateur team event in the world of golf. It will be held in Adelaide this year with Drummond Golf having a special interest.

Western Australia was allocated its third store in early October when Jarrod Mosley and Ian Taylor opened their first franchise in Mandurah. Ian Taylor has been a golf professional for over ten years and has been working in the eastern states for the last few years. He returns home to Western Australia to partner up with Jarrod who is well known to Western Australians as a touring professional with his great win in the 1999 Heineken Classic, well remembered by many Australians. Jarrod will continue with his commitment to tournament golf and will from time to time assist his wife Danielle together with Ian in the Mandurah store. Good luck to Ian, Jarrod and their respective partners Remy and Danielle.

This year Matt Griffin is representing Australia and he is currently ranked the fifth best amateur in the world. Mattâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s relationship with Drummond Golf goes back some years. He first started part-time work with us as a promising young golfer while attending secondary school and continued this throughout his tertiary education. Over the last year, Matt has spent a lot of time playing golf interstate and overseas with his state and national team commitments. As we keenly follow this years Eisenhower Cup, we wish Matt and the rest of his team all the best.

Port Macquarie will be the new home for Darren and Treena Henderson who are currently fitting out and stocking their new superstore in Hastings River Drive. Darren is a single figure golfer who has spent some time in our Melbourne stores gaining valuable experience. We wish Darren and Treena all the best with their new store as they prepare for an opening in late October or early November.

October is a prestigious month for us with the opening of five new stores taking us to forty four stores nationally. I would like to take this opportunity to welcome five new franchisees to the Drummond Golf team.

We wish all the Drummond Golf members a great summer of golfing and hope you enjoy this edition of Beyond the Fairways.

Michael Jordan, originally from Scottsdale, Tasmania has worked at our Cheltenham store for over two years gaining valuable experience. He returns to Tasmania to open his own franchise just a few minutes from Hobart. This new superstore is the largest golf store in Tasmania and provides all the major brands and prices from the mainland. adam

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It is Australia’s most prestigious golf championship and the trophy every player wants to win. It has a rich, century-old history and always draws the nation’s best players home to vie for the Stonehaven Cup. Since the first championship in 1904, the Open has evolved

Some of the event's highlights include Ossie Pickworth in

from an event of limited local standing to being highly-

1948 completing what remains as the event’s only hat-trick

rated by the likes of Nick Faldo, Raymond Floyd and Jack

by defeating Ferrier over 18 extra holes in the event’s first

Nicklaus as the world’s fifth Major. It has been the stage

ever play-off. In 1965 at Kooyonga, Gary Player shot rounds

for the game’s greatest ever players as they have battled

of 62, 71, 62, 69 for the incredible total of 28 under-par 264

to claim Australian golf’s most prized piece of silverware

to lower his own Open record total by six strokes. That

– the Stonehaven Cup. It is of no surprise then, that the

tournament record still stands today. Player won by six

names engraved on that cup are synonymous with Major

from the 1957 and 1961 champion Frank Phillips, and Jack

championship history.

Nicklaus. 1999 was the year of a fairy tale entitled ‘Aaron

Three of the sport’s five immortals are there; in addition to

Baddeley’. The 18 year-old started the tournament as an

South African Gary Player’s record of seven inscriptions

amateur with a huge billing - Gary Player had rated him

(most indelibly alongside the year 1965 when he plundered

as better than Jack Nicklaus at a similar age - but who no

Kooyonga to the phenomenal tune of 28 under-par), Nicklaus

one really believed could win; not on a stage this big….not

appears six times as does Gene Sarazen for his win at

yet. But he achieved the unthinkable, winning the Open

Metropolitan in 1936 where he made good on his promise to return and avenge his 1934 defeat by Sydney pro Bill Bolger.

as an amateur in the modern era. He became the youngest champion in the history of the championship. And we can’t forget crowd favourite Craig Parry’s own fairy tale ending claiming the 2007 title. But what will be the next chapter? How will that read? Will Geoff Ogilvy or Adam Scott break their Open ducks? Will Robert Allenby or Stuart Appleby nail their second title? Perhaps young guns Jason Day or Nick Flanagan will upstage their seniors or will Peter Lonard make it a hattrick? Whatever does happen, the one certainty is that 2008 is sure to add further drama to the rich history of Australian

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Matthew Griffin Drummond Golf employee has the drive to reach the top. Interview by Sam Gole Melbourne’s famous sandbelt region has been host to many of Australia’s major professional golf tournaments. It boasts some of our country's best golf courses and in recent years was the breeding ground for our very own US Open Golf Champion Geoff Ogilvy. This year it also laid claims to one more fact. It is the home of Australia’s number one ranked amateur golfer and fifth ranked amateur golfer in the world, Matthew Griffin. 20 years ago in the backyard of his home barely one kilometre from Royal Melbourne, inspired by watching the flamboyant and brilliant Greg Norman at Australia’s major golf tournaments, Matthew Griffin began a pursuit in golf that now sees him at the top of the amateur ranks in Australia and around the world and on the verge of a long and illustrious career. At the time of this interview, Matthew, 25, is preparing to lead Australia against the world in the Eisenhower Cup to be played in Adelaide from October 16-19. Only a select group of

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MATTHEW GRIFFIN Born: 26 July 1983 Home Club: Cheltenham GC & Victoria GC Career Highlights: 2008 Number 1 ranked amateur in Australia 2008 Number 5 ranked amateur in the World 2008 Eisenhower Cup Team 2008 1st Rice Planters Champion (USA) 2008 Ashes & Trans Tasman Cup teams 2008 1st Keperra Bowl Champion 2008 1st Mandurah Easter Amateur Champion 2007 Australian Team - Four Nations Cup 2007 12th St Andrews Links Trophy (UK) 2007 3rd Rice Planters Amateur (US) 2007 Victorian State Team 2007 3rd Tasmanian Open 2007 3rd Riversdale Cup 2006 Victorian State Team 2006 Victorian Champion of Champions Career Low Round: 65 8 | Beyond the Fairways - Spring / Summer 2008

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won two National Selection Trial events, the

Mandurah Easter Amateur Open in Western

Australia and The Keperra Bowl in Queensland. As a result he earned the prestigious title as the number 1 ranked amateur in Australia

and automatic selection in the Eisenhower Cup team, a goal he set for himself at the

end of 2007. During the year his successes continued. Playing against world class

amateur fields in America he won the Rice Planters Amateur in South Carolina and just recently he captained Victoria’s winning team in the interstate series.

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“I was around 3 or 4 and saw Norman on television. We lived locally to Royal Melbourne and the other sandbelt courses so my father would take me to the big events to see him live. Subsequently I began belting the ball around in the backyard”.

Matthew Griffin

His marvellous year to date has not occurred by accident or

the way he went about his cricket and captained Australia

simply just happened. Matthew is meticulous by nature. He

nice and aggressively. He has always been a role model and

stands at the top rung of the amateur ladder ready to take

his book has helped me learn how he went from being a state

the leap over to the professional ranks due to his work ethic,

cricketer to one of the best international cricketers and the

attention to detail and the ability to make decisions with a

steps you had to take”.

maturity well beyond his years.

Matthew fulfilled his desire to obtain a university degree and

Later this year he will almost certainly join the professional

now with the right foundations laid it was time to cash in, and

ranks and pit himself against the cream of Australian golf, a

that he did. At 21 he made his first state team squad, qualified

dream he has had from a young age.

to play the 2004 Australian Open and soon after was admitted

Matthew had a liking to the game as a youngster. Around the

into the Victorian Institute of Sport.

age of 6, his father and grandfather would take him regularly

“Playing the events and seeing what it was about, I really liked

to play Albert Park’s par 3 golf course. His interest grew and

it and thought if I can put the hard work in I can make a go of

he joined Cheltenham Golf Club when he was 12. He describes

this”. At the Institute he began working with golf coach Dennis

the Cheltenham members as being “very good to him” and

McDade. “He brought a new perspective to it all with the

they were instrumental in fostering his interest in the game.

fitness side of golf and being able to put everything together, so

As Geoff Ogilvy did before him, he yearned to challenge his

I realized that I had other areas to work on,” Matthew recalls.

abilities on championship courses so he ventured over the road

Once again the temptation was there to make a transition

to join Victoria Golf Club at 16.

into the pro ranks. Around him others were doing just that.

It was also around this time Matthew made a major decision

Matthew resisted, deciding that the extra year or two in the

with regards to his golf career. He was young, talented and

Institute program learning about nutrition, strength and

possessed plenty of that magical word that gets thrown

conditioning, psychology, human movement and playing as

around, ‘potential’. One could have excused him for rushing

a member of the national squad and learning how to travel

toward golf’s main stage, the pro circuit. But this wasn’t for

would give him that extra edge. “The more I can improve my

Matthew. He realized that in order to get the best out of his

body the easier it is for me to improve my swing. In doing

golf he first needed to get ‘things’ in place. Subsequently he

that I have been able to improve my swing without too much

dropped off golf for a while so that he could focus on school.

heartache. If you haven’t got the strength then a lot of the

This decision denied him the opportunity to be promoted into

swing things you can't actually physically do”.

junior or senior state team squads. Thus began a hectic period.

His success this year has been the culmination of years of

In the following years he completed a degree in commerce and

dedication. Today he speaks excitedly about the next 12 months

economics at Monash University, started his working life at the

and the journey ahead. He has a tremendous outlook and

local Drummond Golf store and of course continued to work

genuinely loves to play golf. “I love golf courses, just walking

on building his golf game. Spare time was a rarity. Although

around golf courses and the strategy of golf. I have always been

he always felt in the back of his mind he would be a golfer it’s

interested in course design and what the course designer is

understandable around this time that he may have had some

trying to get you to do and I guess the best way to play a golf

doubts. “If you had asked me at 20 whether I would be playing

course. From a competitive factor there is nothing better than

golf today, I probably would have said that I would have been

going down the stretch on a Sunday in contention and putting

sitting in an office working in economics or accounting,” he states.

into practice everything you have prepared for and seeing how

It is evident that Matthew has a steely determination and an

you go. It is a real buzz out there and it’s good fun”.

ability to set his goals without distraction or interference and

If you get the chance over the summer to go to any of the

to stick to them. It is therefore no surprise to hear that one of

Australian Tour events, be sure to walk the fairways with

the biggest influences on him has been Steve Waugh. “I like

Matthew and give your support to a fellow Drummond Golfer!

www.drummondclub.com

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Feature - Golf Health & Well Being

Be Aware, Take Action &

Be Sun Smart By Sam Gole

The Ugly side of ‘golfers tan’ Your Skin

campaign badge during the tournament rounds.

Fiona is calling on all golfers to take the lifestyle steps to properly protect their skin and to check their skin every three months. Her story in brief is as follows. “In 2005, shortly after retiring from professional golf, doctors found a deep skullbased tumour which was eventually diagnosed as melanoma. Even though my tumour did not present as a skin lesion that could have been screened, tested or detected, more than 99 per cent of melanomas do present on the skin surface. I have undergone a major operation to cut out much of the tumour followed by radiotherapy and chemotherapy. The cancer has spread to other parts of my body. I don’t want any other golfer to experience this terrible disease. We are all at a significantly increased risk of skin cancer and we need to be vigilant in protecting our skin and checking for changes. It can only take 15 minutes to burn and a few burns in a lifetime to cause skin

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This mostly preventable disease can be picked up early by checking your own skin and having any changes seen by a doctor.

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Fiona Pike

cancer, but usually cumulative exposure (including tanning) is the most common cause of skin cancer. This mostly preventable disease can be picked up early by checking your own skin and having any changes seen by a doctor, so please join my campaign and reduce the skin cancer risk.” In addition to this I have my own story and example. Not as grave as Fiona’s but nonetheless real. After having a skin lesion removed from the top of my left hand in May last year it was detected that I had squamous cell carcinoma. If left untouched, this form of skin cancer will spread the cancer to other parts of the body with potentially lethal consequences. It appears as though my lesion and cancer was removed in time. However my surgery required a skin graft. Now I have a large scar under my bicep and a scar the size of a fifty cent piece on my affected hand that act as constant reminders of the dangers of the sun. As you can imagine I am more vigilant in protecting

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myself against sunburn and exposure. I also regularly attend a Skin Cancer Clinic. On my first visit I undertook a procedure called mole mapping which involves a sequence of images to be taken of my skin. These images act as a reference point for future visits from which to detect any changes and potential dangers. Late last year during one of my regular check ups, my doctor detected the onset of another squamous cell cancer in my right ear. In this instance a simple procedure in the clinic removed the danger. Unfortunately similar stories to these occur in families across Australia in alarming numbers each year. It may have happened to you, a family member, someone you know or a playing companion at your golf club. Please take heed of the facts and statistics over the page, protect yourself at golf from this summer on, see your GP or a certified skin cancer specialist regularly and spread the message to your family and friends. >>

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Skin Cancer Facts and Figures,

Did You Know? • Two in three Australians will develop skin cancer at some time during their lives and more than 1,600 Australians will die each year from the disease. • The major cause of melanoma and other skin cancers is overexposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the sun.

Early Detection of Melanomas and Other Skin Cancers You should check all of your skin every three months and see a general practitioner if you notice any changes. The sooner a skin cancer is identified and treated, the better your chance of avoiding surgery or, in the case of a serious melanoma or other skin cancer, potential disfigurement or even death. It is also a good idea to talk to your doctor about your level of risk and for advice on early detection.

UV radiation is not related to temperature so even on a

What to Look For

cool overcast day UV levels can be high.

Check your skin regularly to pick up any changes that might

• Sunburn and tanning will significantly increase your risk of skin cancer. • Melanoma can occur on parts of the body that are difficult to see, even those that haven’t been exposed to the sun. • A melanoma can become life threatening in as little as six weeks. • More than 95% of melanomas are treatable if caught early.

suggest a skin cancer. Look for: • any crusty, non-healing sores • small lumps that are red, pale or pearly in colour • new spots, freckles or any moles changing in colour, thickness or shape over a period of weeks to months (especially those dark brown to black, red or blue-black in colour). There are three main types of skin cancer: • melanoma – the most dangerous form of skin cancer

• Skin cancers account for 80% of all newly diagnosed cancers.

• squamous cell carcinoma

• Melanoma is the most common cancer in people aged 15 -

• basal cell carcinoma

39 years.

These are examples only. If you notice any changes see your doctor.

• Australia has the highest incidence of skin cancer in the world, at nearly four times the rates in Canada, the US and the UK.

Melanoma

Squamous Cell Carcinmoa

Basal Cell Carcinoma

Sun Protection Tips for Golfers To minimise your risk, when the UV Index reaches three or above, a combination of these skin protection measures is recommended: 1. Seek shade where possible or use umbrellas with UV protection while waiting on the tee and when walking between shots and holes. 2. Choose golfing attire that covers as much skin as possible – UV rated apparel, long sleeved tops, long pants and golfing gloves. 3. A suitable hat (e.g. bucket style) that provides protection to your face, neck and ears but still allows you the freedom to swing through your shots. 12 | Beyond the Fairways - Spring / Summer 2008

4. Choose sunglasses that are wraparound in style and have an Eye Protection Factor (EPF) of 10. 5. Apply broad spectrum SPF 30+ sunscreen to all exposed skin before going onto the course, using at least one teaspoon full on each arm and leg, and ½ teaspoon for your face, neck and ears. 6. Keep sunscreen in a cool place. Reapply when walking to the next tee box or during slow play. Sunscreen should be applied at least every two hours. 7. Remember when you are wiping off sweat you are wiping off sunscreen, so you may need to reapply more regularly. Carry a separate towel to keep hands clean. www.drummondclub.com

Your Eyes

entry of peripheral rays. For outdoor use in the bright

Being sun smart doesn't end with the skin. Our eyes are vital organs that must be protected. Many of us don’t think twice about wearing our sunglasses when we go outdoors for a walk, to the beach or when driving our car. However, many of us don’t take the care to protect our eyes from the harsh ultraviolet rays absorbed for up to 5 hours whilst on the golf course. Not only will an appropriate pair of sunglasses be beneficial to our long term health, they will also provide an immediate benefit to our well being whilst on the golf course. Golfers are exposed to ultraviolet (UV) radiation which comprises invisible high energy rays from the sun that lie just beyond the blue end of the visible spectrum. More than 99% of UV radiation is absorbed by the anterior structures of the eye. There are good scientific reasons to be concerned that UV absorption by the eye may contribute to age-related changes in the eye and a number of serious eye diseases. Ultraviolet radiation can play a contributory role in the development of various ocular disorders including cataract, pterygium, cancer of the skin around the eye, photokeratitis and corneal degenerative changes, and may contribute to age-related macular degeneration. Ultraviolet absorbing eyewear provides the greatest measure of UV protection, particularly if it has a wraparound design to limit the

sun, sunglasses that absorb 99–100 per cent of the full UV spectrum to 400 nm are recommended. The cost to protect your eyes with a pair of premium sunglasses is minimal when compared with the benefits you will receive in the long-run. Sunglasses provide essential eye protection! They are not just a fashion accessory, but a necessity when it comes to maintaining healthy eyes and good quality vision.

Skin Cancer in eye area

If you would like to make a donation to the Fiona Pike Skin Cancer Awareness Campaign visit: www.sunsmart.org.au/fionapike or phone 1300 65 65 85 or send your donation to: The Fiona Pike Campaign The Cancer Council South Australia Reply Paid 929, Unley SA 5061. All funds raised will go towards: • skin cancer awareness • support services for people with cancer • skin cancer research. The Cancer Council Helpline 13 11 20 For more information & support call Mon to Fri 8.30am-8pm or visit www.sunsmart.org.au

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Be Sun Smart at Drummond Golf The following items can assist golfers to protect themselves against the sun's harmful rays and can be found at Drummond Golf stores across Australia. Sun smart products available at Drummond Golf stores are: a) Clothing - Long Sleeve and UV Shirts b) Headwear - Wide Brim and Bucket Hats c) Solar Umbrella d) Umbrella holders on buggies e) Eyewear f) Gloves g) Sunscreen / Lip Balm

d) b) a) Images for illustration purposes only. See your local store for more options and brands. www.drummondclub.com

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Golf

GIRLS GREAT GOLF GETAWAY

NOOSA SPRINGS RESORT, QLD

By Lee Midson

In response to the increasing interest expressed by our female members for programs tailored to suit female golfers, we launched our first “Girls Great Golf Getaway” to Noosa Springs Resort (14 – 19 September 2008). This program was created to incorporate both a leisure aspect and a 3-day coaching program specifically for women with coaching provided by our Drummond Club coach, Nadene Gole. Choosing the right venue and location for this golf getaway meant specific criteria had to be considered! Key points – must have a warm sunny climate to shake off the winter blues, great shopping outlets for those in need of retail therapy, spa and massage services for some serious pampering, a good choice of quality restaurants and a resort that could provide comfortable and relaxed accommodation with excellent golf and resort facilities. Noosa Springs Resort ticked all the boxes and the response was overwhelming.

26 ladies from Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane and Newcastle joined the program. Some participants had only just recently taken up golf, others had been playing for a few years or longer, but all were keen to improve their game and benefit from the personalised coaching provided in the program. Plus, it was a great opportunity to get away with “the girls” for a short break!

Our Accommodation Noosa Springs Resort was the perfect venue for our stay. The Resort has 2 and 3 bedroom apartments suitable for twin, triple and quad-share. The apartments are set in a natural bushland setting with views over the golf course and the ambience is peaceful and relaxing. Each spacious apartment comes with a fully equipped kitchen, king size beds, separate lounge and dining areas, LCD TV and cable television, DVD/CD player, laundry area, 2 private balconies and area ideal for group golf tours.

The Golf Course Just a short stroll from the accommodation is the Noosa Springs Resort golf course. This 18-hole championship course is regarded as one of the best resort courses in Queensland. The course meanders along the shores of the tranquil Lake Weyba and surrounded by the natural beauty of the Noosa National Park. The fairways are lush, and the greens are meticulously manicured. Other facilities include driving range, putting green, chipping and bunker areas.

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Coaching Clinics – “Back to Basics”

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The 3 day coaching program was conducted by Nadene

Gole (Drummond Club coach) and provided group clinics on bunkers (fairways and greens), chipping and putting. Participants also put their practice into play out on the

course, playing 2 rounds of 9 holes and 1 round of 18 holes including on-course management over the 3 days.

Nadene’s particular expertise is the short game and her

program “Back to Basics” is suitable for golfers of all levels. Whether you are a beginner or a low handicapper wanting to improve your game, you will find Nadene’s expert guidance and tuition will take your game to a new level.

Pamper Sessions After a day on the golf course, it didn’t take much prompting to book in for a hydro massage and steam session, or seek total relaxation in the floatation pool. Others opted for a relaxation massage and other spa treatments such as manicures and pedicures, or just some time out soaking up the sun around the pool. The resort management provided all

Thanks once again for a great trip. It was a great venue, great program, great tuition and above all great company. I hope that your new ladies are enjoying it as much as we did. Can’t wait till the next one! Jill Miller (VIC)

NOOSA SPRINGS RESORT

Due to popular demand we have scheduled our next program for Noosa Springs Resort on the following dates: Program Program Program Program

1: 2: 3: 4:

20th – 22nd April 2009 22nd – 24th April 2009 14th – 16th September 2009 16th - 18th September 2009

resort’s spa and services and is certainly one of the best spa

Program Price: Drummond Club Members: $650.00 inc gst Non-Members: $695.00 inc gst

facilities in Australia and highly recommended.

Includes:

participants with a complimentary “Champagne Tour” of the

great restaurant on-site (open Wednesday to Sunday) and

• 2 nights accommodation at Noosa Springs Resort (4-share) • Daily buffet breakfast • 3-day coaching program • 2 rounds of 9 holes inc cart hire • 1 round of 18 holes inc cart hire • Callaway Gift Pack (value $85) • Bonus $50 Drummond Golf Gift Voucher

café area open daily for lunch.

Extended stays are available.

We also chose Berardo’s Restaurant and Bar located in

For reservations contact Lee at Drummond Club (03) 9565 1415.

Dining Out Just 5 minutes drive from Noosa Springs Resort, there is an abundance of quality restaurants along Noosa Head’s famous Hastings Street, or the neighbouring precincts of Noosa Junction and Noosaville. The resort itself also has a

Hastings Street, one of Noosa’s award-

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winning restaurants, for a couple of group dinner outings during the week.

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GOLF

Instruction

BUNKERS

Putting an End to Every Golfer's Nightmare by Nadene Gole, Golf Professional European Tour Event Winner & 7 Events World Wide, Teaching Professional at Patterson River Country Club and Golf Magazine Instructor.

For many the bunker shot represents the most feared and possibly the most misunderstood shot in golf. The truth is that most elite golfers would actually prefer this rather than the alternative of the ball finding the greenside rough. The reason for this is that generally speaking you will be presented with a relatively good lie. By following a few simple fundamentals your bunker play will become more consistent and you will start to enjoy the challenge of the sand game.

Priorities During Bunker Play The following will provide a reliable execution out of the bunker every shot

PIC 2 Shuffle your feet into the sand to create a comfortable and supportive base for your swing.

Take an open stance to the target and open the clubface to match. Ball position is to

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PIC 3

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Start to enjoy the challenge of the sand game.

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Relax your grip pressure, soft hands promote and enable the wrists to hinge and re-hinge. Develop a backswing similar to a pitching action.

PIC 4 Learn to splash the sand out of the bunker, strike the sand approximately 3-5 cm behind the ball.

PIC 5 Maintain an open clubface throughout impact & accelerate through the sand.

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Situated just 30 minutes drive south-west from Brisbane’s CBD and 40 minutes from the Gold Coast, Brookwater Golf Club is a spectacular 18-hole, par 72 championship golf course with signature bunkering and superb use of natural waterways. This stunning layout comprises two nine-hole loops and measures 6505 metres. Its varied terrain, strategic design and landscaping makes it a course of outstanding character and the perfect environment for you to enjoy a day of premium golf. 18 | Beyond the Fairways - Spring / Summer 2008

Designed by Greg Norman, the layout has quickly gained a reputation as one of Australia’s finest. Every beautifully manicured fairway of the championship course meanders through towering native eucalypts, creating the ultimate amphitheatre effect. As part of the club’s natural transition it will be going private. Brookwater commenced the transition to a private club in September 2007 with the release of new Membership options including NonResidential and Corporate Membership in www.drummondclub.com

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Every beautifully manicured fairway of the championship course meanders through towering native eucalypts, creating the ultimate amphitheatre effect.

addition to the existing Residential Membership. “The course still has availability for public play. We welcome all public players on course at this point in time however once we have completed our Membership transition we will be closing our doors to the public. We expect it will take approximately 2-3 years for the transition to be complete in line with the opening of an onsite hotel. During this time however access with be reduced periodically. In www.drummondclub.com

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consideration of this we do encourage that the public take the opportunity to experience Brookwater during this time”, manager Mark Holland. Brookwater was the first club in Australia to offer the “Inforemer” GPS golf system, the latest in GPS golf technology. The Inforemer GPS system was developed by Canadian company, GPS Industries, and provides a number of services including a detailed graphic description of every hole on the

course as well as precise distance measurements to flag sticks, hazards, sand traps and landmarks. For those who want to improve their game we are pleased to introduce A-Game International Golf Academy, based at Brookwater. A-Game’s experienced staff not only provide expert coaching but are at the forefront of advancements in training methods, having run and developed some of the most successful golf programs in the world.

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Hole 6

Hole 13

Two Feature Holes at Brookwater Golf Club

Corporate Golf Days

Magnolia Restaurant

Brookwater Golf Club invites you to

‘Magnolia’ Restaurant offers the perfect

experience Australia’s Premier Golf

setting in which to enjoy breakfast and

Course, providing the perfect venue for

lunch with friends or a “social drink”

your company’s corporate golf day.

after your round.

Several of Brisbane’s leading

A huge floor-to-ceiling glass wall faces

companies have chosen Brookwater

the well appointed restaurant and

to host their golf and corporate

lounge area providing panoramic views

functions. Brookwater’s Events Team

of the course and native bushland. Our

can oversee and prepare your special

Executive Chef and team take particular

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pride in the quality and presentation of

and on course activities... signage... to

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which hugs the right side of the green.

Our attention to detail is unsurpassed

The combination of playing 18 holes on

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the spectacular Greg Norman designed

and a stunning venue to network with

course with the unmatched hospitality

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from Magnolia Restaurant will provide

If you would like further details on Corporate Golf Days at Brookwater, please contact Brookwater Golf Club on (07) 3814 5500.

you with the ultimate golfing experience.

on that side of the fairway. However,

For Restaurant or function enquiries please call (07) 3814 5500

Possum Creek and the surrounding

Brookwater Golf Club Facts & Figures Opened Location Designer Length Par

March 2002 Brookwater, Queensland Greg Norman 6,505 metres 72

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Australian Course Rating AGU Black - 74 AGU Gold – 72 WGA - 73

Hole 6 - 395m Par 4 This delightful par 4 is played slightly downhill along the valley floor and is totally isolated in the natural bush. The surrounding hillside on both sides of the fairway helps to feed tee shots towards the centre of the fairway. Just before the ideal landing area, the hole doglegs to the left around some large ironbarks before swinging back to the right around the edge of a wetland

down towards the green, making a running shot possible from the left side of the fairway and favours a drive beware the bunker short left of the green. landscape forms the very picturesque backdrop to this green. Pro’s Tip: A draw is the best tee shot and a fade the best approach.

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Brookwater Golf Club is managed by Troon Golf, the recognised leader in upscale golf course management and development around the world. The company currently manages 200 golf courses in 31 countries including the USA, Scotland, Japan, Mexico and the Bahamas. For Golf bookings or enquiries please call (07) 3814 5500

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Drummond Club Short Game Schools

elevated tee shot is played to a very narrow fairway gully

Monday November 3rd and Tuesday November 4th at Brookwater Golf Club.

which rolls and twists its way towards the green.

Short Game School 9am - 12 noon

The right hand corner of the dogleg is guarded by a bunker.

Having trouble scoring from that crucial 100 metres from the green? Then this clinic is ideal, covering Putting, Chipping, Pitching and Bunkers. Cost: DC Members $120 Guests $140

downhill and doglegs to the left 260m from the tee. The

The fairway then veers left, sweeping downhill over humps and hollows, ensuring rarely a flat lie for any shot. The green is set into the side of a hill and is guarded by a series of bunkers 65m from the green. The green is a very small target and requires an accurate approach shot. The hill on the right hand side of the green can be used to funnel balls onto the green. Proâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Tip: Plan where you want to play your approach to the green from to assist in hitting the small target.

Course Management 1.30 - 4.30pm Play 9 holes with a coach and learn how to think your way around the course, select the right club and reduce your scores. Cost: DC members $140 Guests $160 Places are limited and are filling fast. Call today to register and start reducing your handicap. Drummond Golf Underwood (07) 3299 1300 Drummond Golf Woolloongabba (07) 3891 5611 See testimonial on page 66

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Dr. Paul Hurrion A Scientific Approach to Putting By Sam Gole Remember all those putts that Padraig Harrington holed on the final nine of the PGA Championship at Oakland Hills? Meet Dr Paul Hurrion, a biomechanics expert who is Harrington’s putting coach. In the world of golf instruction, he’s become the next big thing. He serves as a putting guru for half a dozen other European tour players and also has his own signature line of putters available from GEL Golf (Groove Equipment Ltd.)

You know how you see a ball hit with a driver in super

Dr Paul Hurrion studied Sports Science at university and

even the putter. I’d say it’s 90-percent user, 10-percent club.”

then went on to complete a PhD in Sports Injuries and

His office is the Quintic Putting Laboratory where he

Biomechanics. In his own words the biomechanics of golf

assesses all golfers, irrespective of their level. The laboratory

is about how the science of human movement can improve

is fitted with four multi high-speed cameras using the latest

performance (power, consistency and accuracy) and reduce

Quintic Biomechanics software (www. quintic.com), along

slow-motion, and the ball compresses and the face caves? I did the same thing with a wedge and sand irons, and when I did it with a putter, I went, geez, hold on a second. I had to check to make sure the camera was correct. The ball was on the putter face for a second. I did a study for Yes Golf when they came out with their C-grooved putter. Grooves do work; they have an impact. But how you’re holding the club has far more influence over the ball than the grooves, or

the risk of injury. He now helps many golf tour professionals and teaching pros understand and modify their putting strokes. With Hurrion’s guidance, the pros managed to improve their scores while the coaches came away with better teaching abilities. Hurrion’s expertise in golf has been acknowledged with membership into the Advisory Board for Biomechanics at the elite Titleist

with two 1000fps cameras that

“If you take your putting seriously, then a visit to the Quintic Putting Laboratory is a must. Dr. Paul Hurrion’s biomechanical and hi-tech approach to this ‘game within a game’ is unique. The use of the lab’s camera, computer and analysis software, together with Paul’s knowledge, will demonstrate to you things the human eye misses,” Padraig Harrington.

Performance Institute (TPI) in

are synchronised with an RSscan Pressure Plate. All hardware and software are used to analyse, explain and demonstrate human movement. The resultant putting action is examined in the utmost detail. In addition, Quintic Ball Roll software is used to determine the effect on the ball, post impact. It instantly shows you skid, backspin and roll, bounce, ball speed, hook or slice, side, spin and

San Diego, USA. He also maintains a working relationship

the point at which true roll occurs. He also has an outdoor

with the Biomechanics Department of the University of

putting green which is used for green reading skills and

Chichester through various research and consultancy

further assessment of the individual's stroke.

projects. Hurrion has become identifiable with such illustrious players like Open Champion Padraig Harrington, Lee Westwood, David Howell and a string of well-known European players for helping them improve the most important stroke in the game. Recognition was forthcoming as players noticed the difference he brought to their game. Hurrion explains how he became involved with analysing putting, “I’ve always liked golf. I played mostly cricket and other athletics, but I had a bad injury so I started playing more golf. I got down to scratch about the time I got my Ph. D. I was interested in how the ball reacts to the putter face. We developed software so we can analyse movements. 22 | Beyond the Fairways - Spring / Summer 2008

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Padraig Harrington leaves no stone unturned in his quest to improve his golf. It is an absolute pleasure to work with such an athlete. Over the number of years we have worked together, he is always asking questions regarding the biomechanics of golf and how he can improve. Dr Paul Hurrion.

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Dr Hurrion states, “The next innovation in golf is the body and optimising its potential. Just look at

what Tiger (Woods) has done in this field, there is lots more to come in the science of optimising the human body for golf. I believe we are only just getting to understand the science of the golf swing. The body swings the club, not the other way round.” Dr Hurrion recently released his own signature series of putters incorporating his teaching philosophy into the putter designs for the benefit of all individuals. The GEL Golf putter range has been designed to create a balanced and weighted head that will encourage the ball to roll faster and straighter. “For me personally, it is extremely exciting to be designing my own range of putters under the GEL umbrella as the GEL putters are not only technologically innovative but also they look modern, colourful and striking.”

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Our great friends from McLaren Vale III Associates would like to present you with the following fantastic wine offer for summer. The Squid Ink is one of McLaren Vale’s leading shiraz wines as supported by Australian wine expert James Halliday (see below). This wine has been enjoyed by many who have participated at various Drummond Club golf days across Australia.

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GEL Groove Putters The innovation of the groove putter has been a golfing revelation in the 21st century and now groove technology is set to become a game improvement revolution. Exhaustive laboratory testing has proved that the grooved putter face produces greater grip with the golf ball at the moment of impact, therefore enhancing a putter’s ability to produce the desired topspin roll on the ball. GEL has further improved this technology by introducing horizontal, precision-cut grooves that generate an even better topspin roll. The faster the ball starts rolling (minimising the skidding effect) the better your distance control and the better the putt will hold its line. Tour professional’s feedback has resulted in further improvements. GEL putters have larger, heavier and beautifully balanced heads which encourage a smoother more rhythmical putting stroke, helping to create that sought-after pendulum motion. GEL putters are all built from 431 stainless steel with a Black Nickel finish. They also have an aluminium putter face insert, which makes them softer and more responsive than other putters. The 2008 range features six men’s right hand models, two ladies right hand and two men’s left hand. And you won’t miss their distinctive Men’s blue/yellow or Lady’s blue/pink grips. Coming in November are the Paul Hurrion (putting coach of Padraig Harrington, refer to article on page 22) Signature Range of GEL putters. These take the revolution to the next level!

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• Simple durable pull cart • Scorecard holder with built-in tee & ball holder • Adjustable handle fits golfers of all heights • High strength bag bracket • Adjustable folding mechanism (lift and fold)

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• High quality compact folding push cart • Telescoping handle for ultra compactability • Foldable scorecard and beverage holder • High modulus ultra lightweight aluminum tubing • Handle mounted parking brake • Maintenance free 12” slix • Quick release Velcro bag straps

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Bionic is the only golf glove designed by a leading orthopedic hand surgeon.

ONLY BIONIC HAS AN ANATOMICAL PAD SYSTEM. Your fingers and palm have “peaks and valleys.” Bionic’s patented, anatomical pads (shown in orange) even out the surface of your hand, giving you a lighter grip and optimum contact between hand and club.

LIGHTEN YOUR GRIP FOR LONGER, MORE ACCURATE SHOTS With a conventional golf glove, you compensate for the unevenness of your hand by squeezing the club too hard. That tightens the muscles in your hand and arm. With the Bionic glove design, you instinctively adopt a lighter grip. Your new lighter, more relaxed Bionic grip will increase swing speed and add distance. Because your hand has more surface contact with the club, you have more control. This keeps the clubface from twisting, improving accuracy. Gloves are crafted from top-grade cabretta leather—they feel like a second skin. Available in men’s and women’s sizes and styles (left and right handed). Bionic Gloves are available at all Drummond Golf Stores. www.drummondgolf.com

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Carbite Putterball Trainer

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Putting represents a large part of the game and having a good stroke can cut many shots from your score. Practice does make perfect and with the Putterball trainer you can practice at home to help develop a better stroke.

Know the distance and enjoy the game more with the newest release from Sureshotgps! Using the latest in GPS technology designed specifically for golf, the Sureshotgps 8800 model displays real time distances to the front centre and back of greens, plus to the front and carry of up to 15 hazards per hole. Bonus

The Concept: • Teaches you the correct swing line. • Develops a smooth, rhythmical stroke. • Trains you to swing with a precision, pendulum stroke. • Teaches you to grip the putter with less pressure. • Off centre contact with the ball tells you instantly that you missed the putt. • Fastest way to improve your putting.

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Cougar T4 Irons

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The new T4 Oversize irons feature a deep undercut cavity channel combined with a progressive variable weighting system that produces a strong draw bias and a low centre of gravity providing golfers more lift for greater distance and better accuracy. The 10% longer club face also provides a larger sweet spot and greater all round playability.

The exclusive TaylorMade r7 Limited Driver has Movable Weight Technology (MWT) with three ports that promote changes in trajectory up to 35 yards from right-to-left or left-to-right for optimised shot shape and distance. The fast and powerful head shape permits a deeper and lower CG location to promote better launch conditions with maximum carry for increased distance.

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Wilson Staff Smooth Driver The new Wilson Staff Smooth driver melds form with function; its smooth shape outside matched by the powerful, efficient performance inside. Inspired by the sleek, uninterrupted lines of todayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s high performance vehicles.

Smooth is beautiful to look at, and exhilarating to drive.

All T4 irons are cast in 17.4 Stainless Steel and have a durable high polish finish and are available in the new Super Lite 90 gram steel shafts or 65 gram graphite shafts. Designed for golfers looking for increased distance, feel and greater forgiveness.

Wilson Staff Di9 Irons Wilson has learned a lot from their award-winning Wilson Staff Di7 irons and delivered it in the all new Di9 irons. Distance superiority. Greater accuracy. Improved feel. The Di9 irons are more powerful, more accurate and more fun to play. The new Di9 iron features integrated technologies like no other iron on the market. Providing golfers with maximum power, reduced impact vibration and the highest MOI iron on the market for more distance.

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TURBO CHARGE YOUR GAME! TAKE YOUR GAME TO A HIGHER LEVEL with COUGAR T4 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; TRI GEOMETERY. The T4 is a deep profile 460cc Triangular shaped Titanium Driver with moveable weight technology - designed to launch your game to a new level.

The T4 Fairway Woods and Hybrid Clubs feature 8 grams of moveable weight providing either a Draw Bias or Neutral ball flight option. The Triangular Shape provides a lower centre of gravity and a higher MOI producing higher longer ball flights from fairway lies.

The New C-Welded Face design delivers explosive power and a larger striking area, combined with the Tri Geometry Shape creates a higher MOI than traditional shaped drivers increasing ball speed and providing greater distance. 12 Grams of moveable weights in the driver allow the golfer to choose between a Draw Bias or a Neutral ball flight.

The T4 Oversize Irons feature a deep undercut Cavity Channel and a progressive variable weighting system that produces a strong Draw Bias and a low centre of gravity combining to increase length, playability and forgiveness. Cast in 17.4 Stainless Steel they have a durable high polish finish and are available in the new Super Lite 90 gram steel shafts or 65 gram Graphite shafts.

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Callaway F TiQ Driver

Callaway X22 Irons

To create the highest level of performance, it takes the brightest minds exploiting cutting edge materials, shapes and technologies. The FT-iQ driver advances the revolutionary ideas that went into the FT-i driver for the longest and straightest driver Callaway Golf has ever made.

Callaway Golf has always had the same goal in mind when it comes to X Series irons – set the performance standard for the industry. The new X-22 irons don’t disappoint and are the best X Series iron ever.

The redefined head shape produces a sleek and stealthy look while raising the MOI for unprecedented accuracy off the tee. Hyperbolic face technology significantly raises ball speeds across the entire face for increased distance. The exclusive Fubuki shaft from Mitsubishi Rayon adds to the incredible feel and performance.

By redesigning the notch weighting and moving weight where it creates the most benefit, these irons boast an MOI that’s 10% higher than their predecessors, while the CG position has been preserved to generate optimal trajectory and distance control. The modified tru-bore design has been incorporated, dampening vibration for enhanced feel and the tour proven head shape has a slightly thinner topline and sole with a large sweet spot for improved aesthetics and forgiveness that will boost any golfer’s confidence.

Ping Rapture V2 Series Ping engineers designed the new Rapture V2 Series to bring added performance and enjoyment to golfers of all abilities. In the V2 driver, Ping combined titanium with external tungsten weight pads to create a lower spinning, high launching driver with the high MOI and distance expected from a Ping driver. Confidence and reliability are among the benefits engineered into the Rapture V2 fairway woods. The larger stainless steel heads are designed with a dense, tungsten sole plate and shallower face to optimise the CG location for higher trajectories and longer flying, more accurate shots. The hybrids are ideal for golfers looking for maximum forgiveness throughout their set or the better player simply in search of a long iron replacement. Its sloped crown design and dense tungsten sole plate deliver the high launching, green holding results expected from a hybrid. For a maximum forgiveness iron, the multi-material V2 irons deliver. Its tungsten sole weight, titanium face and stainless steel body produce longer, higher launching shots. At impact, the sensation of solid contact is equalled only by a feeling of satisfaction after your ball finds the green. 32 |

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Meet the new Navigator NVR750c with the added feature of Australian made & designed Gyroscopic technology. Now with a patented electronic Gyroscope, the NVR750c has a more sensitive navigation system which means your buggy stays on track even across the toughest terrain. The new Gyroscope provides for a smoother operation with very little deviation from the direction set, and now with even tighter control of the steering correction. Use your remote control for all directions including reverse and operate it from up to 200m away. Plus, tame those hills with downhill cruise control which maintains your desired speed on any gradient. When youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re looking for the best remote control buggy on the market, backed by warranty & servicing at over 80 service centres in Australia, your search is over.

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Left: adidas Climacool Gradation Textured Polo in Grasshopper $89.95, Trophy Belt in Black $69.95 & ClimaCool Short in Ecru $79.95. Right: Greg Norman Collection Royale Engineered Stripe Polo in Flaxen $89.95 & Wrinkle Resistant Short in Dark Navy $79.95.

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Left: adidas Climacool Motion Sleeveless Polo in White/Menara $79.95, Stretch Bermuda Short in Black $79.95, Comfort Tip Sock in White/Attitude $9.95 & Powerband Footwear in White/White/Silver. Right: Oakley Golf Visor in White $29.95, Enduring Eyewear in Pearl White/G30 Black $279.95, Veller Polo in Pink Haze $59.95, Leather Belt in White $69.95, Bayonet Short in White $99.95, Peekaboo Sock in White $9.95 & FootJoy ReelFit Footwear in White/Black. Thank you to Moonah Links for location photography 38 | Beyond the Fairways - Spring / Summer 2008

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Left: Oakley Embroidered Players Cap in White $39.95, Tee Off Polo in White $89.95, Wristband in White $12.92, Leather Belt in Nickel $79.95, Clover Patrol Short in New Khaki $79.95, Bow Tye 2 Footwear in White/ White Croc $184.95. Right:Oakley Golf Visor in New Khaki $29.95, Enduring Eyewear in Pearl White/G30 Black $279.95, Veller Polo in Black $59.95, Wristband in White $12.95, Leather Belt in Black $69.95, Bayonet Short in New Khaki $99.95, Peekaboo Sock in White $9.95 & FootJoy ReelFit Footwear in White/Black.

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adidas Climacool Mesh Bar Stripe Polo in Freeze/Asphalt/ Black $99.95, Trophy Belt in Black $69.95, ClimaCool Short in Ecru $79.95, Comfort Crew Sock in White $ 14.95 & Tour 360 3.0 in White/White/Black.

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Greg Norman Collection PlayDry Visor Twill Stitch in Black $29.95, Modernist Jacquard Polo in Black $89.95, Stove Pipe Short in Black $89.95 & FootJoy ReelFit Footwear in White/Black.

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Left: Sporte Leisure Sportec Moda Stripe Polo in Palm $49.95 & Flex Sporte Short in Navy $69.95. Right: Slazenger Tour Pique Polo in Crimson $39.95, Golf Pant in Slate $59.95

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Left: Sporte Leisure Veronica Argyle Polo in Orchid $69.95, FootJoy WeatherSof Glove in White, Flex Sporte Pant in White $74.95 & FootJoy ReelFit Footwear in White/Black. Right: Sporte Leisure Dri Sporte Rio Stripe Polo $74.95 and Dri Sporte Capricorn Chest Stripe Polo $74.95

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FootJoy ReelFit The FootJoy ReelFits were developed to provide the golfer a more precise and consistent fit. ReelFit utilise an innovative lacing system rather than traditional laces. This BOA technology enables the golfer to dial-in the desired fit, which ensures custom comfort for the duration of the round. Built on a high-performance outsole, ReelFit shoes deliver tremendous stability and motion-control, establishing a solid hitting foundation.

FootJoy DryJoys A Tour proven icon since 1989, DryJoys have taken performance to the next level with the introduction of Stability PODS technology. In addition to the exclusive membrane-free waterproof full grain leather uppers, DryJoys now showcases seven individual Stability Pods surrounded by dramatically enhanced OptiFlex zones. The result is breakthrough FLEXIBILITY - stability achieved through maximum flexibility. The outsole’s versatile flex points allow more of the shoe to maintain contact with the ground throughout the swing. Golf specific technology is why DryJoys continues to be the shoe of choice for serious players at every level.

Adidas 360 3.0 Don’t just wear it. Play it. This is the most advanced shoe in golf. 360wrap and Heel Cup mould to your foot and surround you in stability. ThiNTech lowers your centre of gravity for more solid ballstriking. Powerband chassis grounds you in power. Full-grain leather upper combines with TPU to provide superior beauty and durability. 3D FitFoam sock liner for exceptional support, comfort and customised fit. The Split outsole platform features 10-cleat Traxion configuration for secure grip and ability. Clog resistant TPU outsole with DTAC Cleats to provide improved grip, stability and comfort. Attack the course. From anywhere!

Adidas PowerBand Sport Don’t just wear your shoes. Play them. Protective and breathable, water resistant. 50/50 Protect technology combines a highly protective lower half to repel water and an open-construction upper half for unsurpassed breathability. All on the tourproven Powerband Chassis. The FitFoam sock liner’s moulded PU conforms to the foot’s contours, promoting improved energy and comfort. Lightweight EVA midsole with adiPRENE+ for improved energy management. Clog resistant DTAC cleats provide improved grip, stability and comfort. Powerband Sport: must have equipment for the serious golfer. 44 | Beyond the Fairways - Spring / Summer 2008

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Callaway XT T Grand Slam This shoe features Pittards Leathers, the ultimate brand for comfortable, waterproof leathers. The XTRA Traction Technology articulation system provides superior traction on varying surfaces, combined with the Big Bertha Spike for state-of-the-art traction through an oversized, asymmetrical design. Drysport in-shoe breathability technologies provide comfort and dryness all round long. By simply adding or removing one of the unique Xtra Width Technology forefoot layers from the insole, it provides the ability to adjust and customise the fit from medium to wide.

Callaway Chev-i Features: 1. RainSport/Drysport Waterproof Technology Guaranteed to be Waterproof Under Normal Use for Two Years. Callaway Golf’s proprietary DrySport moisture management and RainSport waterproof technologies provide golfers the ultimate in comfort and dryness. Key features such as moisture-wicking linings and breathable waterproof systems are engineered into every Callaway Golf shoe.

2. Oversized Big Bertha Spike for Superior Traction Power and Performance from the Ground Up. The Big Bertha Spike by Callaway Golf brings state-of-the-art traction technology to the golf consumer. Unlike traditional soft spikes, the Big Bertha Spike’s oversized, asymmetrical design provides more power and performance while playing.

Oakley Tour Jacket When you finally get the invite to join the private course of your dreams, you need to bring your A-game. That goes for style and performance. Oakley have put the best of both in a golf shoe that blends supple top grain leather, resilient shock absorption and Net Shape Technology, a science that optimises support and stability in every phase of your swing. • Waterproof top grain leather for all-day comfort and support • Breathable even waterproof membrane • Net Shape Technology for support and stability during all phases of your golf swing • Silver Tornado cleats and secure Fast Twist receptacles for quick changing • 2 year limited warranty on waterproofing

Oakley Bow Tye 2.0 When Oakley create golf footwear like Bow Tye, they don’t look at the industry’s idea of performance standards. Oakley simply design the kind of shoes they would wear on the course. That means moisture-wicking climate control, unsurpassed shock absorption, true anatomical contouring and waterproofing worthy of a full one-year warranty. It may be overkill, but their standards wouldn’t allow anything less. • One-year limited warranty on waterproofing • Urethane coated leathers with moisture control liners • Comfort of anatomically contoured footbed with EVA shock absorption • Tornado cleats with Fast Twist system for the ultimate in convenience 46 | Beyond the Fairways - Spring / Summer 2008

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Niblick N Lite Players Introducing the next generation to the highly successful Niblick N Lite range, the N Lite Players. As its name suggests it’s light, just 340 grams, which allows for exceptional comfort and easy walking. Boasting a waterproof super soft full grain leather upper in a wide EEE fit, this golf shoe is a must for the golfer that demands the best in comfort technology. Combine all this with Niblick’s Dynamic Curve sole technology and the extra soft comfort layer under the inner sole and this is a very impressive golf shoe that is ideal in any conditions.

Niblick Dynamic With it’s soft waterproof leather upper, heel bubble shock absorption system and wide EEE fit, the Niblick Dynamic is the shoe that will give your feet the comfort to walk 18 holes with ease. The Niblick Dynamic has a classic style and look that compliments today’s contemporary golfer. The inner sole is designed to give you a contoured foot bed that dramatically increases flexibility which will allow you to concentrate on your game rather than your feet. Champ Stinger spikes are fitted to its anti slip sole design, so why not try on a pair today.

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Slazenger Panther With its athletic style, the Slazenger Panther golf shoe has been designed with comfort in mind. Made from synthetic leather, the Panther shoe offers soft, easy care, water resistance with the look and feel of leather. The mid sole is a lightweight EVA which will provide comfort and stability for the life of the shoe. Boasting a EEE wide fit with an integrated six prong spike system, the Panther is a must for any golfer.

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Proline Lachlan Australian feet are different…generally they appreciate the room of an extra wide fitting and a box toe. The ‘LAST’ (that’s the solid form around which the shoe is moulded) that Proline uses has been providing amazing comfort for golfers across the land for many years. Put any of Proline’s shoes on your feet and feel the difference.

Features: • Water resistant leather upper • Double comfort zone inner sole designed to support the ball and arch of the foot

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golffootwearwomen’s FootJoy LoPro The FootJoy LoPro golf shoes are a perfect modern blend of performance and fashion. This soft and fashionable full grain leather offers outstanding waterproof comfort, breathability and durability. PU (poly urethane) linings look and feel like leather and provide excellent fit and comfort. The LoPro shoes are constructed with a technique often found in running shoes which allows the shoe to be made without an insole board, producing a more contoured underfoot platform and vastly increases the shoes flexibility. A soft density rubber is placed in the forefoot of the LoPro Collection golf shoes to provide added walking comfort and flexibility.

Adidas PowerBand Sport Don’t just wear your shoes. Play them. Protective and breathable, water resistant. 50/50 Protect technology combines a highly protective lower half to repel water and an openconstruction upper half for unsurpassed breathability. All on the tour-proven Powerband Chassis. The FitFoam sock liner’s moulded PU conforms to the foot’s contours, promoting improved energy and comfort. Lightweight EVA midsole with adiPRENE+ for improved energy management. Clog resistant DTAC cleats provide improved grip, stability and comfort. Powerband Sport: must have equipment for the serious golfer.

Callaway Naples Features: 1. RainSport/Drysport Waterproof Technology Guaranteed to be waterproof under normal use for two years. Callaway Golf’s proprietary DrySport moisture management and RainSport waterproof technologies provide golfers the ultimate in comfort and dryness. Key features such as moisture-wicking linings and breathable waterproof systems are engineered into every Callaway Golf shoe. This combination of technologies helps keep your feet dry and comfortable in all playing conditions.

2. Callaway Golf Spikes for Comfort and Traction Enjoy out-of-the-box comfort and the flexibility to wear the shoes on the course, in the clubhouse or at home.

Niblick Sonja Designed for the lady who knows and demands sophistication the all new Niblick Sonja is here. Weighing only 240 grams makes it one of the lightest ladies shoes on the market which allows for exceptional comfort and easy walking. Boasting a waterproof mesh lined soft full grain leather upper in a wide fit this golf shoe is a must for the lady that wants the best in comfort technology. The EVA midsole provides cushioning which will remain constant for the life of the shoe so all you have to worry about is getting that little white ball into the hole. With Niblick's famous dynamic curve sole, TPU arch support and fitted with Champ Stinger spikes, the Sonja is the shoe for you.

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wedges Titleist Vokey Spin Milled More Choices Means More Shots You Can Pull Off The new Vokey Spin Milled wedges have 30% more groove volume than a conventional wedge which provides up to 10% more spin in dry conditions and up to 85% more spin in wet and grassy conditions. Each wedge has been designed by Bob Vokey based on continuous input from the same Tour Professionals that have made Vokey wedges the most played wedge on the PGA Tour since 2004. Vokey Spin Milled wedges will be available from mid-November in a full range of lofts from 48o to 64o, with low, mid and full bounce sole options in three distinct non-glare finishes - Tour Chrome, Oil Can and Black Nickel.

Callaway X Forged Legendary clubmaker Roger Cleveland has raised the bar once again with the new Callaway X-Forged wedges. Designed with input straight from Tour players, these wedges provide better players with all the elements they demand from their scoring clubs. Constructed from soft 1020 carbon steel for incredible feel, the clubs also feature a tighter heel-toe radius that provides increased versatility from anywhere around the green. On selected 56 through 64 degree models, the aggressivelysized Mack Daddy Grooves are designed at the maximum depth and width for tour-level spin, trajectory and distance control.

Carbite P BX One of Americaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s favourite wedges are now available in Australia. Carbite has 20 years of experience in applying the science of metallurgy to the art of designing high performance wedges. The all new PBX wedge is the result of these 20 years of research and development! The PBX wedge features maximum performance technology and a classic shape for enhanced cosmetic appeal. Extensive field testing by low and high handicappers along with professionals has proven that this technology translates to performance and will dramatically improve playability in all conditions. Engineers have placed the maximum amount of weight heel/ toe to enhance forgiveness on off centre hits. This creates a perfectly balanced head feel at impact resulting in consistent, solid shots. Increased moment of inertia means that performance on off centre hits will not decrease dramatically and vibration will be minimal at impact.

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Ping iWedge The versatility and performance of the original Ping Eye2 sand wedge inspired the design of the iWedge. Borrowing the proven engineering advancements of the tour favourite - including the concave sole - the iWedgeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Sand Cup design positions the pivot point further from the lead edge and features an aggressively tapered heel and toe. This combination gets the wedge under the ball quickly in the sand or from turf and prevents digging. The deep, multi-level cavity maximises forgiveness and positions the centre of gravity toward the centre of the face and low for a solid feel.

TaylorMade Z T P Aggressive Z Grooves for Super Stopping Power The Z TP wedge looks great, feels great and performs great. Its beautiful smoked PVD finish offers the finest in look and aesthetic appeal, whilst reducing glare and promoting improved focus. The Z TP wedge has 100% Milled Z Cutter grooves that are sharp-edged and wide delivering higher spin to promote increased stopping power. Its classic shape and tour-proven hosel grind looks and performs great with the face open for easy flop shots.

Wilson Staff Tw9 Performance Tour-milled grooves for shot-stopping spin from precise distances are cut into each new Wilson Staff Tw9 wedge. New, lower-lofted cavity back options bridge the gap between the modern pitching wedge and the sand wedge, for improved distance gapping. As used by 2008 Open and PGA Champion Padraig Harrington.

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Ballarat....................03 5331 5515

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GREAT GOLF GETAWAYS

NSW CENTRAL COAST, PORT STEPHENS & SURROUNDS By Lee Midson

Located just 1 hour’s drive north from Sydney is the start of the NSW Central Coast, one of the most spectacular coastlines in Australia and home to two of the best resort courses in New South Wales including Magenta Shores Golf & Country Club and Kooindah Waters. This region is the perfect escape for a weekend of golf and leisure and the opportunity to explore this magnificent coastal region that starts from Broken Bay at the mouth of Sydney’s Hawkesbury River and stretches north towards Newcastle. Here you will find not only some of Australia’s best golf courses but also picturesque bays and inlets, pristine beaches and lush hinterland. If you’re planning a longer golf trip and are keen to experience several golf courses, then be sure to include Port Stephens and surrounds in your itinerary. This region is located within 1 hour drive north of Newcastle on the mid-north coast or approximately 2½ hour drive north from Sydney. Here you can enjoy playing two 18-hole championship courses located in Port Stephens including Le Meilleur Horizons Resort and Pacific Dunes. For interstate visitors, you can travel either via Newcastle Airport near Williamtown (just a short 30 minutes drive from Port Stephens) or start your journey from Sydney winding your way up the coast. Take the time to combine your golfing adventure with wine touring in the Hunter Valley, or explore the magnificent scenery and coastal townships along the NSW Central Coast and surrounding regions – a great golf destination for your next group golf trip with family or friends. 54 | Beyond the Fairways - Spring / Summer 2008

Kooindah Waters Kooindah Boulevard, Wyong NSW

This 18-hole championship golf course was designed by leading golf course architect Ross Watson in consultation with Craig Parry and is located just outside Wyong on the NSW Central Coast (about 1 hour drive north of Sydney). Opened in April 2006 and managed by Troon Golf, Kooindah Waters Golf Club is regarded as one of the premier golf courses in NSW and is currently ranked 37th Best Public Access Golf Course in Australia (voted by The Golf Guide Top 100 for 2008). The course layout is dominated by spectacular existing wetlands, with the course designed to interact with the natural water features and flora in this region. Divided into three distinct character precincts, the course has been designed as a “thinking golfer’s course” where accuracy, ball placement and imagination are the keys to scoring well. A distinctive feature at Kooindah Waters is the unique “sleeper retaining walls and bunkers” and an island green Par 3 on the 17th hole. In July this year, we had the opportunity to schedule our first social event at Kooindah Waters for our NSW Drummond Club members and a great day was enjoyed by all participants. NB: See page 60 in our event news for further information and event results. Drummond Club Member – Green Fee Offer 2 players enjoy a round of 18 holes inc shared cart hire for just $110 – save $38! NB Offer is valid mid-week (Monday-Thursday). Golf Bookings Tel: 02 4351 0700 www.drummondclub.com

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Here you will find not only some of Australia’s best golf courses but also picturesque bays and inlets, pristine beaches and lush hinterland.

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Mantra Kooindah Waters Located adjacent to the Kooindah Waters Golf Club is the new “Mantra Kooindah Waters Golf & Spa Resort”. This luxurious resort offers a range of accommodation options from premium hotel rooms and suites, as well as two and three bedroom fully self-contained villas with views over the Kooindah Waters golf course - the ideal base for a golf getaway or relaxing escape. All accommodation types feature contemporary décor and facilities including cable TV, in-house movies, broadband internet access and private balconies. All suites and villas offer the added convenience of in-room stereos and fully equipped kitchen and laundry facilities, ideal for group golf trips with family and friends. Other resort facilities available to guests include gymnasium, two tennis courts, heated indoor lap pool, outdoor leisure pool, spa, sauna, children’s playground, barbeque facilities, Karinyas restaurant and bar, and an Endota Day Spa where you can relax and indulge your senses.

Endota Day Spa Kooindah Waters After a hard day on the golf course, you can enjoy a relaxing massage or spa treatment to rejuvenate your mind and body. Endota Spa Kooindah Waters is conveniently located on-site and just a short walk from both the resort accommodation and golf club facilities at Kooindah Waters. You can choose from an extensive menu of spa services and packages for both men and women and is highly recommended on your next visit to Kooindah Waters. Drummond Club Member Offer

NEW Drummond Club Member – Stay And Play Packages

Corporate rates available on all endota spa organic facials and massages. Plus 10% off Endota spa organic skincare

See our latest "Great Golf Getaway" package on page 64 of this issue.

Tel: (02) 4351 1977

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Feature continued Quay West Resort Magenta Shores Five star luxury on the Central Coast of NSW

Nestled between the pristine waters of Tuggerah Lake and the Pacific Ocean, this five star resort offers everything from luxurious villa-style accommodation and a magnificent stand alone Day Spa to an 18 hole championship golf course, world class restaurant and direct beach access.

Magenta Shores Golf & Country Club 1 Magenta Drive, Magenta NSW (near The Entrance)

Situated on the NSW Central Coast right along the edge of the Pacific Ocean this eighteen hole traditional “links” style championship course designed by renowned architect Ross Watson, was recently voted ‘Best Resort Course in NSW’; ‘Best New Course in Australia’ and ‘No. 6 Resort Course in Australia’, Golf Australia Magazine 2007. The layout and design of this course reminds you of the many great courses of Britain and Ireland. It consists of two loops each of nine holes. The front nine starts off to have you heading south overlooking the Pacific Ocean and on the other side Tuggerah Lake. The first nine holes are beach holes with magnificent ocean views with the 9th green only metres away from the main clubhouse by electric cart. The back nine have you heading north along rainforest and national parks, finishing with a challenging and interesting eighteenth (Par 5) that brings you home to a magnificent clubhouse. No lines of trees, streams or lakes here; the fairways are wide and open to the winds blowing in off the Tasman Sea, with natural swales and bounded by rough, bushland and around 70 bunkers. The course has a good practice facility,consisting of putting greens, a warm-up driving range and chipping green with bunkers. Drummond Club Member – Green Fee Offer Special green fee rates for 16 + players. Golf Bookings Tel: 02 4352 8105

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Quay West Resort Magenta Shores offers an idyllic destination for a beachside holiday or weekend escape. Set amongst landscaped grounds, the resort consists of spaciously appointed studio guest rooms and 1, 2 and 3 bedroom open-plan villas with views of the golf course, lagoon style resort pool or coastal gardens. All of the villas are fully self-contained and feature private courtyards or balconies, air-conditioning, a fully equipped kitchen, laundry and all the creature comforts of a five star resort. In particular the 2 and 3 bedroom villas are ideal for group golfing trips. There is also a range of recreational facilities available on-site to keep everyone entertained including two tennis courts, one which is floodlit, an indoor heated lap pool, a lagoon style swimming pool, a steam room, fully equipped gymnasium and cycle-ways.

The Spa at Magenta Shores If a bit of pampering is more your thing, indulge in one of the tantalizing treatments at The Spa at Magenta Shores which uses the Pevonia Botanica range of products. All treatments start with a traditional Asian foot cleansing ritual with a wide range of treatments available including facials, massages, beauty treatments and body wraps. The purpose built Day Spa consists of five luxuriously appointed treatment rooms including a couple’s suite, Vichy shower and a tranquil spa garden designed to deliver the ultimate in relaxation. Drummond Club Member – Stay And Play Packages See our latest "Great Golf Getaway" package on page 64 of this issue.

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Le Meilleur Horizons Resort

Pacific Dunes Golf Resort

Horizons Drive, Salamander Bay, Port Stephens

Championship Drive, Medowie NSW

Le Meilleur Horizons is nestled amongst spectacular wetlands surrounded by the white sandy beaches and crystal clear blue waters of Port Stephens on NSW’s mid north coast. Just 2.5 hour drive from Sydney, 45 minutes north of Newcastle or just 30 minutes from Williamtown (Newcastle) airport. Both Jetstar and Virgin Blue operates services to Newcastle Airport.

Just 30 minutes from Newcastle and 5 minutes drive from Williamtown Airport you will find Pacific Dunes Golf Club, managed by Troon Golf. Voted No. 1 best public access golf course in NSW (Golf Australia Magazine 2006). This 18-hole golf course is set amongst some of the east coast’s most enticing scenery surrounded by a natural canopy of shady Angophoras and mature Swamp Mahogany trees.

Designed by Graham Marsh and Ross Watson, Le Meilleur Horizons golf course is a par 72, 18-hole world class championship golf course of domestic and international tournament standard. Opened in 1992, Le Meilleur Horizons quickly became known for its velvety greens, hazardous waterways and undulating fairways creating a challenging layout. The course consistently rates as one of the top 100 Australian courses by Australia’s golfing fraternity and was ranked the number one resort course in NSW up until 2002 since opening, and is currently in the top 5. Horizons has been home to three of the nation’s most coveted golfing titles... the 2004 ANZ Championship, the 2002 NSW Open and the 2002 & 2003 ALPG Players Championship which attracted some of the best professional golfers from Australia and around the world. Surrounded by natural bushland, the course is 6,187 metres from the back tees, with four par threes, ten par fours and four par five holes. It offers challenges and rewards for players of all standards, who also enjoy the international standard of the course, the serenity of a naturalistic environment and abundance of wildlife.

Designed by highly regarded course architect, James Wilcher, the layout uses strategic placement of bunkers and water hazards to create a golf course that is extremely playable to the average golfer, whilst still challenging to low handicappers. Pacific Dunes Golf Course combines two distinct nine-hole loops to create a spectacular 18-hole layout. The layout allows golfers to experience two very different styles of play on the one course. Drummond Club Member – 7 Day Special Offer Complimentary large bucket of range balls + $5.00 green fee saving Offer valid for Drummond Club members and up to a maximum 3 accompanying guests. That's a saving of up to $60.00 for a group of 4 Golf Bookings Tel: 02 4916 0500

NSW Central Coast & Port Stephens Region 5 NIGHT / 4 ROUND GOLF TOUR Here’s a sample 5 night itinerary including all 4 golf courses Day 1

AM: Arrive Mantra Kooindah Waters and check in PM: 18 holes at Kooindah Waters followed by Afternoon massage or spa treatment at Endota Spa Overnight stay at Mantra Kooindah Waters

Green Fee rate $54 pp (excludes cart hire) – offer valid 7 days. Golf Bookings Tel: 1800 634 743

Day 2

Check out resort and travel to Magenta Shores PM: 18 holes at Magenta Shores Overnight stay at Quay West Resort Magenta Shores

Resort Accommodation and Facilities The resort offers one and two bedroom fully serviced condominiums and apartments boasting spectacular views over the course. Each offers a well-equipped galley style kitchen, TV, VCR, air-conditioning, laundry facilities and private balconies. Resort facilities include 2 swimming pools (1 heated), spa and sauna, tennis court, volleyball court and BBQ facilities. Dining options on-site including two restaurants, The Gallery Restaurant and Steak House, plus a karaoke bar.

Day 3

FREE DAY. Suggested optional activities: Hunter Valley wine tour, massage/spa treatments or optional 2nd round of 18 holes at Magenta Shores. Overnight stay at Quay West Resort Magenta Shores

Day 4

Check out and travel to Port Stephens PM: 18 holes at Horizons Resort Overnight stay at Le Meilleur Horizons Resort

Day 5

AM: 18 holes at Pacific Dunes Overnight stay at Le Meilleur Horizons Resort

Day 6

Check out resort and free day prior to departure

Drummond Club Member – Stay And Play Packages

Contact Lee at the Drummond Club to plan your next golfing adventure to NSW. Packages can be tailored to suit your requirements. Tel: 03 9565 1415.

Drummond Club Member – Green Fee Offer

See our latest "Great Golf Getaway" package on page 64 of this issue. www.drummondclub.com

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NEW GROUP GOLF

Tour

JOIN US ON A GREAT GOLFING ADVENTURE TO

MAUI, HAWAII

THE ULTIMATE GOLF VACATION Exclusive to Drummond Club Members and Guests The Drummond Club is pleased to announce our Inaugural 2009 MAUI MASTERS TOURNAMENT departing 29 May – 7 June 2009, a new group tour and event championship exclusive to Drummond Club members, family and friends. This 10-day tour includes a 5 round tournament playing Maui’s worldclass golf courses with daily competitions and prizes and an Overall Individual Stableford Championship for men and women.

2009 MAUI MASTERS TOUR PACKAGE

Join us for an unforgettable tour to Maui’s Golf Coast, staying at the luxurious Maui Prince Hotel with ocean views overlooking the spectacular Makena Beach and experience three worldclass 18 hole golf courses: Makena North Course, The Dunes at Maui Lani and Wailea Old Blue. You can also enjoy a host of other resort and leisure activities including tennis, volleyball, badminton, table tennis, croquet, fitness centre and water sports such as snorkelling, scuba diving, kayaking, whale-watching and windsurfing. Plus there is great shopping in Maui and Honolulu. Or just relax poolside in the warm Hawaiian sunshine and stroll along secluded pristine beaches – absolute paradise!

• Daily buffet breakfast including “welcome brunch/tournament briefing" (31/5/09)

Drummond Club Members $4,900.00* twin-share Non-Members $4,990.00* twin-share Tour Package Includes: • Return international airfare via Hawaiian Airlines (economy) ex Sydney NB: Domestic add-ons available from all Australian capital cities • 7 nights accommodation at Maui Prince Hotel, Maui (twin-share) • 1 nights accommodation at Ala Moana Hotel, Waikiki (twin-share) • Welcome drinks on arrival at Maui Prince Hotel (29/5/09)

• Return Airport/Hotel transfers in Maui and Honolulu • Return Hotel/Golf Course transfer to The Dunes (3/6/09) • 5 rounds of 18 holes per person inc cart hire (as per itinerary) • Farewell “Luau” dinner and Presentation Ceremony at Maui Prince Hotel (4/6/09) • Daily golf event competitions and prizes, plus overall winner’s trophy (Men and Women’s Divisions) NB: Options for extended stays are available pre and post tour. Package rates also available for non-golfing partners.

This tour is limited to just 60 participants, so be quick to register your interest and see you in Maui!

TOUR ITINERARY DAY 1 29/5/09 DAY 2 30/5/09 DAY 3 31/5/09 DAY 4 01/6/09 DAY 5 02/6/09 DAY 6 03/6/09 DAY 7 04/6/09 DAY 8 05/6/09 DAY 9 06/6/09 DAY 10 07/6/09

Depart Sydney via Hawaiian Airlines Arrive Maui same day and transfer to Maui Prince Hotel Check in Resort – afternoon free Welcome pre-dinner drinks at Maui Prince Hotel Day free Welcome Brunch at Maui Prince Hotel Practice round at Makena North 1st Round at Makena North 2nd Round at Wailea Old Blue 3rd Round at The Dunes Final Round at Makena North Presentation ceremony & Luau Dinner at Maui Prince Hotel Depart Maui for Honolulu via Hawaiian Airlines Arrive Honolulu and transfer to Ala Moana Hotel, Waikiki. Day free for shopping and local sightseeing. Depart Honolulu for Sydney via Hawaiian Airlines Arrive Sydney

TOUR REGISTRATION Contact Lee at The Drummond Club on Tel: (03) 9565 1415 or email: lee.midson@drummondclub.com Travel Agent Partner - Encore Travel Licensed Travel Agent #32544

Booking Terms and Conditions: Deposit: $500 payable within 7 days of registration. NB This deposit is fully refundable if cancelled before 15/12/08. 2nd Deposit: 50% of tour package price to be paid before 15/12/08. NB The 2nd deposit is non-refundable for cancellations after 15/12/08. Final Balance: Final balance of payment payable by 14/2/09. *Prices maybe subject to change prior to ticketing, dependant on currency rate fluctuation.

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2008 Drummond Golf and Golf Magazine National Event Series NORTHERN TERRITORY

QUEENSLAND

2008 NT STATE FINAL

2008 QLD STATE FINAL

Sunday 13th July 2008

Sunday 3rd August 2008

DARWIN RAAF GOLF CLUB

NORTH LAKES RESORT GOLF CLUB

The Darwin RAAF Golf Club was again our chosen venue for the 2008 NT State Final and this year the event was hosted by the new owners of Drummond Golf Darwin, Nathan and Belinda Campfield, in joint cooperation with Alan and Liz Nicholls, the former store owners.

This 18-hole championship course, designed by Graham Marsh, is regarded as one of the best resort courses in SE Queensland and was the ideal venue for our 2008 QLD State Final.

Absolutly perfect winter weather conditions in the "Top End" ensured a great day was enjoyed by all with a final field of 42 participants. McLaren Vale III Associates, wine sponsor for the state final series, provided complimentary wine tasting and a range of their premium wines as prizes to celebrate the occasion. A magnificent handblown glass trophy was also presented to our event winner and we congratulate Ian Morris as our 2008 NT State Finalist – score 39 points. DIVISION

WINNER

SCORE

Individual Stableford Winner (Overall) Individual Stableford Winner (Women) Individual Non-Handicap Winner: Team Stableford Winner: 2nd NTP 5th NTP 6th Long Drive (Men) 6th Long Drive (Women) 8th NTP 11th NTP 14th NTP 18th NTP

Ian Morris Liz Nicholls Ellis Stroud B Cain, J Hill, I Morris & J Morris Andrew Jackson Dave Price Dan Easton Kay Byrne Alan Nicholls Andrew Jackson Dave Price Dan Easton

39 35 38 53

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A sunny Queensland day with a mild 22 degrees provided the perfect stage for a great competition, and this challenging course certainly tested the skills of all and deemed to be “tough” on the day. Brett Ogle joined our final field of 52 participants playing the round with the lucky winner of a recent Flexiway Queensland promotion and entertained us once again with his larrikin humour during presentations. Pre-event, participants had the opportunity to warm-up and test drive the latest range of TaylorMade drivers and Cougar presented their range of putters on the putting green. Flexiway also joined us at registration and provided some promotional give-aways for players. Wine sponsor, McLaren Vale III Associates, provided a generous supply of premium wine for event prizes on the day and provided our winner with a commemorative glass trophy. We congratulate Karl Smith as our 2008 QLD State Finalist with a score of 38 points. DIVISION

WINNER/S

SCORE

Individual Stableford Winner (Overall) Individual Stableford Winner (Ladies) Individual Non-Handicap Winner Team Stableford Winners 5th NTP 7th Long Drive 12th NTP 18th Long Drive (Men) 18th Long Drive (Women)

Karl Smith Lee-Ann Borham Brett Schaffer S Smits, K Smith & B Costello Phillip Curran Lee-Ann Borham Don Norton Sam Hale Lee-Ann Borham

38 31 27 48

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NEW SOUTH WALES

2008 SA STATE FINAL

2008 NSW STATE FINAL

Thursday 21st August 2008

Thursday 25th September 2008

RIVERSIDE GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB

TWIN CREEKS GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB

Riverside Golf & Country Club is located in the sand belt region of West Lakes, and within just 30 minutes drive of Adelaide’s CBD. The course offers a tight and challenging par 70 layout over 5,508 metres and was in great condition for our 2008 SA State Final. Windy and wet conditions ensured this would be a challenging experience for all players with a final field of 50 players competing on the day.

Designed by Graham Marsh, Twin Creeks Golf & Country Club is regarded as one of Sydney’s top private courses and is located just 1-hour drive west of Sydney. This par 72 golf course (6,444 metres) managed by Troon Golf, provides a challenging experience for golfers of all levels, offers world-class facilities and was the ideal venue for our 2008 NSW State Final. On the day, we enjoyed fine weather and still conditions and the final field of 82 players experienced a tough round, with the low scores a testament to the challenging layout at Twin Creeks.

Brett Ogle joined the competition day playing the round with the lucky winner of a recent Flexiway South Australia promotion and was in fine form for the official presentations, sharing the stage and a few jokes with Chris Fox from McLaren Vale III Associates (event and wine sponsor for the 2008 state final series). Pre-event on the putting green, Titleist and Callaway provided a demonstration of their latest range of putters. Out on course, TaylorMade showcased their new “Burner” drivers and Oakley presented their latest range of shoes and eyewear. Flexiway joined us at registration also with some promotional giveaways for event participants. A great day was enjoyed by all and we extend our congratulations to our 2008 SA State Finalist, Paul Hoskin with a score of 40 points. DIVISION

WINNER/S

SCORE

Individual Stableford Winner (Overall) Individual Stableford Winner (Ladies) Individual Non-Handicap Winner Team Stableford Winners 6th NTP 8th NTP 11th Long Drive (Men) 11th Long Drive (Women) 15th NTP

Paul Hoskin Anne Threadgold Brett Schaffer S Halls, P Ellis, D Ovens & B Foggo Paul Hoskins Johnathon Tan Con Athanasiou Sue Ellis Steve Halls

40 37 27 51

Pre-event, players had the opportunity to warm-up and test drive the latest range of drivers from Titleist and Callaway. Out on course, Wilson provided a demonstration of their new “Smooth” drivers and Oakley presented a sample of their new summer 08 range of eyewear, footwear and apparel. Brett Ogle joined us also playing the round with the lucky winner of a recent Flexiway NSW promotion. Participants also received complimentary tees and balls during registration, courtesy of our event partner Flexiway. Back at the clubhouse for the final presentation, players celebrated the round and enjoyed sampling the latest range of “Squid Ink" and "Four Play” premium wines from our wine partner and event sponsor “McLaren Vale III and Associates”. Karen Swanson was also the winner of our major prize draw and won a case of Four Play wine. We congratulate Shaun Cade, winner of our 2008 NSW State Final with a final score of 45 points. Shaun will now represent NSW at our National Final and received a commemorative hand blown glass trophy courtesy of McLaren Vale III and Associates. >> DIVISION

WINNER/S

SCORE

Individual Stableford Winner (Overall) Individual Stableford Winner (Ladies) Individual Non-Handicap Winner Team Stableford Winners

Shaun Cade Michele Peck Brendan Kristofferson S Anastasiou, S Fairbairn, T Green & P Green Shaun Cade Matthew Barlow Michele Peck Ken Barnard Sav Ali Rodney Hill

45 37 45 53

2nd NTP 9th Long Drive (Men) 9th Long Drive (Women) 12th NTP 15th Long Drive 17th NTP

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NEW SOUTH WALES

2008 VIC SOCIAL EVENT

2008 NSW SOCIAL EVENT

Tuesday 15th July 2008

Friday 25th July 2008

KINGSTON HEATH GOLF CLUB

KOOINDAH WATERS

We returned once again by popular demand to Kingston Heath Golf Club, regarded as one of Melbourne’s finest sand belt courses. This world-class 18-hole championship course is currently rated as the No. 2 golf course in Australia and within the Top 50 best courses in the world and will always ensure a challenging experience.

Kooindah Waters is located on the NSW Central Coast, just 90 mins north of Sydney. This 18-hole par 72 championship course was designed by golf course architect Ross Watson in cooperation with touring golf professional, Craig Parry and is managed by Troon Golf. Regarded as one of NSW finest resort courses, a distinctive feature of the course are the unique “sleeper retaining walls and bunkers” and an island green par 3 on the 17th hole.

A final field of 97 players participated on the day and enjoyed a glorious sunny winter’s day. This was quite a contrast to one of our last social events at Kingston Heath where play had just gotten underway when a deluge of rain, thunder and lightning forced all participants back to the clubhouse. However this time around, the event produced some excellent results. One of our female members, Bronwyn Bishop, achieved what some of us only ever dream about…a “Hole-in-One” on the 5th hole. At that time, Bronwyn had only been playing golf for 18 months, so this was a great achievement. We all celebrated back at the clubhouse and awarded Bronwyn with a celebratory bottle of champagne. Cheers again to you Bronwyn! DIVISION

WINNER/S

SCORE

Individual Stableford Winner (Overall) Individual Stableford Winner (Ladies) Individual Non-Handicap Winner 5th NTP 10th NTP (Men) 10th NTP (Women) 15th NTP 18th Long Drive (Men) 18th Long Drive (Women)

Phillip White Jacqui Hall Tony Hollway Bronwyn Bishop Matt O’Brien Anna Smith Shaun Anderson Billy Haddrell Helen Murphy

39 30 41

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Our event was originally scheduled in June, but torrential rain in NSW throughout most of June forced us to reschedule the event for late July. Fortunately, we eventually enjoyed fine weather conditions and the course was playable with a final field of 69 participants on the day. Pre-event, Callaway presented their latest range of Odyssey putters and provided a putting competition for players on the putting green. TaylorMade promoted their new “Burner” golf ball and provided a complimentary sample ball for all players. Out on course, Wilson showcased their range of “Spine Drivers” and D17 irons. Players also enjoyed some refreshments on course and complimentary wine tasting on the 1st hole sponsored by Kelman Wines from the NSW Hunter Valley region. DIVISION

WINNER/S

SCORE

Individual Stableford Winner (Overall) Individual Stableford Winner (Ladies) Individual Non-Handicap Winner Team Stableford Winners

David August Lia Lavelle Brendan Kristofferson C Stevens, L Robb, A Baffis & B Hay Paul Theodore Geoff Walshaw Ben Jones Andrew Sweeney Lia Lavelle Paul Theodore Vicki Atkins

41 36 38 55

1st – Straight Drive 4th – NTP 8th – Long Drive 15th – Long Drive (Men) 15th – Long Drive (Women) 17th – NTP 17th – Odyssey Putting Comp

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what’scomingup > 2008 Drummond Golf National Final We are delighted to be returning once again to the prestigious Heritage Golf & Country Club and the Sebel Heritage in Melbourne’s Yarra Valley as our host venue for the 2008 National Final to be held on Thursday 30th October. The Heritage Golf & Country Club has two private 18-hole championship courses of world standard and this year we are playing the magnificent St John Course, the only private Jack Nicklaus Signature course in Australia. With an Australian course rating of 74, this championship par 72 course challenges at every turn. Taking advantage of the Yarra Valley’s natural contours, dazzling water features flow throughout St John while strategically placed slopes, mounds and traps make every hole a quest of it’s own – the perfect stage for our 2008 National Final. The National Final concludes our 2008 event series and Drummond Club members and guests are invited to participate and compete in an event competition on the day including an Individual Stableford division (men and women) and Team Stableford competition. There will also be 6 state finalists leading the field representing the states of VIC, NSW, QLD, WA, SA and ACT and who will be competing for the title of 2008 National Champion. Brett Ogle will join us on the day and will be the official MC for the final presentations and will entertain the crowd with his usual antics and larrikin humour.

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DATE

DAY

GOLF COURSE

October

24th

Friday

Lakelands, Ladies Charity Golf Day

STATE QLD

November

2nd

Sunday

Brookwater, Mixed American Foursomes

QLD

Entry forms are available at all Drummond Golf stores or www.drummondclub.com

> game improvement days Visit www.drummondclub.com for more details

VIC Short Game Schools

Patterson River Country Club

November 7th and December 5th

Full Day Seminar

Patterson River Country Club

November 21st For bookings or more information contact Sam 03 9565 1412.

QLD Short Game Schools Brookwater Golf Club

November 3rd and 4th

On Course Management Schools Brookwater Golf Club

November 3rd and 4th For bookings or more information contact Naomi 07 3299 1300 or 07 3891 5611.

> game improvement holidays Escorted by Drummond Club Golf Coach Nadene Gole Cypress Lakes Great Golf Getaway Cypress Lakes Resort NSW (Hunter Valley)

2008 November 10th - 12th (Mixed) 2008 November 12th - 14th (Mixed) National Final at Sebel Heritage St. John’s Course, Yarra Valley Major Sponsors

Noosa Great Golf Getaway

Noosa Springs Resort QLD (Sunshine Coast)

2009 April 20th - 22nd (Ladies Only) 2009 April 22nd - 24th (Ladies Only) 2009 September 14th - 16th (Ladies Only) 2009 September 16th - 18th (Ladies Only) For bookings and more information contact Lee 03 9565 1415 or visit www.drummondclub.com

ParaQuad Daddo

Charity Golf Day 2008 Date:14 November RSVP: 24 October To book your team now visit:

www.paraquad.asn.au

Are you planning your next golf trip or a weekend escape? Our golf packages can be tailored to suit your specific individual and/or group requirements with our extensive range of Golf Course and Accommodation partners. For further information on our complete range of golf travel packages, please contact Lee at the Drummond Club on Tel: (03) 9565 1415.

YARRA VALLEY, VIC

The Sebel Heritage

Sunshine Coast, QLD

Mornington Peninsula ,VIC

Peppers Moonah Links Resort

Gold Coast QLD

2 nights / 1 round from just $450 pp (Twin share / mid week) includes:

(Twin share) includes: Overnight accommodation in a premier room for two, full buffet breakfast and the choice of either 1 round of 18 holes including shared motorized cart or 1 hour massage per person.

Additional golf rounds available at: Moonah Links, Eagle Ridge, The Dunes, Sorrento or Portsea.

PORT STEPHENS, NSW

Hawthorn Suites (4 share) includes: 2 nights accommodation for four in a 2 bedroom apartment and 2 rounds of golf per person at 13th Beach Golf Resort includes cart hire. Playing Creek and Beach courses.

(4 share) includes: 2 nights accommodation for four in a 2 bed cottage, 2 rounds of 18 holes per person.

Le Meilleur Horizons Resort 2 nights / 1 round from just $299 pp (4 share) includes: 2 nights accommodation for four in a 2 bedroom apartment, daily full buffet breakfast, 1 round of 18 holes pp inc shared motorized cart, plus a 2-course dinner pp.

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Cypress Lakes Resort 1 night / 1 round from just $129 pp (4 share / mid-week Mon-Thu) includes: Overnight accommodation in a 2 bedroom villa for four, full buffet breakfast, 1 round of 18 holes including shared motorized cart per person. Plus, a bonus $20 gift voucher per person redeemable for food and beverages at Cypress Lakes Resort.

Central Coast, NSW

Barnbougle Dunes 2 nights / 2 rounds from just $295 pp

Optional spa and pamper packages available on-site at Endota spa Kooindah Waters.

Hunter Valley, NSW

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2 nights / 2 rounds from just $235 pp

Optional additional golf rounds available at Pacific Dunes, Kooindah Waters and Magenta Shores.

CENTRAL COAST, NSW

Royal Pines Resort 1 night / 1 round from just $175 pp

2 nights accommodation in 1 bed suite for two, full buffet breakfast, 1 round of 18 holes per person (Open or Legends Course) inc shared motorized cart and 1 hour massage per person. Plus a complimentary bottle of Mornington Peninsula wine on arrival.

13th Beach, VIC

Noosa Springs Resort 2 nights / 1 round from just $275 pp (4 share) includes: 2 nights accommodation in a 2 bed apartment for four, full daily breakfast and 1 round of 18 holes per person including shared motorized cart, plus a bonus 1/2 hour group coaching clinic. Optional golf rounds available at: Club Pelican and Twin Waters.

1 night / 1 round from just $199 pp (Twin share) includes: Overnight accommodation in a deluxe room, gourmet country style buffet breakfast in Bella Restaurant, choice of 1 round of golf per person on either the Jack Nicklaus - St John Course or Tony Cashmore - Henley Course inc shared motorized cart. A bottle of Yarra Valley wine on arrival and access to an array of recreational facilities. BONUS OFFER - $20 Gift Voucher pp/per stay to spend on food & beverages during your stay. Valid 7 days a week.

Quay West Resort Magenta Shores 1 night / 1 round from just $182 pp (4 share / mid-week Sun-Thu) includes: Overnight accommodation in a 2 bedroom villa for four, full buffet breakfast and 1 round of 18 holes inc shared motorized cart per person. Optional golf rounds available at: Kooindah Waters, The Vintage, Cypress Lakes Resort or Hunter Valley Golf & Country Club.

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THAILAND

Group Golf Tour MARCH 2009 Thailand is one of the most exciting golf destinations in Asia and offers over 200 golf courses in the popular tourist destinations of Pattaya, Bangkok, Hua Hin, Phuket and Chiang Mai. Due to popular demand, we are pleased to announce the NEXT THAILAND GOLF TOUR TO PATTAYA is scheduled for March 2009 and Drummond Club members and guests are welcome. Sample tour itinerary as follows:

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Flight to Bangkok and transfer to Pattaya Free Day. Welcome BBQ (evening) Free Day GOLF at Eastern Star GOLF at Laem Chabang Free Day GOLF at Mountain Shadow GOLF at Crystal Lake Free Day GOLF at Burapha (East) GOLF at Burapha (West). Presentation Dinner (evening) Transfer to Bangkok and return flight to Australia

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Package Price: from $2,395* (twin-share) and $2,595* (single) * Plus departure taxes. Includes: Return economy airfares (ex Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne & Perth), 11 nights accommodation at Sabai Lodge (large pool deluxe room), daily breakfasts, return airport/hotel transfers, 6 rounds of golf, caddies & motorised carts, all transfers to/from golf courses. Welcome BBQ on arrival, presentation dinner on final golf day and tour escorted by accompanying guide.

NB: Package prices are subject to change and special conditions may apply. Reservations subject to availability.

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New South Wales Name: Bowraville Recreation Club Tel: (02) 6564 7349 Location: South Arm Road, Bowraville Offer: 2 for 1 green fee offer (weekdays) - Group (8 or more) 20% off green fees

Queensland Name: Eatonvale Golf Course Tel: (07) 4121 3159 Location: 181 Eatonvale Rd, Tinana Offer: 2 for 1 green fee on presentation of Drummond Club card Name: Capricorn Resort Yeppoon Tel: (07) 4925 2621 Location: Farnborough Road, Yeppoon Offer: Mon-Fri $50 green fee inc shared cart hire Sat-Sun $60 green fee inc shared cart hire

Golf Coaches Victoria Name: Ben Roberts Tel: 0408 268 350 Location: Ballarat Golf City Driving Range, Ballarat Offer: Buy 5 lessons for the price of 4

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Matt Buttery - Drummond Golf Maroochydore Tel: 0407 090 647 Location: The Zone, Wises Rd, Maroochydore Offer: Buy a 1/2 hour lesson & receive an extra 1/2 hour FREE - Limit 1 per DC member www.drummondclub.com

Name: The Ridge Golf Driving Range Tel: (02) 9541 4960 Location: 1 Recreation Drive, Bardon Ridge Offer: Drummond Club members receive free annual membership at the Ridge Golf Driving Range

Queensland Name: Colin Baynton’s Driving Range Tel: (07) 4927 9524 Location: 131 Richardson Road, Rockhampton Offer: FREE upgrade on all ball hire

Restaurant Victoria Name: Engine Shed Café Tel: (03) 9890 0776 Location: 5 Carrington Rd, Box Hill Offer: Present voucher and receive a FREE entrée or bottle of house red - DeBortoli Willowglen Shiraz Cabernet or White DeBortoli Willowglen Semillon - limit to 1 per couple conditions apply

New South Wales Name: Hooters Parramatta Tel: (02) 9633 5160 Location: 132 James Ruse Drive, Parramatta Offer: 20% off your total bill on presentation of Drummond Club card (Valid for 4 or more must pre-book) Name: Hooters Cronulla Tel: (02) 9527 2111 Location: Shop 3, 3-7 Kingsway, Cronulla Offer: 20% off your total bill on presentation of Drummond Club card (Valid for 4 or more must pre-book) Name: Melon Blue Cafe Tel: (02) 9544 5446 Location: 30r Gerrale Street, Cronulla Offer: 10% off all purchases

Queensland Name: Hooters Mermaid Beach Tel: (07) 5572 4100 Location: 2488 Gold Coast Highway, Mermaid Beach, Gold Coast Offer: 20% off your total bill on presentation of Drummond Club card (Valid for 4 or more must pre-book)

Golf Health, Fitness & Wellbeing Australian Captial Territory Name: Gym Quip Fitness Tel: (02) 6280 4447 Location: 6 Ipswich Street, Fyshwick Offer: FREE delivery Australia wide on all fitness equipment purchases over $500

Accommodation South Australia Name: Rydges South Park Adelaide Tel: (08) 8212 1277 Location: 1 South Terrace, Adelaide Offer: Join the Rydges Priority GUEST membership (FREE) & receive a FREE room upgrade when staying at the Rydges South Park Adelaide Name: Clarion Hotel Soho Tel: (08) 8412 5600 Location: 264 Flinders Street, Adelaide Offer: 50% off rack rate for Drummond Club members. Free upgrade if you sign up to our choice Privileges Membership. Subject to availability. Not valid with any other offer. Prices subject to change

Other Victoria Name: Traralgon Retravision Tel: (03) 5175 0266 Location: 53 Argyle St, Traralgon Offer: Invoice (floor cost) plus 5% - Excludes Miele, Teka & Mobile Phones

New South Wales Name: Movie Land Tel: (02) 6021 8522 Location: 489 Townsend St, Albury Offer: Hire 1 rental & receive 1 weekly rental FREE

Want to become a new partner with the Drummond Club? If you are interested in joining one of Australia’s leading golf & lifestyle clubs please contact the Drummond Club. Spring / Summer 2008 - Beyond the Fairways | 65

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yourfeedback I attended the short course and course management Ladies Group Clinic held at the beautiful Brookwater Golf Course in June this year. Under the expert tutelage of the charming Nadene Gole it has proven to be the best investment in my game ever – and I travelled all the way from Sydney! As soon as I returned to my local club comp I reduced my handicap by 2, and then on two other occasions in short succession I reduced it by one more each time – a 4 stroke reduction after spending an idyllic couple of days with the best ‘new’ friends anyone could ever wish to meet. My knees no longer wobble when my ball goes ‘plonk’ into a bunker, and the improvement in my putting has left me absolutely spellbound. Thank you and to all concerned – it was a little bit of magic that will last a lifetime, but one that I will endeavour to repeat regularly – it was the best tonic ever and a certain cure for all golf's troubles! Lynne, Sydney

> Golf Days Just a short note to say thanks again for a great day at the Drummond Club Golf Day on August 21 held at the Riverside Golf Club. Our two groups had a great time, making some new golf contacts during the day and even taking home some prizes. Brett Ogle was at his larrikin best and also took the time to meet and chat with every group of players. Big thanks to the sponsors on the day that provided opportunities to sample and test their 1st class products. The Riverside Golf Club’s hospitality was second to none and the BBQ lunch before we teed off really hit the spot! The great quality wines provided by McLaren Vale III Associates at the end of the day warmed us up and contributed well to the late afternoon conviviality. Steve and Janet Halls

> Great Golf Getaways I would just like to thank you for arranging our short break in Tasmania. It all went very smoothly, the accommodation was great and all was organised at both the courses we played at. Just as well you had booked carts for us, it would have been OK to walk Royal Hobart but there is no way I would like to walk Tasmania Golf Course but I must admit it was the most scenic of the two, view from nearly every hole, I would like to thank you again and I will certainly contact you again if we decide to do something similar again. Carolyn Hearn

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