Golf North Queensland Inc

02/09/2026

Western Order of Merit Update MEN

The race for Western Order of Merit honours is heating up, with plenty still to play for before the final event at Richmond Golf Club.

A Grade The Lenton brothers from Winton are going head to head in a battle for a place on the Western District Team.

Adrian Lenton (Winton) - 337 pts
Brendan Lenton (Winton) - 310 pts
Sam Broom (Mount Isa) - 155 pts

Please note that Boulia Open results have not yet been included.

B Grade This division could come right down to the wire, with Richmond likely to decide who claims the honours.

Graham Sealy (Hughenden) - 190 pts
= Benjamin Smith (Richmond) - 190 pts
Peter Robins (Hughenden) - 187 pts
Leslie Carter (Hughenden) - 160 pts

With just three points separating the top three players, every shot and every event could prove critical.

C Grade Sebastian Holden has established a handy lead, but there are still valuable points available at Richmond.

Sebastian Holden (Hughenden) - 335 pts
Nick Williams (Richmond) - 270 pts
Kevin Nelson (Hughenden) - 130 pts

The final Western Open of the season at Richmond Golf Club will be a must-play event for anyone chasing Order of Merit points and district team selection.

Who will put their hand up and finish the season on top? We look forward to finding out at Richmond. 🏌️‍♂️🏆

31/08/2026

GNQ Senior Masters – Round 2 Draw Now Available

The stage is set for an exciting final round of the GNQ Senior Masters at Mackay Golf Club.

Following some outstanding scoring in Round 1, all divisions remain wide open with plenty of players still in contention. Players are reminded to check their Round 2 tee times and be ready for a great day of competition.

Good luck to all competitors as they chase GNQ Senior Masters honours.

Round 2 draw available below.

31/08/2026

GNQ Senior Masters Round 1 Results

Round 1 of the GNQ Senior Masters has set up an exciting finish, with strong performances across all divisions at Mackay Golf Club.

🏆 Men's Senior Leaders
🥇Michael Neaton – 75
🥈 Calvin Buckton – 77
🥉 Bradley Fleet – 79
4️⃣ Darren Morrison – 80

🏆 Men's Super Senior Leaders
🥇 Dennis Cridland – 78
🥈 Russell Gardner – 79
🥉 Joe McDermid – 81
4️⃣ Nick Pearce – 82

🏆 Women's Senior Leaders
🥇 Robyn Tait – 86
🥈 Sudie Blinco – 91
🥉 Sandra Nahow – 93
4️⃣ Merise Ryan – 95

🏆 Women's Super Senior Leaders
🥇 Donna Watkins – 87
🥈 Laurie Anne Petersen – 97
🥉 Suzanne Mogg – 98
4️⃣ Sue Farrell – 100

With plenty still to play for and several close contests developing across the divisions, tomorrow's final round promises plenty of excitement. Congratulations to all players on their Round 1 performances and best of luck for the battle ahead.

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31/08/2026

⛳️ GNQ Senior Open is underway! 🏆

It’s a fantastic start at Mackay Golf Club, with a record field of 117 players taking to the course! 👏

🌦️ There are a few rain showers predicted, but that won’t stop what promises to be some great golf over the coming days.

Good luck to all our players — play well, enjoy the competition and most importantly, have fun! 🏌️‍♀️🏌️‍♂️

Stay tuned for updates from the GNQ Senior Open! ⛳️

28/08/2026

🏌️ GNQ Senior Open - Record Field in Mackay!

The excitement is building with a record field set to tee it up at Mackay Golf Club for the 2026 GNQ Senior Open.

The draw is now available and we are down to just 8 spots remaining, so if you are still thinking about playing, now is the time to secure your place.

A few reminders for players:

✅ Your GGID will not be active until Monday morning when the competition goes live.

✅ Tuesday will be an 8:00am sh***un start.

✅ Breakfast will be available for purchase at Mackay Golf Club on both Monday and Tuesday mornings.

Good luck to all competitors. We look forward to welcoming players from across North Queensland for what promises to be a fantastic two days of golf.

Late nominations Contact the Mackay Golf Club Pro Shop or phone Karen on 0419 655 660.

See you in Mackay! ⛳🏆🏌️‍♂️🏌️‍♀️

25/08/2026

📢 GNQ Senior Open 2026 – Almost Full! ⛳

There are now only a small number of spots remaining for the GNQ Senior Open at Mackay Golf Club on Monday 31 August and Tuesday 1 September 2026.

If you're planning to play, don't leave it too late. Once the field is full, entries will close.

✅ Enter via the Golf North Queensland website under the Golf Genius Entries tab
📞 Or contact Karen on 0419 655 660

We look forward to welcoming golfers from across North Queensland for two great days of competition and camaraderie.

⛳🏌️‍♂️🏌️‍♀️

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25/08/2026

📢 Magnetic Island Junior Open Cancellation Notice

Golf North Queensland advises that Magnetic Island Golf Club has unfortunately cancelled its 2026 Junior Open.

We understand this news will be disappointing for junior golfers, families and clubs who were looking forward to the event. We thank Magnetic Island Golf Club for advising us and appreciate the effort that goes into organising junior competitions.

We encourage our junior golfers to continue supporting the remaining junior events on the Golf North Queensland calendar and look forward to seeing everyone at upcoming tournaments.

For any enquiries, please contact Magnetic Island Golf Club directly.

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24/08/2026

⛳ LAST DAYS TO REGISTER – GNQ SENIOR OPEN! ⛳

There’s still time to get your entry in for the GNQ Senior Open, proudly hosted by Mackay Golf Club.

📅 Monday 31st August & Tuesday 1st September
📍 Mackay Golf Club

💰 Nomination Fee: $80
🏌️ Mackay Golf Club Members: $50

Your nomination includes:
⛳ 2 rounds of golf
🌭 BBQ lunch on Tuesday
💰 The chance to win $20,000 in the Hole-in-One Challenge on Tuesday!

A huge thank you to our proud sponsors Ampol Australia and Crokers Fuel & Oils Pty Ltd for their support of the event.

📝 Register via the GNQ Website – Golf Genius Entries
📞 Or phone Karen on 0419 655 660

Don’t miss out – get your nomination in before entries close!

https://www.golfnq.org.au/cms/golf-genius-entries/

https://www.golfnq.org.au/cms/?p=12476

GNQ Senior Open sponsored by hosted by Mackay Golf Club Monday 31 August – 1st September 2026

15/08/2026

🏌️‍♂️ GNQ Men’s Stroke Pennant Update 🏌️‍♂️

After another exciting round of Men’s Stroke Pennant action, several clubs have strengthened their position at the top of the ladder, while others remain locked in tight battles as the season progresses.

🏆 A Grade Leaders

Division 1: Mackay (4 wins, 23 pts) lead Ayr (3 wins, 17 pts)
Division 2: Tropics #1 (4 wins, 22 pts) lead Seniors (2 wins, 18 pts)
Division 3: Home Hill (4 wins, 19 pts) lead Mt Isa #1 (2 wins, 18 pts)
Division 4: Pioneer Valley (4 wins, 25 pts) lead Tropics #2 (2 wins, 18 pts)

🏆 B Grade Leaders

Division 1: Mackay (4 wins, 24 pts) lead Proserpine (2 wins, 18 pts)
Division 2: Townsville (3 wins, 16 pts) hold top spot, with Ayr (2 wins, 19 pts) close behind on points
Division 3: Pioneer Valley #1 (4 wins, 30 pts) lead Pioneer Valley #2 (3 wins, 23 pts)

🏆 C Grade Leaders

Division 1: Mackay (4 wins, 29 pts) lead Pioneer Valley (2 wins, 19 pts)
Division 2: Home Hill and Townsville remain deadlocked on 3 wins and 20 points
Division 3: Pioneer Valley (4 wins, 20 pts) lead Mystic Sands (4 wins, 15 pts)

👏 Congratulations to all current division leaders and to every club competing across North Queensland. With plenty of golf still to be played, the race for pennant honours is far from over!

⛳ Who will be holding the trophy at season's end?

15/08/2026

Order of Merit Update

The race for Order of Merit honours is heating up across all grades. Here are the current top three players in each division.

A Grade

1 Craig O'Keeffe Home Hill 835 points
2 Jamie Campbell Tropics 795 points
3 Colin Carvolth Mackay 756 points

B Grade

1 Boyd Vickers Mackay 793 points
2 Rodney Miller Bowen 472 points
3 Joseph Henaway Ayr 470 points

C Grade

1 Rodney Fitch Bowen 535 points
2 Kevan Chatfield Home Hill 478 points
3 Sebastian Holden Hughenden 335 points

Congratulations to all players currently leading the way. With plenty of golf still to be played, every event and every point will count in the chase for the 2026 Order of Merit titles. ⛳️🏆

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