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MAY Snapshot

COURSE NEWS

Members will have noticed that the RHS of the 10^th fairway was recently top-dressed. This was an area that was turfed approximately 12 months ago and did suffer due to the flooding experienced in January/February. The area will remain GUR until further notice.

The Course Team has escalated the maintenance program on bunker drainage and over the past month has attended to 12 bunkers.

Preventative Spray Program will continue throughout the winter months. This task is completed weekly early morning as well as occasional early evening after hours.

With the evening temperature dropping (falling below 15C), the dusting of Greens, will be minimal moving forward. Although this activity is an essential task, the Club is sure the absence of sand from the greens will be welcomed.

Ladies Pennants

Keperra Golf Club kicked off the Ladies 2024 Pennants season with a Rules Night on Wednesday 17 April. This was a great opportunity for the Players and Caddies to come together, build team comradery and be prepared for a successful season to represent Keperra.

The Keperra Ladies Yellow Diamond Team has seen success over the first two rounds played at Brisbane Golf Club and Royal Queensland Golf Club, winning against Nudgee in round 1 (4.5 vs 2.5) and Brisbane in round 2 (5 vs 2). The Team are revved up and striving to bring home the 2024 Pennant for Keperra!

The Keperra Ladies Sapphire Weekday Team had their first match at Virginia Golf Club on Friday 26 April. The Team unfortunately lost to Redcliffe (5 vs 2). They play their second match on Friday 3 May vs Sandgate at Wantima Golf Club. All the best ladies this week!

Keperra will host the Yellow Diamond Weekend Ladies Pennants on Sunday 12 May and the Sapphire Weekday Ladies Pennants on Friday 10 May. Any members, families and friends willing to volunteer and help on Friday 10 May or Sunday 12 May are welcome. Please contact myself, Pennants Coordinator, jemma.leonard7@gmail.com or 0424582247, if you can assist.

Jemma Leonard - Ladies Pennant Coordinator

The Club would like to also acknowledge and thank Member Phil Wuersching and Club Pennant Sponsor Jim's Test & Tag for his support of all our Teams.

Hills Carnivale

The Club is pleased to again be one of the Major sponsors of the Hills Carnivale presented by the City of Moreton Bay being held at the George Willmore Park on May 25th. The Club will be activating on site with its birdee ball driving range and introducing more of the local community to our Club and the game of Golf.

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Asbestos Removal - Club Bar

There was some high-risk asbestos located at the back of the Bar's service area. Consequently, the Club has addressed the issue, which involved the full removal. It is anticipated that this work will be completed and have members back in the Main Bar by the end of the week.

Coffee Saturday Mornings

Coffee Van on Site Saturday Mornings 5:45am to 8am (Starting Saturday 4^th May)

Local business PeakerBoo Mobile Coffee will be parked near the putting green on Saturday mornings, to service the members' early morning coffee needs. It is hoped that this trial will work well for members and PeakerBoo Coffee, with the temperatures dropping as winter approaches. This initiative will only continue if it is supported by members, so give the team from PeakerBoo Coffee a go on Saturday mornings.

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Wes & Mikayla at Aussie Junior Amateur

The Club would like to acknowledge the efforts of 2023 Club Champions Mikayla Dyal and Wes Hinton who played in the Aussie Junior Amateur at the Gosnells Golf Club in WA earlier in the April. Mikayla finished with a top 10 performance (Click here to view Girls' scores) while Wes finished T6 (Click here to view Boys' Scores).

Wes respresents QLD at Junior Interstate Series

Congratulations to Wes Hinton on representing Queensland during the Junior Interstate Series played at Royal Fremantle GC. The Queensland Team finished second behind NSW who defended their title. For a full wrap up on the event - please click here to view Golf Australia's article.

2024 US Masters & Composite Course

Congratulations to John Mann who won the 2024 KCGC Composite Challenge played in conjunction with the final round of the US Masters. John shot an admirable 36 points to win on a countback over Sam Whetton. The Ladies winner from the day was Shauna Tomkins with 33 points. The Club would like to thank and acknowledge Major Sponsor Chris Chapman from Lawn Pride for his continued support of the Club and this event.

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Gents Foursomes

The 2024 Gents Foursomes will be played on Sunday, June 2nd. The Booking sheet will open on Thursday the 9^th of May at 4pm. Members are REMINDED TO BOOK A CART ASAP AS THE CLUB HAS LIMITED CARTS AND THE ENTIRE FLEET IS TRADITIONALLY UTILISED. For all relevant information, please click on the below links:

How to book a Cart

2024 Team Information Sheet

Sponsor Spotlight - BOQ Aspley

BOQ Aspley - for all your banking needs both personal and business.

Recent testimonial from members of Keperra.

We've dealt with many big banks over the years where you are a customer number and it takes a lot of time and effort to talk to a real person.

Phil Carrington and Bank of Queensland Aspley have been the complete opposite. Phil took the time to understand our ideas and goals and has helped us to achieve these with the purchase of our first investment property. The process was tailored, easy and efficient. We have recommended Phil and his team to friends and family knowing they'll take care of you.

Michael and Jemma Leonard (Members Keperra Country Golf Club)

If Phil Carrington can assist you, family or friends please call on 0458 635 190.

Gents Matchplay Championships

The Gents 2024 Matchplay (Grades A, B, C) will commence this weekend and we wish all those participating the best of luck. The draws for A, B & C Grade can be found on the 'Member News' page of the Website.

Ladies Midweek Championships

The Ladies this week commenced their midweek Championships and after round 1, in A Grade, it's Jemma Leonard holding a 1 shot advantage defending champion Angela Gordon, whilst in B Grade we have defending champion, Alana Griffiths trailing Pat Connor by 2 shots and in C Grade Sue Truckey is 1 shot clear of Sue Collins and Catrina Daly.

The final round will be played next Tuesday 7th of May, good luck to those competing.

All scores for both Gross and Nett Events can be found on the 'Member News' and Ladies pages of the Website.

Flag Theft

Members may be aware that a few weeks ago the Club was victim to a vandal allegedly stealing all 27 flags along with some minor graffiti. The incident has cost the Club over $5000 and as of late April the Police have apprehended an offender, however the investigation remains ongoing.