Headland Headlines Articles

From Tony Durkin MARRIED GOLF: Not many golfers have an empathetic partner who consents to her husband’s round of golf while on their honeymoon, but the narrative around Joel Cooney’s loving relationship is somewhat atypical. Ten handicapper Joel won Wednesday’s… Read More

From Tony Durkin PRESIDENT WINS: Headland’s long-serving President, Jon Welch, has finally recovered from a debilitating shoulder injury and on Sunday registered his first win in just on two years. Jon, who has been a Headland board member since 2006… Read More

From Tony Durkin JACK WINS: Former Headland Junior, Jack Trent, whose parents John and Louise relocated to Las Vegas seven years ago to foster his burgeoning golf career, has won his first professional tournament in the US. Jack, who turned… Read More

From Tony Durkin MICK RETURNS: So poorly was Mick Kelsey swinging his golf club this time last year, he contemplated taking a break from this ‘new game’ which had become a major focus in his recently-retired lifestyle. A former Commander… Read More

From Tony Durkin FOURBALL LOGJAM: So tight was the finish to Wednesday’s Medley Fourball Best Ball Stableford that the MiScore digital scoring app went into overtime before finally declaring the winners. In an incredible result from the field of 102… Read More

From Tony Durkin MEDAL DROUGHT: Not being one to keep tabs on his golfing achievements, Ash Reck can’t recall the last time he won Headland’s Monthly Medal. But he reckons Saturday’s A Grade victory – with a nett 68 from… Read More

From Tony Durkin DAVE’S BEST: Because of the saturated condition of the course, only 55 men completed Saturday’s Single Stableford round, while the women’s competition was abandoned. But Insurance Broker Dave Mansley had no complaints, returning his best round –… Read More

From Tony Durkin FATHER CHRISTMAS: In the spirit of Christmas, it seemed fitting that the final official competition at Headland prior to December 25 was won by a former Catholic priest. Tim Nunan partnered Phil Maron to score 49 points… Read More

From Tony Durkin ABSORBING GOLF: Heavy rain has cost Headland Men’s Senior Champion, Warren Sorby, his first 2021 Monthly Medal in what has been a memorable golfing year. Because of course conditions, Saturday’s Monthly Medal round was cancelled and a… Read More

From Tony Durkin  SUPER HACK: Three regular Saturday morning golfing partners teamed brilliantly with a Caloundra visitor to easily win Headland’s fifth annual Super Hack event on Saturday. Former Headland Assistant Professional Matt Fisher (handicap 5), Gavin Terry (5) and… Read More