Headland Headlines Articles

From Tony Durkin  LOCALS LAUGH: Headland women have dominated the annual Kookaburra Karnival, conducted by the Sunshine Coast-Burnett and District Women’s Golf Association, and held at Headland on Monday and Tuesday. Four separate events were played over the two days… Read More

From Tony Durkin  MAROOCHY CHAMP: Five-time Headland Champion Adam Richards has won the 2024 Maroochy River Open. Adam shot three-under 69 on Sunday to win by two shots, beating a star-studded field which included reigning Maroochy Champion and 2023 Sunshine… Read More

From Tony Durkin  OH BROTHER: When Paul Henricks was three under the card after 13 holes on Wednesday and facing a two-metre birdie putt, his thoughts turned to his older brother Mark.  “He shot two-under back in July, his best… Read More

From Tony Durkin  GOLD MEDAL: Despite winning the 2024 Gold Medal on Saturday, former Sunshine Coast rep cricketer Grant Martyn says inconsistency on the course remains his great frustration. And that was never more evident than during his winning round,… Read More

From Tony Durkin POINTS HAUL: A back nine of 25 points, with a miserly 14 putts, has led to John Hall’s best score at Headland since January of 2018. And, his outstanding round – which garnered 45 points and resulted… Read More

From Tony Durkin PAR LOVER: Ten-year member Wayne Cassidy never liked playing par events. But, after scoring plus nine to win Saturday’s Par Plus – a relatively new event recently introduced to Headland – he now loves them. “The previous… Read More

From Tony Durkin  PATRON FORM: Continuing their recent run of good form, Robyn Muir and Barry Newton have combined to win Patron’s Day Mixed American Foursomes at Headland on Sunday. The victorious pairing, with a handicap of 10.125, scored 79… Read More

From Tony Durkin  NO PIKING: Wiping the first hole in Saturday’s Single Stableford for Men did not undermine the confidence of Jack Pyke, and just as well. From then on, his worst score was a bogey as he scored 40… Read More

From Tony Durkin  BACK SWINGING: Twelve months ago, Chris Klazema feared he may never be competitive on the golf course again, and maybe not even playing the sport he loved. But that anxiety was well and truly put to bed… Read More

From Tony Durkin  DRAPER WINS: During a top-flight tennis career that culminated in a world ranking of 42, Scott Draper beat some of the best players in the game including Andre Agassi, Jim Courier, Boris Becker and Pat Rafter. Over… Read More