Townsville Golf Club - Queensland Australia

Established in 1893, the Townsville Golf Club is the oldest golf club in Queensland as well as being the fourth oldest golf club in Australia. The Club has been situated at three different localities in Townsville. From 1893 to 1921 at Kissing Point, 1921 to 1924 at Aitkenvale and our present Rosslea site since 18th April 1924.

In earlier times such clubs, including ours, were regarded as the somewhat exclusive domain of prominent legal, business, medical and service personnel.

It wasn't long before our membership of men and women was more reflective of all walks of Townsville life. Certainly, that is the case today.

Whether you are considering joining as a full or social member, the Townsville Golf Club has something for everyone. From the seasoned golfer on a low handicap, to those who like a day out with friends, The Townsville Golf Club is one of the most pleasant courses in North Queensland.

The first stage of the course redevelopment was completed in 2016 and Stage two was completed in 2020. The new clubhouse precinct completed construction in late 2022 which includes a brand new driving range.


The course is relatively flat with wide and fully reticulated fairways, very large undulating greens, hundred year old rain trees lining many of the fairways, and seasonal blooming, colourful trees. 


While the Townsville Golf Club has a proud history and commitment to the traditions of the game, its excellent facilities are there for the current and future enjoyment of our wonderful sport.

 

"Welcome" is our message.

Membership is now available. Click here for details


04/12/23: i-GiGL SUNDAY SOCIAL GOLF EVENT


Date: Sunday, 10 December 2023

Time: Starts: 8.00am

 

This social event is for women to enjoy a no-pressure, friendly golf atmosphere with like-minded people of all abilities. Our PGA Professionals will start off the morning with a motivating golf clinic, followed by a relaxing & enjoyable time on the golf course! A champagne brunch will follow the game in the Clubhouse.

 

-45min clinic with our Golf Professionals

-2 Ball Ambrose event with motor cart

-Novelty Prizes

-Post-game Champagne Brunch

-Prize Presentation

 

Cost: $55 per player (Non-Members) or $35 per player (Members)

*Members: please contact the office for a discount voucher code.

 

Registrations: https://www.golf.org.au/getintogolf/programdetails?programId=32154

 

Sponsored by our friends at Smith & Elliott Real Estate



04/12/23: MONTHLY FOCUS



04/12/23: NHS SUPER SHOOTOUT


2BALL AMBROSE MEDLEY

 Thursday, 14 December 2023

18 Hole Competition - AM/PM Combined

AM Tee Time Bookings

PM Shotgun 12.30pm

We thank you for your support in 2023.

We have organised a great afternoon of golf and festivities.

Please enjoy!

Kind regards, Darryll Gilchrist & Glen Baxter

 

PRIZES FOR YOUR ATTENTION

NHS Shootout Qualifier Holes 3 & 15

NTP's Holes 2 & 18

2nd Shot NTP's Holes 4 & 11

Cactus Jack's NTP 2nd Shot Hole 10

Cowboys Leagues NTP 2nd Shot Hole 6

 

ADDITIONAL PRIZES

Super Shootout Raffle

Daily Winner & Runner Up Prizes

Complimentary nibbles after PM game

 

Competition Fee $20, NHS Super Pin $5

Men - white tees, Women - green tees

Super Pin Shootout Finale for qualifiers at 5.30pm - Hole 18

 

Bookings available online for members, or by contacting the Golf Shop on 0747 790 133.

 

Current Shootout Qualifiers (as at 30/11/23): Adrian Pertile, David Hromek, Colin Weber, Simon Ormes, Brett Hodkinson, Trevor Roberts, Wayne Hoyle, Steve Schuman, Graham Beplate, Shane Brodie, Terry Dwyer, Terry Kingston, Karl Luck, Steve Collins, Brett Hodkinson, Toby Poole, Todd Archer, Michael Butler, John Kelly, Craig Wall, Henry Lysaght, John Partlett & Norm Pye.



01/12/23: NHS SHARP SHOOTER RESULTS


Round 4 of the NHS Sharp Shooter Comp was held 30/11/23

 

The shot was a testy 47m shot over a bunker to a reasonable receptive green.

 

Craig Wall held the early NTP at 76cm before being pipped by round 1 winner Bryce Vartuli at 60cm.

 

Despite many valiant attempts, Bryce's shot held & he now holds the NHS Sharp Shooter which entitles him to $5 std drinks for the week. His "mates" are expected to shout him a drink if he puts the Sharp Shooter mug in front of you.

 

The Hole in One jackpot now sits at $760.

 

Pic of last week's winner, Norm Pye, presenting the NHS Sharp Shooter mug to Bryce. 



22/11/23: URGENT REMINDER FOR GUESTS


To All Members and guests of Townsville Golf Club,

 

Subject: Urgent Reminder to Pedestrian Safety Awareness & Compliance with Traffic Signage

 

The Townsville Golf Club, in cooperation with Townsville City Council and concerned community members, wishes to remind all members and guests of the vital importance of pedestrian safety within and in the vicinity of the golf club, particularly when exiting the off-street car park area to Lindsay St.

 

Recent Observations and Concerns:

Townsville City Council has advised the club, that there have been incidents involving vehicles exiting our off-street car park and pedestrians using the adjacent pathways. This is a serious safety concern that requires immediate action from all our members and guests.

 

Immediate Safety Actions & Compliance:

Stop Bar Awareness:

All drivers must come to a complete stop at the stop bars located at car park exit. This rule is non-negotiable and for the safety of all.

Signage Compliance:

Observe and comply with all posted signage related to vehicle and pedestrian directions and restrictions.

 

Upcoming Safety Enhancements:

The TGC Development Committee is actively working on additional safety enhancements, including coloured pathway, stencil lettering treatments and entry statement modifications as per our design consultant's recommendations. These improvements will be made in consideration of both pedestrian safety and the aesthetic value of our club.

 

Your Role as Members:

We urge you to exercise caution and patience when driving out of the club's parking areas. Remember that the safety of our pedestrian traffic, which includes some of our own members and their families, must be a top priority.

 

Please be informed that any non-compliance with these safety measures will be viewed seriously and may result in actions as deemed necessary by the club's management.

 

We thank you for your immediate attention to this matter and for your cooperation in keeping Townsville Golf Club a safe environment for everyone.

 

For any concerns or observations related to pedestrian safety, please contact the club's management.

 

Let's work together for a safer TGC.


Kind Regards

Mitch Bligh - Club Manager



20/11/23: SCOTTY CAMERON/TITLEIST FITTING DAY


**LAST FITTING FOR 2023**

 

SHOOT LOWER SCORES - GET FIT FOR TITLEIST CLUBS

 

"The goal is simple: Nothing but total confidence with every club in your bag. Confidence that your clubs will perform exactly as expected and that you can execute every shot needed to lower your scores." - Titleist.com.au

 

Contact the Golf Shop on 0747790133 to book your Titleist/Scotty Cameron Custom Fitting Experience for Saturday, 9 December 2023 with times available between 7am to 1pm with our Titleist Fitter.



09/11/23: NEW HOME SOLUTIONS SHARP SHOOTER



Make a Hole in One at the Sharp Shooter game & win the Sharp Shooter Jackpot!

 

The best Sharp Shooter shot of the day wins the honour of the Sharp Shooter's mug/tulip glass:

-This mug/glass gives you a special standard drink rate for the week in that glass at the TGC bar.

-Your real mates have to shout you a beer/drink if the Sharp Shooter mug/glass is put in front of them (but only once).

-The Sharp Shooter mug/glass always stays at the club, and the new Sharp Shooter receives the mug/glass after the following weeks' Sharp Shooter game.

-Photos of the mug can be taken at any time.

 

THE SHARP SHOOTER GAME:

The NHS Sharp Shooter will be held Thursday afternoons after the NHS competition. The game will take place from the Clubhouse to the hole on the 18th green.

*Have as many shots as you want, just keep paying & playing.

*This is an open event - anyone can pay & play.

*CASH ONLY for this event.

 

ENTRY: $2 PER SHOT or 3 FOR $5



07/11/23: i-GiGL SUNDAY SOCIAL GOLF EVENT


Date: Sunday, 10 December 2023

Time: Starts: 8.00am

 

This social event is for women to enjoy a no-pressure, friendly golf atmosphere with like-minded people of all abilities. Our PGA Professionals will start off the morning with a motivating golf clinic, followed by a relaxing & enjoyable time on the golf course! A champagne brunch will follow the game in the Clubhouse.

 

-45min clinic with our Golf Professionals

-2 Ball Ambrose event with motor cart

-Novelty Prizes

-Post-game Champagne Brunch

-Prize Presentation

 

Cost: $55 per player (Non-Members) or $35 per player (Members)

*Members: please contact the office for a discount voucher code.

 

Registrations: https://www.golf.org.au/getintogolf/programdetails?programId=32154

 

Sponsored by our friends at Smith & Elliott Real Estate



06/11/23: GET INTO GOLF WOMEN


Get into Golf Women is for ladies or female juniors from the age of 13yrs looking to learn the game, it's as simple as that. Programs are conducted in small groups and focus on giving participants plenty of opportunities to explore skills and to build confidence in preparation to hit the golf course.

 

You will notice in our programs that;

-We keep it very social and interactive

-We introduce and prepare you for play on the course

-We do plenty of hitting

-We make it all about you

 

FREE Level 1 Intro: Get into Golf Women will start with a 60-minute FREE Introduction session which will incorporate two golf skill aspects. All equipment including balls, golf clubs and after-game refreshments will be provided.

 

FREE Level 2 Intro: This is a 60-minute FREE Introduction to Level 2. This clinic is for those who feel comfortable with Level 1, had previous golf experience or club members playing off a handicap between 30-45.

 

Level 1: This series of clinics is for women, and older female juniors who would like to learn golf or brush up on the basics.

 

Level 2: This clinic is for those who feel comfortable with Level 1, had previous golf experience or club members playing off a handicap between 30-45.

 

If you're interested or know someone who might be interested, registrations are open now on the Golf Australia website! Bookings are essential as there's limited spots are available.

 

Click on the links below to register:

Free Level 1 Intro: https://www.golf.org.au/getintogolf/programdetails?programId=31575

Level 1: https://www.golf.org.au/getintogolf/programdetails?programId=32152

Free Level 2 Intro: https://www.golf.org.au/getintogolf/programdetails?programId=32212

Level 2: https://www.golf.org.au/getintogolf/programdetails?programId=32153



24/04/23: TWILIGHT & UNLIMITED GOLF

TWILIGHT GOLF - Unlimited Golf after 3pm daily

Green Fees $25.00 per person

Green Fees & Shared Cart $35.00 per person

Single player & full cart hire $45.00

UNLIMITED GOLF - Monday to Wednesday

Green Fee $35.00 per person

Green Fee & Shared Cart from $55.00 per person

Single player & full cart hire $75.00


*Bookings are essential, contact the Golf Shop on 0747790133



23/02/23: GNQ PLAYERS APP


Do you want to know what is happening in the GNQ District?

Do you want to know when Club Opens are on?

 

You need the GNQ Player App!

 

Link to Apple Store - https://itunes.apple.com/app/id1568213729

 

Link to Google Play store - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=au.org.golfnq.golfnq



07/02/23: CHANGES TO THE RULES OF GOLF


Dear Members & Visitors,

 

As you may be aware, changes to the Rules of Golf that came into effect on 1 January 2023.

To familiarise with the new rules, please click on the following link: 

www.golf.org.au/2023-changes-to-the-rules-of-golf

 

Happy golfing!

- Admin



21/12/22: CAR PARKING CONDITIONS AT THE NEW CLUBHOUSE PRECINCT

 

For the safety of all members, visitors, and staff the following arrangements are to be adhered to:

*        Carts are NOT to be driven in the carpark.

*        No carts are to be driven in the breezeway between the bar and amenities, this is a pedestrian only area (with the exception of staff at the beginning and end of the day to access the club's fleet of carts).

*        All carts (Club and Members) are to be parked behind the 18th green (old #10) when accessing the Clubhouse area.

*        An area for trailers is located at the back of the car park towards the 10th tee (old 11th), entry point is near the blue shipping container.

*        Members and visitors may use the 'bag drop' area at the front of the Clubhouse entrance for ease of access.


Carts cannot access the Clubhouse area via the carpark. Carts from the shed and trailer area must be taken along the path near the 10th tee and around the outside of the Clubhouse precinct and can be parked at the back of the 18th green.

 


26/09/22: MIKE CARNEY TOYOTA 9 HOLE CHOOK RUN


Mike Carney Toyota

9 Hole Single Stableford Medley

CHOOK RUN

 

Each day - Sunday to Friday

 

Competition Fee: $10.00

+$12.50 green fee per game for restricted

members & social members.

 

Chook Run presentations are held on Friday nights in the Clubhouse.

 

*Sign-up fee $30 (first chook run game for non-members). No handicap required.
-Fee includes Townsville Golf Club Social Membership, Initial Green Fee & Competition Fee.
Social membership allows Member Pricing on retail items in the Golf Shop & Bar

 

First Prize: Meat Voucher from Let's Meat, Hermit Park

Second & Third Prize: Roast Chicken from Red Rooster Fairfield

Naga/Last Prize: 1 Small Bucket of TGC Range Balls

Any gross score of 2 on any hole wins a prize

*Prizes subject to change depending on number of entrants



18/11/21: THANK GOLF IT'S FRIDAY

Start your weekend with the Mike Carney Toyota 9 Hole Chook Run, followed by

Complimentary snacks/Raffles/Member's Draw from 6pm.


The Mike Carney Toyota Chook Run is a very informal fun 9-hole competition that doesn't require an official Golf Australia handicap and can be played on any day of the week. Presentations are held every Friday night at the Bar. Please ask at the Golf Shop for more information about entering this competition.

Contact the Golf Shop on 0747790133 for Mike Carney Toyota 9 Hole Chook Run bookings!





R&A RULES OF GOLF - JANUARY 2023

Click on the link above for the R&A Rules of Golf.



GET INTO GOLF CLINICS

Townsville Golf Club regularly runs beginner golf clinics for anyone wanting to learn how to play golf. Click on the following link to see our upcoming clinics and register: 

https://www.golf.org.au/getintogolf/facility/Townsville+Golf+Club





The Townsville Golf Club is a registered FairPlay provider for juniors aged 5 to 17yrs. For more information on whether you are eligible for this incentive or to apply, please click on the picture above.

 

Click on the following link to see our upcoming MyGolf Programs and to register: 

https://www.golf.org.au/mygolf/facility/Townsville+Golf+Club




WEEKLY COMPETITIONS

Please check with Golf Shop as competitions are subject to change - 0747790133 

Limited bookings available on Saturdays.


DECEMBER

 

6 DECEMBER - SINGLE STABLEFORD MEDLEY

7 DECEMBER - NHS SINGLE STABLEFORD MEDLEY

8 DECEMBER - MIKE CARNEY TOYOTA 9H CHOOK RUN

9 DECEMBER - SINGLE STABLEFORD MEDLEY

10 DECEMBER - SINGLE STABLEFORD MEDLEY/i-GiGL SUNDAY SOCIAL GOLF

11 DECEMBER - VETS 4BBB STABLEFORD

12 DECEMBER - PAGE & PEARCE SINGLE STABLEFORD MEDLEY

13 DECEMBER - SINGLE STABLEFORD MEDLEY

14 DECEMBER - NHS SUPER SHOOTOUT - 2 BALL AMBROSE MEDLEY

15 DECEMBER - MIKE CARNEY TOYOTA 9H CHOOK RUN

16 DECEMBER - SINGLE STABLEFORD MEDLEY

17 DECEMBER - SINGLE STABLEFORD MEDLEY

18 DECEMBER - VETS SINGLE STABLEFORD

19 DECEMBER - PAGE & PEARCE SINGLE STABLEFORD MEDLEY

20 DECEMBER - SINGLE STABLEFORD MEDLEY

21 DECEMBER - SINGLE STABLEFORD MEDLEY

22 DECEMBER - MIKE CARNEY TOYOTA 9H CHOOK RUN

23 DECEMBER - SINGLE STABLEFORD MEDLEY

24 DECEMBER - SINGLE STABLEFORD MEDLEY

25 DECEMBER - CLUB CLOSED

26 DECEMBER - BOXING DAY SINGLE STABLEFORD MEDLEY

27 DECEMBER - SINGLE STABLEFORD MEDLEY

28 DECEMBER - SINGLE STABLEFORD MEDLEY

29 DECEMBER - MIKE CARNEY TOYOTA 9H CHOOK RUN

30 DECEMBER - SINGLE STABLEFORD MEDLEY

31 DECEMBER - SINGLE STABLEFORD MEDLEY



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