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🐍 GOLF COURSES—A WONDERFUL HOME FOR WILDLIFE

Golf courses are much more than places to play our great game. Their trees, waterways, native grasses and open spaces can also provide valuable habitat for many forms of wildlife.

The 11th hole at Gladstone Golf Club recently demonstrated this beautifully, with the appearance of a magnificent carpet python approximately 1.5 metres long. It looked very healthy, with beautiful markings and glossy skin, as it became active again following the cooler winter period.

Carpet pythons are non-venomous, but they are still wild animals and should never be approached or handled.

Whether we encounter a snake, kangaroo, goanna, bird or another animal, we must remember:

Wild animals are exactly that—wild. Treat them with respect and give them plenty of space.

If you encounter wildlife on the course:

⛳ Stop and remain calm.
⛳ Do not approach, touch, feed, chase or attempt to move the animal.
⛳ Slowly move back and give it a clear escape route.
⛳ Warn nearby golfers without surrounding or disturbing it.
⛳ Contact the clubhouse or course staff if it remains near a playing area.
⛳ Never place your hands into long grass, bushes, drains or other areas you cannot clearly see.
⛳ If the situation feels unsafe, leave the area immediately—no golf ball or score is worth risking an injury.

Queensland Government advice is to back away to a safe distance and allow a snake to move away. Snakes are protected wildlife, and people should never attempt to capture or kill one. Queensland Government snake advice⁠

THE RULES OF GOLF PROTECT YOU

Under Rule 16.2—Dangerous Animal Condition, a player is entitled to relief when a dangerous animal near the ball could cause serious physical injury if the player attempted to play the ball as it lies.

This can include dangerous snakes, stinging bees or other animals presenting a genuine risk.

If your ball is in the general area, bunker or on the putting green, you may normally take free relief without penalty, following the appropriate procedure for that part of the course.

If the ball is in a penalty area, you may take free relief within that same penalty area when possible, or take normal penalty relief outside it under Rule 17. The important point is that the Rules never require you to place yourself in danger to play a golf shot. Rule 16.2—Dangerous Animal Condition⁠

If uncertain, mark the ball’s location from a safe distance and ask a referee, committee member or club official for assistance. Do not walk towards a dangerous animal simply to retrieve or identify your ball.

IF SOMEONE IS BITTEN BY A SNAKE

Treat every suspected snakebite as an emergency:

☎️ Call Triple Zero—000.
☎️ Keep the person lying down, calm and completely still.
☎️ Apply a firm pressure-immobilisation bandage and splint when appropriate.
☎️ Do not allow the person to walk.
☎️ Do not attempt to catch or kill the snake.

Follow the directions of emergency services. Queensland Poisons Information Centre⁠

Golf gives us a wonderful opportunity to enjoy nature at close quarters. Let us appreciate the wildlife sharing our course while protecting the animals, ourselves and our fellow golfers.

Enjoy the view, respect the wildlife and always place safety ahead of your score. 🦘🐍🦅⛳

GOLF IS A GAME OF ATTENTION — NOT A GAME OF PERFECT POSITIONS

Before every shot, begin with intention:

What does a good shot look like?

See the shape, flight, landing point and finish of the shot in your mind. Once the intention is clear, your attention must go to what will help you create it.

Create what you see.

There are five important mental qualities that can help us play better golf:

⛳ Intention — Clearly picture the shot you want to play.

⛳ Attention — Place your focus on what will help you produce that shot.

⛳ Attitude — Approach every challenge with patience, courage and perspective.

⛳ Awareness — Notice the lie, wind, target, clubface, balance and how you are feeling.

⛳ Acceptance — Accept the result and move forward. Acceptance does not mean you have to like a poor shot; it simply means that you stop fighting something that has already happened.

Try to underreact to both good shots and bad shots. Your personality may influence how you respond, and it is natural to become disappointed or upset. However, use the 10-yard rule: after a poor shot, allow yourself ten yards to process it. Once you have walked those ten yards, close that chapter and begin preparing for the next shot.

During a five-hour round, the golf club may only be moving for about two minutes. What are you doing with your mind during all the remaining time?

Slow down. Breathe. Talk with your playing partners. Enjoy the surroundings and take time to smell the roses between shots. Golf is a wonderful game, but it should also be an enjoyable walk through nature.

Ask yourself:

Why do I play golf?

The answer may have very little to do with your score.

You may play because you enjoy the challenge.
You may hate being indoors.
You may want to escape the work environment.
You may enjoy being surrounded by nature.
You may need a break from everyday pressures.
You may simply enjoy the company of other people.

Golf gives us time and space to see life differently. If you observe your decisions, reactions and mannerisms on the course, the game can teach you a great deal about yourself.

STAY IN THE PRESENT

You cannot replay the last shot, and you cannot hit the next three shots at once. The only shot you can influence is the one directly in front of you.

Your breathing should support both your mental and physical state. A calm, natural breath can release unnecessary tension, improve rhythm and bring your attention back to the present.

As adult golfers, improvement does not always come from trying to use the large muscles harder. Golf also requires touch, feel, coordination and fine motor skills—especially in putting, chipping, pitching and controlling the clubface.

When reading a green, remember:

It is not algebra.

Observe the slope, pace and overall picture. See the ball travelling along its intended line, trust what you see and then roll the putt with commitment. Too much calculation can sometimes weaken instinct and feel.

PUT YOUR ATTENTION IN THE RIGHT PLACE

YouTube and social media provide endless information about body positions. While some of this can be useful, golfers can easily become overloaded and confused.

Golf is ultimately about how the golf club works and moves. When your attention is placed on the club, the target and the shot you want to create, many body movements can organise themselves naturally.

At times, mental coaching can also become too complicated. The secret is often not to force yourself to stop thinking—it is to place your attention somewhere more useful.

Golf is not a collection of frozen swing positions.

It is a motion governed by alignments.

There are six important alignments in the setup and three alignments within the swing. A golf swing contains countless positions, so trying to consciously control every one of them is impossible.

Build the correct alignments, understand how the club should move, see the shot clearly and allow yourself to swing.

Clear intention. Useful attention. Strong attitude. Honest awareness. Calm acceptance.

That is how we give ourselves the best opportunity to play the next shot—and enjoy the wonderful game of golf.

⛳ MAKE YOUR NEXT GOLF EVENT STAND OUT! ⛳

Are you planning a club competition, charity day, corporate golf event or Pro-Am?

A $10,000 HOLE-IN-ONE PRIZE can provide an exciting added attraction, help promote your event and create a memorable experience for everyone involved.

The good news is that your club does not necessarily have to risk the full $10,000—the prize can be insured for a relatively reasonable premium.

For example, insurance for a $10,000 prize on a 188-metre par-three could cost approximately:

• 60–80 amateur players: $250–$350
• 100–120 amateur players: $300–$425
• 140–150 amateur players: $375–$500

These figures are estimates only. The final premium will depend on the hole’s playing distance, number of golfers and attempts, player standard, prize value and whether professionals are eligible.

HOW TO ORGANISE IT

Choose a suitable par-three hole.
Decide on the prize—cash, a car, holiday or another major attraction.
Estimate the number of participating golfers.
Contact a hole-in-one insurance provider and request a quote.
Confirm the insurer’s minimum hole distance and eligibility conditions.
Arrange independent witnesses or video verification if required.
Clearly display the competition rules at the tee.
Promote the prize through Facebook, posters, local media, sponsors and your event entry forms.

IMPORTANT CONDITIONS TO CONFIRM

✅ The actual playing distance on the day meets the policy requirement.

✅ Women’s and junior tees are approved by the insurer.

✅ Each golfer receives only the permitted number of official attempts.

✅ Practice shots and mulligans are not allowed.

✅ Every attempt is properly witnessed.

✅ The full advertised prize is covered.

✅ The policy explains what happens if more than one golfer scores a hole-in-one.

Australian providers and brokers offering this type of cover include OzPrize, the National Hole in One Association, Golfsure, Aon Australia and Marsh Australia.

For a typical amateur event offering $10,000 on a 188-metre hole, a sensible starting budget could be approximately $300–$400—but always obtain a current written quote before advertising the prize.

A hole-in-one prize can turn an ordinary golf day into a talking point—and imagine the excitement if someone actually makes it!

Would your club consider offering a $10,000 hole-in-one prize at its next major event ?

For Some examples of insurance companies see below.

Australian providers and brokers

OzPrize (https://www.ozprize.com.au/hole-in-one-and-prize-indemnity)⁠ — Australian specialist; policies underwritten by Lloyd’s of London.
National Hole in One Association (https://hole-in-one.com.au/quote)⁠ — advertises approximately $250–$500 for a $10,000 prize.
Golfsure (https://www.golfsure.com.au/hole-in-one-insurance/)⁠ — specialist golf-insurance provider.
Aon Australia (https://www.aondirect.com.au/industry/events/hole-in-one)⁠ — arranges hole-in-one cover for company and charity golf days; phone 1800 806 584 (tel:1800%20806%20584).
Marsh Australia (https://www.au.marsh.com/business/events-festivals/prize-indemnity-insurance.html)⁠ — arranges prize-indemnity and hole-in-one insurance; phone 1300 655 931

Likely premium

For a normal event with approximately:

60–80 amateur players: around $250–$350
100–120 amateur players: around $300–$425
140–150 amateur players: around $375–$500

These are estimates rather than guaranteed quotes.
Also check with your local Insurance companies as they often are very competitive and they may be members or associates of your club

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HOW MUCH GOLF IS TOO MUCH GOLF?

Having recently been going around our local courses in BITS, Miriam Vale , Calliope and Gladstone I found it interesting that often in the one week I came across the same people playing golf at different course s it made me think how much golf is too much in a week ?

“Don’t play too much golf. Two rounds a day are plenty.”
— Harry Vardon

For most golfers, 36 holes in one day would feel like a marathon. For Harry Vardon, it was simply another day at the office!

Vardon was one of golf’s first international superstars. He won The Open Championship a record six times between 1896 and 1914—a record that remains unmatched. He also popularised the overlapping grip that still carries his name.

During his famous 1900 tour of North America, Vardon played more than 90 exhibition and challenge matches, often competing against the best ball of two local professionals. He lost very few matches and completed the tour by winning the 1900 U.S. Open.

His comment about two rounds being “plenty” may sound humorous today, but touring professionals of that era regularly played 36 holes a day for weeks at a time. They walked every hole, carried or travelled with heavy equipment and played without the comforts available to modern golfers.

It reminds me of my own junior days. Our junior club co-Ordinator Jacki Donnellan suggested to raise funds we host marathon golf day in which we were sponsored for every hole we completed. As a young lad, I managed to play an incredible 110 holes in one day—the equivalent of more than six full rounds!

I am not sure my golf improved as the day went on, but it certainly tested my stamina, concentration and love for the game. It also created a memory that has stayed with me throughout my life in golf.

Golf can be competitive, challenging and occasionally frustrating—but above all, it should be enjoyed.

What is the most golf you have ever played in a single day—and were you still enjoying it by the final hole?

CHIPPING, PITCHING AND THE MEANING OF CONTROL

A chip has a relatively short backswing and follow-through, with very little wrist action.

A pitch is simply an extension of the chip. The backswing becomes longer, with more wrist hinge to help create height and distance, yet the follow-through can remain short, controlled and balanced.

An interesting feeling through impact is that the body begins to extend or “stand up” naturally while the clubhead remains low through the ball. Many golfers do the opposite: they try to keep their head down, the body stops moving, the hands flip and the clubhead quickly rises.

The goal is not to deliberately lift the head. It is to allow the body, chest and eyes to respond naturally as the club moves through impact towards the target.

Young Johnny demonstrates this beautifully. He has only recently started golf and has played just one competition, but after only a few lessons, he already shows excellent balance and control. His body has continued moving, the clubhead has stayed low through impact, and he has finished in a stable, controlled position.

The definition of control is the ability to:

START an action — CHANGE the action — STOP the action.

Johnny has completed all three: he started the motion, changed direction smoothly and stopped in balance. That is a wonderful foundation for any young golfer.

Sequence is the secret—and if you don’t work, nothing works!