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Dear Members,
As we wrap up another year at Cairns Golf Club, it’s a great time to reflect on what has been an important and positive period for our Club. 2025 has delivered momentum, progress and renewed confidence in the direction we are heading, and that is thanks to the collective efforts of many people across our organisation.
I am pleased to again acknowledge the recent appointment of Brendan Clark as our new Superintendent. Brendan returns to Cairns Golf Club with a strong understanding of our course, our conditions and our culture, and we are very much looking forward to the next chapter of course improvement under his leadership.
At the same time, I would like to sincerely thank Tim Hoskinson for his contribution to the Club. Over the past six months in particular, Tim’s guidance, experience and leadership have resulted in vast improvements across the course and have helped place the Club in a strong position moving forward. We are grateful for the professionalism and commitment Tim, and his team have shown during this period.
In addition, I want to sincerely thank our entire staff across all areas of the Club. Their dedication, attitude and pride throughout 2025 has been outstanding. From course presentation and hospitality through to administration and member services, it is the daily efforts of our team that continue to make Cairns Golf Club a great place to be.
I would also like to extend a genuine thank you to our membership for taking the time to complete the recent Member Survey. The feedback provided will form the foundation blocks for the Club’s next Strategic Plan and will play a critical role in shaping our future direction. Congratulations also to Nathan MacKenzie, who was the winner of the Random Survey Prize — a voucher to Mirage Country Club.
Looking ahead, the first half of 2026 will be an important and exciting period. A key priority will be the development of the Club’s next Strategic Plan, which will help guide decision-making and investment over the coming years. Members can expect more information early in the new year, including details around a Members Forum planned for late March/April, where your input will be a vital part of the process.
Alongside strategic planning, other priorities for the first half of 2026 include:
- Continued course improvement under our new Superintendent
- Implementing a new and improved member onboarding process
- Strategically reviewing membership capacity to support sustainable growth
- Refreshing and strengthening our junior and introductory programs and initiatives
- Ongoing governance and policy improvement
- And attending to any important low-hanging fruit that can deliver immediate value for the Club and its members
Happy Holidays, and enjoy this festive season with your loved ones. We are looking forward to a year of continual growth and improvement in 2026. Exciting times ahead at Cairns Golf Club.
And remember - keep it on the short grass. Brock Rogers
General Manager
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A Year of Transformation
As we close out 2025, I’m proud to reflect on what has been a truly transformative year for Cairns Golf Club.
This year marked a significant milestone with the appointment of Brock Rogers as our General Manager. In what has been a busy 3 months, Brock has brought fresh energy and strategic vision to the club, and his impact has already been felt across our operations and member experience.
We also bid farewell to our Superintendent, Tim Hoskinson, who has been instrumental in returning the high standard of our course over the last 12 months. On behalf of the Board and all members, I extend our sincere thanks to Tim for his dedication and wish him all the best in his future endeavours.
I’m equally pleased to welcome Brendan Clark as our new Superintendent in the new year. Brendan brings excellent credentials and a commitment to course excellence that aligns perfectly with our club’s ambitions. We look forward to working with him as we continue to enhance our playing surfaces and overall course presentation.
None of our success this year would be possible without the outstanding efforts of our entire team. From our Clubhouse staff who create a welcoming atmosphere, to our Proshop team who provide exceptional service, and our dedicated on-course crew who work tirelessly to maintain our greens and fairways – your professionalism and commitment to our members doesn’t go unnoticed.
To our members – you are the heart of Cairns Golf Club. Your continued support, participation in club events, and genuine camaraderie make this club what it is. Whether you’re a social player enjoying a weekend round or a competitive member representing the club, your passion for the game and commitment to our club community drives everything we do. Thank you for your ongoing loyalty and for making Cairns Golf Club a special place.
As we head into the festive season, I wish you all a safe and happy Christmas and New Year. Here’s to an even stronger 2026.
Regards,
Sam Bush
President – Cairns Golf Club
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From the Course Superintendent
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The shift in weather over the preceding two weeks has been notable, and it feels as though the wet season is now upon us. Rainfall has increased, temperatures have dipped slightly, and there has been a lot more grey sky. Last week brought 125mm of rain with it, and this week looks promising for more. The course mopped up last week’s rain event, which is a result of the lean watering practices we run to allow for rainfall. I may be speaking too soon, but there is a good chance we have run our last fairway irrigation cycle until the end of the wet season, as is often the case once the rain starts falling in December.
This will be my final RTT edition for my second stint at Cairns Golf Club. Being involved with the club over the past 14 months has been equal parts rewarding and challenging. The course team have done an incredible job, and I would like to thank them all for their dedication to turning this facility around. It is hard to argue that the course is in significantly better shape than it was 14 months ago, and while there is always more to do, the club is well placed to continue its upward trajectory.
The past week saw us tick off one other significant project that I simply couldn’t walk out the door without rectifying. Most of you would have seen the hole on the 17th fairway that had been there for about three years. This issue was the result of the irrigation mainline being trenched through a 150mm stormwater line. With no as-constructed plans for the irrigation installation, our methodology was to identify everything we possibly could prior to the project and avoid it. Everything else was to be retrospectively rectified as we moved through the project. The 17th was one of these, and wasn’t apparent until after I finished in late 2022.
This repair required an excavator and a substantial excavation to design a workaround for the pipe. The repair was completed and filled just in time for the rain that kicked off on Wednesday and passed the test with flying colours. It was great to see this long-standing eyesore finally removed.
I wish my successor, Brendan Clark, all the success in his new (also second-time-around) position. You have a great team, and I look forward to following the continued progress of Cairns Golf Club into the future. To all the members who have called, emailed, texted, or flagged me down on course to wish me well, I appreciate it more than you could know.
It has been a privilege to act as custodian of this facility, albeit briefly this time around, and to help get the course back on track. There is still plenty to do, but overall, I am happy with the progress made during this period. It makes it easy to come to work when the Cairns Golf Club team and membership are so kind and grateful.
I have attached a few early morning snaps over the past week. No filter required.
Kind regards,
Tim Hoskinson
Course Superintendent
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Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
Wishing members all the best over the Christmas and New Year period. Thanks to all the members for supporting the golf shop in 2025. Thanks also to the entire Golf Shop team for all their hard work throughout the year. Another huge thanks to those who have also made themselves available to work throughout the festive season.
The next few weeks are potentially the busiest few of the year. The holiday period is an important time of the year for the club. We ask members to avoid “no shows” if booking for themselves or guests. If unable to make a scheduled tee time, please cancel as soon as possible to allow others to book in. No Shows are being recorded.
With the New Year approaching, now is a great time for members to evaluate new golfing goals for the 2026 season. Grab a series of lessons from one of our coaches to make your golf more enjoyable, more often. The Member’s Master Classes are filling up fast. Book in before they book out.
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A reminder that the Competition Fee increase to $18 begins on the 1st January 2026. The greater % paid back (45%) to the prize pool has allowed us to restructure the distribution. The best overall score of the day will now receive more prize money. The rundown has also been increased, allowing an improved distribution both in numbers (approx. 20%) and value ($6) to members. Graded events will also distribute to winners and runners up.
Upcoming Events
Thursday 25th December: CLOSED
Friday 26th December: Boxing Day Stableford.
Saturday 27th December: Single Stableford.
Sunday 28th December: Single Stableford.
Monday 29th December: Single Stableford.
Tuesday 30th December: Single Stableford.
Wednesday 31st December: Single Stableford. Carts back by 5pm.
Thursday 1st January: Single Stableford.
Hardware Clearance with up to 40% off stocked items, come in and see the Golf shop team to secure all your golfing supplies before Christmas.
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If you’re searching for an upgrade to your equipment, please drop into the shop, with expert advice & the guaranteed best price, support your club. If a particular product is not instore, we are happy to place an order. With 4 PGA Professionals onsite, book a club fitting or lesson today.
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100’s Board
14/12/2025
#10 – Lil & Bill
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Wednesday 24th December
Christmas Eve
Clubhouse closed by 5pm
Carts back by 5pm
Thursday 25th December
Christmas Day – CLOSED
Wednesday 31st December
New Year’s Eve
Clubhouse closed by 5pm
Carts back by 5pm
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2026 Major Events
Monday 27th July – Sunday 2nd August
City of Cairns Tournament
Saturday 22nd – Sunday 23rd August
Saturday 29th – Sunday 30th August
Club Championships
Saturday 17th – Sunday 18th October
Cairns Open
2026 Honour Board Events
Sunday 17th May
Mixed Foursomes Championship
Saturday 20th – Sunday 21st June
4BBB Championships
Sunday 1st November
Foursomes Championship
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