Local Sport Results and Reports
Douglas Shire and Cairns FNQ Competitions
| ( 3 ) | Club name | Competition | Date | Upload Photo | Results | Comment | |
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| 1. | Daddyshack Indoor Golf | Indoor League |
Saturday 1 August 2026
2026-08-01T00:00:00+10:00
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The Grand Final of the Indoor Golf League was played on Friday night on the very difficult KoÓlau golf course. This course, that is now closed unfortunately, was once rated the hardest golf course in the United States and for good reason. Most of the fairways have areas across them at around the 230-250meter mark. These 30-70 meter areas are full of either very long rough or just thick vegetation and this makes it very difficult to judge driving distance. Add to that the extreme elevation of some holes and you have a challenge. The match was between Troy Cox & Matty Batista versus Tim Preen & Peter hay. 18 holes matchplay Stableford and the Tim/Peter combination got off to a great start with a birdie on the first to take an early lead. It was short lived as Troy/Matty birdied the 2nd after a mammoth drive from Troy that went over 300 meters! Both teams halved holes until the 7th when Troy & Matty took the lead with 3 points on the 2nd hardest hole. Another birdie on the par 3, 8th hole and they were 2 up at the turn. There was some back and forth over the next 5 holes, but the birdie for 4 points on the 16th hole was enough to give Troy & Matty the victory 4 & 2. The game was played in great spirits and by all players with some great sledging on both sides, as there always is. Congratulations to Troy and Matty on their hard fought victory. The Indoor League is now over for this year, but Daddyshack is running a fortnightly individual competition now as well as the Cash Jackpot Hole In One Competition. The jackpot is up to $350 and it only takes $5 to have 3 shots at the Cash. If you would like to play in any of our competitions just call 0487 896 725 for all information and bookings. | Photo: (left to right) Peter Hay, Troy Cox, Matty Batista, Tim Preen. | |
| 2. | Mossman & District Rifle Club | Target Shooting |
Saturday 18 July 2026
2026-07-18T00:00:00+10:00
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18.7.26 We had six shooters today for our Double 300 match. Warm, breezy and sunny skies. We welcomed Mark Beecham from Mareeba Club. Members are reminded that the Cairns Prize Shoot will be held next weekend at the Wangetti Range. F Std: First up was Bill Kromwyk with 59.6 up next was John Brentson on 53.2 then Cameron Leyshon shot 57.4. Target Rifle: Mark Beecham shot a 48.4 and Rick Mischlewski was load testing in preparation for the Cairns Prize shoot (no score). In the Second Round: F Std: Kromwyk opened with 65.8 then Van Laar joined in and shot a 66.5 followed by Brentson with 53.1 and Leyshon scored 66.7. Target Rifle: Beecham shot a 54.6 and Mischlewski closed out the meet with 46.5 The final results: F std: Bill Kromwyk 124.14 Cameron Leyshon 123.11 John Brentson 106.3 Sjaak Van Laar 66.5 (round two only) Target Rifle: Mark Beecham 102.10 Rick Mischlewski 46.5 (round two only) There will be No Shooting next weekend. The range will be used for the Archery Club competition all weekend. Good luck archers. | |||
| 3. | Daddyshack Indoor Golf | Indoor League |
Sunday 12 July 2026
2026-07-12T00:00:00+10:00
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All 8 rounds of the Indoor League have been played, and the 4 top teams now will go into the finals weeks, starting with the Open Championship course, Royal Birkdale. In the first week of finals Troy & Matt will take on Peter & Ashleigh and Tim & Peter will take on Grimbo & Gordo. Final Standings after 8 Rounds: 1. Troy & Matt 199 (24.875 avg) 2. Peter & Tim 193 (24.125 avg) 3. Grimbo & Gordo 192 (24 avg) 4. Peter & Ashleigh 191 (23.875 avg) Amazing play from all teams averaging some incredible numbers for 9 holes of golf each week. Courses played were The Hills, Aronimink, Ocean Dunes, Canyon Run, Barnbougle Dunes, La Quinta Quarry, Cape Wickham and Silvertip. | This week being Open Championship week we have Royal Birkdale on our indoor system and anyone who comes in to play 9 or 18 holes gets a FREE Claret Jug metal ball marker. |
