Wintersun Carnival

The Mackay and District & Proserpine Veterans Associations
cordially invite all Veteran Men and Women Golfers to join the fun at the
Wintersun Carnival 2012 - Central Queensland.

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PROGRAM OF EVENTS FOR

WINTERSUN CARNIVAL 2012

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Wintersun 72 hole Championships	Halliday Bay Wintersun Classic
Monday & Tuesday 6th & 7th August 2012 Monday & Tuesday 13th & 14th August 2012 Four round Championships - the prestige event of the Wintersun Carnival Tee times from 6:30 am Rounds 1 & 2 at Proserpine (field limit 220), Rounds 3 & 4 at Mackay (field limit 230). Men: Single Stroke Women: Single Stableford Gross (Men only) and Nett events in three grades. Proserpine and Mackay are holding 36 hole and 18 hole events in conjunction with the Championships. Nomination for the Championships includes your entry in the 36 and 18 hole events. Players may nominate for Proserpine or Mackay only - refer to the Proserpine and Mackay events for detailed information.	Wednesday 8th August 2012 18 hole event at Halliday Bay Golf Course, Halliday Bay Resort, Seaforth Area approximately 30 minutes north of Mackay. Shotgun start - assemble at 9:30 am, lunch included after 9 holes. Men: Single Stableford Women: Single Stableford Presentations will be held immediately after the field finishes. Limited to 80 players, preference to visitors, so all visitors should be assured of a game. Limited number of carts. Beautiful relaxing seaside 9-hole layout, played twice with lunch between rounds.
Proserpine 36 hole Wintersun Classic	Mackay 36 hole Wintersun Classic
Round 1 - Monday 6th August 2012 Round 2 - Tuesday 7th August 2012 Two round event (36 holes) at Proserpine Golf Club Morning and afternoon fields (2-tee start), morning field from 6:30 am. Men: Single Stroke Women: Single Stableford Gross (Men only) and Nett events in three grades, with a Golden Years event in conjunction (Men - over 75 years, Women - over 70). Round 1 and Round 2 18 hole gross and nett events are held in conjunction with the 36 hole event. Nomination for the Championships or the 36 hole event includes your entry in the 18 hole events. Food and drinks will be available during the day on Monday and Tuesday. The Presentation Luncheon on Tuesday (included in nomination) will be available continuously from 12:30 pm. An additional fee applies for non-playing guests at the luncheon. Presentations for the 2 rounds will be held at Proserpine on Tuesday at the conclusion of the day's competition.	Round 1 - Monday 13th August 2012 Round 2 - Tuesday 14th August 2012 Two round event (36 holes) at Mackay Golf Club Morning and afternoon fields (2-tee start), morning field from 6:30 am. Men: Single Stroke Women: Single Stableford Gross (Men only) and Nett events in three grades, with a Golden Years event in conjunction (Men - over 75 years, Women - over 70). Round 1 and Round 2 18 hole gross and nett events are held in conjunction with the 36 hole event. Nomination for the Championships or the 36 hole event includes your entry in the 18 hole events. Food and drinks will be available during the day on Monday and Tuesday. A Be-Lazy Barbeque will be held from about 6:00 pm on Monday. The Wintersun Presentation Dinner (included in nomination) will be held at Mackay Golf Club, 7:00 for 7:30 pm. Non-playing guests may attend for an additional fee. Presentations for the 2 rounds and the 72 hole Championships will be made at this function.
Sarina 18 hole Wintersun Classic	Pioneer Valley 18 hole Wintersun Classic
Thursday 9th August 2012 18 hole event at Sarina Golf Club, approximately 25 minutes south of Mackay. Morning field (2-tee start), from 7:30 am. Men: Single Stableford Women: Single Stableford A Trophy Presentation lunch will be held at the clubhouse after the field finishes (included in nomination). A superb 16-hole moderately hilly layout - recommended that you book early if you require a motorised cart.	Friday 10th August 2012 18 hole event at Pioneer Valley Golf Club, Mirani approximately 40 minutes west of Mackay. Morning field (2-tee start), from 8:00 am. Men: Single Stableford Women Single: Stableford A lunch (included in nomination) will be available after the round for early starters and at half time for later starters. Trophy Presentation will be held after the field finishes. An event not to be missed on this great par 72 18-hole layout.
NOTE: Players nominating for all rounds of the 72 hole Wintersun Championship will receive priority in the draws (Proserpine and Mackay) over those nominating for only one or other of the Proserpine & Mackay 36 hole events. A start for players who nominate for only one of these events will only be allocated after all 72 hole nominations have been finalised. It should be said, however, that no visitor has yet missed out on a start at Mackay or Proserpine.