MiClub voted Queensland golf supplier of the year
Posted: 1st April 2019 in About us, Latest news
MiClub is very grateful to be voted Queensland’s golf supplier of the year for 2018. Thank you in particular to our brilliant clients! This award recognises outstanding service, support and contribution to both individual golf clubs and the industry as a whole. Other finalists included brands like Callaway Golf, Club Car, Coca-Cola, E-Z-GO, Golf Oz Tours, and Schweppes.
Representing MiClub on the evening was Queensland Account Manager, Phil Laurie. “We are extremely honoured to have been recognised as Queensland Golf Supplier of the Year amongst a field of exceptional candidates,” said Phil. Thank you to PGA Australia and the Queensland Golf Industry for hosting such a great event. Phil commented, “we are extremely grateful for the ongoing support of our Queensland clients, and have been delighted with the amount of positive feedback we have received from all sectors of the industry.”
MiClub Golf Club of the Year Award
MiClub was proud to sponsor the Golf Club of the Year Award. Congratulations to everyone at Keperra Country Golf Club and General Manager Gavin Lawrence! Keperra have demonstrated a high level of management and operation for a club with over 400 members. Mr. Lawrence commented on the “hard work and dedication” from the team at Keperra and how much it meant to be recognised to be recognised by their peers and the industry. Notable achievements from Keperra Country Golf Club include:
- New course development
- Exceptional member retention and growth
- Junior development program
- Keperra Bowl
- PGA Charity Golf Day
- Queensland Schools Championship
- Partnership with Special Olympics Queensland to pilot an inclusive golf program
2018 Queensland Golf Industry Awards Night Results
The 2018 QGI Awards Night was hosted at RACV Royal Pines Resort on Thursday 21st March 2019. Congratulations to all winners and thank you for your contribution to the Queensland golf industry.
| Award | Winner |
| Game Development Professional of the Year | Brayden Campbell |
| Coach of the Year | Grant Field |
| Coca-Cola Club Professional of the Year | Jason Roach |
| Management Professional of the Year |
Darren Richards |
| Tournament of the Year | Bartons/BMD Wynnum Pro-Am |
| Metropolitan Tournament of the Year | Carers Foundation Celebrity Pro-Am |
| Regional Tournament of the Year | Murwillumbah Pro-Am |
| Legends Tournament of the Year | Bartons/BMD QLD Senior PGA Championship |
| PGA Pro-Am Series Sunshine Swing Order of Merit Winner | Brett Rankin |
| On Platinum PGA Pro-Am Series Sunshine Swing Rookie of the Year | Jacob Boyce |
| PGA Trainee of the Year | Cooper Eccleston |
| PGA Trainee Order of Merit Winner | Cooper Eccleston |
| Toro Apprentice of the Year Award | Jack Schmidt |
| Living Turf Superintendents Achievement Awards | Darryl Edwards |
| Ogilvy, Clayton, Cocking, Mead & Greenway Turf Solutions Assistant Superintendent Recognition Award | Richard Flesser |
| Superintendents Industry Recognition Award | Gary Topp |
| Golf Club Staff Member of the Year Award | Pam Thrower |
| Golf Club Board Member of the Year Award | Jim Lavery |
| MiClub Golf Club of the Year Award | Keperra Country Golf Club |
| Inside Golf Manager of the Year Award | Ian Cottle |
| Male Amateur Golfer of the Year | Shae Wools-Cobb |
| Female Amateur Golfer of the Year | Rebecca Kay |
| Junior Female Amateur Golfer of the Year | Cassie Porter |
| Junior Male Amateur Golfer of the Year | Louis Dobbelaar |
| Volunteer of the Year | Peter Turner |
| Golf Club of the Year (under 400 members) | Murgon Golf Club |
| PGA IGI Excellence in Golf Education Award | Son Le |
| Golf Supplier of the Year Award | MiClub |
| Services to Golf Award | Denis Brosnan |
| Junior Golf Program of the Year Award | Carbrook Golf Club |