Chris Hatton claimed the victor’s chocolates (which wouldn’t have lasted long in the 35 degree conditions) after three players returned to the clubhouse with 1-under rounds at Cooktown Golf Club on Saturday. Photo: Facebook.
Cooktown golfers split honours
A three-way tie meant the action was as hot as the course itself when players teed off at Cooktown Golf Club on 15 February.
Chris Hatton took honours, with Rick Butler and Brent “The Bridesmaid” Hetaraka claiming second and third spots after the trio returned to the clubhouse with 1-under.
Steve Butler (2/11), Welsh (14) and Rick Butler (9/18) won the pin prizes.
Heteraka caught the bouquet in round six of the 10th anniversary Race to the Bay, with a stunning 700-point round slingshotting him to the top of the ladder on 1,430 points, with Graham Burton (860 points) and Welsh (850 points) rounding out the top three.
Players will contest a red tee Stableford on 22 February.
Netball season looming
Time is running out for players and teams to finalise their registrations for the 2025 social netball season in Weipa.
After a successful 2024 campaign, the Weipa Social Netball Club is looking forward to a bigger and better season, and is urging those still thinking about taking to the court to register before the first whistle of the year sounds.
Registrations can be completed online at www.revolutionise.com.au/weipanetball1.
Anyone with questions can email [email protected] or send a message via the club’s Facebook page.
20th Weipa Rodeo date set
Competitors with both two and four legs will fly when the chutes fly open at the 20th Weipa Rodeo in August.
The committee has set the date for the 2025 milestone event, which will draw thousands of rodeo fans to Andoom Oval on 22-23 August.
For all the latest about the event, keep an eye on the Weipa Rodeo Facebook page.
Wackers stay at bar
Scorecards did not get a look in when 10 players turned up to contest Wackers in Weipa on 12 February.
Upon arrival, the group discovered the Carpentaria Golf Club course was closed due to the wet weather, meaning Wackers were forced to stay inside and ensure they remained hydrated.
“Everyone was happy to stay at the clubhouse bar until stumps,” one of the group told Cape York Weekly as they pondered the round that could have been.
Cooktown athletics AGM
Families looking to get involved in the upcoming track and field season are being asked to attend the Cooktown Little Athletics annual general meeting next week.
The meeting will be held in the Endeavour Lions Club Hall on Amos Street at 4:30pm on 29 February.
For more information, call 0400 245 041 or 0416 044 547.
