Meg Nunn Salver
The Meg Nunn salver is one of the most significant tournaments of the golfing year for the women across Qld. It is a competition steeped in history and tradition and sees seven districts, Far North Queensland, North Queensland, Central & Highlands, Sunshine Coast Burnett & District, Downs & Southwest, Brisbane & District and Gold Coast, compete in an annual matchplay tournament.
The Meg Nunn Salver teams consist of 6 players from each district, with an handicap limit of 16. The event is contested over 4 days, 2 matches per day with one bye round in amongst. 5 players from every district square off against each other in single matchplay, until the District atop the points leader board at the conclusion, is victorious.
The inaugural Salver was played for in Rockhampton in 1983. Far North Queensland did not participate because we were a newly formed District and did not have the funds to send a team. The draw had Gold Coast against Central Queensland and, at the first match, a coin was tossed to determine which District had the honour. Gold Coast won and so began the Meg Nunn legend. Coincidentally but quite fittingly, it was Meg’s daughter who took to the tee and sent the first ball flying down the fairway.
Meg Nunn’s concept for the tournament was that the "grass-root, turn up every week" country player should have the opportunity to play match play, and to represent her District. It was never envisaged that players who were members of a state team should be included in the Meg Nunn tournament because they had always had ample opportunity to attend interstate events. Meg was devoted to the idea that, each year, new friends would be made amongst the teams and the tournament would be one of good golf, good companionship, and great rivalry.
FNQ Winners 2022
FNQ Winners 2022
Eligibility
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Handicap range – GA 16.0 & under.
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Aged 18 years and over.
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Australian Citizenship or Citizenship application papers lodged.
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Membership of a club in the FNQ district, determined by where their handicap is held.
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Cards returned within last 12 months for handicapping.
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Encouraged to play in FNQWG Open Championships and district Interclub events.
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A level of fitness necessary to meet the demands of playing (walking) 36 holes each day for 4 consecutive day
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State players and QAS students are ineligible for selection until 2 years have elapsed from that experience.
Selection Process
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FNQ Women's Golf will circulate this form as well as the Expression of Interest form to all FNQ district Club Captains by the end of February. They should forward these two forms to prospective players from their club who meet the eligibility criteria, and who are available for the September tournament.
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Players may submit their own nomination form by email to the Secretary.
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Closing date for nominations will be 31 March 2022.
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A squad of players will be announced in April, and posted on Facebook and the website. This will allow players to attend development sessions at a course similar to Toowoomba, which offers 18 holes over 5,950 metres and par 72, and being 700 metres above sea level. The course is described as offering rolling tree lined (tall gums & pines) kikuyu fairways leading to manicured Pentcross bent greens, which requires strategic play rather than brute strength. Visit www.toowoombagolfclub.com.au for comprehensive hole by hole details, on the course layout.
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The final six (6) players selected plus a reserve, will be announced mid-July. § Selectors reserve the right to invite a player to join the development squad after the 31st March and thus be eligible for selection for the FNQ Meg Nunn Team.
Player Support
FNQWG provides each member of the Meg Nunn team with:
• Travel expenses
• Accommodation - team members are required to share a room (not a bed). Should any team member require their own room it will be at their own expense
• Welcome Dinner and Farewell Lunch functions at the Meg Nunn tournament
• All green fees during the tournament
• Practice balls
• The District team uniform shirt, embroidered with Meg Nunn year and player number
• Team vehicle
• Push buggies for players who do not wish to take their own (these will be requested through the club members). Not covered by FNQWG:
• Excess baggage & meals Team members are asked to contribute $250 towards travel and accommodation expenses. Should a team member wish to have their own caddy at the Meg Nunn Salver, that player is expected to cover all costs associated with the caddy. (Accommodation, travel, Welcome Dinner and Farewell Lunch).
Past Winners
YEAR
1983
1984
1985
1986
1987
1988
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2021
2022
HOST DISTRICT
Central Qld
North Qld
Gold Coast
Far North Qld
Downs & Southwest
Wide Bay Burnett
Brisbane & District
Central Qld
North Qld
Gold Coast
Downs & Southwest
Far North Qld
Wide Bay Burnett
Brisbane & District
Central Qld
Gold Coast
North Qld
Downs & Southwest
Far North Qld
Wide Bay Burnett
Brisbane & District
Central Qld
Gold Coast
North Qld
Downs & Southwest
Far North Qld
Wide Bay Burnett
Brisbane & District
Central Qld
Gold Coast
North Qld
Downs & Southwest
Far North Qld
Wide Bay Burnett
Brisbane & District
Central Qld & Highlands
Gold Coast
North Qld
Downs & Southwest
Downs & Southwest
VENUE
Rockhampton
Mackay GC
Southport GC
Cairns GC
Toowoomba
Coloundra
Pacific GC
Capricorn
Townsville
Southport GC
Goondiwindi GC
Gordonvale GC
Kingaroy GC
Nudgee GC
Yeppoon GC
Sanctuary Cove GC
Townsville
Toowoomba GC
Cairns GC
Maryborough GC
Pacific GC
Emerald GC
Coolangatta Tweed Heads
Townsville
Toowoomba
Cairns
Caboolture GC
Indooroopilly GC
Calliope GC
Coolangatta Tweed Heads
Mackay
Toowoomba GC
Cairns GC
Kingaroy GC
McLeod GC
Rockhampton GC
Southport GC
CANCELLED - COVID19
CANCELLED - COVID19
Middle Ridge GC
WINNER
Gold Coast
Gold Coast
Brisbane & District
Brisbane & District
Gold Coast
Gold Coast
Brisbane & District
Gold Coast
Gold Coast
Gold Coast
North Qld
Gold Coast
Wide Bay Burnett
Central Qld
Gold Coast
Gold Coast
North Qld
Gold Coast
Far North Qld
Gold Coast
Wide Bay Burnett
Brisbane & District
Far North Qld
Brisbane & District
Downs & Southwest
Far North Qld
Brisbane & District
Brisbane & District
Wide Bay Burnett
Far North Qld
Brisbane & District
Downs & Southwest
Far North Qld
Central Qld & Highlands
Brisbane & District
Far North Qld
Central Qld & Highlands
Far North Qld