Golf

Rosewood pennants team’s winning golf focus

ROSEWOOD Golf Club Division 1 pennants captain Tim Woodford senses a successful season ahead leading a stable, experienced and talented team. The well-balanced combination is preparing to launch its latest Moreton District Golf Association (MDGA)...

David Lems

06 Aug 2025

Sport

Nathan’s breakthrough Rosewood golfing achievement

AS someone with a strong Rosewood connection, Nathan McMillan dreamed of one day winning the golf club’s major championship. After achieving that feat following an eight-year break, Nathan hasn’t stopped smiling. Nathan, 48, built on a two-shot...

David Lems

11 Jun 2025

Sport

Jack’s hole-in-one boost for Rosewood title defence

DEFENDING Rosewood Golf Club Division 1 champion Jack Wojcicki knows consistency over four rounds is needed to win the prestigious honour board title. However, Jack received an extra shot of confidence preparing for the latest 18-hole single stroke...

David Lems

07 May 2025

Sport

Major Rosewood Golf Club focus after cyclone passes

FIRST-time Rosewood Golf Club president Ken Parker shared the relief of members surveying the course after the recent major weather scare. The 18-hole course on Karrabin-Rosewood Road escaped damage from Ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred. One tree came...

David Lems

26 Mar 2025

Sport

Rosewood clubs share precious sporting history

Opinion AS Rosewood rugby league and soccer officials gear up for 2025 seasons, it’s timely to see the region’s sporting history being celebrated. Rosewood Bowls Club members and supporters recently shared in a 70th anniversary “Cobbers...

David Lems

19 Feb 2025

Sport

Darlene administers leading course of social play

EVER-welcoming Darlene Wojcicki humbly dismisses being called “the face of the Rosewood Golf Club”. She would much rather work enthusiastically behind the counter than chat about her valuable club role. However, it’s people like Darlene that...

David Lems

05 Feb 2025

Sport

New president Ken keen to keep club trucking along

INCOMING Rosewood Golf Club president Ken Parker is happy to devote his time to a new sporting role. The retired truck driver spent many years on the road travelling thousands of kilometres to places like Darwin and Perth. The Ipswich born...

David Lems

15 Jan 2025

Sport

Janelle’s welcoming legacy, country pride

NEW life member Janelle Browning is someone every club needs. The Rosewood Golf Club secretary has been one of the most dedicated committee members since taking on the job in 2014. Before that, she had helped juniors, did ladies handicapping work...

David Lems

04 Dec 2024

Sport

Rosewood club mates share testing golf challenge

MORE than 100 hardy golfers played through the intermittent showers and some tricky holes in challenging for latest Rosewood Open honours. Sandy Gallop member Steven Brunjes was the overall Gross and Perpetual Trophy winner with a round of 72 in the...

David Lems

20 Nov 2024

Sport

Jamie stepping down after 70th Rosewood club celebration

EVER-busy Rosewood Golf Club president Jamie Soppa is standing down at the upcoming AGM. As much as he enjoys every moment at the club, Jamie’s work demands have forced him to give up the leadership role. He has been working 70 hours a week lately...

David Lems

30 Oct 2024

Sport

Rosewood club hits top pennants form

ROSEWOOD Golf Club Division 1 pennants captain Tim Woodford has been guiding his team from the sidelines after needing thumb surgery. The skilful sportsman suffered his hand injury playing hockey early in the latest Moreton and District Golf...

David Lems

30 Oct 2024

Sport

Rosewood club mateship keeps Jason battling on

ROSEWOOD golfer Jason Smith is displaying wonderful club spirit and a sense of humour as he deals with his ongoing issues. Jason is waiting surgery on his right shoulder, adding to his loss of sight in one eye and missing fingers on both hands. He...

David Lems

24 Jul 2024

Sport

Rosewood club champion shares winning knowledge

ROSEWOOD Golf Club’s latest Division 1 champion Jack Wojcicki has the attributes to take him much further in his sport. He has risen from winning major junior events at the club to claiming his first senior A-Grade title at the recent four-round...

David Lems

19 Jun 2024

Sport

Ronan’s ‘unreal’ inspiring Rosewood golf victory

ROSEWOOD Golf Club’s latest Single Handicapped Match Play champion gained much more satisfaction than winning for the first time. Ronan Morgan was delighted to inspire his sons Hayden and Austin to continue playing the sport. Ronan won the recent...

David Lems

08 May 2024

Sport

Anthony’s Special Olympics golfing goal defying major setback

ROSEWOOD Golf Club fanatic Anthony Keenan is rising above a heart attack that changed his life to pursue a world sporting dream. In dealing with his major setback on the greens, Anthony is a wonderful example of how sport can make a massive...

David Lems

27 Mar 2024

Sport

Healthy benefits for seniors playing outdoor sport

BOWLS, golf and ever-growing sports like masters hockey and cricket are valuable pastimes for seniors to enjoy. Bowls and golf clubs provide regular social and more competitive weekly events that help participants keep healthy physically and...

David Lems

06 Mar 2024

Sport

Rosewood Golf Club’s growing plans for milestone year

ROSEWOOD Golf Club president Jamie Soppa joked that a Christmas break watching cricket instead of playing in the heat has helped his game. However, he’s enjoying being back out on the greens at Rosewood’s player friendly 18-hole course. It...

David Lems

06 Mar 2024

Sport

Double growth boost for Rosewood club

IN his first year as Rosewood Golf Club president, Jamie Soppa has enjoyed seeing the number of people enjoying the scenic 18-hole course. Two major developments for the club have been most pleasing. The first is Rosewood fielding two teams in this...

David Lems

11 Oct 2023

Sport

Sporting dad’s winning family formula

BEING multi-talented across different sports is often an advantage when tackling golf challenges. Rosewood’s latest A-Grade and club champion Tim Woodford is a perfect example. Woodford, who turns 35 next month, shared in past cricket and hockey...

David Lems

12 Apr 2023