
The Meg Nunn Salver Story
The Meg Nunn salver was once, one of the most significant tournaments of the golfing year for the women across Qld. It was a competition steeped in history and tradition. It attracted competitors from seven districts:- Far North Queensland, North Queensland, Central & Highlands, Sunshine Coast Burnett & District, Downs & Southwest, Brisbane & District and Gold Coast, all competing in an annual matchplay tournament.
The Meg Nunn Salver teams consisted of 6 players from each district, with a handicap limit of 16. The event was contested over 4 days, 2 matches per day with one bye round in amongst. The competition set 5 players from every district to square off against each other in single matchplay, until the District atop the points leader board at the conclusion, was declared 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