Old Paradians' Association Golf Day

Another great day was had by all at the OPA’s Annual Golf Day again held at the Rosanna Golf Club Friday October 31. Luke ‘The General’ Thomas (1988) and Steve Nailer (1987) both did a wonderful job in organising the event.

88 braved the inclement weather to hit off in what ended to be a beautiful day for golf. 24 carts were guided around the course where some participants enjoyed refreshments whilst conquering the course. The Club also set up an on-course drinks station that proved popular.

Players covered several decades since leaving school. Previous Peter Walker Trophy winners, veterans Vin Arthur, (1958) winner in 1998 and Chris Chamberlain (1960), winner in 2001 were both again participating in this year’s event.

The event was blessed with the support of the Qube team, Peter Reid and Asahi, Andrew Bennett and Veritas, the Rosanna Golf Club and OPA who were able to provide some prizes for the event.

The days template is certainly a winner, with most players back to the event for the third time. Registration, pre golf food and drinks, post-golf drinks and awards followed by dinner at the Club covers everything off beautifully.

Master of Ceremonies Luke Thomas accepted the role of announcing the prize winers for the event. He has become a natural with the microphone!

The Peter J Walker Trophy for best individual score was won by Michael Geary with 47 points. The Lou Arthur Memorial Trophy for Best Team Aggregate was won by Phil Lucetta, Matt Considine, Jason Croall and Chris Keating with 110 points. Runners up on 109 points were Brenton Delaney, David Muhady, Mark Harrison and Anthony Muhady. Nearest the Pin winners on holes 3, 6, 10, 15 and 18 were Cyril Dixon, Richard Di Natale, Luke Thomas, Nick Puccio and Terry Romari respectively. Closest yardage on the 18^th went to Matt Considine, 148m, Nick Puccio, 175m and Terry Romari, 234m. Dave Stuckey also received an award for the individual NAGA, personally delivered by Luke Thomas.