GOLD SPONSORS – GREAT OCEAN ROAD REAL ESTATE
Annual Golf week is one of the Torquay Golf Club’s biggest events for the year. Great Ocean Road Real Estate was privileged to be involved as a major sponsor this year and whilst the Torquay team did not fare well in the prizes, their efforts were gallant in wintry conditions at the Great Ocean Road Real Estate Challenge held on Wednesday October 7th.
It was fairly obvious from the outset that the Torquay Real Estate office did not have a great pool from which to select their golf team and the decision as to where they started in the field was not a difficult one for the organisers . Accordingly they teed off last under the watchful eye of the local pro who no doubt picked up a few pointers from Geoff Bennett’s 300 m drive off the first tee (with a 3 iron). Self proclaimed team Captain, Michael Ferris was disappointing over the first few holes, giving new depth to the phrase ‘fresh air shot‘. A lot of Michaels time was also spent familiarising himself with the local flora and at one point assistance was required to get him out of a certain swamp area. Maurie Dale was the team advisor and his running commentary and obvious past expertise saw the team improve considerably as the day moved on.
Torquay Roses, Kelly Hindle and Melissah Dwyer both put in solid performances though there were some anxious moments. Melissah was not happy with anyone going ahead of her regardless of the width of the berth. After a few polite requests to keep back, Melissah came up with the quote of the day – ‘Get out of the road or I’ll knock ya block off!‘. Kelly was composed throughout despite the obvious lack of any ability from her team mates, and her cherry slices on the 8th really pepped the team up.
Team Torquay just missed the time cut at 5.00 PM having reached the 14th green with plenty of energy still in the tank. They grudgingly retired to the 19th for refreshments and the presentations. Geoff Bennett had the pleasure of presenting the winning prizes and official proceedings finished about 7.00 PM with a spirited auction of goodies with all funds going towards next year’s event.
Our congratulations go out to Club President, Greg Libbis for a very professionally run and enjoyable afternoon. A big thank you also to Vicky Ziogas who manned the Torquay office for the afternoon whilst her colleagues hacked, slashed and crisscrossed their way around the magnificent Torquay Golf Course (well ,most of it at least) .
