The 62nd Annual OVA Golf Day Report

• Blessed with ideal weather
• 28 teams competed, comprising 111 players (51 were Old Virglians)
• Overall winner was Will Busch with 50 points
• Will also won the Best OV category
• Michael Moschogianis was the best non-OV with 40 points
• Alison Sully won the ladies’ category with 36 points
• Teams event was taken out by Michael Moschogianis, Damian Messer, Simon Direen and Warren Walker
• A Grade longest drive was won by Warren Walker
• B Grade longest drive was won by Jason Kennedy
• C Grade longest drive was won by David Brooks
• Ladies longest drive was won by Vivienne McRoberts
• Straightest drive was won by Jayson Scanlan
• Nearest the pin prizes went to Adam Dance, Nigel Shaw and Vivienne McRoberts

Over the past six years this event has raised $21 016 with the profit this year being $3 741. The committee will determine how the funds will be dispersed at its next meeting.

Major sponsor was Raine & Horne. Support sponsors Tilford Motors, Graham Family Funerals and the Royal Hobart Golf Club.

Raffle donors were Peppermint Bay, Pennicott Wilderness Cruises, Par Avion and St Virgil’s College. 

Raffle proceeds: $1700

Special thanks to Peter Beven, Terry Kay and Greg Fooks,  for their assistance with organizing the event and to Catherine Beaver and Graeme Rainbow, our raffle ticket sellers during the post event wrap.

Michael Harvey (Coordinator)

Many thanks and congratulations, Michael – a magnificent input. Great news! Michael has ‘put his hand up’ to coordinate the 2024 event and has booked Royal Hobart for Friday 8 November. ED.