It was blue skies and sunshine in Sydney as golfers took to the greens at the Pennant Hills Golf Club for this week's Visual Connections Golf Day. “The event was another welcome opportunity for the industry’s suppliers, their clients and others from across the industry to enjoy a day of networking,” said the organisers.
The winning team from Pozitive
Competition was fierce and the interpretation of rules creative at times, however it was a three-person team from Pozitive – Eddy Alilovic, Michael Farnham and Anthony Bonnici (pictured above) – who emerged victorious. Coming in a close second was Scott Le Lievre, David Vider, Phil Marshall and Mitch Mulligan playing for Bőttcher Australia.
Well over 100 people took part in 18 holes of golf, teeing off at 11.30am for an Ambrose-style competition which prioritises fun and friendly competition. Conditions this year were almost perfect, except for a stiff breeze late morning which provided some additional challenges for golfers, who ranged from regular players to first-timers.
Hosts and Platinum Sponsors Visual Connections were joined in supporting the day by Gold Sponsors Currie Group and Expo Net, and hole sponsors Bőttcher Australia, Get Rigged, Gel Events, Sign-A-Rama, Sydney Showgrounds and Labels Plus Magazine. A drinks cart sponsored by Ecolease ferried refreshments to players out on the course.
ASGA - Intermedia team - Jacqui Cooper, Chris Punch, Michael Punch and Paul Griffiths
Starleaton - Ines Eaton admires her shot as Wayne Horton, Ben Eaton and Clayton Schneider look on.
Following a full day out on the course, the golfers gathered at the 19th hole for drinks where they were joined by several more industry identities for an American BBQ dinner. Entertainment was provided by author and raconteur, Tom Ware, and presentations were made to the winning teams, and for those who achieved other notable feats, including longest drive, straightest drive, nearest the post and the ‘Survival Ball’, which was taken out by Ricoh.
More than 100 people gathered for golf and dinner
Sarah Moore, Business Development Manager for Visual Connections, said the day reflected the association’s strong focus on connecting people across the industry through expos, events and other gatherings.
“The annual Golf Day is a fantastic opportunity to catch up with industry colleagues, make new connections and enjoy a great day of fun while building the relationships which we know are so important to successfully doing business,” she said.
“We were overwhelmed by the response to the event this year, with 108 people taking to the course and another 14 joining us for dinner. It’s great to see our industry getting back to our regular program of events and we look forward to continuing those opportunities as we look towards Print2Parliament on 23 November and Visual Impact Sydney in May 2023.”
