Queensland’s Automotive industry gathered at the Virginia Golf Club near Brisbane on October 5 for the 69th annual Motor Trades Golf Day.

The event has been a popular one since its inception and this year more than 80 members of the motor trades community participated.

MTA Queensland, now the promoter and organiser of the event, had a number of staff members taking part and the gallant ‘air-swingers’ proved, yet again, that their expertise lies in the automotive industry, not on the golf course, and they wouldn’t be giving up their day jobs!

The competition, played to four-ball Ambrose rules, was a tight affair with the team of Paul Klease, David Hodges, Jason Murray and Craig St Clair, representing Bremer Ford, emerging as worthy winners, and pipping the Auto Leaders Caloundra team of Ray Miller, John Legg, Ken Bridges and David Tedge to the winner’s trophy.

Nearest-the-pin trophy winner was Ray Miller, while the longest drive – a prize sponsored by automotive parts sourcing software company Parts Check – was taken out by Adrian Harrison from Adrian’s Autos.

It was a great day and plenty of fun and the ‘competition’ ended with a hearty meal and plenty of liquid refreshments at the 19th hole with prizes presented by Paul Kulpa, MTA Institute General Manager.

The event was, said Paul, a different format from previous years but had gone down a treat with the players.

“We made a few changes which made it more appealing to a wider audience, including hackers like me!” he said. “And it was a great event. We were happy with the turnout and it was great to see a mix of industry and support services for the automotive industry there.

“It’s difficult at the best of times to get away from work, but seeing the numbers supporting the event, having a good time and networking, is something we wanted to achieve and did. We’re looking forward to running the event again next year.”

MTA Queensland would like to thank Virginia Golf Club and the Club’s Operations Manager Andrew Halliday, and our prize sponsors, who were most generous:

• A H Knowles & Co
• Mack Trucks
• Active Forklift Service Pty Ltd
• Auto Leaders (AUST) Pty Ltd
• Tridon Australia
• Metro Ford
• QG Auto Electrical & Air-conditioning
• KT Cable Accessories Pty Ltd
• Infinity Wheels
• Virginia Golf Club

We’ll see you all again next year!

Source: Motor Trader E-Magazine (November 2018)

9 Nov 2018