GMA Conference Wrap
THE BICYCLE CHAUTAUQUA
New to this year ’ s event was the very unique experience of a bicycle Chautauqua on 6th – 8th October , lead by the always effervescent Gregg Patterson . The ride saw eight eager cyclists spend three days cycling through the renowned McLaren Vale wine region , creating a reflective opportunity to bond and connect with ideas and people in a totally different setting .
The ride offered up some great coastline through the beachside suburbs until reaching Bellevue Estate , McLaren Vale winery for a well-deserved pit stop .
GOLF DAY
The Jack Merrick Memorial Trophy ( GMA State Team Championship ) was played out at the iconic Royal Adelaide Golf Club with Queensland taking the title for the second consecutive time , with a team score of 153 points .
The day ended in a tight contest from WA and SA with results requiring a double count and the need to go to the 7th best stableford score to determine a winner .
With the remainder of the golf field split between Royal Adelaide and the equally impressive Glenelg Golf Club , the Leon Thompson Memorial Trophy went to Massey Park ’ s Anthony Rosillo with 38 points around Glenelg ’ s challenging layout .
The Ted Coker Championship Cup was won by Bunbury Golf Club ’ s Des Shearer with a scratch stableford score of 34 points , also at Glenelg . In the Billie Friedlander Trophy at Royal Adelaide , WA Golf Club ’ s Melissa Castaldi took out top prize with 34 points .
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