GMAQ Xmas Weekend Away 2012

The GMAQ Xmas Weekend Away for 2012 was held in the middle of December at Palmer Coolum Resort and Mt Coolum Golf Club. It was great to see the number of managers, board members and past managers that attended the event and I thank you all for supporting this event, especially Anita and board members from the Mt Isa Golf Club.

On Sunday, 16 December 2012, we attended the Australian PGA at Palmer Coolum Resort where we enjoyed lunch in the club house thanks to the PGA and to watch the final day of golf.

Monday we attended the Mt Coolum Golf Club and was hosted by Manager, Sharon Purnell. Prior to the game, our group was addressed by Brian Thorburn (CEO - Aust PGA). Brian spoke openly about the direction of the PGA and the future of the Aust PGA.

We then hit the beautiful Mt Coolum course. Prior to this event the 'Dudley Von Nida' leaderboard was:

                              2012 DUDLEY VON NIDA LEADERBOARD

Cameron Harvey      Pacific GC                   16 points

Jason Looker            Caloundra GC             13 points

Rick Anderson          Nudgee GC                 12 points

Charlie McGill           Horton Park GC           12 points

Andrew Kirkman       Royal Queensland      12 points

Ben Dobson             Headland GC               11 points

Steve Middleton        Bribie Island GC          11 points

This meant that Jason Looker needed to win to force a playoff with Cameron Harvey. Jason fought hard (3rd - 36 points) but finished behind Brett Holland (Winner with 37 points c/b) and Greg Palm (Mt Isa GC - 37 points c/b). Therefore, congratulations to Cameron Harvey, the 'Dudley Von Nida Champion for 2012 with 17 points from Jason Looker on 15 points.

I would like to thank Sharon Purnell for her hospitality and for allowing us to play on the beautiful Mt Coolum course.

Aaron Muirhead
GMAQ Captain