Page 5 - Southwell School_The Chronicle July 2021

OLD BOYS’ & GIRLS’ ASSOCIATION
OGOLF TOURNAMENT
n the back of a huge sporting weekend in Phil Metcalfe and recent old boy and future golfing the mighty Waikato, 18 enthusiastic teams, legend Boston Clarke).
gathered for the OBGA Golf Classic on Sunday March 28. Following a hearty breakfast, teams chased each other around the beautiful Ngaruawahia Golf Course in an ambrose style tournament vying for the coveted silverware; The Southwell Golf Tournament Cup.
After a long day of BBQ’s, questionable golf cart driving and some spectacular and somewhat interesting golf and scorecards, Team Hook ‘n’ Slice took out first place with a dazzling performance. Led by JJ Streicher, the team of Kerry Williams, Haydn Stovelaar and Greg Lochead stormed home to a convincing win ahead of the second place getters Team Schick Hot 2.
At the wooden spoon end, Team Edwards Law (featuring OBGA heavyweights Blair, Angela, Ben and Sam Edwards) tied to the decimal point with Team O’Neill Hillbilly Hackers (including Maria Clarke, Hayley Hayr,
Congratulations to our major spot prize winners Team O’Neill Hillbilly Hackers who teed off against Team Helm to take home the Epic Fishing Adventures Charter, with Team Helm enjoying a round of golf at Wairakei Golf Course in Taupo as runners up.
Many thanks must go to Brett Maber and the team at Power Farming for their support in bringing this event to life, our spot prize donors and also to our amazing team of hole sponsors, who made the day just a little bit exciting with their giveaways and prize donations.
Thanks to the many OBGA helpers who really made the day run smoothly, also old boy and golf pro Mark Pursar for his wealth of information and bribery based fundraising skills! We look forward to welcoming you all again next year for another great day of golf, banter and community.
Thank you to our sponsors