Sun shines for Visual Connections Victorian Golf Day

Pictured receiving their first prize from Ian Parsonson, HEXIS (far right), are Team Exponet (L-R) Richard Stehn, Jason Wong, and Steve Todorov. Ulie Preciado is absent.

The sun shone on Melbourne’s Sandhurst Golf Club for this week's inaugural Visual Connections Victorian Golf Day.

Players teed off at 12.30 pm for 18 holes of golf, played in the Ambrose format. This format prioritises player enjoyment and teamwork over golfing ability, making it a fun day for all who participated.
The competition was keen, and scores were close, with the team from Exponet – Richard Stehn, Jason Wong, Steve Todorov and Ulie Preciado winning first prize,  presented by Ian Parsonson, Managing Director of the event’s Platinum Sponsor, HEXIS.

Additional prizes, from the nearest hole to the longest drive and the challenging Survivor Ball Competition, were provided by Gold Sponsors Durst, Gel Events, Graphic Art Mart, ORAFOL Australia, and Spicers, and Novelty Hole sponsors Böttcher, Get Rigged, Labels Plus Magazine, and Signarama. Currie Group sponsored the Drinks Cart, which kept players refreshed all afternoon.

The event concluded with the first of two celebration dinners to honour outgoing CEO Peter Harper, attended by the golfers and approximately 30 additional industry identities, keen to thank Harper for his outstanding contribution and to wish him well on his retirement.

Visual Connections Board Member Mark Canavan from Graphic Art Mart shared highlights of Peter’s career with the gathering, noting that he had helped to write some of the industry's most exciting and significant chapters. This was followed by a tribute from Sarah Moore, General Manager—Exhibitions & Events, on behalf of the Visual Connections Team.

A second Celebration Dinner will be held next Thursday, 28 November, at The Deckhouse, Woolwich. This event will also include a short AGM, allowing attendees to hear more about the Association’s activities and achievements. Click here to register for the Sydney event