Lexus of Brighton Golf Invitational 2019 - The Metropolitan Golf Club

The Lexus of Brighton Golf Invitational took place at the beautiful Metropolitan Golf Club on under the threat of rain that never quite eventuated. The guests embraced the day with in excess of 140 in attendance for either the 18 hole event or the beginner golf lessons. 

The course was in fantastic condition and good scores would be required to take out the win. The third placed team had nett 56.5 and if not for three pars to finish, their story could have been a lot different. They shot out of the blocks with four birdies in their first six holes and then another four birdies and an eagle surely had them thinking of great things. Unfortunately a slow finish that included a bogey relegated Jason Daniels, Gerard Studderd, Shane Filbey & Maura Colaci to 3rd place. The runners up had no bogeys during their round and managed six birdies and an eagle to post nett 55.125. Well done to Denis Johnston, Sam Lentini, Ernie La Torre & Ennis La Torre. The winners were having a steady round when they were five under par through fourteen holes, but a run of four straight birdies to finish ensured they took the victory by just under two shots with nett 53.575. Congratulations to Ben White (2), Richard Swinard (15), Peter Gustavsen (27) & Jan Gustavsen (33).

For the full results from the day, please click on the button below - Download All Results.

The charity event on course raised in excess of $2,330 for the Beyond Blue - thank you to all who contributed. Ashleigh was managing the 'smash factor' hole on the 14th - see below for a collection of shots (including our winners smash factor of 1.52!). 

Twenty three guests also enjoyed the beginner golf lessons with the local golf professionals. Congratulations to the following winners:

Putting Winner - Terry Marrion

Putting Runner Up - Angela Cavara

Chipping Winner - Lee Howard

Chipping Runner Up - James English

The opportunity for one Lexus owner to attend the Lexus Melbourne Cup was drawn at the end of the day. Congratulations to Peter Gustavsen, who was not only in the winning team but will also have the opportunity to play Royal Melbourne Golf Club followed by a day at the races in the Lexus Design Pavilion for the running of the Lexus Melbourne Cup. 

Gillard Golf also host a number of Lexus owner's tours throughout the year, so if you would like to be kept informed, please check the 'Golf Tour' section of the website or simply sign up to receive our newsletter. See the full details of the upcoming Lexus owner's tour to Auckland in late November by clicking on the link below. Note, Lexus of Brighton owners are entitled to a $400pp discount on the Auckland tour if booked prior to 25th October.