2024 Lexus of Southport Golf Invitational - Links Hope Island

The Lexus of Southport Golf Invitational was held at Links Hope Island and, in the end, we were very thankful to be able to play after the deluge over the previous days. The course was playable but with carts on paths it would mean a slower than usual round.

Despite the heavy conditions, scoring was good and just over a shot separated the first three groups. The third placed team of Andrew Smart, Fiona Smart, Ian Mathieson & Cathie Mathieson had a fantastic start with a par, birdie and eagle in their first three holes - thanks mainly to Fiona who holed a 7 iron for eagle on the 4th hole. Things would slow down after that, including a bogey a few holes later before they found their mojo again with five birdies in ten holes to finish with nett 57.25. The runners up were just 0.25 shots better with nett 57 and after eleven holes showed no signs of a podium finish when they were even par. Things can change quickly on a golf course and they played the next seven holes in six under par, including a fantastic eagle on the 18th hole. Well played, Andrew Cary, Fiona Cary, Barry Smith & Janice Smith. The winners won by exactly one shot with nett 56 and were off to a great start with a birdie on their very first hole. A number of pars would follow before they were able to secure another birdie, but the key to their round was to keep bogeys off the card and in the end, they were one of the few groups to achieve that feat. Congratulations Kylie Heaslip (21), Bevan Heaslip (18), Mark Medcalf (21) & Kathy Medcalf (36). For the full results from the day, please click on the button below - 'Download All Results'.

The on course charity event raised approximately $5,000 for Legacy - thanks to all who contributed! Flightscope was on the 2nd hole - for a collection of swings, please see the video below:

Nine guests also took part in the beginner golf lessons - congratulations to the following winners:

Putting Winner - Kristy Aumann

Putting Runner Up - Janice Diamond

Chipping Winner - Feiyan Song

Chipping Runner Up - Wiley Wang

The opportunity to go to the Lexus Melbourne Cup and was drawn at the end of the day and Caroline Campbell was the lucky winner. Caroline will play golf at Royal Melbourne and the following day attend LANDMARK by Lexus for the running of the Lexus Melbourne Cup.

In addition to the golf days Gillard Golf will be hosts a number of golf tours. In 2025 we will be heading to the US Masters for a 5th time and in June 2025 we will host our inaugural tour to Portugal. Please click on the link below for more information about Portugal or simply sign up to the mailing list to be made aware of future tours.