Sunny, breezy day greets golfers in The WANADA Open
Sunny, breezy day greets golfers in The WANADA Open Some complained that the wind on the course hampered their golf scores when these same people would have had bad scores anyway, said WANADA Open chairman Tony Santy. The area forecast on WANADA Open day, last Wed., June 8, proved gusty on occasion, but nothing problematic […]
Read MoreTournament logistics
Tournament logistics A shotgun start at 11:00 am on both courses was preceded by a practice time on the putting green and driving range, plus a golf clinic, accented by an onsite continental breakfast and convenient onsite registration. Lunch stations were strategically placed around the courses, supplemented by beverage carts, with friendly, helpful attendants offering […]
Read MoreTournament Winners!
Tournament Winners! The championship Greg Norman and Robert Trent Jones courses at Lansdowne Resort provided challenging and enjoyable play for WANADA Open golfers. New for this year was the Dealer versus Dealer Tournament that took place on the Robert Trent Jones course with a play-your-own ball format and an 80% handicap. The winning team was […]
Read MoreSpecialty golf contest winners
Specialty golf contest winners Closest to the Pin, Hole 17 Brian Frank, SunTrust Bank, 6 feet 1 inch Longest Drive, Hole 12 Louis Galbraith, Capital Automotive Straightest Drive, Hole 18 Gibbs Fogarty, Sport Automotive Door Prize winners By luck of the draw, Door Prize winners were chosen on a must be present to win basis […]
Read MoreGrand Prize drawing winners
Grand Prize drawing winners This yearês big drawing went to two WANADA members, one from the dealer ranks, and one from the Kindred-line. In each instance, the winner was awarded a Lansdowne Resort holiday for two, over two nights which included breakfast, a round of golf for two, and a $200 Gift Card to use […]
Read MoreIn memory of WANADA Open organizer, Ralph Frisbee 50/50 raffle yields donations for two special charities
In memory of WANADA Open organizer, Ralph Frisbee 50/50 raffle yields donations for two special charities This yearês 50/50 raffle was held in honor of WANADA executive and longtime Open organizer, Ralph Frisbee, Trish Frisbeeês late husband. Ralph was a major catalyst on WANADAês staff who made the Open the grand success it was, year […]
Read MoreThe Where is Tony? Contest
The Where is Tony? Contest In honor of this being Tony Santyês last year as chairman of the Special Events Committee and the Open, a special contest was arranged, known as Whereês Tony. It may have seemed that everywhere Open attendees turned they saw Tony Santy. In truth there were six life-size Tony imposters cutouts […]
Read MoreWANADA recognizes its Open Chairman of longstanding
WANADA recognizes its Open Chairman of longstanding Leading off the Awards Dinner, WANADA president John OêDonnell called Tony Santy forward to be recognized for his 16 years of leadership as chairman of the WANADA Open. Mr. OêDonnell said that Mr. Santy would be stepping out of the role with 2016 being his last Open as […]
Read More2016 WANADA Open sponsors and organizers
2016 WANADA Open sponsors and organizers A big thank you to the many sponsors and organizers who made this yearês WANADA Open the grand success that it was! Activities Sponsors Advantage Industries Bag Drop Auto/Mate Pin Location Flags B&R Associates Driving Range Baker Tilly Accountants and Advisors Ball Markers BG Products Beverage Carts Capital Automotive […]
Read MoreWANADA Open organizers
WANADA Open organizers The success of the WANADA Open also was brought about by the energy and boundless imagination of the Special Events Committee consisting of Tony Santy, Chesapeake Petroleum & Supply (chairman); Dwayne Cannon, JM&A Group; Tom Layden, BG Products; Jennifer Parsons, DARCARS; Tom Parsons, B&R Associates; Peter Reilly, Councilor, Buchanan & Mitchell, PC, […]
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