The inaugural OKGA vs. Knox Grammar School Golf event on OKGA Sports Day was an outstanding success, bringing together generations of Knox golfers for a competitive yet warm day on the green. The Old Boys were thoroughly impressed by the current students - not only by their exceptional skill on the course but also by the sportsmanship, maturity, and camaraderie they displayed throughout the round. 

While the competition was fiercely contested and came down to the wire, the Old Boys managed to edge out the school team to take home the Bonwick Sharp Cup for the event's first year. 

On-Course Highlights

Charlie's Heroics: Young Charlie stole the spotlight early, nearly sinking a hole-in-one on one of the par 3s before later draining an unbelievable 50-foot putt. 

Near-Albatross: Hugh Webster provided one of the most electric shots of the day, coming within inches of an albatross on one of the long par 5s. 

Clutch Finish: Playing in the final group alongside Head Coach Brendan Dalton, Adam Soonius (OKG25) delivered a clutch performance under pressure down the stretch to help secure the win for the Old Boys. 

Team Lineups OKGA / Old Boys Roster

Group 1: Jon Bonwick (OKG93) and David Haigh (OKG93) 

Group 2: Andrew Kam (OKG91) and James Nash (OKG92) 

Group 3: Lockey McGrath (OKG03) and Andrew Taylor (OKG03) 

Group 4: Brendan Dalton (Head Coach) and Adam Soonius (OKG25) 

Acknowledgements & Looking Ahead

A special mention and massive thank you go to Head of Golf, Brendan Dalton, for his hard work and assistance in organising the event. It is clear that the Knox Golf program is in incredible hands. The strong rapport and lighthearted banter between Brendan and the boys as they came up the 18th hole highlighted the great culture being built within the team. 

Thank you to all the boys who participated and made the event so memorable. Through this inaugural tournament, the foundation has been set for a fantastic tradition with a bright future—one that promises to grow bigger and better in the years to come.

Jon Bonwick (OKG93)