A big congratulation’s goes out to the Holden Dealer of the Month!
Winning dealerships were picked in each state for their sponsorship of local Holden Scramble events during May and June of the event season.
We will be announcing winners throughout the season for July, August and September, so stayed tuned to hear the upcoming winners.
As a reward for the Holden Dealership who sponsor Holden Scramble local events in 2012, one lucky Dealership who has won Dealership on the month throughout the 2012 season will win two return airfares to the USA courtesy of our support sponsor Delta Air Lines.
The winning dealerships were
Western Australia – Bay Automotive Group
Sponsored the Esperance Golf Club Holden Scramble, 17th June, 2012
Bay Automotive Group has been involved in the Holden Scramble for 10 years now. Stuart Ward, the current Dealer Principal loves the event as it encourages golfers of all abilities to get out there, have some fun and as you don’t have to be Tiger Woods to win, every team has a chance. As a reward for the winning team, they are provided with a Holden motor vehicle from the dealership, all fuel costs are covered to get them to the Regional Final over 700kms away in Perth.
Queensland – Ross Gray Holden
Sponsored the Gayndah Holden Scramble, 5th June and Bundaberg Holden Scramble, 27th June, 2012
Ross Gray Holden has been involved with the Holden Scramble since its inception 21 years ago. The dealership sponsors numerous events including Bundaberg and Bargara Holden Scrambles. The dealership is involved on the event day with car displays and always have personnel attend to either help out or play in the Holden Scramble on the day. Ross Gray sponsors Holden Scrambles because of the support they get in return from local PGA Professionals and players who support their business in the community.
Victoria – Callaghan Motors
Sponsored the Portland Holden Scramble, 24th June, 2012
Callaghan Motors have been involved in the Holden Scramble since the beginning. The dealership sponsor events at Heywood, East Framlingham, Portland and Warrnambool Golf Clubs. In every Holden Scramble Steve Callaghan (Dealer Principal), Steve Levett (Sales Manager), Steve Ellery (Company Accountant) and a client play as a “Callaghan Motors” team. Callaghan Motors really make their presence known on the day through vehicle displays, flags around the course and personally presenting the trophies to the winners.
SA/TAS – Steinborner Holden
Sponsored the Tanunda Pines Holden Scramble, 12th June, 2012
Steinborner Holden is a new dealership that opened a year ago in the Barossa Valley. The dealership sponsor Scramble events at Nuriootpa and Tanunda Pines Golf Clubs. On the event day, dealership staff, provide and cook a BBQ for all the players. Daryl Pearce says “The Holden Scramble allows us to engage with local people outside normal business hours and promote our dealership brand.”
NSW – Commonwealth Motors
Sponsored the Goolabri Holden Scramble, 19th of May, Coolamatong Holden Scramble, 12th May and Queanbeyen Holden Scramble, 21st June, 2012
Commonwealth Motors have been a long time supporter of the Holden Scramble, sponsoring various events over the past 10 years. The dealership already sponsor five events and have taken on another one in 2012 bringing their total to six events in NSW. The dealership gets behind the event because of the great team atmosphere it creates on the day for all involved.