"My name is Gary Chappell and I have been with Royal Park Golf Club for the last 5years, but prior to that, I first joined the club in 1996 when I came over from Tasmania. I remember walking into the clubhouse to play my first game which was a stableford event and I met Chris McManus. The genuine friendliness and warmth of the man was the one thing that I remember well. The subsequent games that I was fortunate to play with Chris, he gave me quite a few tips that I can say, really improved my game to such a degree, that I do owe a lot of my success at Royal Park. The year that I won the George Ryan Trophy, I remember Chris saying that he remembered me when I first became a member in 1996 and when I resumed my membership in 2000, coming off a handicap of 27 and the way that he spoke was genuine. There was nothing false about Chris and I can never recall him being in a bad mood. He always had positive things to say about everyone. He always looked on the bright side of things and I am not alone in saying that his presence will be greatly missed." Gary Chappell, April 2005.

"The Winnall family and Lachlan in particular would like to pay tribute to the many hours of help and encouragement Chris gave to Lachlan and other junior members. Chris obviously had a liking and enjoyment to coach juniors and many of them owe a great debt of gratitude including Lachlan who presented real challenges. His memory will always be with us a man of integrity and kindness to all." Steve, Liz and Lachlan Winnall, April 2005.