Sport
26 July, 2024
On course for success
An astonishing figure of over $10,000 was raised for Clifton Community Health Services during the inaugural Pursehouse Rural Charity Golf Day held at the Clifton Golf Club.
On Thursday, 18 July, around 70 golfers took to the Clifton Golf Course to help raise much needed funds for the Clifton Community Health Services whilst enjoying a fun day out.
Despite it being rather chilly that day, there were smiles across the course, as the two-person ambrose competition got underway.
Sponsors joined with farmers and golfers from across the district were treated to what was described as a “lovely round of golf” at the Clifton course and were warmed at lunch time by lunch, 200 day grain-fed Angus steak sandwich provided by Mort & Co, one of the major sponsors on the day.
The day featured various competitive categories including the Mobile closest to pin men’s and women’s competition, which was won by Di Laverty and Aaron Gilmore.
The Nufarm accuracy drive, men and women’s categories, was won by Steph Gillam and Haydn O’Leary.
The inaugural winners, on a score of 64, were
Paul Millard and Ben Carrigan, with runners-up Daniel and Darren Hedges hot on their heels with a score of 64.25.
Pursehouse Rural Clifton branch Manager Chris Kunde said the event was a success.
“We are pleased to have hosted such a well-received golf day and we are overwhelmed by the support from the local farming community,” Mr Kunde said.
“Thank you to the Clifton Golf Club for having us and for their assistance in getting the event going.
“Hopefully this is the first of many successful Pursehouse Rural Charity Golf Days in Clifton.”
In its first year, the Pursehouse Rural Clifton Charity Golf Day has raised over $10,000 for Clifton Community Health Services, with the exact figure yet to be confirmed as funds and donations are still being counted.
The funds will be presented to the hospital in the coming weeks.
With plans already underway for next year’s Charity Golf Day, Pursehouse Rural, the Clifton Golf Club and participants alike are looking forward to upholding the success of the first farmers charity golf day and to continue to raise funds for local charities.
