Sport
15 November, 2023
Esk golfers and Lions raise funds
More than 40 golfers and non-golfers were treated to a glorious spring day at the Esk golf course on the final Saturday in October as the annual Esk Lions Charity Day and Rob Hedges Memorial event took place.
With Rob having been a stalwart of the Esk Lions and a much-valued member of the Esk Golf Club, his wife Lucille helped organise the October 28 event while son Peter (a member of the Esk club) was among the competitors.
Most participants were from Esk, with Garth Wilson and Brett Farnham winning the 2-person Ambrose with a nett score of 61.25 while runners-up Garry Punch and Ian Timms had 64.
Winners of the mixed (golfer/non-golfer) prize were Scott Brown and Peter Lindsey with 64, while runners-up were Shaun Wilson and Glenda Lockett with 64.5.
After the game, players enjoyed a delicious made-to-order steak sandwich which was followed by a multi draw raffle with prizes mostly donated by local businesses.
As Esk Lions president and Esk golf member Cameron Wyatt said, these businesses are doing it tough and are often approached for donations, but they usually find something extra to put towards a good cause.
Cameron said the course was in pretty good nick despite the dry conditions, and that the greens were starting to respond after major renovations.
Cameron said the highlight of the day was the presentation of a cheque for the green fees to the Esk Lions who will forward it to Cancer Research, together with the proceeds from the raffles and food sales.
“There are very few people whose lives haven’t been affected in some way by cancer, so this donation will certainly go towards a cause supported by the whole community,” he said.
