Pink Golf Day raises $1100

Best Dressed Fleur Smith and Jean Carmichael get set to hit the fairway.
Best Dressed Fleur Smith and Jean Carmichael get set to hit the fairway.

Tuesday’s 9 hole competition at Mount Alexander Golf Club had Myrl Hauser winning the ladies event with 33 nett.
Runner-up was Robyn Scoles and Fleur Smith won the putting with 13. Phil Blackmore won the men’s round scoring 32-1/2 nett and Joe Norris was best on the greens with 13.
On Thursday the club held its annual Pink Day. Out on the course the club had several novelty events eg: hitting off a raised tee, putting a tennis ball, teeing off with opposite hand club. Members were also able to buy coupons to buy a putt and have a mulligan where needed. These and other items helped raise money on the day.
The winners were Ladies – Robyn Scoles, runner-up Jan Steen. Men – Pip Avent, runner-up Bob Pratt.
Nearest the Pins went to Ladies – Myrl Hauser, Men – Bob Pratt. Straight drive Ladies – Myrl Hauser, Men – George Potts. Best dressed Ladies – Fleur Smith, Men – Joe Norris.
The biggest winner on the day was the Bendigo Cancer Wellness Centre as the club raised well over $1100 to be presented to them.
The club sends huge congratulations and thanks to all the members and others for their support and donations.
Saturday’s event was Stableford with Joe Norris winning the day scoring 36 points followed by runner-up Brian Baker with 30 points.

Golfers enjoyed some wacky activities.
Golfers attempt to putt a tennis ball.
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