Charity golf day a hit

The funds will be split across Fight MND and Rochester Men’s Shed.

Rochester Golf Club’s Louise Williams said the event was an enjoyable one.

“The highlight is seeing lots of people having lots of fun,” she said.

“It’s a good game for beginners, it’s a fun game the four-person Ambrose.

“It’s good to see different faces come out and have a play.”

Attendees not only had a hit, but they had a bid, with an auction run by Rochester real estate agent Luke Ryan.

Among the items that were snapped up were a cricket bat signed by Australian cricketer Will Sutherland, Yeti Eskis, jackets, a football and golfing gear.

Williams thanked the major event sponsors SportsPower Rochester and Nurien Ag Solutions for their donations to the fundraiser.

She also credited the work of the club’s volunteers in running the event and maintaining the green.

“Our course is looking amazing at the moment because there’s been lots of work going into it,” Williams said.

“We have lots of volunteers, which is amazing.

“It’s the best it’s ever been.”

List of winners

Scratch: David Gebbie, Frank Severino, Shane Bywaters, Andy Purdy 62

Handicap: Grant Robinson, Tony Griffith, David Harris, James Anderson 55.5

Runners-up: David Fuller, Chris Trewin, Les Herrington, Peter Palmer 56.25

3rd: Greg Watkins, Sam Watkins, Tanya Niven, Sanjay 57.25

4th: Lee Hicks, Bruce Bryant, Corey Windridge, Mike Austin 58.375

5th: Darren Carnie, Brad Wakefield, Jason Wakefield, C. Wagstaff 59.75

6th: Francis Lee, Neville Vicary, Leon Laffey, Dave Winchcombe 60

7th: Col Harvey, Shaun Coghill, David Foskett, Grant Shawcross

8th: Kevin Humbert, Pauline Humbert. Andy Harris, Sue Harris

Balls: Louise Williams, Wayne Williams, Karen Ballantyne, Dick Ballantyne, Jeff Carnie, Ian Scurrah, Will Broucek, Zac McInnes

NTP ladies 5th: Di Johnson, 12th Karen Taylor

Men 8th: Julian Lees, 16th David Fuller.

Straight drive 10th: ladies Karen Taylor, men Josh Cleary

Longest drive 15th: ladies Karen Taylor, men: Micos Giorgianni