Over $10,000 was raised at the inaugural Lions Club Corporate Golf Day which was held at Whitsunday Green Golf Club on Sunday.
150 keen golfers played at the event, accounting for 32 teams who each represented a local business – from Red Cat Adventures to Eclipse Financial Services – this was an opportunity for a broad spectrum of businesses to get together and raise money for charity.
All proceeds will go to the Proserpine Hospital, split equally between the maternity ward, children’s ward and the palliative care ward.
Maurice Kite was the main instigator of the event, having suggested it to his Lions colleagues, recounting its success when held in Currumbin each year.
During the event many businesses donated items which were then awarded as raffle prizes.
An impressive $1000 was also up for grabs for anyone who scored a hole-in-one at hole 16 but unfortunately no-one got there on the day, so the prize money was put back into the raffle prize draw.
The organising committee said they were thrilled with the turn-out this year and are looking forward to making it an annual event.
