Golf Day raises $40,000 for hospital auxiliary

MANSFIELD District Hospital Auxiliary held another very successful Annual Golf Day on Sunday, February 26th. "We are thrilled with the final results from the day and have raised approximately $40,000 for new purchases for our wonderful hospital,"...

MANSFIELD District Hospital Auxiliary held another very successful Annual Golf Day on Sunday, February 26th.

"We are thrilled with the final results from the day and have raised approximately $40,000 for new purchases for our wonderful hospital," said auxiliary president, Val Doyle.

"In lovely early Autumn weather, our large field hit–off with 44 teams and 132 players.

As usual, the big incentive for everyone was the chance to win a car on the Par 3 16th hole, courtesy of Martins Garage which was once again a major sponsor.

The auxiliary especially thanked Dion Theodossi for his continued support to this event.

Another added incentive was the chance to win the $1500 putting competition.

Again it was thanks to Jenny Gould and DPG Property Services for their support again this year for this event. The "unlucky winner" was Peter Smiles who narrowly missed the hole but settled for a cash consolation.

Other valued sponsors were Vacuum Trucks and Elders Insurance with very generous sponsorship of prizes and auction items.

"We thank Mansfield Golf Club, especially Greg Nugent and David Joyce, for the generous use of all the facilities and to Tony Cooksey and team for the excellent state of the course," Mrs Doyle said at the conclusion of the presentations.

Celebrations continued with an excellent gourmet dinner sponsored by the Golf Club and Foodworks.

"We are again extremely grateful to FoodWorks and Andy Marshall for the ongoing provision of the food for our event," Ms Doyle said.

"Our first–class meal was prepared by Marcus Van Clute, chief chef from the Golf Club."

The Auctions and Awards program was compered by our good friend and great Auxiliary supporter, the very amusing Craig Willis.

"We are always grateful to have him on board each year," Ms Doyle said.

Congratulations to all the teams who competed.

The main winners were as follows:

Overall Champions: Danny Robinson, Mark Jones, Tony Cooksey

Men's winners : Tim Riley, Peter Hood, David Joyce

Ladies winners: Robyn Baker, Sam Bailey, Kylie Egan

Mixed winners: Andrew Roseby, Jan Roseby, Alex Scherini

Veterans (Mixed) Patsy Smiles, Peter Smiles, John Gilson