By Casey O'Connor
Stanthorpe Golfers turned out in many shades of yellow for The Hello Yellow Charity golf day last Sunday.
A field of 20 teams played in the event.
The beneficiary of the Charity Day, the Stanthorpe Cancer Support Group.
A support group that does great things in our community.
There was a sea of yellow on display as players embraced the theme, some players in out fits not regularly seen on the golf course.
Who other than Lisa Stuart ever plays golf in a tutu and boa.
Even the supporters who helped during the day got into the theme.
Special thanks to the Stanthorpe Community Bank for sponsoring the day, the Rotary Club of the Granite Belt for their work and the golf members who assisted during the day.
The final results of the competition were surprisingly close with the winning team of Jacob Steele, Gregg Steele and M Brown returning a nett 59 2/6 on the day.
Runners up were Lisa Stuart, Keith Jones and Brad Silver with nett 61 2/6, and they collected the top prize for a mixed team.
Nikki Waterworth, Lyn Ludlow and Marie Cook were the winners of the all-ladies section with a nett score of 63 4/6.
The all-male team of Jason Hatton, Jason Bacon and Nathan Stibbard won their section with nett 61 4/6.
Apart from minor side events, long drive competitions are always interesting and give the big hitters something to boast about.
Barry Jones can do this after he had longest drive for the men and Kathleen Gaske showed she still has plenty of skill in the big hitting department collecting the ladies prize.
It was a very successful day.
The course was in perfect condition, the weather delightful and the crowd very social.
The fundraising figures have not yet been finalised, however it is anticipated that the Stanthorpe Cancer Support Group will receive a nice donation.
At this stage, this fundraiser looks likely to become a yearly event and is sure to be a popular addition to the Stanthorpe golf calendar.
