By Kirra Livingstone
THE Queensland Amputee Golf Association (QAGA) Charity Golf Day relocated to the Sunshine Coast this year, raising roughly $12,000 on August 23.
QAGA committee member, Ken Rowsell, said it was a cracker of a day, with the charity event finding its new home at the Beerwah Golf Club.
While 130 people initially signed up to participate in the QAGA event, 116 golfers teed off on the day.
“We were very appreciative of the staff from the golf club, the pro shop, management, and the course itself was absolutely brilliant,” Ken said. Although the donations have not being fully counted yet, Ken said it was one of their most successful charity days yet.
“We are expecting to come back even bigger and better next year, as many businesses who attended but did not sponsor the event, are now very interested in being officially involved,” he said.
But at the end of the day, there could only be one winner, which was local electrician Brendan Wilson and his team, who were victorious. Local businesses who sponsored the event include the Beerwah Golf Club, CMR Recycling, Hazelden Realty, Ray White Beerwah, BOQ Beerwah, Woodlands and Elgin Valley.
The money raised will go towards assisting at risk amputees with everyday living and accommodation.
