Pindimar/Tea Gardens RFS Charity Golf Day at Hawks Nest Golf Club Myall Coast Myall Coast - popup ad Myall Coast News Photo Gallery by News Of The Area - Modern Media - May 18, 2023 Pindimar/Tea Gardens RFS volunteers at the Golf Club. AMAZING autumn weather prevailed for the Pindimar/Tea Gardens RFS Charity Golf Day, the main annual fundraiser event for the Brigade, at Hawks Nest Golf Club on Friday, 12 May. Local and visiting teams from Sydney and other parts of the state, 107 participants total, warmed up with a BBQ breakfast hosted by the Lions Club. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth it for your business. Message us. Phone us – (02) 4981 8882. Email us – media@newsofthearea.com.au The golfers took to their tees while the fire engines readied for the 8:30am ‘siren start’, blaring across Hawks Nest Golf Course. “Sheargold is pleased to sponsor the event for the RFS, as we have for several years now, happy to contribute for local causes in the community,” said John Dunning, Development Advisor at Sheargold Group, the day’s major sponsor, before starting on the first tee. “It is a better turnout than last year,” exclaimed Andrew McCormack, the Golf Pro, as teams enjoyed the cloudless sky and pleasant temperature, with many commenting on the great work done by Greenkeeper Ben Mills on the ‘magnificent shape’ of the course. Afterwards, the golfers gathered in the clubhouse to enjoy the RFS Special, and try their luck with the eight raffle prizes and the silent auction. The raffles included eight lots valued at $200 each, all donated by various local businesses, while the silent auction contained vouchers for stays at Reflections and the Myall River Camp, as well as a Ryobi line trimmer from Bunnings Heatherbrae, and an exquisite model steamboat ‘King of the Mississippi’, made and donated by Gordon Rowe. “The Golf Club will donate back to the RFS the $5350 in today’s golf fees, as well as a late donation of $2500 from Phil Jones,” announced Neil Goffet, General Manager of the Golf Club. “Today’s funds will go towards the Tea Gardens station extension, including a female/disabled bathroom, commercial-grade laundry, and locker room for our unpaid volunteers,” Brigade Captain David Bright announced, thanking all major sponsors, participants and those who assisted in the day. By Thomas O’KEEFE Main competition winners (L-R) Anthony Grant, Hawks Nest Golf Club General Manager Neil Goffet, Steve Mount, Eddy Groot, and Mick Rumble. The RFS is always looking for new recruits. The Pearls of Port Stephens won the Pro’s ‘Ladies Award’. Silent Auction prizes included this handmade model steamboat ‘King of the Mississippi’. Participants putter up in the morning prelude to the big event.
