'Incredible' Dr Kershaw's Golf Day raises more than £6.5k

Dr Kershaw’s annual Golf Day, The Dr Kershaw’s Cup, took place with 18 four-ball teams on the green at Crompton and Royton Golf Club.

The event exceeded the Hospice’s expectations, raising just over £6,500 which will make a real difference to so many patients and families across the borough.

The day teed off with breakfast and a shotgun start before golfers started their 18 holes, followed by halfway house refreshments, a buffet meal, official prize presentation and a raffle, with all proceeds going to the Hospice, and the top prize of a 40” JVC Smart TV up for grabs.

Eleanor Sloan, Fundraising Events Lead at Dr Kershaw’s, said: “We were thrilled with the success of our second annual golf day, and the generosity of those who attended and supported the event.

"The sun shone as 18 teams competed on the beautiful course of Crompton and Royton Golf Club, in the hope of winning the coveted silver trophy.

"The event overall raised over £6,500, which is just incredible!”

With 18 teams competing to be crowned the Dr Kershaw's Cup Champions, one lucky team captained by John Igoe lifted the coveted trophy at the end along with being presented with vouchers for each of the four in the team.

The second placed team also received an accolade with vouchers awarded to each player.

John Igoe, Captain of the winning team, said: “It was an absolute pleasure to lift the Dr Kershaw’s Cup with Team Mulligan.

"We were confident going in and we played really well together on the day.

"The event was brilliantly organised and we had a great time supporting a wonderful charity and a worthy cause - we’ve already spoken about coming back next year to defend our trophy in 2024!”

Ms Sloan added: “Thank you to everyone who attended and supported our Golf Day, we are so very grateful.

"Thank you also to our main event sponsor, Roma, and our hole sponsors Dobcross Band Club and Lift Services Ltd.

"Thank you to Crompton and Royton Golf Club for their support with the day, to Fest Events for their fantastic catering and to every person and company who donated raffle prizes which were used on the day to raise vital funds.

"Thanks also to our wonderful volunteers who supported with the event.”

To see all the photos from the day, please visit the Hospice’s Facebook page: @drkershawshospice

The Hospice will be holding their Golf Day again in 2024, on a date to be confirmed.

Registration isn't yet open, but if you would like to register your interest please contact their fundraising team on 0161 624 9984 or: fundraising@drkh.org

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