Event Highlights

Last week, the Blue Lake Golf Club’s annual fundraiser for the Breast Cancer Awareness Group showcased both the community spirit and the camaraderie of its female participants. Under favorable weather conditions, the event successfully raised $1,000, with additional contributions anticipated from an ambrose tournament that took place on October 12, generously sponsored by OG Roberts dealership.

Purpose of the Fundraiser

The funds generated from this event will support the “Helping Hand Bags,” which contain vouchers and essential items aimed at assisting individuals undergoing breast cancer treatment, often necessitating frequent travel to Adelaide for care.

Presentation and Acknowledgments

A presentation ceremony honored representatives Jill Gilmore and Loraine Baron, conducted by Beryl Mahoney, Bev Pascoe, and Karen Panagopoulos. The event’s cheerful atmosphere was further enhanced by the timely arrival of rain, which came after participants had already retreated to the clubhouse.

Golf Activities and Prizes

A round of aggregate stableford golf was played, featuring numerous fun events throughout the 18 holes. Highlights included:

• Decorated golf carts and pink-themed attire.
• A drinks cart operated by Carol Megaw and Carlene Laslett.
• Participants received bags of pink lollies and enjoyed a delightful afternoon tea, prepared by Jenny Johnson, Johanna Gogan, and Beryl Mahoney.

Key Sponsors

The event also saw support from several local sponsors, including:

• The Gambier Hotel
• Annette White Flowers
• Oatmill Cinema
• Rosemary Martland

Winners and Recognitions

The golfing aspect of the fundraiser concluded with notable performances:

• Winners: Team Bernadette Pedlar and Lynette Hirth with 66 points.
• Runners-up: Team Helen Stratford and Dianne Allen.
• Third place: Team Helen Myers and Johanna Gogan with 64 points.
• Karen Panagopoulos scored a birdie from a chip-in ferret on the 16th hole.
• Other chip-in ferrets were recorded by Lynette Hirth on the 4th and Bev Pascoe on the 18th.
• Gael Ford won the nearest to the ‘grass boob’ prize on the 9th hole, while Helen Stratford was awarded the best-dressed prize.

Previous Week’s Results

On October 4, the stableford competition saw favorable weather and impressive scores. The winners were decided by countback:

• Vivienne Wilson and Jayne Galpin both scored 37 points, with Wilson winning on a better back nine.
• Third place went to Rosemary Martland with a score of 34 points.
• Other notable scores included Cherryl Hill at 33 points and several participants close behind.

Galpin also hit nearest to the pin on the 5th hole, and Wilson emerged as the BB9 winner.