MEMBERS of the Royal Flying Doctor Service Mount Gambier Support Branch are again getting into the swing of another major fundraising event.
The proactive branch will hold a golf day on Sunday, September 9, at the Attamurra Golf Club.
The competition will be an ambrose 4-ball competition and only one person in a team of four needs to be a golfer.
Teams can be entered in the men’s, women’s or mixed categories.
As in other years, there will be an all-day barbecue, drinks trolleys on the course and afternoon tea, with the cost $25 per person.
Golfers are encouraged to get a team organised and there are great prizes to be won.
Support group president Bill Russon said regional businesses were being “very generous” in providing sponsorship.
“This a major fundraiser for the RFDS support group and it would be great to see as many teams as possible entered and enjoying the picturesque course to make the day a success and raise much-needed funds to keep the flying doctor flying,” Mr Russon said.
All money raised will go directly towards the costs of purchasing and outfitting RFDS planes.
“The RFDS supplies a vital service in the urgent transportation of patients to metropolitan hospitals for a higher level of care and many accident victims owe their lives to the RFDS service,” Mr Russon said.
“The RFDS lands on average twice a day in the state’s South East, so the support group hopes the community continues to support the event as it has done so generously in the past.”
Participants are asked to arrive at 10am for a 10.30am start.
Teams can be entered by emailing mtgambier@oncoursegolf.com.au or ringing the Mount Gambier Golf Pro Shop on 8725 1619.
