Determined golfers are raising the ‘par’ in their quest to raise funds for charity. David Melville, from Colchester’s Birch Grove Golf Club, picked East Anglia’s Children’s Hospices (EACH) as his chosen beneficiary after taking over as captain in April.
His year in the role began with a highly successful Seniors’ Captain’s Day, which raised in the region of £600. There are more events in the pipeline and David’s daughter, Armonie, and golf club vice-captain Gary Cole added an incredible £1,100 to the pot by taking part in The Big Half, in London, on 3rd September.
“We’ve thrown ourselves into it and I can’t fault the members of our club, who have come to the party and really got in the spirit,” said David.
“This year we hope to break the record for money raised for charity by our club’s seniors’ section and we’re very keen to do whatever we can for EACH. It’s such a hugely worthwhile cause and was suggested by my wife, Denise.
“We’re very proud to support EACH and Gary and I wear purple and orange tops respectively whenever we play to show our allegiance to the charity.”
David’s year as senior captain runs through until the end of next March and he was delighted to kick-off with a successful Captain’s Day, in August. Members paid to take part in the tournament and there were a host of prizes up for grabs in the raffle.
David, who was senior vice-captain of the club last year, has been to The Treehouse, in Ipswich.
“It’s an incredible place,” he said.
“Visiting The Treehouse is a very humbling experience and we really want to be part of helping this incredible cause. It adds to the determination to raise as much as we can and every extra pound makes such a difference.
“To be able to help in some way is an amazing feeling.”
