MUCH like the poker hand it was a full house of clubs for the Men of League’s annual charity golf day.
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This year 118 players took part at the picturesque Eden golf course, a jump of about 20 entrants over last year’s event.
The day is held in the interest of fun and mateship, so scoring isn’t too big a deal.
However, some of the cards were dubious at best as players retired to the function room for a raffle and presentations.
A special guest on the day was state manager for the Men of League, Stuart Raper, who coached the Eden Tigers to a premiership in 1992.
Organiser Col Clarke was delighted with the response to the day and hopes to continue growing the event.
“Thank you all for your attendance, it is the biggest day we have had,” Mr Clarke said during the presentations.
The day also included a happy visitor from England.
Steve Upton was on a holiday visit to catch up with his son Mark and was delighted to squeeze in a round of golf before returning home.
Mark said it was nice to have his dad over for the holidays and get out on the course in excellent conditions.
Major sponsor Con Zurcas from the Eden Motor Group also joined in the action and enjoyed the 18-holes on Sunday.
Most players were men, but Mr Clarke welcomed the women who joined in to support the cause.
“The Men of League Foundation has a subsidiary in the Ladies of League.
“Women are always welcome at our events and thank you for coming along.”
Mr Clarke said the Far South Coast event was quickly gaining in popularity and would already match similar events held around Australia, but he wants to go one better.
“We are up there with the best of them, but I am aiming to make it the best in the state.”
Men of League Far South Coast branch president Terry Dickson said it was thanks to support from sponsors and the work of Mr Clarke the event continues to grow.
“Col’s work has been exceptional,” Mr Dickson said.
“And thank you to our sponsors, without them our fundraising efforts couldn’t be this successful.”
Everyone received a prize as well as plenty of signed NRL memorabilia going up for grabs in the raffle.
A number of signed hats were on offer as well as Ford racing shirts.
Ian Smith was the winner of the major raffle prize, a framed commemoration of a classic NRL grand final.
A number of items also went under the hammer on the day.