Noosa Golf Club hosted the annual Smile for a Child Charity Golf Day on Friday 19 September, welcoming around 160 players to its course for a day that celebrated both sport and giving back.
Even the local wildlife seemed to join in, making for a memorable day.
The event, which began in 2006, was founded by local club managers from Noosa Heads Surf Club, Sunshine Beach Surf Club, Noosa Yacht & Rowing Club, Noosa RSL, Noosa Golf Club and Cooroy RSL to support Smile for a Child, the charity arm of Clubs Queensland.
Over its 19-year history, the Pre-Tournament Art Union and Golf Day has raised more than $800,000 to benefit sick children and junior sport.
This year’s event alone contributed $70,000.
Long-term patrons and supporters were thanked for their continued involvement, including tennis legend Evonne Goolagong-Cawley, former cricketer Darren Lehmann, rugby great Rod McCall, surfing champion Josh Constable, and foundation club managers Anton Mogg, ‘Little’ Jo Power and Tamara Giles, all of whom have supported the event since its inception.
