Golf fundraiser for Waipuna Hospice
Fun shorts and hijinx were the order of the day for the recent Ōmokoroa Women’s Golf fundraiser supporting the most worthwhile cause of Waipuna Hospice. This annual midwinter ‘Shorts for Hospice Day’ raised over $470 through entry fees, donations and ‘fun fines’.
Fortunately, the forty plus women golfers didn’t need to brave the usual wintery conditions in their best ‘shorts’ attire as it was a brilliantly fine mid-winters day. However many donned their under-short tights to hide the full bare, spectre of the leg!
All the women take great pride in coming up with the bravest and most ingenious outfits and this year didn’t disappoint.
The Women’s Club Captain Diane Hughes created much hilarity in the clubrooms afterwards with her many cleverly inspired awards and fun fines.
The best dressed and wackiest award went to a new golf club member Christine Millward, receiving the formidable squawking chicken toy. Other prize winners were Maryanne McGarva, the cheekiest shorts (photo censored), Jan Gyenge, the longest shorts, Rose Thompson, the brightest shorts and Dee McCree the classiest shorts. The fun fines fell into the categories of playing short of one’s handicap, chipping short, being short with another player, acting one banana short of the bunch, and the biggest fine collection came with being ‘caught short’ during the round. Waipuna Hospice provides specialist care for patients living with a life-limiting illness, as well as providing support services for them and their families. With many club members having had personal contact with the Hospice, the wear ‘Shorts for Hospice Day’ is another heart-felt way to embrace and contribute to this wonderful community organisation.