Kind-hearted golfers clubbed together and raised the ‘par’ after presenting a cheque for more than £3,000 to East Anglia’s Children’s Hospices (EACH). The money came from three events at Swaffham Golf Club, including a special charity competition organised by Rotary Club of Swaffham that raised £1,000. Another highlight was Swaffham Golf Club professional Nic Cains, assistant Ethan Roberts and member Tom Rudge taking on an energy-sapping challenge in July. Their mission was to play 100 holes in a single day and after Ethan spectacularly eagled the first hole just after 4am, the last putt of the day was sunk by Tom at 5.17pm. Between them, they raised £755. The third fundraiser was a golf-themed family fun day in aid of EACH, which supports families and cares for children and young people with life-threatening conditions across Norfolk. Highlights included face painting for children, in addition to a chipping competition, crazy golf and a tombola, and it raised £625. Also included within the £3,050 was £670, raised from the golf club’s pro shop JustGiving page. Swaffham GC member Malcolm Tibble, who is on the club’s centenary committee, said: “Our sincere thanks go to everyone who supported the three events, and also to everyone who came along and donated so generously. “We were thrilled to raise so much for such a very worthy cause. It’s a wonderful charity and one everyone is keen to support.” Carole Medler, from the EACH shop is Swaffham, is pictured on the right, receiving the cheque at Swaffham Golf Club. Image Credits EACH
