Bacchus Marsh Golf Club was aglow in pink last week in support of breast cancer research and the McGrath Foundation.
Golfers either wore pink or paid up during a light-hearted, fun-filled week at the club whose ladies’ group even teed off with pink balls last Wednesday; they raised about $300.
Lady captain Margot Dunne said the group was passionate about the cause because so many woman were affected, including some club members.
“It’s important to support each other and, by being part of a social group, you don’t feel so alone,” Ms Dunne said.
“The ladies are fantastic with supporting each other.”
She said the group wanted to also support the McGrath Foundation’s mission to find an extra 150 breastcare nurses to be deployed around Australia.
During last week’s friendly competition, Mandy Willaton took home first prize – a pink Calvin Klein T-shirt – donated by event sponsors Romano Property Group.
Romano also donated $5000 for every property it sold last week.
Ms Dunne said the ladies group aimed to hold fundraisers for at least two different causes each year.
Their next fundraiser will be a gala day for ovarian cancer on November 12.
Meanwhile, the rest of October will be “pink month” and golf club members and guests are being asked to donate a gold coin to the charity.
