PARISH FUNDRAISER HITS THE MARK
Photo: New clubhouse project manager Brian Harper drives off with Morrison Construction team members Mark Cooper, Scott Birch and Calum MacKay joined by Royal Dornoch general manager Neil Hampton and Dornoch Firth Parish fundraiser John McMurray.
A GOLF fundraiser for Dornoch Firth Parish has proved a great success.
The event, sponsored by Morrison Construction and played over the Struie Course, has raised more than £15,000.
The organisers welcomed backing from Royal Dornoch Golf Club and nearly 50 competitors and supportive businesses.
Each hole was sponsored by a local trader, with Glenmorangie providing team prizes and Royal Dornoch sponsoring the longest drive and nearest the pin.
A clubhouse dinner was attended by 59 players and supporters, with the raffle generating £1700 and the auction raising a further £3240.
Fundraising convener John McMurray – a familiar face to members as a starter on the Championship Course – said: “It was a very successful event and hopefully it will become an annual fixture on the local calendar.
“The money raised will be used to continue the fine work of Dornoch Firth Parish.
“The 15-strong volunteer fundraising team, together with other helpers giving their time on the day, would like to thank all those who sponsored the event, participated, bought raffle tickets, and bid for auction items. A big ‘Thank You’ is due to them all.”
The winning Bandits team featured Derick McCaskill, Graeme Simpson and Royal Dornoch members Keith Henry and Phil Prince.
The runners-up, Jeani’s Team, included Jeani Hunter, Christine Cruden and Ian Roylance.
The Mairi Urquhart and Sons Funeral Group team of David Ross, Suzanne McClenaghan, Grant Geddes and Martin Geddes finished third.
Former Royal Dornoch captain and Cathedral elder Willie MacKay said: “It was a fitting result for the Dornoch Firth Parish golf event to have a son and son-in-law of the late Rev Jim Simpson, the former Minister and past captain of the golf club, in the winning team.”
Other prizewinners were – nearest the pin: John Nimmo, Balmore GC; Ladies longest drive: Fran Robertson, Royal Dornoch; Gents longest drive: Brian Harper, Strathpeffer GC.