Sport
15 November, 2023
Clowning around for charity
Toogoolawah Golf Club hosted a Shitbox Rally Charity Day For Cancer last Saturday.
To drive a car worth $1,500 across some of Australia’s most formidable roads.
The trip is seven days – 3,600km with 225 teams.
Carl Jungmann will be among the 225 teams and we wish him all the best, no breakdowns, smooth driving.
Sponsors on the day: LJ Hooker Esk/Toogoolawah, Cornerstone Risk Group, GHM Energy, Karreman Quarries, Grand Hotel Esk, Ramblers Parachute Club, Nova, Coffee Shack, IGA , BVM, Nutrien Ag Solutions Toogoolawah, Exchange Hotel. Hopefully I haven’t missed anyone.
The event was a 9-hole 2-Person Ambrose.
With the help of Jack Fogg and before players hit off, Carl auctioned off two buggies to use on the day. These two buggies sold for $950.
All proceeds go to The Cancer Foundation.
Winners were Richie Marschke and Geoff Bailey.
Runners-up were Clinton Smith and Craig Granzien.
Best dressed pair was the Clowns: Peter Granzien and Jeff Yeo.
Longest Drive no. 9 Verity Turnham (first time I have seen a female outdrive the men; great drive).
NTP Exchange Hotel Pub Café Pizza no. 3 Shane Francis, IGA Toogoolawah no. 4 Troy Edwards, no. 6 for $250 was Sandy Gleeson, 7/16 Grand Hotel Esk Richie Marschke.
Longest Putts no. 1 Verity Turnham, no. 2 Tom Copper, no. 5 Warren Hatfield, no. 8 Bruce Webber and no. 9 Jeff Yeo.
It was a great day for golf, with 69 players and most dressed for the occasion.
The total amount of money raised was $7,085, thanks to the very generous crowd.
A great shout out to Carl for organising the whole event. An amazing job Carl.
Thanks also to: club captain Peter for getting everyone out; the ladies in
the kitchen for working all day and into the evening; bar staff who handled the busiest of all days.
Carl, with the help of Jack as auctioneer, auctioned off three jerseys (signed 2023 Broncos, signed Lions AFLW, and a signed Wallabies jersey), Tandem Skydive at Ramblers, Wine Pack Summit Estate Winery, Milwaukee right angle die grinder kit, Stumpy Michael Water bottle.
Dugald Strachan volunteered to have his curls cut off; well done Dugald for this contribution.
