A north-east golf club held a sell-out event to support a cancer support charity, following its successful children’s golf programme.
Gordon Forbes, club captain at Newmachar GC, chose Clan Cancer Support as his charity of the year, and the club has held several events to raise money for the organisation which offers emotional and practical support to people affected by cancer.
Mr Forbes donated his Captain’s Day to the organisation and invited friends and club supporters along to the event which raised £500.
The golf day, a Texas Scramble four-player, saw 72 players compete for the top prize of a fourball at St Andrew’s with the last team appreciating their prize of a round at Codona’s Pirate Island course in Aberdeen.
Mr Forbes said: “I chose Clan as my charity of the year because of the important work it does to support people facing a very difficult time.
“We have collection boxes across the club, and we enjoyed providing a fun and welcoming environment for the children and teenagers who came along to the golf tuition sessions.
“Golf is an incredible sport as it is a team sport,but also calls upon concentration, fitness and a is great fun.
“The Captain’s day was well supported, and there were several games which were enjoyed by all.
Clan Cancer Support children and family support worker Kellie Strachan said: “Gordon is a fantastic ambassador for Clan.
“The youngsters really enjoyed the golf programme as it took them away from their daily worries and let them have fun and learn a new skill.
“The Captain’s Day was really good fun and it is wonderful to see so many people coming out to support Clan.
“We rely entirely on donations and fundraising, so the money raised on the day will help us to continue to provide support for people and their families affected by cancer.”
