Sport
14 August, 2024
Teeing off to raise funds
With the recent improvement in the weather and plenty of sunny days, there has never been a better time to put on the plus fours and head to your favourite course for a round of golf.
There may be some folk that believe that golf is basically a nice walk spoilt by a small white ball and a set of sticks, but generally in both Port Douglas and Mossman, with three fantastic courses to choose from, the game is much loved.
I’m very pleased to say that the annual Brian Sorensen Cup is on again, on Sunday. August 18, at the Palmer Sea Reef Golf Club.
It’s hosted by the Salsa Sorensen Association, which is a Queensland Association aimed at supporting clubs, groups and charities in the Douglas Shire.
The Brian Sorensen Cup began in 2009 after the death of the local legend. In his honour, wife Jenni wanted to establish a charity fundraising event. After five years of fundraising, Jenni felt she wanted to do more for the community, so she approached Salsa Bar and Grill directors Rhys Bawden and Bill Conway to help set up a local charity.
The Salsa Sorenson Association objectives are to raise funds for distribution to not-for-profit organisations, sporting and charity groups and any other group as deemed eligible by the management committee in the Shire. They aim to conduct at least one major fundraiser annually.
In 2014 the group was incorporated as a Queensland association and is managed by a board of local directors.
In its 16th year, the golf event continues to raise important funds for Shire groups and charities and has so far given away an amazing $197,455.
Funds provided to organisations range between $500 and $5000.
For this year’s event, there will be 20 teams, which means 80 players and, just to make things even more interesting, there is a whopping $20,000 cash prize available for a ‘hole-in-one’ on the 15th.
Overall, this year is shaping up to be even better with an overwhelming number of submissions being received from our community.
The Palmer Sea Reef Golf Club will also be open to spectators and with a digital score board thanks to ‘platinum sponsors’ The Next Green Group.
You can chill in the ambience of the club house, enjoy the best views and keep an eye on who’s leading the tournament.
Applications for funding have ended, so if you missed out there is always next year. Incredibly, entries for the golf tournament itself are already now full.
