An amazing £4,860 raised for charity at Gedney Hill Golf Club’s Daniel Markillie Memorial Day

The biggest fundraiser of the year in Gedney Hill Golf Club’s calendar took place on Sunday – and it was another huge success.

More than 135 golfers took part in the annual Daniel Markillie Memorial Day, with the sun shining and making for perfect conditions.

A great day was had by all, which started with a bacon roll and coffee and ended with a meal for all after play.

An amazing amount of £4,860 was raised, which is to be split between three charities with £1,500 going to East Anglian Air Ambulance, £1,500 to Prostate Cancer UK and £1,860 to Dementia UK.

On the course, it was Neil Shayler who was the overall winner with a score of 47 points.

All results: Overall Winner – Neil Shayler.

Men’s Competition – 1st Neil Shayler 47pts; 2nd Simon Bates 45pts (ocb); 3rd Robin Exley 45pts; 4th Steve Carter 44pts (ocb); 5th Eddie Grange 44pts.

Ladies’ competition – 1st Kim Markillie 43pts; 2nd Jackie Warlow 40pts; 3rd Maz Sayer 38pts; 4th Diane Moore 34pts; 5th Chris Bennett 31pts.

Nearest the line – Richard Parker and Ann Chick.

Longest Drive – Adam Bunton and Andrea Stockton.

Nearest the pin: Hole three – Nigel Baines and Andrea Stockton.

Nearest the pin: Hole four – John George and Chris Bennett.

Nearest the pin: Hole 11 – Mike Page and Jane Maxwell.
l Nearest the pin: Hole 12 – Stuart Turnell and Michelle Bailey.

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