THE Tacking Point Tavern, in conjunction with their Social Golf Club, will host the third annual Good Friday Golf Challenge.
The day will see Tacking Point Tavern Social Golf Club battle it out on the green with Port Macquarie Hotel Social Golf Club, with the aim to raise money for a very worthy cause – the Port Macquarie Women and Children’s Refuge.
The first golf challenge between the clubs took place in 2012 and since the first one – the amount of money raised on these days has continued to increase year on year. This year Tacking Point Tavern and its social golf club are hoping to raise over $1000, with every dollar raised being matched by the Tacking Point Tavern.
This established event in Port Macquarie is popular with golfers and non-golfers throughout the Hastings region.
Tacking Point Tavern publican Barry McGahon everyone who could to get involved.
“No matter whether you can hit a ball or not – get your name down and enjoy this fabulous day!” he said.
The Women and Children’s Refuge in Port Macquarie provides crisis accommodation and support to women and their children, or single women, escaping domestic violence or in crisis. They then assist in attaining goals through support planning for housing, legal assistance, Centrelink assistance and more.
The 18-hole competition will be held at the Port Macquarie Golf Club, with a 7.30am-8am shotgun start. It is a four-man ambrose competition, with lots of prizes up for grabs.
All participants are invited back to the Tacking Point Tavern for a presentation and lunch after the competition.
To enter, pop into the tavern and put your name down on the golfers’ board located in the sports bar or contact the tavern on 6582 3939.
