Golfers tee off for charity

TEEING OFF: Cr Andrew Antoniolli and Sergeant Nadine Webster prepare for the upcoming Crime Stoppers golf day at Sandy Gallop Golf Course.

Rob Williams

IT’S pretty rare for police to pick up golf clubs to fight crime, but that’s what happens in Ipswich once a year.

The annual Crime Stoppers Charity Golf Day is one of the biggest fundraisers for the organisation and anyone capable of swinging a club can take part.

Entries have opened for the four-per-team Ambrose competition, which will tee off at 6am at the Sandy Gallop Golf Club, Lobb Street, Ipswich, on Sunday March 21.

Ipswich Crime Prevention Unit officer-in-charge sergeant Nadine Webster said there was plenty of room for more teams on the course.

“All funds raised from the day go to Crime Stoppers, which is a not-for-profit charity organisation,” Sgt Webster said.

“There will be prizes for the winning teams, plus raffles and a barbeque lunch.”

The golf day is run by the Crime Stoppers Ipswich Area Committee.

“People can get dressed up if they want – it’s all about having a bit of fun,” Sgt Webster said.

To enter your team, contact the Sandy Gallop Golf Club on 3281 8544.