Pingrup Cup boosts Golf Club revival
The new Pingrup Golf Club Committee seized the opportunity presented by the annual Pingrup Cup, making significant strides towards restoration and maintenance of the local golf club.
Through a combination of a sausage sizzle and a yabby competition, the committee raised an impressive $5459 towards their efforts to revitalise the golf club, which has remained dormant for several years.
Racing WA matched the funds raised at the Cup meeting with $5000 through its Race Club Community Program, bringing the total amount raised to $10,459.
Pingrup Race Club Committee Member Zoey Grant-Williams said she was grateful for the opportunity to give back to the local community, saying the annual Cup day fostered social connection.
“Living rural, there are limited events and opportunities for fundraising, so this initiative not only helps local groups to grow and develop, but it also builds stronger ties between the race club and the community,” Zoey said.
“We’re thrilled to support the Pingrup Golf Club Committee, a newly formed group of young men and women who have come together to re-establish the golf club that has been not used for many years.
“The new committee aim to create a place for community members to come together and socialise as well as an opportunity for a hobby outside of daily farm work.
“The race club believes that supporting these younger community members is a key to their continued involvement in the town’s development into the future.”
With 46 of WA’s 49 race clubs based in remote and regional communities, Racing and Wagering Western Australia CEO Ian Edwards said the positive effects of the fundraising program have been extensive for community groups and not-for-profits.
“Race clubs play an important role in their communities – both economically and socially – with partnerships like this a prime example of the strong connection race clubs have with their communities,” Ian said.
“Pingrup Race Club chose a worthy cause for their fundraising and we are pleased to match their efforts.
“Racing WA is committed to making a positive contribution to our State. The Race Club Community Program allows clubs to guide our giving by proposing a local group or charity they believe deserves support and we match the funds raised on special race days.”
Since the program’s inception in 2015, race clubs and Racing WA have jointly raised more than $1 million for charitable organisations.
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