The police report came in on Saturday morning at 11am: a large group of individuals acting suspiciously in the vicinity of 15 Wood Drive Northam. Most appeared to be disguised in jackets, jumpers and beanies and armed with clubs.
Apparent ringleader Brad Parker confessed the gathering was to relieve people of their money. Fortunately Senior Sergeant Geoff Dickson was able to corroborate Parker’s story but clarified that the 74 people assembled were participating in the 2016 Police Legacy Golf Day.
A cold day greeted the group of players with mixed abilities from first “offenders” to serial re-offenders. No matter their experience, the players’ intent was to have a good day and raise money for this worthwhile cause.
The Police Legacy Golf day was organised by Snr Sgt Dickson of the Northam Police Station and the Northam Golf Club. Generous sponsorship was supplied by RoadWise and donations by both local and outside businesses provided prizes for the participants as well as a bus trip home for the tired and weary.
The event played was a two person ambrose. Winners: Men’s winners Rod Bassett and Geoff Dickson. Men’s runners-up Rob Lucy and Alan Webb. Ladies’ winners Sascha Yates and Sophie Lee. Ladies’ runners-up Les McPherson and Vera Sheen. Mixed team winners Shane Crook and Sharon Kiddle. Mixed teams runners-up Shane Sadler and Sue Sadler. Corporate team winner from Subway Kymmie Barrow and Jody McLean. Corporate runners-up Quins Quality Butchers Andrew Quin and Doug Bush.
Police team winners Matt Waideman and Andy Fewster. Police team runners-up Donelle Fricker and Jenny Richards. Overall winner – Police Legacy WA. Police Legacy WA vice-chairman Shane Sadler received a cheque for $3842 as proceeds from the golf day. The success of the day has inspired organisers to make this an annual event.
Sunday’s competition was a Stableford event – winner Kevin Smith, 35 points, runner-up Peter Beazley, 33.
Next week’s fixtures – Sat Sept 3: Presidents vs Captains match play event. Sunday 4: NCC trophy.
