Shore Golf – The Longest Day

Last year marked the second year that the Shore Golf team has partaken in The Longest Day, an annual fundraising event for the Cancer Council. Golfers attempt to complete 72 holes of golf in one day, no mean feat on the team’s home course of  Northbridge, which has a large number of steep hills to contend with.

Once again, Cameron Newton (Year 9) was the instigator and chief organiser of the day. The team, comprising of students Stian Constable, Nick Evans, TK Kennedy, Leon Li, Tom Livingstone, Cameron Newton and Oliver Parish, one Old Boy (Archer Nugan) and members of staff (Rev Nick Foord, Mr Michael Spratt, Mr Geoff Tesoriero and Mr Richard Ward), hit off at first light on Monday 12 December 2022. 

Stormy conditions made it difficult with torrential rain and high winds at times and there was an enforced break for over 30 minutes when lightning reared its ugly head mid-morning.

The golfers experienced all four seasons during their four rounds but still managed to complete their allotted holes comfortably, finishing just after 6.30pm. The students mostly had to complete the day on foot as the popularity of the event saw all available carts at the course booked for use by more senior members, a credit to their stamina.

As was the case in 2021, the scores were excellent, and they only got better as the day progressed and the players adapted to the conditions and pin positions. The prizes were shared between staff and students with Cameron Newton fittingly taking out the overall individual honours. Rev Nick Foord playing with dark horse Mr Michael Spratt managed the best of the team’s events.

Representatives of the Cancer Council showed up during the morning rounds to see how things were progressing and to express their appreciation. Overall, the team easily passed their fundraising target of $10,000, raising over $11,500.

A special thank you to the Newton family. Cameron was the instigator of the event and the driving force in getting everyone organised. His father, Mr David Newton, was once again a tireless worker on the day, providing breakfast, drinks and snacks for the players as well as regular encouragement. He was ably assisted by George Story who had to withdraw from the team with a broken arm but still managed to man the drinks cart all day. Thank you also to Archer Nugan for supplying prizes for the competitions and the staff of Northbridge Golf Club and Pro Shop for their support in enabling the event.

Mr R Ward
MIC Golf