Golfers unmask their inner style

GOLF etiquette was traded in for false breasts, running golf swings and superfluous amounts of lycra for the staging of the annual Police Charity Golf Day.

With prizes on offer for the best-dressed team of four, competitors took to the golf course with gusto dressed as netballers, lollipop men, fairies and devils.

While the emphasis may have been taken away from the regal game of golf, the eventual winners were the Three Bakers and an Oven team consisting of Blair Daveson, Shona Daveson, Jamie Muller and Shane Thompson, followed closely by Gringoes (Steve Ramsey, Rob Taylor, Darren Ivers, Justin Lenton) and Boag’s Boys (Alan Scott, Ross Jarrett, Gary Brayley, Les Dakin).

The antics of Paul Jervis, Ian Williamson, Henry Willersdorf and Shane Johnston, who all donned netball skirts, coloured wigs and false body parts, impressed the judges so much that they were presented with the best dressed gong.

The On Safari team of Tony Emslie, Dave Scutt, Michelle Jensen, Beth Ribot and Russell Hotchin came in second for their 1970s inspired safari suits, while Gary Muhling, Rob Cutting, Loren Horn and Matt Baisden from the Lollipop Larrikins claimed third place.

For his sensational tee-shot, that went two inches sideways, Ross Jarrett was presented with the shortest drive award.

Other awards were presented to Blair Davidson and Shona Davidson for the longest drives, Shane Thompson and Anne Wills for the nearest to the pin, and Jamie Muller and Shona Davidson for the best approach shots.

The Longreach Police Charity Golf Day raised $5,600 and the organisers thanked all of their sponsors including The Australian Stockman’s Hall of Fame, Mobil Central State Fuels, Ballard Freightlines and Qantas Link.

The Longreach Venturers were also thanked for catering on the day.

Any community organisation interested in sourcing funding from the Longreach Police Charity Golf Day committee is encouraged to contact Alan Scott at the Police Station on 4658 2200.