New Zealand golfing community raises funds for Kaikoura

The country’s golf community has managed to raise an impressive $38,177 to support people affected by a devastating earthquake that occured in November this year.

New Zealand Golf started a Give A Little page contributing $1000 with a purpose to provide the platform for golf clubs and members to support the communities affected by the earthquake.

The funds raised went directly to the Red Cross Earthquake Appeal who were amazed by the effort.

“A massive thank you must go to all of the team at New Zealand Golf for your support of the Red Cross Earthquake Appeal on the Give a Little page. It’s amazing how much you have raised!” said Community Fundraising Advisor, Elodie Berthe.

The fundraising efforts were then boosted with Ryan Fox and Danny Lee contributing $500 per team birdie at the World Cup of Golf in late November. After 22 birdies this amounted to a whopping $11,000 after the Kiwi duo finished tied eleventh in Melbourne.

To add to this, Holden New Zealand who is in partnership with Ryan Fox, decided to follow suit and match the two golfers dollar for dollar to show their support for Kaikoura and assist in launching the total to a near $40,000.

“We are thinking of you all in Kaikoura. I have played the lovely Kaikoura golf course many times and I hope it’s not too messed up and we can come to your town soon to play and support the local businesses,” Anonymous.

New Zealand Golf also provided an incentive which was successful with two thoughtful donors receiving a double pass to either the ISPS Handa New Zealand Open in Queenstown or the MCKAYSON New Zealand Women’s Open in Auckland next year.

Taking the reward home in return for their helpful donation will be Jane and Tim Macaulay and Oliver Monkman.

New Zealand Golf would like to thank everyone who contributed for their generous support.