A golf day with a difference will be held on Sunday to celebrate the life of a much-loved Mount Gambier teenager.
Will Norman was a 14-year-old ‘lad’ with an infectious zest for life.
Taken tragically in December last year, Will’s family and friends have created the Will Norman Foundation, with hopes to give to those that shared the same values and special interests as Will did.
Through an overwhelming amount of community support, the foundation is set to tee off with its first event, hosting an Ambrose Golf Competition and Gathering Event to be held at Blue Lake Public Golf Links.
Will’s family and a key group of organisers were flooded with support, through monetary donations, prizes, services and offering to volunteer their time to make the event a success.
Will’s mother Renae Norman said the influx of support would go a long way to ensure that funds raised were then used to give back to young people who may need a hand up to reach their goals, where they otherwise may not have had the opportunity.
“We really wanted to do something to honour Will, recognising his generosity and work ethic,” she said.
“By hosting this event, it is a way that we can start the foundation off in the best possible direction, ensuring a solid start for the future.
“We sincerely thank everyone in the community, who has given to or supported the Will Norman Foundation in some way.
“We are looking forward to the event on Sunday and this will be one of many the foundation will host.”
The day will see 160 players tee off and play in teams of four around the 18-hole course.
The course will be set up with many novelty holes. The 5th hole will be the showcase hole of the day with nearest to pin competition boasting a prize pool of $300. Major prizes will be awarded for teams placing 1st – 5th sharing in a large prize pool.
Non-golfers are in for a treat, with the sounds of Ben Hood and band ‘Half a Six Pack’ sure to rock the 19th hole from 12pm-6pm.
Tickets are just $20 which includes first drink free and are available on the day or can be pre-purchased from the Blue Lake Golf Club.
The day will finish with presentation ceremony, raffles awarded and thousands of dollars’ worth of silent auction items up for grabs.
