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Quesnel kids to benefit from a fun day on the links

Big Brothers Big Sisters Quesnel raised approximately $12,500
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The 12th annual Big Brothers Big Sisters (BBBS) Quesnel Golf for Kids’ Sake tournament took place at Quesnel Golf Club on Saturday morning (June 2).

Seventy-two golfers from across the city took part in the event that will support the charity’s efforts in town.

For the previous 11 years, the nine-hole Richbar Golf Course had hosted the tournament, but the organizers decided that a few extra holes would be preferable for this event.

“This year we partnered with CIBC and we offered 18 holes and a delicious dinner at the end,” says Joanie Newman, an organizer for BBBS Quesnel.

Many prizes were available to those that participated.

“The person that collects the most money gets a three-night stay at Whistler, which is donated by the Keen family,” she says.

Margaret Mok won the prize by raising a whopping $1,670.

James Pedersen earned himself a shiny new barbecue courtesy of Canadian Tire for placing first in a putting contest at the end of the day.

Closest-to-the-pin awards were handed out to Chris Cardinal and Colleen Moorehouse who took home CIBC Golf umbrellas for their efforts.

Men’s longest drive winner was William Lacey who scored a tool set from Northern Industrial Sales and the ladies award went to Colleen Moorehouse once again, who will be treating herself to a facial treatment from Advanced Aesthetics.

Silent auctions also took place inside the club house and all holes were sponsored.

Newman estimates approximately $12,500 was raised.

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A contestant prepping for the afternoon’s putting contest.
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Lady’s club captain, Mary Braithwaite, lines up a chip shot onto the green on the seventh hole.