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Hope for golf club A
BY DEAN LAWSON
CE Radio has put its shoulder behind a community effort to save Horsham Golf Club with a donation that has dramatically reduced a $300,000 rescue target.
The ‘substantial’ financial commitment, combined with a rush of other community pledges in the past week, has helped cut the total by more than half. Horsham Golf Club, based on figures to yesterday morning, now needs to find $137,500 by the end of the weekend to guarantee its future. Last week the club, at risk of going into administration, pleaded with Horsham district and the broader region to help it fight its way out of financial crisis. It revealed it had only a fortnight to secure at least $300,000 to avoid directors relinquishing control of the club’s destiny. ACE Radio Broadcasters, through The Weekly Advertiser, 3WM and MIXX FM, joined money-raising efforts based on recognition of the importance of the club and its iconic course to Horsham district’s socio-economic health and prosperity. ACE chairman and owner Rowly Paterson said the Horsham course, apart from being rated highly across Australia,
was part of the social fabric of Horsham and generated considerable tourism opportunities. “We recognise the overall importance and value of the golf club and its iconic course to Horsham district and the broader Wimmera,” he said. “There is nothing else like it in Horsham district and it certainly qualifies for general community support. “The club is in a bit of bother and we’re confident that a short-term injection of money will help it ride this hump and get it back on the road to long-term viability and success. “What’s encouraging and important is that the club is meeting goals through a new and well-measured business plan. “This short-term fix will provide confidence to continue to move forward.” Horsham Golf Club president Leo Delahunty said the financial commitment from ACE and everyone else pitching in was fantastic. “It’s just marvelous. It just shows the regard the community and region have towards the club, based around its course and the golfing experience on offer,” he said. Continued page 3
SKIPPING GENERATIONS: Kristy Kelly and her daughter Charlotte make the most of a rare opportunity to dance together during The Dancers Zone end-of-year showcase at Horsham Town Hall. Parents and their children performed on stage as part of a fun finale to a year of dance and entertainment. More pictures, page 19. Picture: PAUL CARRACHER
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