'Queen of clubs' blazes a trail for charitable golfers
Clear Water Bay Golf and Country Club players took part in a 'golf-club hunt' after an absent-minded golfer left a trail of clubs behind her during a charity golf afternoon organised by Merrill Lynch.
Catherine Leung Kar-cheung, a staff member in the equities section of the investment bank in Hong Kong, proved a somewhat forgetful player when she left the trail of clubs during the bank's golfing event this month. However, the 70-odd players, from various companies, saw the humour in it and voted her most valued player of the afternoon.
Ms Leung temporarily parted with a total of six clubs across three holes, and had it not been for her conscientious fellow golfers, who rounded them up for her, she might have lost the lot.
A charity auction was held after the event with items ranging from golf drivers to airline tickets.
A stay at a private resort in Bali, and air tickets on British Airways went for $150,000 to two individuals who each bid $75,000. More than $660,000 was raised.
Proceeds of the event will go to Operation Santa Claus - benefitting the KELY support group, which helps youths deal with issues such as drugs, alcohol and relationship problems.
How to contribute
Individual gifts can be donated or inquiries made by calling 8108 5085. Cheques should be made payable to Operation Santa Claus 2001, RTHK Radio 3, PO Box 70200, Kowloon.
Donations can be made at Pacific Coffee outlets.
Campaign organisers thank Fine Vintage and Bluebell for the whisky and cigars donated to Operation Santa Claus for the golf afternoon on December 7.
Santa's mailbag arrived with $20,227 yesterday. Thanks go to John Grimsdick, Tully & Company and South Island School Year 11, who raised $827 through their Christmas party.
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