Moray golfers chip in £250 donation to Buckie Lifeboat
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Generous golfers have given £250 to the RNLI’s Buckie Lifeboat Station to help fund crew training and buy equipment.
The cash came from competitors at the recent Open Golf Competition hosted by Buckpool Golf Club.
The annual contest rotates between three local courses – Buckpool, Spey Bay and Strathlene – and features stroke-play competitions for both gents and ladies.
Buckpool GC administrator, Amanda Fraser, presented the cheque to Buckie Lifeboat deputy mechanic Gav Hyne.
Amanda said: "It was a pleasure for Buckpool Golf Club to host the event this year.
"We were blessed with perfect weather and a course in excellent condition – as well as a strong entry from neighbouring clubs for this traditional event supporting local lifeboat crew who play such an important role in our community."
Gav, who is a member at Buckpool, was the best-placed member of the RNLI Buckie Lifeboat crew, recording a net 3 under par (67) in the handicap competition.
He said: "It was a privilege to accept this donation on behalf of the crew.
"Our local community is always generous in support of the RNLI and our mission of saving lives at sea in the local waters of the Moray Firth."
Neil Murray (Buckpool GC) won the gents scratch prize with a 7 under par round of 63.
The gents' handicap prize was won by Walter Clark (Maverston GC) with a net 5 under par 65.
The ladies’ winner was Pamela Topping of Royal Tarlair GC who carded a 4 under par score of 66.
