Christchurch Golf Marrowthon® launch

Excitement running high for first Christchurch Marrowthon®

Sports and entertainment greats assembled in Christchurch for the official launch of the first 100 hole ‘Marrowthon’ to be held in the South Island.

Three previous events have raised more than $300,000 for the Leukaemia & Blood Foundation and the Marrowthon at Clearwater Resort on Tuesday 9 October, 2007, promises to be every bit as successful.

This 100 hole endurance test sees golfers gaining pledges from sponsors to complete 100 holes of golf in a single day. While 100 holes is a significant challenge, it is achievable.

Mark Hadlow having a laugh to himself. Robbie Deans entertaining the crowd.

Ex-All Black Robbie Deans was the Keynote Speaker for the launch at Clearwater, Mark Hadlow was Guest MC and Laural Barrett, current Miss New Zealand and her sister, Sharaine, provided glitz, glamour and musical entertainment.

The atmosphere was buzzing as a local businessman pledged $10,000 on Deans to complete the 100 hole Golf Marrowthon. He also donated a further $15,000 to the LBF.

Auction items sold briskly, thanks to the expertise of veteran auctioneer, Bryan Andrews, who drew a total of $11,800 from the mostly willing guests. The major item on offer was a framed, autographed glove from Tiger Woods. Other auction items were provided by Underground Coffee Company, The Knowledge Gym, Moda Fotografica, Millbrook Country Club, Monaco Hotel and Resort, Clearwater Golf Club, BMW and Mini and Clarence Fishing Charters.

Others who contributed to the success of the evening on Monday 30 July, 2007, were Michael Sharp, GM of Clearwater Golf Club, Steve Williams, Brendon McCullum, Steve Surridge, Rob Ecclestone and Laura Court.

All the funds raised by the Marrowthon will be used to provide support servives to patients and families in the South Island.