As 200 players took to the Mudgee Golf Course for the 2019 Moolarben Coal Celebrity Golf Classic, there was no predicting the eight stint of the event would bring the overall total of funds raised to an impressive $260,000.
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Those benefiting were Lifeskills Plus who received a cheque for $32,500, Pioneer House who also received $32,500, and Mudgee Hospital who received $5,000.
Event founder, Peter Mayson says the funds raised would not have been possible if it weren't for Moolarben Coal matching $40,000 on the night.
A special mention must be made to those guys because that donation at the end was very unexpected and the beneficiaries are now able to double their budget for projects.
- Peter Mayson
"We are tremendously proud to be supporting such a significant event in Mudgee. Not only does it benefit local not-for-profit organisations, it also attracts a lot of interest from out of towners who tend to explore the region while they are here," General Manger of Yancoal Moolarben Coal Operation Steve Archinal said.
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Jay-Anna Sleeman
Reporter for the Western Advocate. First began as a sports journalist with ACM in 2018 before moving on to cover news and court.
Reporter for the Western Advocate. First began as a sports journalist with ACM in 2018 before moving on to cover news and court.
