Golfing enthusiasts and novice players are set to tee off for a hole-in-one spectacle and a $500,000 prize at the Wembley Golf Course on Sunday 11 October.
The Perron Institute Hole in One competition, now in its seventh year, is a popular event for players, from hobbyists to professionals.
In the weeks leading up to the big event, ‘Golden’ balls are inserted randomly in the range hopper at the Wembley driving range, giving players the opportunity to win a place in the challenge.
The event is open to members of the public of all ages, and if more than one entrant manages to ace their ball into the hole, the prize will be shared.
This year, several Western Australian top golf pros and celebrities will tee off for a chance to pocket the top prize, including golf personality Ron Chopper, Joel Innes, Perth Wildcats player Dylan Windler and West Coast Eagles AFLW player Georgie Cleaver.
As well as the big hole-in-one day, a ‘Play with the Pros’ corporate day was held in September, and each team received a ‘Golden ball’, allowing one nominated player to compete for the major prize.
A nearest-the-pin prize of $2,500, sponsored by Shaw and Partners will be awarded on the day. A separate competition for the Pros carries the same nearest-the-pin prize and $10,000 for a hole in one.
Two Kids Mini Golf events on 6 and 8 October are also being held as part of this popular fundraising initiative presented by the Perron Institute, Channel 7 Telethon Trust, and the Town of Cambridge through its owned and operated Wembley Golf Course.
Kids and families can enjoy a special visit from Fat Cat and the Little Telethon Stars on Tuesday 6 October!
All proceeds will go to Telethon for Perron Institute research into youth mental health to develop personalised treatment options to improve outcomes and wellbeing for adolescents and young adults.
Professor Jenny Rodger, Head of Brain Plasticity Research and Co-leader of Youth Mental Health Research at the Perron Institute, said: “Mental ill-health among young people continues to increase. Funds raised from our events support young Western Australians facing mental health challenges.
“Although there are pharmacological treatments available, over half of young people in WA with mental health conditions such as depression do not respond well to initial treatment.
“The multidisciplinary research team at the Perron Institute is investigating personalised treatments to reduce the trial-and-error process in antidepressant prescribing and improve outcomes for young people.”
Media contacts: Tennille Kroemer, Perron Institute, mobile 0426 044 223 and Georgia Stewart, Telethon7, mobile 0401 937 924