Hole in One hopefuls are expected to be out in droves at the Wembley Golf Course on Sunday 15 October for a chance to bag a $250,000 prize.

Sinking a hole-in-one is an achievement every golfer aspires to and the Perron Institute Hole in One competition, now in its fourth year, has become a big hit with players, ranging from absolute beginners to pros.

For the six weeks leading up to the event, ‘golden’ balls are inserted randomly in the range hopper at the Wembley driving range, giving players the chance to win a place in the competition.

Five of Western Australia’s top golf pros and five celebrities will compete for a chance to win the major prize.

The event is open to members of the public of all ages and if more than one entrant manages to ace their ball from the tee into the hole, the prize will be shared.

Kids Mini Golf events and a Play with the Pros corporate day have been held as part of this popular fundraising initiative presented by the Perron Institute, Channel 7 Telethon Trust, the Wembley Golf Course and the Town of Cambridge.

All proceeds will go to Telethon for Perron Institute research into youth mental health, specifically for young people suffering from depression.

Depression in youth is one of the most prevalent and devastating medical conditions worldwide and has significantly increased since the COVID-19 pandemic.

Approximately half of adolescent patients do not respond to current treatments and many experience serious side effects.

The multidisciplinary youth mental health research team at the Perron Institute is investigating emerging alternative treatments that have the potential to be tailored to individuals’ symptoms, brain structure and genetics to deliver long-term benefits to young people.

The Perron Institute is one of Western Australia’s leading research institutes with over 200 researchers and staff, and affiliations with all WA universities. Translating medical research outcomes to treatments is its major focus.