The Hirepool Charity Golf Classic will return to Wānaka next week (March 13-16).

The annual tournament, held at the Wānaka Golf Club, is one of top local events on the golfing calendar.

A spokesperson for the tournament said it offers two benefits to the community.

“Firstly there is the weekend of great golf for keen locals and many visitors,” they said. 

The annual tournament will take place at the Wānaka Golf Club next week. PHOTO: Supplied

“The other outstanding contribution to Wānaka is the charity auction which has, over the years, provided many thousands of dollars to local groups. 

“This year’s lucky recipient is the Upper Clutha Children's Medical Trust.”

The Upper Clutha Children’s Medical Trust supports families who are finding it difficult to meet the costs associated with their children’s health needs.

“Since they started the trust has helped over 400 families receive what is often life-changing diagnoses and treatment, which they may otherwise have been unable to access,” the tournament spokesperson said.

Previous year’s classics have raised as much as $39,000 for their selected charity.

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The tournament spokesperson said golfers and non-golfers alike can support this year’s cause.

“During the golf tournament there will be raffles, a silent auction, and a live auction with some superb prizes such as golf packages, helicopter flights, paintings by recognised artists, an All Blacks jersey, top wines, luxury accommodation and many more desirable items which have been generously donated by local businesses,” they said. 

“Members of the public are welcome to pop into the clubhouse from Friday morning [March 14] till mid Sunday afternoon [March 16] and place bids on any of these items, and try their luck. 

“We hope to see you there.”