Proceeds from last weekend's (March 14-16) Hirepool Charity Classic Trilogy 2025 golf tournament held at Wānaka Golf Club will support the work of the Upper Clutha Children’s Medical Trust.

A combination of auctions, raffles and other fundraising activities during the three day event has raised $45,000 for the charity that helps families struggling to afford the costs of their children's health needs.

“We’re blown away,” Upper Clutha Children’s Medical Trust chair Dave Evans said.

“It’s an unbelievable result and we are indebted to the tournament committee for being selected as the charity of choice this year.

“The support we received from the organisers, players, and sponsors will help a lot of families with costs associated with their children’s health needs,” Dave said.

Fifty-eight teams consisting of four members (232 players) contested the tournament playing a different format on each day. Scores were then tallied to determine the winners.

“We are very pleased with how it went,” tournament organising committee member Marc Simmonds said.

Winners of the women's division of the Hirepool Charity Classic Trilogy 2025, with Grant Pugh from Hirepool. From left: Lyn Hill, Sheryll Emmerson, Judy Nelson, Liz McRae, with Holly Davies ( Wānaka Golf Club Women's Captain).

He said the Upper Clutha Children’s Medical Trust did a “fantastic job” and it was pleasing to be able to help them in this way.

The Upper Clutha Children’s Medical Trust supports families with financial assistance for the treatment of children with medical, physical, psychological and developmental needs, on a recommendation from their health or education professional.

Previous organisations which have benefitted from the tournament include Food for Love, M!NT Charitable Trust, the Upper Clutha Hospice Trust, and the Wānaka Fire Brigade’s Road Crash Rescue team. 

The annual charity tournament has been running since 2004, raising more than $500,000 for community organisations.

Find out more about the Upper Clutha Children’s Medical Trust here.

Results from the Hirepool Charity Classic Trilogy 2025 golf tournament March 14-16:

Ladies Division winners

Cheryl Emerson, Judy Nelson, Lyn Hill, Liz McRae

Men’s Division 1 winners

Stu Pinfold, Rob Norman, Paul Mavor, Richard Timpany

Men’s Division 2 winners

Tim Henderson, Matt Burgess, Brent Makeham, Leigh Stock

PHOTOS: Wānaka App