Ocean Grove will once again rain golf balls to raise money for a local sports club thanks to the return of the Golf Ball Drop.
Ocean Grove Football and Netball Club will host the Golf Ball Drop fundraising event for another year on Saturday, April 22.
Club president Peter Smith said he encouraged the public to purchase a raffle ticket to be in the running to win one of the four major prizes on offer.
“Last year’s event drew considerable interest and excitement, especially amongst the kids,” he said.
“We are hoping for the same again this year, particularly as it coincides with our Past Players Premiership Reunion.
“It’s a fun event that generates a lot of buzz around the club and in the community. It’s definitely a bit different to a normal raffle where you draw a ticket out of a hat.”
Mr Smith said the club’s goal was to raise $50,000 from ticket sales to improve the running of the club and its facilities.
“It will help with the overall running of the club, things like apparel, equipment,” he said.
“We have a long-term goal to improve facilities at Memorial Reserve especially for our junior girl’s footy program, so that will be a focus as well.”
Prizes include a first prize of $15,000, a second prize of a $1500 travel voucher, a third prize helicopter joy flight for two people, and a fourth prize $200 Driftwood Café voucher.
The draw will take place at Shell Road Reserve on Saturday, April 22, with golf balls dropping from the sky at close to 1.30pm.
Raffle tickets are $25 and can be purchased online at www.raffletix.com.au/golfballdrop23.
