Date: January 20, 2011
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Golf Industry Flood Disaster Relief Fund

Following the devastating floods which have left a trail of destruction in Queensland, the Golf Industry will be rallying around to support those affected via the Golf Industry Flood Disaster Relief Fund. The fund will be coordinated by Golf Australia and has been set up in conjunction with and through the support of a range of industry bodies including Golf Queensland, the PGA of Australia, Australian Ladies Professional Golf (ALPG), Australian Golf Course Supers Association, Golf Management Australia, Australian Sporting Goods Association and the Society of Australian Golf Course Architects. Donations to the Golf Industry Flood Disaster Relief Fund will be distributed in two important areas based on instructions: – The Premier&aposs Flood Relief Appeal to assist affected families and communitiesGolf Club Fund Relief Appeal to assist clubs to rebuild and repair the damage caused by the floods. To ensure that contributions made to the Golf Industry Flood Disaster Relief Fund effort are identified and acknowledged, it is requested that donations be direct deposited via the account details below or forwarded to Golf Australia Level 3, 95 Coventry St, South Melbourne VIC 3205. Account name: Golf Industry Flood Disaster Relief Fund Bank: National Australia Bank BSB: 083-155 Account Number: 188884628 Golf Link is offering to provide (at no cost) to golf clubs an ability to conduct their Qld Flood relief charity day online through the Golf Link website. This allows all of the proceeds go to the fund. Clubs need to forward the details of the charity day to Golf Link to Jon Perkins – jonp@golflink.com.au who will place it on the GL site for people to book and pay online.