Longest Day Challenge Benefits North Haven Hospice-Hikurangi Golf Club

Unique Milestones Achieved

On a remarkable day at the picturesque Hikurangi Golf Club, three members achieved the feat of playing to or under their age on Sunday 19th November 2022.  The Hikurangi Golf Club congratulates them on their achievement.

Longest Day Challenge benefits North Haven Hospice

Two of Hikurangi Golf Club’s stalwarts undertook a 72 hole challenge to raise funds for the North Haven Hospice.  Inspired by the Cancer Society’s Longest Day Challenge, and because the club had already raised in excess of $23,000 for the Cancer Society at their Daffodil Day Golf Tournament, Darren (Frog) Johnston ran the distance (shooting 361) with Darren (Monkey) Bownes completing the challenge in a cart (shooting 324) in a time of 5 hrs 31 minutes. While they registered their distance at 28km, it was probably more like a Marathon distance when taking into account their zig-zagging around the course!  Supported by members during the round and with monumental sponsorship their achievement raised over $4100 for the Hospice.  They thank all who supported their venture.