Halesowen Golf Club’s Captains’ Charity weekend has been branded a success after raising a record amount of cash for charities.

The club raised £6,350 for the Birmingham Children’s Hospital and Cure Leukaemia through golf tournaments and a glittering presentation evening.

Club captain said: “The Captains' Charity weekend was a resounding success, with everything running like clockwork and the amount raised was a staggering sum and the largest ever recorded at Halesowen Golf Club.

“There was some great golf played, followed by a wonderful presentation evenin including a wonderful performance by Julian Smith from Britain's Got Talent.

He added: ”The Lady Captain and I would like to place on record our deep appreciation for the fantastic support that we had on Charity Weekend.

“There was never any intention to set any kind of record for the amount we've raised, we just wanted to do the best we could for our chosen charities, Cure Leukaemia and Birmingham Children's Hospital. “We handed over a cheque for Cure Leukaemia for £4850, with approximately £1,500 in the bank for a presentation to Birmingham Children's Hospital in November.“ And the captain wanted to record his thanks to various companies and individuals who contributed to the success of the weekend.

He said: “We would also like to place on record our appreciation to our tee sponsors, for the sponsoring of the tee's and also our willing band of helpers who ensured the weekend would be a success.

“Thanks particularly go to Joyce Parkes, Ian & Claire Davies, Paul Badger, Linda and John Gillett, Elaine and Gemma Harper, Steve Collins, Dave Gough, Martin Parish, Trevor & Angela Norman, Kevin Hilliard and of course, everybody who donated prizes for the auctions and raffles.

“We would also like to thank Clare Waldron from Cure Leukaemia for taking the time and trouble to be with us on Sunday for the presentation and also our entertainer Mr Julian Smith."