GOLFERS will unite at Devilbend Golf Club for a charity day this month supporting Mornington Peninsula Legacy, raising funds for families of veterans who have served their country.
The 24 October event will see more than 90 players come together for a day of fun and solidarity with all proceeds going to Mornington Legacy; a charity that has been dedicated to supporting dependents of veterans for over 100 years.
The not-for-profit provides a range of social activities, services, and support. It cares for families from Chelsea, running through Frankston, Mornington, Mount Eliza, Mount Martha, down to Portsea and across to Hastings in Western Port.
Michael “Chuck” Connors OAM, a legatee at Mornington Legacy, is organising the golf day, which will include a round of golf, breakfast, and lunch for $65. Connors has a distinguished career in the Australian Defence Force spanning four decades in the Royal Australian Navy. Most recently he served as joint operations manager for support service Victoria and Tasmania from January 2021 to July 2022 prior to transitioning to part-time service.
“In addition to enjoying a round of golf, our primary objectives for the day are to express our gratitude to those who have helped us raise funds during Legacy Week and throughout the year,” he said. “A second objective is to provide a central meeting place for men and women who have served or are currently serving, in order to perpetuate a spirit of camaraderie and mutual assistance.”
The event will also have prizes up for grabs including a brand-new Hyundai Kona SUV valued at $36,000 for anyone who scores a hole-in-one on the 13th hole. Devilbend, Flinders, and HMAS Cerberus Golf clubs are also supporting the day by donating rounds of golf for the winners. Frankston RSL and Rosebud RSL are also supporting the event while the Melbourne Naval Committee has donated $500. There will also be $100 vouchers from various local businesses, as well as prizes for nearest the pin, longest drive, and a ball run down.
The event’s competition will be individual Stableford for those with registered handicap/golf link number and Callaway system for those without a registered handicap. A small commemorative service will also be held at 8.30am with a Navy bugler performing The Last Post and Reveille as well as reciting the Ode.
Mornington Peninsula Legacy currently supports 518 widows, 11 children, and 16 disabled dependents, totalling 545 beneficiaries on the peninsula. Legacy Week took place from 31 August to 6 September, raising $65,000 with all proceeds going to Mornington Legacy. For booking enquiries contact chuck.miguel.connors@gmail.com
First published in the Mornington News – 14 October 2025
