SEVENTY-two players turned out at Dungog Golf Club in October to remember former Knights hooker and Hunter police officer Tony Townsend.
The annual Tony Townsend Memorial Golf Day is organised each year by Tony’s brothers, Mark and Jason, in conjunction with the golf club committee and volunteers.
Mr Townsend, known as “TT” or “Tex”, was born in Dungog and played football and golf in the town.
He debuted in first grade for the St George Dragons in 1985, then became a foundation player for the Newcastle Knights.
He played 26 games for the Knights, including the club’s first game in 1988, before retiring in 1990.
He later served as a Hunter police officer, rising to Chief Inspector.
He died in August 2022 after a long battle with leukaemia.
The annual memorial golf day sees competitors take part in a modified individual and four-player team Stableford/Ambrose event, nicknamed the “Shambles”.
An auction on the day raised $2589.
Donations are still open at https://www.doitforcancer.com.au/fundraisers/tonymaher77916/2026-tony-townsend-memorial-golf-day
For inquiries, contact Dungog & District Golf Club on 0249 921 394 or email dungoggolfclub@gmail.com
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