A golf club has paid tribute to a former member who died from Parkinson's Disease by holding a sporting event in his memory.
Bungay and Waveney Valley Golf Club held a golf day to remember and celebrate the life of Steve Pye who died in October 2023 aged 54.
Ben Beaugeard, a close friend of Mr Pye, organised the event which highlighted the difficulties of living with the illness.
Mr Beaugeard said: "We wanted to do something to remember Steve and celebrate his love for golf.
"The idea of a golf day came naturally, as golf was a significant part of Steve’s life.
"We also saw it as an opportunity to raise funds for Parkinson’s UK, which had been a source of support for Steve and his family.”
The event saw a turnout of 13 teams, each consisting of four golfers.
Participants included Mr Pye's family, friends, work colleagues, and club golfers who shared a connection with Parkinson’s and were eager to support the cause.
The day was filled with friendly competition, camaraderie, and shared memories of Mr Pye.
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The event also raised £4,547 for Parkinson’s UK.
Mr Beaugeard said: “Steve and I became friends in the late 1980s.
"He introduced me to golf, and we joined Barnham Broom Golf Club together.
"We even attended major tournaments, like the Open at St Andrews in 1995.
"Steve’s passion for golf was infectious and greatly influenced my involvement in the sport over the past 34 years.
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“Steve was diagnosed in the summer of 2021 after experiencing significant health changes.
"Throughout this time, Parkinson’s UK provided support that was invaluable to Steve and his family.”
Beth Condie, community fundraiser for East Anglia at Parkinson’s UK, said: “We’re very grateful to Ben and everyone at the Bungay and Waveney Valley Golf Club for showing their continuous support for the charity.
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"Their efforts highlight the power of community fundraising in driving forward vital research and support services for people affected by Parkinson's.
"With more than 40 potential symptoms, Parkinson’s can devastate lives.
"We’ve made huge breakthroughs in the last 50 years, but there is still no cure and current treatments are not good enough."
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