People ventured from far and wide for a round of golf and, in doing so, have helped raise $7000 for the Manuherekia Valleys Charitable Trust.

Members of the trust hosted the golf tournament at the Omakau Golf Course on Thursday, an event that attracted 119 people from around the country, including as far away as Auckland.

They made up 30 four-person-teams, who played an ambrose style tournament, which took place throughout the day in hot conditions.

One player, in particular, took advantage of the heat - or maybe it was a bet - to play part of the tournament naked.

It is the second year the trust has hosted the post-Christmas golf tournament, an event the Omakau Golf Club has run for more than 20 years.

However, over that time the club has allowed several local community groups to use the tournament for their own fundraising ventures.

Di Wilson (left) and Jayne Douglas enjoy the morning's session of golf.

Derek Shaw on the barbecue, a popular stopping point on the golf course.

Thanks to the Omakau Golf Club and the many people who took part, this week’s event has brought the trust closer to its aim - construction of a purpose-built, multi-use community facility on the Omakau Recreation Reserve, for the benefit of the township and surrounding communities.

Trust chair Andrew Paterson said the cost and design was estimated at about $5.3 million, with $1.7M already secured.

One team makes their way across the course, including member, Joe Flannery, centre, who opted to go naked.

The group has not yet applied to some of the larger funding organisations.

The trust plans to host another mid-year golf tournament in May, which will be open for registrations in April.

To provide financial support, people can visit the trust’s Give a Little page.

Anyone who wants to find out about joining the committee can email [email protected]

Photos: The Central App