The George Parris Charity Golf Day was at Newton Green Golf Club in aid of the Bobby Moore Fund, which supports cancer research.
Sports promoter Barry Hearn was one of the celebrities in attendance and said it was a “pleasure” to take part.
Barry Hearn said it was a ‘pleasure’ to be there (Image: Freddie Trevanion)
“Something like today, when you’ve got the members turning up, some big spotters, where you’ve got a very interesting mixture of holes, some based on country golf, some based on links golf.
“For me it’s a stimulating experience. My golf is not great, but I enjoy a day out, and of course, when it’s for a good cause, it just adds a bit to it.”
It was organised in association with The Shoulder of Mutton pub in Assington, near Sudbury.
George Harris, co-owner of the pub, said the turnout was “absolutely phenomenal.”
Paul Harris said the turnout was ‘absolutely phenomenal (Image: Freddie Trevanion)
“It’s nice to get all the ex-pros together, and it’s just a good day. Let’s hope we raise loads of money,” he said.
After the golf, The Shoulder of Mutton, as one of the main sponsors, hosted a live auction, a silent auction, a raffle, and a prize-giving.
They had an old school DJ, which Paul said would be a “raucous night”.
George Parris, a former West Ham player, raises funds for the Bobby Moore Fund and organises charity events with ex-West Ham players.
George Parris said golf brings people together (Image: Freddie Trevanion)
He said golf is a good vehicle for bringing people together.
“I’m sure when we’re playing, if you ask two or three people, they know of someone who’s had bowel cancer. So it’s close to other people’s hearts as well.”
Sam Osborn, co-owner of the Shoulder of Mutton, said: “A lot of people don’t talk about stuff like that, and they keep themselves to themselves, and obviously with cancer and so forth.
The Shoulder of Mutton was one of the main sponsors (Image: Paul Harris)
“So days like this bring people together because you’re out on the golf course for four or five hours.”
The Bobby Moore Fund supports bowel cancer research and was set up in the name of the England World Cup-winning legend who died of the disease in 1993.