Red Shield Appeal golf fundraiser turns in a $1 million scorecard

The Salvation Army’s mascot, ‘Shieldy’, with one of the teams that participated in the annual Red Shield Appeal Corporate Golf Day in Sydney.

The 10th annual Red Shield Appeal Corporate Golf Day in Sydney celebrated a significant milestone this year, surpassing $1 million raised over the past decade in support of Australians in need.

Held at St Michael’s Golf Club on Sydney’s eastern beaches on 5 June for the sixth consecutive year, the event brought together a record 28 teams, reflecting its growing popularity and strong support from corporate partners, sponsors and long-time participants.

Hosted through a close collaboration between The Salvation Army’s Property and Fundraising teams, the golf day has evolved over the past decade into a flagship initiative on the Red Shield Appeal calendar. What began as a modest corporate event has steadily expanded into a significant contributor to the organisation’s national fundraising efforts.

The milestone result was highlighted on the day, with The Salvation Army team acknowledging the collective effort of those supporting the golf day behind reaching more than $1 million in total funds raised.

“This [$1 million] milestone belongs to every player, sponsor, and supporter who has contributed over the past 10 years,” said Georgie Barker, The Salvation Army’s Executive General Manager for Property.

Channel 7 sports presenter Mark Beretta kept attendees entertained during lunch.

A strong sense of community underpinned the day, with many attendees, including suppliers, contractors and partners of The Salvation Army Property Team, who have supported the initiative since its early years, some participating in both Sydney and Melbourne events. Their continued commitment has been instrumental in reaching the seven-figure fundraising milestone.

Beyond the course, the day featured networking opportunities and a lunch hosted by former Channel 7 sports presenter Mark Beretta, with a Q&A session led by Andrew Hill, TSA General Manager Community Fundraising.

With ideal weather and a full field of players, the event not only delivered a successful day of golf but also reinforced the enduring generosity and collaboration of The Salvation Army’s supporters and internal teams.

The momentum will continue later this year, with a Melbourne Corporate Golf Day scheduled for September at the prestigious Royal Melbourne Golf Club, further extending the impact of this successful fundraising initiative.

“As the Red Shield Appeal continues to provide critical assistance to vulnerable Australians, the achievement of more than $1 million raised stands as a powerful testament to what can be accomplished through long-term partnership, shared purpose, and strong collaboration,” Georgie said.