Over $80,000 raised at Rippers Charity Golf Day
November 03, 2026
More than 100 golfers came together at the beautiful Barwon Heads Golf Club on Monday 26 October for the inaugural Rippers Charity Golf Day, raising an incredible $80,000 to support Cottage by the Sea.
The sold-out event attracted participants from across Victoria, including corporate supporters, local community leaders and golfers who travelled from as far as Horsham and Warrnambool. While friendly competition unfolded on the course, the day was united by a shared purpose: giving more children the opportunity to visit Cottage.
Funds raised through registrations, sponsorships, raffles and fundraising activities will directly support Cottage by the Sea's evidence-informed programs, helping build confidence, resilience, connection and wellbeing for children experiencing vulnerability.
Cottage by the Sea CEO Adam Wake said the response to the inaugural event was overwhelming.
"We are absolutely thrilled with the result of our first Charity Golf Day. To welcome more than 100 golfers and raise over $80,000 is a remarkable achievement."
"This outcome would not have been possible without the generosity of our sponsors, donors, volunteers and participants. Their support will help ensure more children and families can access the programs and opportunities they need to thrive."
This outcome would not have been possible without the generosity of our sponsors, donors, volunteers and participants. Their support will help ensure more children and families can access the programs and opportunities they need to thrive.”
– Adam Wake, CEO, Cottage by the Sea
The success of the day was made possible through the support of the Barwon Heads Golf Club, its members, event sponsors, prize donors and volunteers, whose generosity and enthusiasm helped create a memorable and impactful event.
For more than 135 years, Cottage by the Sea has been creating positive change in the lives of children experiencing vulnerability. The funds raised through the Charity Golf Day will help continue this important work, ensuring more children can access programs that improve wellbeing, foster connection and build brighter futures.
Following the overwhelming success of this year's event, planning is already underway for the 2027 Rippers Charity Golf Day, which will once again form part of the Rippers fundraising calendar.
A heartfelt thank you to everyone who played, volunteered, sponsored, donated and supported the day. Your generosity will help more children and families access Cottage by the Sea's life-changing programs.