GOLFERS went a fair way towards raising thousands of pounds for charity yesterday, in a tournament hosted by the Mayor of Darlington.

Civic leader Stella Robson welcomed dozens of golfers to the annual event at Stressholme Golf Club.

They included a team led by Darlington Football Club midfielder Neil Maddison.

The competition was raising money for Darlington Music Festival, Family Help Refuge and Darlington Association on Disability.

Councillor Robson said: "I am thrilled that so many people have turned out for this event and delighted that we will be raising so much."

The winners were Haydon and Lamb, of Aycliffe.