CHARITY was the main benefactor as famous faces from the worlds of sport, TV and showbusiness took part in the annual Isle of Man Sir Norman Wisdom Wooden Spoon golf day at Castletown yesterday.

An estimated £10,000 was raised during the day for the Wooden Spoon organisation which provides funding for children’s causes. Today’s generous sponsor for the event was Celton Manx.

The event was once again fully subscribed with 18 teams of four competing in a Stableford am-am format with a celebrity player in each team.

Celebrities joining in the fun this year included athletes Roger Black and Steve Backley and footballers Andy Ritchie, Duncan McKenzie, Dean Windass and John Hendrie.

World Superbike rider Leon Haslam also returned for the event, as well as former rugby league star Frank Myler, boxer John H Stracey and entertainers Bernie Flint, Paul McCoy, Danny Roman and comedian Aaron James.

Winners of the tournament were the Blackburn Construction team of Andy Gregory, Johnny Palmer, Dave Brown and ex Man Utd footballer Andy Ritchie with 87 points.

Runners up were the Haldane Fisher team with players John Belcher, Andy Campbell, Allyn Lang and World Superbike rider Leon Haslam, a regular supporter of the Wooden Spoon golf day who showed lots of skill on the golf course.

The day concluded with a gala dinner at the Palace Hotel this evening hosted by long time supporter of Isle of Man charity golf events - Stan Boardman. Top officials from the Wooden Spoon organisation also attended the day, taking part in the golf and attending the dinner.