Inverell JDRF Charity Golf Day was created by local parents Ben and Melinda Davis to raise money for type 1 diabetes research, a topic close to their hearts.

Their son James was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes at the age of four. Prior to the golf day, Ben and Melinda set a fundraising goal of $2000.

"I think we raised just under $6500 and in total we had 136 people attend the day. We had a fair few members of the general public who came out for lunch."

Golfers Bob Cook, Stephen Robson, and Tristan Irwin won closest to the pin, while Trent Irwin and Sandy Cook were the longest drive winners.

Mexicans Paul Faust, Craig Hungerford, Stephen Cumming and Lucas Cracknell won the best dressed team award and won the day.

Major raffle winners included Emma McIntyre who scored the $500 Reflections Holiday voucher and Helen Tickle won the Warner Roadshow voucher.

Davis said a few of the teams had never picked up a golf club in their lives but decided to take the green in support of the cause.

"It appealed to a wider group of people. We had three or four club teams support the day which was great.

"After going around and talking to everyone on the course we've decided to run the JDRF Charity Golf Day again next year. It was unbelievable the amount of support we received from sponsors to prize donations," Davis said.

The local family wanted to thank every single business and individual who was involved in the event and hoped next year would be bigger and better.

Speaking with JDRF, Davis hoped to tee-up a representative from the organisation to attend the 2020 golf day.

"Hopefully we can attract a big sponsor or have something different to add to the Inverell calendar to give people something new to look forward to."

Many who attended the day may not have known the Davis family's story but wanted to show support for all who have type 1 diabetes.

"Hopefully one day they'll find a cure. Our son has a minimum of 10-12 finger pricks a day and we need to change needles every two days. People with type 1 diabetes can do whatever they want, be whatever they want.

"It's not a disease that can hold you back, it is just another step in the day; but it is a hard one, one we need to help people with. This is something close to our hearts and one day we'll hopefully make a difference."

If you would like to show your support, donations are still being taken through the Everyday Hero website. Find it by searching 'Inverell JDRF Charity Golf Day'.

Davis also encouraged anyone with suggestions, or want to assist with next year's event, to contact him on bendavis103@hotmail.com.