SPORTS stars were among golfing enthusiasts taking to the fairway on a day that has raised thousands of pounds for a Wirral charity helping children with cerebral palsy. 

Taking place at Pryors Hayes Golf Club in Cheshire during the weekend raised £26,380 for Stick 'n' Step.

More than 160 people took part, split into 40 teams.

The day was organised by the charity’s ambassador, Sky Sports commentator Rob Palmer and sponsored by Grenson Motors.

Several famous faces from the world of sport took part in the event.

Among them were Liverpool legends Jason McAteer and Robbie Fowler, Everton greats Kevin Ratcliffe and Derek Mountfield, plus an ex-Manchester United team, featuring Stuart Pearson, Alex Stepney, Frank Stapleton and Arthur Albiston, while the winning team included and was captained by The Voice's Ally Mac.

Also taking part was former Brookside star Vince Earl.

The day of golf was rounded off by some evening entertainment, kicked off by Ally, as well as a charity auction and grand prize giving ceremony, which ensured the event went with a swing!

Following the contest, Rob Palmer said: "Every year I am so proud to take part in this fantastic event and so pleased at the level of support shown for Stick 'n' Step by golfing enthusiasts from across the North West.

"It's been an absolute pleasure to be involved in this, the 11th year of the event and I hope everyone taking part enjoyed it as much as I did."

Sarah Smithson, operations manager at Stick 'n' Step, said: "We are incredibly grateful to everyone who took part in the golf or helped behind the scenes to make this event possible.

"We would like to say a big thank you to Rob Palmer, all our sponsors and to Pryors Hayes Golf Club for hosting this, one of our biggest fundraising events of the year.”

Stick 'n' Step offers support services to children with cerebral palsy and their families.

The charity gives children free of charge conductive education sessions, allowing them to gain the skills they need to live independent lives.

Over 80 children, from across the region, attend these sessions weekly or twice weekly at the charity's two centres in Wallasey and Runcorn.

For more details, visit www.sticknstep.org