33rd Annual Charity Golf Day

33rd ANNUAL CHARITY GOLF DAY

The 33rd Annual Charity Golf Day took place on Sunday 9th August at Penwortham Golf Club, on another fine day. so no excuses for the golfers for their scores on the day.  This year 35 Teams of 4 players took part.  The competition was as usual split into 3 with a prize for a Sponsored Team, a Non-sponsored Team and a Ladies/Mixed Team.

The winners of the Sponsored Team were Essential Industrial Services Ltd with 95 points, consisting of Dave Jukes, Alex Jukes, Ethan Jukes and Marc Carter.  The Non-sponsored Team winners were Alan Orrit's Team with 94 points and made up of Alan, John Bretherton, George and Margaret Eland.  The Ladies/Mixed Team was won by Penwortham Lady Vice Captain's Team, with 91 points including the Lady Captain, Sue McNulty, Christine Seed and Marie Cummings.Teams in the top places in the golf competition, and the winners of nearest the pin and the 2's are on the following pages.

James Hall & Co Ltd (SPAR) again this year provided refreshments, served by Rotarians, for the golfers at the Halfway Hut. 

To add to the fund raising the Club organised a raffle and an auction and we wish to extend our thanks to all those who donated prizes, notably FWP Ltd who donated a Corporate Experience at PNE for auction.

The Club are eternally grateful to those organisations and individuals who supported the event with team and hole sponsorship.

Thanks also need to go to Penwortham Golf Club for hosting the day and especially to the Green Keepers for presenting the course in a near perfect condition, and to PGA Professional Tom Dolan for his support..  

Overall the club has raised over £4,200 from the Golf Day and this will be distributed to local, national and international charities.

Everyone said that they had enjoyed the Day and were looking forward to next years Charity Golf Day on 8th August.