Red Sands Golf Course in Clinton was the site of the 2nd Annual Women’s Golf Classic presented by McInnes Cooper September 25th–a 9-hole “best ball” tournament.
It turned out to be a wonderful day for golf, despite the inclement weather. The wet weather played a major role in a fun filled day of camaraderie and golf all in the name of a very important cause. The tournament was a resounding success, with 68 participants taking part and raising over $13,500 for Endoscopy at Prince County Hospital. Red Sands was very generous in supplying the course for the tournament free of charge. It is support like Red Sands’ that ensures that the maximum amount of funds can go toward new high resolution colonoscopes and gastroscopes. Without the support of sponsors such as McInnes Cooper and Red Sands, this event would not be possible.
The overall winning team was The Pink Swingers. The team consisted of Wendy MacLeod, Nancy Heaney, Shirley MacLeod and Lorraine MacDonald.
The organizing committee is thrilled with this year’s event and look forward to next year. The tournament will continue to grow and will benefit thanks to McInnes Cooper, who have agreed to present the event for the next year, as well.
The evening was capped off with a captivating talk by guest speaker Marilla Millar. The Ellerslie foster mother of 128 told of her experience with cancer and encouraged all of the importance of endoscopy in cancer detection.
“The expressed intent of this tournament was to have fun and raise funds…and I think we’ve accomplished that,” says Heather Matheson, PCH Foundation’s Managing Director. We‘ve had excellent response from the golfers (seasoned vets and newbies) and things are looking great for a third annual golf classic!”
Many sponsors made this event possible. As the “Eagle” Sponsor, Bell Aliant provided golf gloves and tees among other registration items. Grant Thornton for providing the “10th Hole Social,” held for the golfers at Stanley Bridge Country Resort prior to the dinner. Signage was sponsored in part by Sign Station. Thanks also go to Johnsons Insurance for providing the prize for the hole in one competition. Special thanks to all of the hole sponsors and those who donated prizes. Their generosity is certainly appreciated.
The organizing committee would like to thank all who supported this tournament; whether it was through sponsorship, golfing, or donation of prizes, you’ve all made a difference in the lives of Islanders.
