Charity golf event
Published on 25th October 2007 in News
Golfers in Yorkshire can tee-off for a chance to play on one of the world's most prestigious courses, as part of the Sue Ryder Care Cup.
The competition, hosted by leading healthcare charity Sue Ryder Care, will culminate in two days' play at The Belfry, the only course in the world to have hosted the Ryder Cup more than once, as part of a grand final.
The prize, which includes two days' play for the highest-scoring 18 teams, one on the Brabazon course and the other on the PGA course, as well as an overnight stay and entertainment, will be a dream for regular visitors to the county's fairways and greens. Some of the sport's greats have played there, including Nick Faldo and Severiano Ballesteros.
Els Tompkins, fundraising manager at the Care centre, Holme Hall, for Sue Ryder Care, said: "All you need to get started is the special Sue Ryder Care Cup scorecard. By taking part people will be supporting Sue Ryder Care's healthcare services for people living with conditions including multiple sclerosis, Huntington's disease, stroke and cancer. Tee off to help us help more."
Teams of four keen golfers are being invited to play a round of 18 holes (the round must be played using three-quarter handicaps and the Stableford scoring system. Handicap restrictions of 28 for men and 36 for women apply) on the course of their choice and submit a Sue Ryder Care scorecard to the charity's events team or to the care centre at Holme upon Spalding Moor. Play can take place any time between now and Sunday, January 6, 2008. There is a team fee of £80 to enter.
Approved handicaps, which are necessary for entrants, can be obtained through Sue Ryder Care's online partner, the Virtual Golf Society. For more details please visit www.virtualgolfsociety.co.uk. Full details and terms and conditions are available on the charity's website, www.suerydercare.org or by telephoning 0845 050 1953 or 01430 860904/861684, where score cards are also available from Els Tompkins, fundraising manager.