Stew Young’s 2018 Mayor’s Golf Tournament raises $40,000 for charity
by West Shore Voice News
August 31, 2018
Almost 300 golf players showed up (a record number), and City of Langford Mayor Stew Young says $40,000 was raised for a wide range of charities.
The event was held at Bear Mountain Resort, where both the Mountain course and Valley course were fully active for the 18-hole charity tournament. Teams played in a Texas Scramble format.
While there was a bit of rain just ahead of the 1 pm shotgun start, the day’s weather remained cooperative throughout the event.
Holes were sponsored by various businesses and organizations from around the region.
An accessibility cart was used by one of the players out on the golf course, allowing him to take part in the game. That advanced technology– where the player is strapping in vertically, allowing them to take their golf shots and then also move freely around course with their ‘built in’ golf cart — was funded by various local businesses. More donations for a second accessibility cart were raised last night during a live auction format.
The dinner evening was mix-and-mingle this year, giving leaders in business and community a chance to network while enjoying the food.
Fundraising went on all evening from the podium, hosted by Mayor Young and his team.
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