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Stew Young’s 2018 Mayor’s Golf Tournament raises $40,000 for charity

by West Shore Voice News

August 31, 2018


 

Teams ahead of the start 2018 Mayor’s Charity Golf Tournament start, Aug 30 2018 [West Shore Voice News photo]
LANGFORD ~ The 2018 Mayor’s Golf Tournament was a big hit yesterday August 30.

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.

Action on the Bear Mountain golf course August 30 [West Shore Voice News]
Each of the 18 holes had sponsors, including this one with a breathtaking view of the Victoria region, Aug 30 [West Shore Voice News]
The Bear Mountain Golf Course runs alongside and within the Bear Mountain community of homes [West Shore Voice News – Aug 2018]
Mayor Stew Young (left) and Pacific FC president Josh Simpson at the Aug 30 charity golf tournament in Langford [West Shore Voice News photo]


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