£9,500 raised for Hope House at Llandudno golf day

A total of 88 players took to the course in a ‘shotgun’ start, with 22 groups of four from local businesses and golf clubs raising a total of £9,500 through entry fees and a post-game dinner and raffle.

After a warm welcome in the clubhouse, proceedings got underway as former Maesdu captain Andrew Roberts sounded the horn.

Regular competitors Clogau Gold fielded a team that included Sion Duffy, who said: “We do a lot of work with the hospices and it’s always a pleasure to come for this great day out.

The Principality Building Society fielded a team of staff from North Wales. Photo: Hope House (Image: The Principality Building Society fielded a team of staff from North Wales. Photo: Hope House)

“We all really enjoy the competition and atmosphere, but most of all are really proud to be supporting a cause that is so important to many families in our community.”

Making the trip over from Mile End Golf Club in Oswestry were the ‘Hackers’, a group of friends who regularly tee-off together.

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Steve Lewis from the Hackers, who took the overall first prize on the day, said: “There’s only one winner in this game, and that’s the hospices.

“I live fairly close to Hope House, and it’s a pleasure to know that we are helping such a worthwhile cause.”

The team from main event sponsors ASH Waste Services. Photo: Hope House (Image: The Principality Building Society fielded a team of staff from North Wales. Photo: Hope House)

There were also prizes for closest to the pin and nearest the line which were picked up by Callum Pepper from Beardmore financial advisors with Mike Jones of the same firm sharing the honours with Richard Millar of Mile End Hackers, respectively.

After such a successful return to full strength following the pandemic period, event organiser and Hope House Tŷ Gobaith fundraiser, Vanessa Marubbi said: “We thank all our super supporters from the bottom of our hearts for signing-up to the golf day and making it such a success.

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“It is a highlight in our calendar and we couldn’t have done it without our generous main sponsor ASH Waste Services.

“Once again Maesdu Golf Club have pulled out all the stops and helped us put on another great day - we’re so grateful to them.”

Aberconwy Van Hire have a laugh before the tee-off. Photo: Hope House (Image: The team from main event sponsors ASH Waste Services. Photo: Hope House)