Butterwick Golf Classic 2011

PORT OF TYNE WINNERS!

The Port of Tyne team beat off the competition to come first at the Butterwick Golf Classic Tournament at Rockliffe Hall on 6th September.

Graham Leggatt-Chidgey, Chief Executive, Butterwick Hospice congratulated and presented trophies to the Port of Tyne winning team, Jack Kasher, Mark Blakey, Steve Harrison and Ian Gibson.

The close, runners up team were Yarm Computers, Paul Alsop, Nigel Kidwell, Geoff Clarke and Glen Pickersgill who were congratulated by Graham Leggatt-Chidgey who presented the team with silver salvers to not only remind them they played a great game of golf in 2011 but that they are already booked in to do it all again next year!

Teams from all over the North East enjoyed a challenging day's play. Rain, sunny at times but mostly windy conditions made the day’s golf at Rockliffe Hall a day to remember. Some of the teams are shown here, raring to go, with others still enjoying a delicious 'Rockliffe Hall Breakfast'!

2011 was the third year running that Rockliffe Hall was the chosen venue for the Butterwick Golf Classic. Anne Cooling, Head of Corporate Development, Butterwick Hospice would like to take this opportunity to thank all the companies who entered teams this year and in previous years and to also thank Ian Knight, Events and Golf Director and Louise Hall, Events Manager, Rockliffe Hall who have made each year's event a huge success.

Rockliffe 'Pro' Tom Godwin introduced a ‘Beat the Pro’ fundraiser this year whereby players could try and beat Tom’s putting for £10. Tom raised an impressive £526 for the Hospice.

After the challenging day it was time for some more fun and Russ Williams, No 1 UK Comedian entertained and hosted the dinner for Butterwick guests. Russ a professional entertainer who has worked in the entertainment business for over 30 years gave an hiliarious performance and helped the Golf Day and Dinner to raise a wonderful £11,500 in aid of Butterwick Hospice.

This income will provide one days care for the whole of Butterwick Hospice which includes three Hospices - Adults Hospice and Children’s Hospice in Stockton together with the Day Care Hospice at Bishop Auckland.

Butterwick would like to thank sponsors of the event; K Home International, Towergate Insurance, HSBC, Santander and Barclaycard who all helped to make this event a brilliant fundraiser!

Since 2009 Butterwick Golf Classic has raised a total of £32,400 for the Hospice.

Next year the Butterwick Golf Classic 2012 will be held on Tuesday, 21st August.

To reserve a place for your team team please email marikolinsdell@butterwick.org.uk.

BUTTERWICK GOLF CLASSIC 2012

Rockliffe Hall, Hurworth, Darlington

Tuesday, 21st August 2012

Team of four including dinner £450

Registration 11am

Shotgun Start 1pm

Dinner 7 for 7.30pm - After Dinner Speaker

22 Teams Stableford Rules

Refreshments 12 noon

With one of Europe’s longest and most challenging golf courses, playing Rockliffe is an exhilarating day out. Set on the banks of the River Tees, the350 acre course features lakes, wetland and woodland to add to the experience.

Rockliffe golf concierges take care of the details, parking your car, cleaning your shoes and clubs, thus ensuring you can concentrate on your game and at the 8th hole walk straight off the course into the Spike Bar for a well-earned drink. To enter a team please email annecooling@butterwick.org.uk