It’s hard to believe that on July 20, we will be hosting the 15th annual Winnipeg Goldeyes Field of Dreams Charity Golf Tournament. Back in 1995, Peter Young and I had no idea what we were starting or where it would be 15 years later. That first year we had about 60 entrants plus the Goldeyes players and staff for a total of about 90 golfers. The tournament netted $2,500 that first year for the Foundation. The tournament has grown and for the last nine years has had a full complement of 144 entrants plus the Goldeyes contingent for a grand total of 180 golfers on the course each year and consistently raises close to $20,000 for the Field of Dreams Foundation.
Steve Wood, the pro at Bel Acres Golf & Country Club, the pro shop staff and the clubhouse staff, are all fantastic to work with. They help make the day go smoothly from putting out the hole sponsor signs to delivering product to the various holes to putting on a fantastic steak dinner which is always a huge hit with the hungry golfers at the end of the day.
There are a number of individuals and companies that have played a large part in the success of the tournament. I would like to single out the Winnipeg Free Press who has been a sponsor of the tournament each of the 15 years to date, including this year. Thank you to Marnie Strath, recently retired from the Free Press, for all she did to ensure that her employer took part in the tournament each year.
With a little more than three months until tee off, there are about 30 spots remaining and a few hole sponsorship opportunities available. If you are interested in participating, please give me a call at 982-2273.
One final note… Congratulations to the Portage Terriers, champions of the MJHL for the second year in a row. Congrats to Blake Spiller and the team for bringing my home town back to back championships. All the best in the ANAVET Cup
Until next time…
-- Andrew
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