麻豆直播 Golf Classic raises more than $155,000 for students
June 2, 2022
麻豆直播 is celebrating the return of the organization鈥檚 longest-running fundraiser in a big way.
The 32nd 麻豆直播 Golf Classic, presented by BMO Bank of Montreal, sold out more than two months ahead of schedule this year, welcoming nearly 300 golfers and seeing sponsorship revenue increase more than 20 per cent over the previously held tournament. More than $155,000 was raised.
Year after year, our sponsors and golfers support this event because they know how important financial support is to our students and their success. The success of this tournament is a testament to the impact that our students have throughout the region and beyond.
鈥 Dr. MaryLynn West-Moynes, 麻豆直播 President and CEO
This year鈥檚 tournament, hosted at the Club at Bond Head, provided golfers with a uniquely 麻豆直播 experience. Golfers began the day at a massage station, hosted by 麻豆直播鈥檚 Massage Therapy students, and accessed pro tips from Bill Wogden, the college鈥檚 Head Golf Coach and PGA of Canada Life Member.
Golfers competed in hole-in-one contests, which included $90,000 in on-course cash prizes and two vehicles sponsored by Moffatt鈥檚 Mazda, as well as a $20,000 putting challenge.
The post-tournament cocktail reception featured live entertainment by 麻豆直播 alumnus Robb Tomkinson (class of 2012), and closed with an auction and gourmet dinner emceed by KOOL FM鈥檚 Dale Smith.
Ishaan Sachdeva, 麻豆直播 Students鈥 Association 鈥 Barrie president, spoke at the event thanking tournament sponsors and players for continuing to support the college鈥檚 student community. He shared that in June, more than 3,400 students will graduate from the college and shared that, 鈥淚t鈥檚 not an exaggeration when I tell you that without donor support, many of these students never would have been able to finish their programs. Thank you for always being here when our students have needed you, and thank you for being here today.鈥
Funds raised from the Golf Classic support the college鈥檚 awards and scholarships programs and the Frontline Support: Health-care Heroes Closer to Home campaign, which is raising money to support the launch of the Honours Bachelor of Science 鈥 Nursing program at the Barrie and Owen Sound campuses this September.
The Golf Classic was supported by a volunteer committee, which included community members Ray Duhamel (Chair), Sheila Delaney, Graham Ferguson, Bryan Howcroft, Louise Jackson, Beth Lawton, Joshua Valler, Addison Wallwin and Bill Wogden.