Once again Europa General held their annual Golf Pro-Am Tournament at Belfast’s Belvoir Park Golf Club.
With a change in date from October in 2008 to June in 2009 the organisers were hoping to get good weather to facilitate a great day of socialising and competition.
We were fortunate to have a good day with some showers mixed in but this all added to what turned out to be a fantastic event.
Well supported by our brokers and suppliers we went for a two tee start to ensure we got everyone out on time and also back in for the dinner and drinks afterwards and helped by the members of Belvoir we were able to do this.
With Tee off fast approaching it was easy to tell the difference between the pros and the amateurs – the pros were on the putting green warming up whilst the amateurs were in the club house enjoying a cup of tea and a bacon butty – well you need the energy before 18 holes!!
With nine teams competing for the overall team prize it was John Mac Manus (Willis Ltd), Gareth Morgan (Curran Connolly) and Gerry Traynor (Europa General) who emerged victorious and walked away with a Callaway Diablo Hybrid Wood to show for their efforts.
But with prizes for 1st, 2nd & 3rd placed teams as well as best Front and Back nines, Nearest the Pin and Longest Drive awards, there were few people who didn’t pick up a prize.
The day was once again well supported by the assistant pro’s who competed in there individual tournament as well as part of their team and it is always useful when they can give some hints and tips to the amateurs throughout their rounds. This year Peter McClelland came out on top representing his club – Portadown.
With a great meal in the clubhouse after and enjoying the great views out over the course it was a fitting end to a great day.
Each year we look to improve and grow the event and this year was no exception. We now look forward to 2010 with anticipation.
Wednesday, September 23rd, 2009
