Golf Day smashes last year’s total with £16,500 raised for local charity!

York Against Cancer’s annual Golf Day took place at York Golf Club in Strensall on Wednesday 14th June.

The annual York Against Cancer Charity Golf Day welcomes teams from across the country to take part in a day of golfing and fundraising. With an impressive number of attendees and auction prizes on offer, the 2023 day out-performed recent years, raising a notable £16,500 for the local York charity.

Julie Russell, York Against Cancer CEO said; “The Golf Day is always a great day for everyone involved and this year was no different. The sun was shining and the turnout was fantastic. We are so grateful to each and every person that attended, provided prizes, helped organise and sponsor the event, without the support of everyone this day wouldn’t have been the success it was, so I want to say a big thank you to all involved.”

With teams taking part from businesses across York and further afield, a total of 33 teams and 132 players attended the day. The main competition was the 18 hole Stableford Competition which was won by ‘The Hit & Hope Squad’ with an impressive score of 99. There were also prizes for second and third place as well as for a ‘Nearest the pin’ challenge.

This year’s winning team, The Hit & Hope Squad. From left to right; Ray Chapman, Garry Barker, Duncan Chapman, Bernard Clayton

The day was made such a success with the help of sponsors from Cellhire and YourMove Anscombs, and Raffle and Auction prizes including a 3-night stay in a Campervango motorhome, a £400 Roots voucher, 1st Class tickets with LNER, Betfred British Masters Hospitality tickets and many more. 

Scott Anscomb, Managing Director of Your Move Anscombs said; “We are delighted with the amount raised for the charity and so grateful to all the teams who generously supported the day not only by playing but also with the raffle and auction which both raised record amounts.  We were blessed with fabulous weather and all the teams remarked on the superb condition of the course at Strensall.  Looking forward to next year!”

If you’d like to take part in next year’s event by entering a team, becoming a sponsor or donating a raffle prize, contact the York Against Cancer team on office@yorkagainstcancer.org.uk.