What is the recipe for a fantastic day of golf and fundraising? A top golf course, a worthy cause and a star-studded field would be a good place to start. The Warrington Charity Golf Classic ticks all these boxes.
Next Wednesday 5th October, at Warrington Golf Club, a slew of top golfers, YouTube stars and local businesses will be raising money for 2 amazing charities. The event is held in memory of Claire Young, and Sheena Cox, and the charities supported on the day will be CAFT (The Children’s Adventure Farm Trust) and Bowel Cancer UK.
“I had the idea to raise funds after partaking in a Bowel Cancer ‘Miles for Claire’ walk in Delamere Forest in the summer after two close friends of mine sadly lost their partners. With most of our mutual friends being golfers it was an easy win I thought. I ran my idea past the two widowers, and both thought it was a fantastic idea” said Freddy Valenti the organiser.
“I grew up with Bobby and Graham and it’s hard to come to terms with the fact that they have both lost their partners at such a young age. Graham has worked as a PGA Pro at Warrington Golf Club and Lymm Golf Club and Bobby was at Sandiway Golf Club for many years. We are all PGA Professionals and travelled all over Europe together when we were younger chasing the dream of being European Tour players.”
When quizzed on the targets for the day Freddy was full of ambition for the future of this event. “I haven’t set a target but, looking at what we have got so far, I’m hoping for over £5,000 on the day but this is to be a regular feature in the golfing calendar every year. My plan is to make it a two-day event at Warrington Golf Club and Lymm Golf Club next autumn but there’s a bit of work to do yet.”
These targets will certainly be helped by the All-Star group of players supporting the event. Those who have ever browsed the golfing corners of YouTube will recognise some of the names appearing. To name but a few Rick Shiels, Peter Finch and Matt Fryer are all on the tee sheet and lending their support to the day. With a combined following of over 3 million people, these golfing legends will surely bring a heightened level of exposure.
To keep up with the action on the day head over to Golf Swing Systems Instagram for highlights and coverage.
To donate to either donations page, please click the links below:
In memory of Sheena Cox – https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/Graham-Cox6?utm_source=whatsapp&fbclid=IwAR2h0jyvd-f2nW-g8Ty3PnFfYWHHvA5x08X-yreEtxQTE0VBFJ7n7Vr5XvI
In memory of Claire Young – https://claireyoung.muchloved.com/Fundraising/Events/656104955