31 teams take part in Howden Rotary's 33rd annual golf AM-AM at Hessle Golf

On Thursday 20^th May the club held its 33^rd annual golf AM-AM at Hessle Golf and the thirty-one teams taking part reported the course to be in excellent condition despite completing their rounds of golf in torrential rain.

"Early indications are that the event has raised over £7,000 for the charities which is a great testament to the goodwill and generosity of all those companies and individuals who have supported the event and to whom we are extremely grateful” advised Elizabeth Harland, President of Howden Rotary Club “we would also like to thank The Hessle Golf Club, and everyone who assisted in any way in making the day so successful.”

“The charities that will benefit from today are St Paul's Boxing Academy, Goole Boxing Academy, Wellington-St Matthew's Scouts, Howden St Peter's Scouts, Howden AFC Girls & Boys Youth Teams and other Local Charities” added Elizabeth.

The team from Lexus Hull comprising Messer’s A Barnes, M Foster, P Simms and N Stabler, won the competition and will receive the Jubilee Cup the Runners up were the Horncastle Group with the team named “Gentlemen Retired” in third place.

Hobson and Porter’s golfer Mr L Blanchard won “the longest drive” on the 15th fairway and Mr Ian Moffitt playing for the “old Guard” won the prize for “nearest the pin” on the 8^th green.

Stuart Winn of Michael Barugh Steel Ltd won the raffle.

Next year’s event is scheduled for Thursday 26^th May 2022, so put the date in your diary!

Howden AFC’s team, before the heavens opened! From left to right Sam Schofield, Tom Parry, Ashley Young and Dom Ashworth