Rotary Golf Day raises over £11,600 for hospice

A well-attended Golf Day organised by Chichester Harbour Rotary Club raised an incredible £11,620 for Chestnut Tree House Children’s Hospice in Arundel.

Nineteen teams took part in the annual event which was played at the Cathedral Course at Chichester Golf Club in Hunston on 13 September. Henry Adams Estate Agency & Chartered Surveyors were the main sponsors and each hole was sponsored by a local business.

The intrepid golfers were sent out in the rain for a nine o’clock shotgun start. Fortunately, after about 20 minutes, the rain stopped and it stayed dry for the rest of the day.

David Adams, Partner at Henry Adams, added, “Thanks to everyone at Chichester Harbour Rotary for such a successful event. This year’s golf day proved to be a great day out on the course, bringing out a very competitive edge from many of the golfers! Congratulations to all the winners and we’re delighted to support this event which raised such a fantastic amount for Chestnut Tree House. We look forward to seeing all the generous participants and sponsors again next year.”

Jonah's Boys (captained by former Southampton goalkeeper Paul Jones) won the Sam Brown Memorial Cup for the second year running with 95 points.  Birdie Bants came second with 90 points.

The Henry Adams Yellow Ball Competition was won by ‘Pete's Putters’. The Longest Drive (270 yards) was by Ben Garfield from King and Drury, and the ‘Nearest the Pin’ competition was won by Oliver Dorling from Henry Adams.

Sponsors were Warner Goodman, SMR, Love Builders, King & Drury, LMS, George Ice, Seaward Homes, Taylor Rose MW, Beaver Toolhire, Sam Jennings, Oldham Seals, Lewis Brownlee, Fairstone Wealth Management, Japeto, GWA, Chichester Haulage, Chichester Park Hotel, Carpenter Box and Turners Pies.

President of Chichester Harbour Rotary, Anna Hutchings, said, "We are so appreciative of the support given to us by our main sponsor Henry Adams and all those local businesses that sponsored holes along with the teams that took part in the day.

“Together we created a wonderful day which raised the magnificent sum of £11,620. Henry Adams has agreed to support our Golf Day in 2023 and if you would like to be involved in any way please contact glynbrown33@yahoo.co.uk.”

Pictured are (l-r) Olly Longhands, Glenn Lickman and Paul Jones of the winning team with Anna Hutchings of Chichester Harbour Rotary Club.