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Golf Classic benefiting the Health Authority of Anguilla
launched - Anguilla Hotels offer excellent packages to
encourage support….
PRESS RELEASE: Wednesday 28th March (Zurra, Temenos St Regis Golf
Clubhouse, Anguilla, BWI)
The first ever Anguilla Golf Classic – benefiting the Health
Authority of Anguilla – was launched at a cocktail party at
Zurra Restaurant at the Temenos St Regis Golf Clubhouse,
Anguilla.
The Anguilla Golf Classic is a fundraiser for the Health
Authority of Anguilla (HAA). The monies raised from
registrations, sponsorships and donations – will be used to
equip a much needed 2nd Operating Theatre for Anguilla. The
competition, which takes place on the 18th and 19th of
August 2007 - will take the form of a ‘Four Person Team
Scramble’. Registration for the event will be $595 for local
golfers and $695 for overseas golfers and will include 2
rounds of golf on one of the most exciting (and exclusive)
golf courses in the Caribbean, breakfast and lunch on the
first day, breakfast and awards lunch on the second day, and
players gift pack. The competition features a $250,000 prize
for any player who makes a hole in one on any of the four
par 3’s.
At the party Mr Dexter James, CEO of the HAA outlined the
importance of this fundraiser for Anguilla and thanked
Temenos St Regis/Troon Golf for working with the HAA to
create the tournament. "The facilities will greatly assist
in strengthening the capacity of the health system to manage
patients suffering from trauma as well as its capacity to
respond to disasters such as a mass casualty."
Ms Dana Schmid, Club Manager and Head Golf Professional Mr
Hale Kelly outlined the format and organization of the
tournament and finally Mr Lester Forman, VP Sales &
Marketing for Cable and Wireless (WI) Ltd outlined the
remaining sponsorship opportunities.
The competition is endorsed by the Anguilla Tourist Board
and the Anguilla Hotel and Tourism Association – who
alongside Committee member Ricardo Perez of Cap Juluca are
working with Anguilla accommodation properties to offer some
fantastic packages to the visiting golfers.
Ms Trudy Nixon, Executive Director of the Anguilla Hotel and
Tourism Association said: “This is a great opportunity for
both new and returning guests to come to Anguilla in August
– a beautiful quiet time to visit - to try out our amazing
new golf course and support a good cause at the same time.
Look our for some special accommodation rates for the
tournament in properties such as Cap Juluca, Malliouhana,
Cuisinart Resort & Spa, Paradise Cove, Sirena and Anguilla
Great House. Our aim is to have a range of accommodation
packages ready for the Golfers - to encourage as many
registrations as possible”.
For more information on sponsorship, competition details or
to register please contact Ms Kay Ferguson at the Health
Authority of Anguilla on 497 3787 or email
anguilla_kayferguson@yahoo.co.uk .
