GORDON—Community Living Manitoulin (CLM) held a successful first ever golf tournament this past Saturday, with the promise that this event will become an annual event.
“I would like to thank everyone for coming out here today to take part in this tournament,” said Adrienne Farquhar-Kuula, executive director at the awards ceremony this past Saturday at Manitoulin Golf. “This was my first stab at organizing a golf tournament. We had a fantastic turnout.”
“Thank you very much to Manitoulin Golf for hosting the tournament, hospitality and putting on a great meal,” said Ms. Farquhar-Kuula. She pointed out CLM received tremendous support from the community with many prizes being donated, along with two door prizes.
The nine-hole four-person scramble format tournament drew a total of 10 teams. Taking first place was the team made up of Dean Fox, Melanie Debassige, Denise Debassige and Del Riley who posted a score of 35 (one under par). Finishing in second place with a score of 38 was the team of Doug and Cathy King, Shannon and Jamie Farquhar. Third place, with a score of 39, went to the team of Debbie Ense, Rochelle Debassige, Sandra McKay and Donna Noble.
There were special prizes given out, with Del Riley winning for the closest shot to the pin on the second hole, the longest drive for the women being Rochelle Debassige and on the men’s side Dave Leclaire.
Melanie Debassige won the door prize of a four-night stay at the Wee Point Resort, with Debbie Ense winning a beautiful handmade mailbox.
Ms. Farquhar-Kuula noted that the tournament will be an annual event, and the event will be held earlier in 2025. “We would like to see everyone back here again next year.”
