Celebrity Golf Tournament
06-05-08
PRESS RELEASE 6th May 2008
Celebrity Golf Tournament
- Monday 19th May 2008 at Northop Country Park, Flintshire
The team at Northop County Park have taken on the HSBC Ty Gobaith Corporate Challenge and will be hosting a Celebrity Golf Tournament on Monday, 19th May.
Organisers hope the event will raise thousands of pounds for the North Wales Children's hospice.
As Northop Country Park is the home of one of the region's best golf courses, we've decided to stage a Celebrity Golf Tournament at our 18-hole championship golf course said Eleanor Roberts, Sales and Events Co-ordinator We're delighted with the response from celebrities who are all putting their weight behind this worthwhile cause
Celebrities already signed up for the event are former Wales and Everton skipper, Kevin Ratcliffe, international singer Rhys Meirion, comedian Stan Boardman, snooker's Dennis Taylor and a range of S4C stars including singer and actor Bryn Fon, Hogia'r Wyddfa and actors John Ogwen and J. O. Roberts. Even well known faces with little golf experience are keen to lend their support. Joey Jones of Wrexham and North Wales AM Eleanor Burnham have agreed to join in the event by assisting with the arrangements on the day.
We have a number of teams from local businesses signed up for the event already but are looking for more participants to help stage a great golf tournament and boost our fundraising efforts said Eleanor Roberts
Entering the tournament costs £300 for a team of three players who will then play and spend the day with the celebrities.
Companies wishing to raise their profile can support the event by sponsoring a tee, which costs £250.
We are delighted that Northop Country Park has decided to take up the Corporate Challenge said Eluned Yaxley on behalf of Ty Gobaith The response from celebrities and teams has been great and their efforts will assist us to continue supporting terminally ill children and their families here in North Wales
The celebrity tournament starts at 12.30 and concludes with a four course meal, prize giving and auction.
Teams interested in joining the event can contact Northop Country Park on: 01352 840440 - www.northoppark.co.uk
For all press enquiries, please contact:
Nia Lynn Jones
01352 754212
07790591036
nialynn.jones@momentwm.com
Notes to Editor:
Ty Gobaith have teamed up with HSBC to stage The Corporate Challenge, aimed at encouraging one hundred businesses in the North Wales to raise as much money as possible for the hospice. Northop Country Park has been presented with £50 and has been challenged to grow the money before the end of May.
Ty Gobaith is the only children's hospice in North Wales. It is run alongside Hope House, in Oswestry. The hospice cares for terminally ill children and also provides practical and emotional support to their families. It provides regular periods of respite care to almost 70 terminally ill children. Ty Gobaith patrons include the internationally renowned baritone, Bryn Terfel and singer and presenter Aled Jones. Its work has also been supported by a number of celebrities including BBC Wales presenter Iolo Williams, World Champion gymnast, Beth Tweddle, cricketing legend Alec Stewart and Rugby World Cup star, Martin Johnson.
Northop Contry Park, Northop, Flintshire is easily accessible from the motorway network and consists of 247 acres of stunning countryside situated in the historic town of Northop, which is reached from the A55. The golf course is the work of former Ryder Cup player and renowned golf coach John Jacobs. The park is known for its splendid views, beautiful Georgian-style club house, first class golf and function facilities. The course has recently undergone an £800,000 investment to improve drainage and future plans include an investment of £25 million to develop a top class leisure venue including a golfing centre of excellence.
Websites:
www.northoppark.co.ukwww.tygobaith.org.uk