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A WELCOME RETURN OF PRO-AM GOLF DAY
After a challenging 18 months of postponed social and industry events , the Glazerite UK Group swung back into action this month with the return of its much-loved charity golf day .
» NOW IN ITS 15TH YEAR , the Pro-Am tournament was rescheduled from its usual July date to Friday 3rd September at Wellingborough Golf Club , with customers , suppliers and employees taking part in the competition and evening celebration . Thanks to generous donations from players and sponsors , the event raised over £ 4,000 for Glazerite ’ s nominated charity , We Mind & Kelly Matters , which was founded in 2019 by former chairman , John Hewitt .
The golf day ‘ teed off ’ just after 8.30am with 35 teams playing right through to mid-afternoon . Quickslide ’ s Adrian Barraclough won the ‘ Nearest the Pin ’ at the 4th hole , while the competition ’ s ultimate victors were the team led by Dave Jones , formerly of VEKA . Dave played alongside golf professional , Ryan Evans , VEKA Area Sales Manager , Dan Liles , and club member , Glen Gulla , with Ryan setting a club record at his home course with 63 ( -9 ). During a heart-felt speech , Ryan generously donated his prize-winnings to We Mind & Kelly Matters , and thanked Glazerite for the sponsorship he was given by the fabricator at the outset of his professional career .
Despite the event taking place later on in the year than usual , the sun shone for the golfers , who later celebrated with an evening reception alongside their partners and colleagues . Liam Bird , of K2 Aluminium , who travelled to the event from the Wirral , said : “ The Glazerite Trophy is always the highlight of my golfing calendar , and the Wellingborough course is superb . From start to finish , it ’ s always a very well put together event and a terrific experience . I ’ m very grateful to Glazerite for getting it up and running again this year ; it was great to take part and see all those faces that have been missed over the last year .”
Rob Brearley , Glazerite ’ s Group Managing Director , was taking part in his first Glazerite golf day since joining the fabricator . He added : “ It was great to finally be able to socialise with some of our customers , suppliers and staff in such a beautiful setting . I have been with the company over a year now and it ’ s crazy to think this is the first opportunity to do what would usually have come very naturally in the first month or two in a new role . Since taking over the business there has been a lot of change , but our continued support of the Glazerite PRO AM trophy and our nominated charity , We Mind & Kelly Matters , will remain .”
We Mind & Kelly Matters ’ John Hewitt said : “ I ’ ve loved doing the golf day over all these years and the feedback I get from fellow golfers , the club , friends and the industry is that it is one of the best . I ’ m thrilled that Rob is looking to keep it going . I also really appreciate the support everyone has shown for our charity and their generous donations , including Ryan ’ s prize money . It has been a true pleasure to watch him progress to the great golfer he is today .”
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