Las Colinas Country Club

DOUBLE DELIGHT RAISES OVER FOUR THOUSAND EUROS

Saturday 18th June saw a double event at Las Colinas Golf & Country Club in aid of the Costa Blanca Samaritans.

Teeing off at 10 am with a shotgun start 80 golfers enjoyed the stunning course on a hot June Day with the day’s event well organised by John Stephenson, with all publicity materials and associated printing donated by Canal Print Rioja SL.

Sponsoring the main event and providing the prizes for the first team prize John Williams, of Rental & Sales Centre Los Dolses, presented four flat screen TV’s to the winners “Steve´s Dream Team” (S Morris; R Wale; D Hancock & A Hanvey) who returned a very creditable 116 points. Also on 116 points but finishing second on countback were W. Stephenson; H Stephenson; J Adams & J Levy and they received a free round of golf courtesy of Las Colinas Golf – presented by Sales and Marketing Director Martin Eastgate .

Many other companies had donated prizes for the day including sportswear company Levante Lebache who not only supplied the third prize of four golfing outfits - won by the ladies team of T. Coppen; S Twentyman; P Johnstone & G, Hunt – but also supplied every players with a new golfing cap as they approached the third tee.

Also up for grabs, but not won on the day, was a car for a hole-in-one supplied by Talleres Martinez of San Miguel. The car, a brand new Ford Focus in an unusual metallic golden finish, was parked by the par 3, 14th and attracted much interest and added extra fun with attempts to win it on the day.

The evening Dinner Dance, organised by Costa Blanca Samaritans Fundraiser Denise Brown, was also a sell out with over 80 guests enjoying a four course meal at the fabulous outdoor setting of Las Colinas Clubhouse to the music of the LA Concert Band.  The guests then took to the dance floor, dancing until the early hours to the fantastic music of Brat Pack style singer Paul Allen.  

Speaking to the guests on behalf of the Costa Blanca Samaritans was President Steve Ashley. Steve thanked all the many companies and individuals who had contributed and sponsored both events for their fantastic input and support. Going on to say that the event coincided with news that the Costa Blanca Samaritans are now to become “The Samaritans in Spain” as they are receiving calls from all over Spain on their helpline 902 88 35 35 and the call centres are now open 7 nights a week from 8 p.m. to 12 p.m. offering non judgemental emotional support to the distressed.

PRESIDENT BUSH TO HOST WARRIOR OPEN GOLF TOURNAMENT » The Official ...

DALLAS – The George W. Bush Presidential Center announced May 31 the formation of the Warrior Open, a two-day golf tournament, Oct. 10-11, featuring members of the U.S. Armed Forces who served their country honorably and were severely wounded during Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom.

“As Commander-in-chief, I had the honor to see first-hand the commitment and patriotism of our military,” said President Bush. “I continue to be inspired by the courage of those who have volunteered to wear our nation’s uniform in times of danger.”

The Warrior Open is a 36-hole competition hosted at Las Colinas Country Club in Dallas. The tournament will honor all those who serve and sacrifice to defend the United States of America, and will herald the many organizations that give their time, talents and resources to support the men and women of our military and their families.

The PGA of America, which connects its 27,000 men and women professionals to veterans through a variety of golf rehabilitative programs, is a supporter of the Warrior Open. The PGA encourages all eligible veterans that meet the criteria for the competition to submit an application to be considered for the tournament field. Applicants can also contact their local PGA Professionals who are affiliated with military golf programs or who are employed by golf facilities at U.S. military bases.

Applications for the tournament must be submitted via www.warrioropen.com by July 15, 2011.  To qualify for the Warrior Open, applicants must:

Through the Warrior Open, the George W. Bush Presidential Center seeks to highlight the bravery and commitment of U.S. servicemen and women, and place an enduring spotlight on the sacrifice troops and their families make for our freedom.

For more information on the tournament, please visit www.warrioropen.com .   For more information on the George W. Bush Presidential Center, please visit www.bushcenter.com or the Bush Center’s Facebook page at www.facebook.com/TheBushCenter .

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