Over thirty golfers supported Special Olympics Suffolk Society Golf day on Tuesday 9th June at Alnesbourne Priory Golf Course raising money to support athletes and coaches participating in the National Summer Games hosted by Special Olympics GB in the coming months.

Blue skies and sunshine chased away the black thunderclouds and all who participated enjoyed keeping dry for two rounds of golf at the tranquil riverside setting.

Vice Chairperson, Terry honoured SO Suffolk by taking the ‘Captain’s Drive’ to start the day off and an enjoyable day was had by all.

Special Olympics Suffolk athletes Ed, Freddie and Simon helped out on the day: Simon caddied for Grandad Chris, Ed ran his own putting competition at lunchtime and all three athletes helped to present prizes and give out awards at the end of the day. Huge thanks and good luck to all three athletes who are competing in the National Summer games (Ed and Freddie in badminton, Simon in gymnastics). We are very proud of you and your achievements and we thank you for being such great role models for SO Suffolk.

The day raised over £3k so huge thanks to the golfers, sponsors and raffle prize donators for their support!

Sponsors: Kevin Edwards, The Pheasants Golf Club, Eric Ainger, Cartec UK, Livefit Gym,Allan Gosling, St Clements Golf Club, The Crouch Family, C Knevett, The Boggis Family.

Raffle Prizes and golf vouchers: Coes, The Rumble Family, Alnesbourne Priory Golf Course, Aldeburgh Golf Course, Felixstowe Golf Club, St Audry’s Golf Club, Halesworth Golf Club, Suffolk Food Hall, The Boggis Family, CarTec Uk, Livefit Gym