Montour-Hill Tournament of Friends best ever
By Jim Windle
SIX NATIONS – Amidst the construction of the new clubhouse and banquet facility, the Montour-Hill Tournament of Friends attracted a record 360 participants at MontHill Golf Club on Highway 6 last week.
The hardest part of this tournament was finding a parking spot as heavy equipment and safety fences sectioned off a good part of the off-course area, including the parking lot. After that, it was all fun, and for some, cash awards.
The annual Tournament of Friends raises funds which are redistributed back to the community in the form of grants. Applications for funding for Six Nations charities, projects by indigenous individuals or programs are received all year and a board decides where the money will be distributed.
The math is still being done, but the amount raised is expected to top last year’s total of $30,000 after all expenses. The highlight of event was the raffling of an autographed Brandon Montour Jersey from the Anaheim Ducks, which raised $10,000 all by itself. Montour was on hand to shake some hands and say hi to old friends.
CUTLINES:
9724: There was a bit of a back-up at the tees, due to the biggest turnout to date, but the weather co-operated and no-one really cared if they had to chat while waiting their turn.
9717: On air personalities from Jukasa Radio broadcast live throughout the event. Photo by Jim Windle
9723: Missy and Rob enjoyed to day together with friends at the golf course. Photo by Jim Windle
9727: Carloads of pizza were delivered for the golfers from Village Pizza. Photo by Jim Windle
SIX NATIONS – Amidst the construction of the new clubhouse and banquet facility, the Montour-Hill Tournament of Friends attracted a record 360 participants at MontHill Golf Club on Highway 6 last week.
The hardest part of this tournament was finding a parking spot as heavy equipment and safety fences sectioned off a good part of the off-course area, including the parking lot. After that, it was all fun, and for some, cash awards.
The annual Tournament of Friends raises funds which are redistributed back to the community in the form of grants. Applications for funding for Six Nations charities, projects by indigenous individuals or programs are received all year and a board decides where the money will be distributed.
The math is still being done, but the amount raised is expected to top last year’s total of $30,000 after all expenses. The highlight of event was the raffling of an autographed Brandon Montour Jersey from the Anaheim Ducks, which raised $10,000 all by itself. Montour was on hand to shake some hands and say hi to old friends.
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