The Tribune

NINETY-two players took part in the 14th Annual Duke of Edinburgh Semi-Finals Charity Golf Tournament at Ocean Club Golf Course on Sunday morning in support of the Governor General’s Youth Awards programme.

With the help of major sponsors like Bahamas Food Services, Tyreflex Motors, Graycliff, SunTee and John Bull, Atlantis was able to donate $45,000 to the Governor General Youth Awards Programme.

Sir Orville Turnquest, former Governor General, chairman of the GGYA Board of Trustees, and others all graciously accepted the cheque from Ed Fields, senior vice president of public affairs and retail services.

Speaking on behalf of the GGYA, Sir Orville took the opportunity to praise the hard work of the organisers and the commitment of the corporate citizens who continue to support the event.

While the considerable charitable donation is the most important aspect of the tournament, there is another major incentive for the players - a chance to represent The Bahamas at the Duke of Edinburgh Cup Finals in Windsor, Great Britain.

The all-expense paid trip to the UK in October includes accommodations, flights, meals and golf at top courses.

Also, a member of the Royal Family attends the awards dinner at Windsor Castle.

The tournament winners were Felix Stubbs and Wayde Christie, representing Team DECH Investments who finished with a net score of 60.