2009 In Review - EYC's Ninth Annual Golf Tournament

Continuing from the end of 2009, I'll be posting some articles that were written over the past 12 months about the events and accomplishments of the EYC last year. I hope to post them in chronological order just to show all the awesome things youth have done down here at the centre.

The following was originally printed in the Essex Voice and Essex Free Press back in May:

EYC Hoping For Hole-In-One
By Marc Rocheleau

With warmer weather arriving, one local organization is hoping to sink a hole-in-one.

On Saturday, May 23, Essex Youth Centre (EYC) is holding its ninth annual Golf Tournament. Taking place at Dominion Golf Course in Windsor, the event benefits EYC’s programs and resources for youth.

“We know that we’re responsible – that we don’t expect everybody to give things to us – but we have to do our own fundraising,” said EYC Executive-Director, Sandy Larivee. “… this one in particular will go to summer programming – making sure that we have enough staff for summer programming.”

She also said that the tournament will help fund repairs for the centre. While the event has drawn 64 people in the past, Larivee is hoping to get at least 80 golfers this year.

Several local businesses have been approached for donations and everyone who attends will receive a door prize valued at $25. There will be several ways to win more as well.

“We have a putting contest at the beginning, the longest drive and closest to the pin,” said Larivee. “There are different prizes for that.”

Cost of admission is $120 per four player team. This includes 18 holes, hot dogs and drinks on the ninth, a power cart, goodie bag and dinner. Tax receipts are available and those interested in donating are asked to call EYC at 519-776-9000: Anyone wanting to attend only the dinner should also contact the centre.

After enjoying themselves once, many golfers from past tournaments have returned over the years. Whether good or bad, Larivee wishes to see some new faces having some fun.

“I just hope that people will consider golfing – Get a good kick-start to their golf year because we’ve had such a slow start with golfing,” she said. “It’s a fun tournament and very relaxed.”