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South Okanagan Photos

14 rounds of golf – wow – Fundraiser for ALS

chapman trio22The month of June is when many  golf courses in BC conduct golfathons in an effort to raise funds for ALS research and treatment. These events involve golfers attempting to play as many 18 hole rounds of golf in a single day with funds being  pledged for their efforts. It is currently underway today at where Fairview Mtn. Assistant Pro Brady Henderson and staff  member Thierry Martine have been playing since before light at 4:28 this morning  and are now on their EIGHTH 18 – hole round since starting.

Photo show Thierry, long time supporter Shirley  Postnikoff and Brady just prior to teeing off for their first round   The play will be continuing  throughout the day and evening.

Members of the public are invited to come up to the  north patio of clubhouse from 6:00 pm on to join in the  festivities and cheer the golfers as they pass by.  There will be live  musical entertainment, silent auction, appies and other activities until the  golfers end and join the gathering.

Photo and story by John Chapman