The Golf Foundation is delighted to celebrate the incredible support of Bury St Edmunds Golf Club, whose Captain’s Charity efforts have raised a fantastic £6,202 to help introduce more young people to golf and support their wellbeing through the game.
Captain Garry Clark and the team selected the Golf Foundation because of a shared belief in giving back to the sport while creating meaningful opportunities for the next generation. With an already thriving junior section of around 150 young people in the academy and long-standing involvement in Golf Sixes League across Suffolk, the club’s commitment to youth development runs deep.
Throughout the year, members rallied behind a packed calendar of creative fundraising activities. Highlights included the Captain’s Drive-In challenge, the ever-popular charity car park draw, a mid-summer putting competition, quiz and comedy raffles, and the flagship Captain’s Charity Day and auction, which generated the largest share of funds. The club also introduced thoughtful touches such as Pilates donations, table decoration auctions, and the Captain/Pro challenge to keep momentum high without overburdening members.
Reflecting on the year, Garry said the chipping and putting competition was particularly special to organise, demonstrating the club’s hands-on enthusiasm for fun, inclusive fundraising.
“We are hugely grateful to Garry, Wendy and everyone at Bury St Edmunds Golf Club for this outstanding support,” said Brendon Pyle, CEO of the Golf Foundation. “Partnerships like this help us reach more young people with the skills, confidence and mental resilience they need both on and off the golf course. The club’s energy, creativity and commitment to junior golf perfectly reflect what the game can achieve at its best.”
The Golf Foundation extends sincere thanks to everyone at Bury St Edmunds Golf Club for an exceptional Captain’s Charity year – a brilliant example of a club community coming together to help young people thrive through golf.
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