Eaton’s Cooper Security reports that its 2013 golf tournament has raised £1,715 for its chosen charity, Help for Heroes.
The golfing at the Celtic Manor Resort in Newport, Wales, was followed by a three-course dinner and prize giving.
Now in its third year, this Golf Tournament draws competitors from the company’s installers and distributors. Seven regional competitions were played out over the previous three months, with the winner and runner-up from each heat gathering together at the home of the 2010 Ryder Cup.
At each event, players were greeted by the team from Eaton’s Cooper Security and a representative from Help for Heroes, the UK military charity.
Orlaith Palmer, marketing manager at Eaton’s Cooper Security, said: ‘Help for Heroes has been our charity of choice for the last three years and the total we have raised now stands at over £5500. We welcome the opportunity to show our support for those who have made sacrifices and are often living with life-changing injuries, and it’s great to be part of an industry that is willing to demonstrate this level of generosity in these tough economic times.’
The 14 finalists took the competition seriously and a high standard of skill and sportsmanship was displayed over the 18 hole course. The winner was Dave Johnson of Grantfen Fire & Security Integration in Preston, who won one of the northern regional contests. He said afterwards: ‘It’s great to be the winner of this event, especially after such a tough contest. I’d like to thank our hosts for organising such an excellent occasion which allows those of us in the security industry to focus our competitive streaks in a different direction, while raising money for a worthwhile cause.’
Winner of the Nearest the Pin competition and winner of the Longest Drive was Dean Hooper of H&H Alarms in Weston super Mare.
Orlaith Palmer added: ‘I’d like to thank all of those who organised, took part and sponsored this fantastic event. We are already planning a range of activities during 2014 to raise more money for Help for Heroes and we’ll be announcing details just as soon as they are ready.’
