CAF members present and past team up in golf fundraiser

By Lookout Production on Jun 24, 2024 with Comments 0

Captain (Navy) Kevin Whiteside, CFB Esquimalt Base Commander, watches his drive from the tee during the Broadmead Care Charity Golf Tournament, June 6 at the Royal Colwood Golf Club. Photos: Peter Mallett/Lookout

Peter Mallett,
Staff Writer
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Team Army/Air Force edged out Team Navy while helping set a new fundraising record at this year’s Broadmead Care Charity Golf Tournament.

The 21st annual fundraiser for Broadmead Care’s Veterans Memorial Lodge saw 144 participants hit the links at the Royal Colwood Golf Club on the afternoon of June 6. The tournament established a new fundraising record of more than $197,000 with proceeds to support renovations to the outdoor courtyard area at the Saanich long-term care senior’s home, said Mandy Parker, Broadmead Care Vice-President.

“The tournament was a resounding success thanks to the efforts of Canadian Armed Forces members and all involved who showed how powerful teamwork can be,” said Parker.

Parker says monies raised came from sponsorship, donations, registration fees, a tournament auction and raffles.

Team Army/Air Force captured this year’s Challenge Trophy by raising $20,461, leading by a margin of $425. The two teams consisted of current-serving members and veterans of all three branches of Canada’s military service. Several members of Victoria’s business and corporate community and supporters of Broadmead Care also participated in the tournament and greatly contributed to the fundraising efforts, said Parker.

Following their afternoon of golf, Team Challenge winners Kent Foster and Michael Caine, representing Team Army-Air Force, accepted the winner’s trophy in a ceremony in the golf club’s clubhouse with Broadmead Care CEO Derrick Bernardo.

The 1st Place Team at this year’s tournament was Hutcheson & Co. LLP with a combined score of 56. Tournament play followed a Texas Scramble format, involving teams of four, combining scoring elements of individual and team play.

Royal Canadian Air Force NWO (ret’d) Dave Hickey watches his shot from the first tee during the Broadmead Care Charity Golf Tournament, June 6 at the Royal Colwood Golf Club.