Re: Autumn 2017 | Page 90

MWB Golf Day 2017 “I know I am getting better at golf because I am hitting fewer spectators.” - Gerald R. Ford If you have ever seen me on a golf course then you know that golf is not my forte however I do like a good walk with great company. Despite hosting an annual golf day for the firm for the last seven years my skills on the course have not improved much, however being out in the beautiful Sussex countryside with 60 or so guests in the glorious sunshine is a great way to spend a day. Our event always starts early with a briefing for the teams at 8am at Mid Sussex Golf Club near Ditchling. Following bacon rolls and coffee, players headed out to their tees for a shotgun start at 9am to start off 18 holes of golf in the blazing sun. Fortunately my team – Amber, Simon and Jade – were on hand to whizz round in the buggies delivering water and chocolate bars to keep the ‘athletes’ going for the four or so hours that the game takes to play. We also took advantage of the well stocked ‘halfway hut’ near the MWB sponsored 8th hole. Back at the clubhouse the players were welcomed with a cold drink and our now customary curry lunch before 88 prize giving. Congratulations to those that took away a prize, my performance certainly prevented my team mates from being challengers for the trophy. I think the following pictures show that a good day was had by all and to top it all we also raised £750 for our chosen charity Rockinghorse by selling mulligans and imposing bunker fines. Thanks to all that came along to share the day with us and to the wonderful marketing team at MWB for their organisation, early starts and late finishes. By Jason Edge