Our Gibraltar team were thrilled to host the second Sovereign Golf Day in June at the La Hacienda Alcaidesa Links Golf Resort, with its stunning views of the Rock and coastline it really is a fabulous course to play on. We were so pleased that over 60 clients and contacts were able to attend and we so appreciate their taking time out of their busy schedules to join us, either for a full day’s play or for lunch.
Luckily for us, the poniente wind which had been high that week, stayed at bay that day leaving a perfect weather for golf with blue skies and sunshine; it was certainly warm on the course.
After breakfast on the terrace of the Resort’s Sal Verde Restaurante and a group photo, players hopped into their buggies for the shotgun start. The format was ‘Texas Scramble,’ requiring each four-person team member to contribute at least three tee shots during the round.
Our non-playing staff kept the players refreshed by delivering cold drinks and snacks throughout the day. Players had fun recording their scores on the Golf Course’s new online league table so that they could see who was leading as the day progressed.
As the round concluded in the early afternoon, everyone gathered back at Sal Verde Bar for drinks and lunch on the terrace, washed down by our Chairman Howard Bilton’s delicious wine from his Howard’s Folly winery in Estremoz.
We congratulate all participants for their performance, particularly the following individuals and teams who were awarded with prizes by Darren Whitley, Sovereign Pensions MD:
- Nearest to the Pin, Hole 17: Matt Robinson
- Longest Drive, Hole 3: Javier Triay
- Reach the Green, Hole 2: Paul Singleton
- Nearest to the Pin, Hole 12: Eamon Bermingham
- Ladies’ Longest Drive, Hole 18: Toni Easton
- Winning Team: Steve Shuttleworth, Lalit Khatwani, Richard Felipes, Wayne Miller
- 2nd Team: Nigel Birrell, Chris Hill, Steve Ecclestone, Yvonne Chu
- 3rd Team: Eamon Bermingham, Graham Cawley, Si Fothergill, Katie Muldoon
- Last Team: Mike Christophers, Keith Newing, John Harris, Michael Carlton
We were also very grateful to all who made generous contributions in purchasing Mulligan vouchers (3 extra shots for £20), meaning we were able to raise £655 for The Sovereign Art Foundation (SAF) Gibraltar, registered charity no 337. SAF is a charitable organisation that was founded in 2003 to recognise contemporary art talent and bring the proven benefits of expressive arts to disadvantaged children. Since 2012, SAF has staged Students Prizes which now operate in 11 jurisdictions to recognise, support and promote artistic talents of 11-18 years olds, as well as the teachers and schools that nurture that talent. The SAF Students Prize, Gibraltar enters into its 4th year this year. For more information on the prize please see: sovereignartfoundation.com.
Eamon Bermingham, MD of Sovereign Wealth commented: “We thoroughly enjoyed the day and time spent with valued clients, associates, colleagues, and friends who attended, thanks all for coming and we are already looking forward to next year.
We extend our gratitude to the Sunborn Gibraltar yacht hotel, The Infinity Group Gibraltar, Howard’s Folly Wine, EBike-Gibraltar, Ristorante Casa Tua in Marbella, GibMed International Hospital and La Hacienda Alcaidesa Links Golf Resort for their support with the prizes.
