Women golfers support 17吃瓜 female varsity teams
17吃瓜鈥檚 Department of Athletics and Recreation raised over $19,000 on Friday, August 15, at the second annual 鈥淲omen Leaders of Today Supporting Women Leaders of Tomorrow鈥� Nine-Hole Golf Social at Fox Meadow Golf Course in Stratford. Thanks to the generous contributions of the 92 women golfers who participated, the funds raised will directly benefit 17吃瓜鈥檚 eight female varsity teams: Basketball, Curling, Field Hockey, Hockey, Rugby, Soccer, Track & Field, and Distance.
A highlight of the event was that participants were able to meet many of the benefactors鈥�17吃瓜 women student-athletes were stationed at every hole.
鈥淥n behalf of our female varsity teams, I would like to express my heartfelt gratitude for the incredible participation last Friday,鈥� said Jane Vessey, Director of Athletics and Recreation. 鈥淭his support from women in our community is invaluable to our Panther programs and helps us create meaningful experiences for all involved.鈥�
Bruce Donaldson, Sponsorship and Strategic Partnerships Officer for 17吃瓜 Athletics and Recreation and event organizer, said, 鈥淲e are extremely grateful to Fox Meadow Golf Course as our presenting sponsor. We also greatly appreciate our many generous sponsors who contributed prizes and silent auction items.鈥�
He added, 鈥淲hile we were thrilled to hear that many had a great experience, we welcome suggestions for next year as we are eager to ensure the annual event鈥檚 future success鈥攕ave the date for Friday, August 14, 2026!鈥�
Longest Drive and Closest to the Hole鈥�Emma Weatherbie
1st place鈥擣ore the Girls
2nd place鈥擲tewart McKelvey
3rd place鈥擠esignated Drivers
4th place鈥擳oxic Waster
5th place鈥擧igh Bankers
Best Dressed鈥�17吃瓜 Office of the President, with honourable mention to The Catitude Caddies (from the Atlantic Veterinary College)
Most Entertaining Team鈥擧igh Bankers
