Captain’s Am-Am raises over £4,000 for Alzheimer’s Society
Our Captain, Lee Sargeson, would like to say a massive thank you to the 36 teams who took part in his Captain's Charity Am-Am on Saturday 19th July. Thanks to everyone's generosity, the day raised over £4,000 for Lee’s chosen charity, the Alzheimer’s Society.
The weather looked like it could be a total washout, with yellow thunderstorm warnings in place, but thankfully things turned out far better than expected. All teams managed to get their rounds finished, and the rain mostly held off, much to everyone’s relief.
It was a great day of golf with a real buzz around the course, and the competition was tight. Prizes went all the way down to 13th place, with the winning team made up of Burstwick members Mike Robinson, Ross Johnson, Dan Bird and Anthony Ovington. They came out on top with an impressive 90 points — a brilliant team effort!
After the golf, everyone gathered in the clubhouse for the charity raffle, which featured some fantastic prizes including signed rugby shirts and balls. One of the big highlights was Hull KR’s famous Challenge Cup trophy being on display — a perfect photo opportunity for fans and guests alike.
Lee was blown away by the support and wanted to thank everyone who helped make the day so special. A big shoutout goes to his wife Cathryn for running the halfway house and keeping everyone fed and watered, and to all the volunteers who gave up their time to help the day run smoothly.
“It was just an amazing day,” said Lee. “I honestly can’t thank people enough — from the teams that played, to those who bought raffle tickets, donated prizes or helped out in any way. It means a lot to raise this much for such an important cause.”
There was a real sense of community throughout the day, with players, supporters and guests all coming together to make it one to remember. From the laughter on the course to the cheers in the clubhouse, the event showed just how powerful sport can be in bringing people together for a good cause.
All in all, it was a fantastic day of golf, fundraising, and community spirit — and one that will be remembered for a long time at Burstwick.
