Despite single digit temperatures, golfers braved the fall chill to enjoy a day out on the golf course to support Williams Lake First Nation (WLFN) youth.
Sixty golfers were out at Coyote Rock on Sept. 28 to take part in the Every Child Matters fundraiser golf tournament, organized by Crystal Wells, senior manager of recreation for WLFN.
Wells had a team of helpers, including her own children, supporting the event on Saturday, with a 50-50 raffle and a ton of prizes up for grabs as well as a booth by the Orange Shirt Society offering up Orange Shirt Day swag by donation.
Golfers were having fun, despite the cold, and some even managed to wear shorts. The greens looked to be in good shape, though they were a bit slow and damp, adding to the challenge, however, the wind was calm and the views were spectacular, with fall colours beginning to show.
Teams headed out at 9:30 a.m. for a "shotgun start" where teams all start simultaneously from a different hole. There was a two-putt rule, to help keep the play moving and teams were playing nine holes before lunch, taking a break and then returning to the course for another nine.
Wells said she was very grateful for the support she received for the tournament from sponsors and the community.
Funds raised will go towards WLFN recreation programs, The Orange Shirt Society and a WLFN bursary for a WLFN member graduate.
