The Glentoran Foundation Trust held their 3^rd Golf Classic on Friday 6^th June at the impressive East Belfast venue of Shandon Park.  Once again like the previous 2 years 150 competitors were blessed with perfect golfing conditions as the tee opened at 9.30am. 

Again some great scores were posted, none better than that of Stephen Hughes 44points who piped team mate Richard Lucas into 2^nd place.  Not unsurprisingly ‘CIYMS Cricket’ picked up the team prize which also included Stephen and Richard, congratulations to them and thanks to all who participated. 

As ever the BBQ and complimentary ‘Corona’ on the 10^th proved a real hit with the golfers, with some seeming reluctant to leave and continue on with the rest of their round.  Credit must also go to Shandon Park Green keeper Jeff and his staff for manicuring the course into top condition for another successful day. 

Numbers soon swelled close to the 200 mark for the evening’s entertainment in the club house that evening, where the Glentoran Foundation Trust presented their Player of the Year Trophy to Jason Hill after a deserving season.  It was also good to see large tables from both the Castlereagh and Internet Glentoran Supporters Clubs who had both previously taken part earlier in the day. 

Following a superb three course meal washed down by an endless supply of quality wine sponsored by the Glentoran Club Captain Paul Leeman, guests were entertained by comedian Gene Fitzpatrick followed by guest speaker Sir Ronnie Flannigan. 

Gene Fitzpatrick then took control of the auction where some high quality items were auctioned off with every penny raised being ploughed back into Glentoran Football Club. 

Undoubtedly a great day was had by all and we look forward to doing it all over again next year. Our sincere thanks, to all those who played, tee box sponsors, prize sponsors, those who provided an auction lot and ballot prizes, those who supported the auction, to our team of volunteers who either served at the 10^th or manned the auctions and not forgetting the Captain and Council at Shandon Park Golf Club for letting us take over ‘their’ club for the entire day. 

Thanks also to all the current and former players and managers who made the effort, and to the Chairman and Vice Chairman of Glentoran Football Club for supporting the event.