I have to say I did not imagine we’d all have quite as much fun as we did on Captain’s Day. Apart from some gusty winds and a hail shower, the weather was kind. Two hundred players across both courses had the options of buying Mulligans in aid of MIND Cornwall, this created much tactical chatter on the first tee. With a little bottle of Limoncello in their bags to start and doughnuts and drinks on the 10th, players sugar levels and spirits were high and the scores eclectic. The after party for 150 of our members was noisy and full of happy banter. The clubhouse, beautifully decorated by Kim Lord, was full of all ages – toddlers to 90+. Everyone enjoyed the delicious BBQ provided by our talented chefs. Once a few brave souls took to the dance floor there was no stopping us! The band of the night, The Retrobates, judged the audience brilliantly insisting on audience participation for Cornwall My Home and culminating in an Axel Rose number!

All of this doesn’t just happen, the people who made it work so well and made it look so effortless are our wonderful staff. Every one of the team played their part but I must single out Simon, Chris and Heather. Without them the day would not have happened, I am extremely lucky to have such brilliant support.

An unexpected surprise was the amount of money we raised for my chosen charity MIND Cornwall. The Mulligans and Joe Cruse’s “What3Words” combined raised £1,170 – thank you all so much for your generosity. The Silent Auction which had been running for a couple of months concluded the same evening. It raised a staggering £8,550. Thank you to all those who so kindly donated auction lots and to the successful bidders. To raise this amount of money in our current climate is almost unbelievable.

So, I have a year to plan the next Captain’s Day and I’m already excited!

Caroline Hume-Kendall
Club Captain

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