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Golf for Health

We will be back for our 26th Annual Golf for Health Tournament at the Gander Golf Course on July 9, 2026.

Our Golf for Health tournament is over for another year, and it was another great success thanks to our amazing sponsors, donors, supporters and volunteers.

🎉 25th Annual Golf for Health Tournament – Recap & Gratitude 🎉

Date: July 3, 2025
Location: Gander Golf Club
Cause: Supporting the Cardiopulmonary Department at JPMRHC 💙

We had a phenomenal day at our 25th Annual Golf for Health Tournament, with great weather, great golf, and even greater community spirit! A massive THANK YOU to everyone who participated, sponsored, donated, volunteered, or simply came out to support us. Let’s dive into the details of this memorable event:

💼 Corporate Sponsors

We are incredibly grateful to the following Corporate Sponsors for their ongoing support:
Allnorth Consultants Ltd., Aramark Canada, Canada Life, Fengate Asset Management, Ophthalmology Gander, and S & S Pharmacy Ltd.

👏 Special Thanks

A heartfelt thank you to our Foundation Board of Directors, and to the following individuals for joining us on the course:
Mark Mercer, Joe Tumilty, Claude Elliott, and Michael Antle.

Big thanks to Shirlee and the team at Legends Lounge & Grill for hosting another amazing Wing Night, and to Allnorth Consultants Ltd. for providing the wings and beverages.

Together, the Night Before Social raised $489, including:

  • $304 at the door
  • $185 from the 50/50 draw

⛳ Team Sponsors

Thank you to our 2025 Team Sponsors:
belairdirect, Belfor, Canadian Medical, CIBC, Crosbie Engineering, Dr. Anthony Gabriel PMC, Dr. Joseph Tumilty, IMP Solutions, Johnson Controls, Lifestyle Physiotherapy, Lou’s Electrical, McCarthy’s Heating/North Atlantic, Mister T’s Ultramar, Moffitt’s Mobsters, Newfoundland Power, Paladin Security, RAN Engineering, RBC, Scotiabank, Steele Hotels Limited, Town of Gander

🕳️ Hole Sponsors

belairdirect, Browning Harvey, Central Office Equipment, Core Engineering, Dr. Anthony Gabriel PMC, Fengate Asset Management, Fougere Menchenton Architecture, Gander International Airport Authority, IMP Solutions, Johnson Controls, Mister T’s Ultramar, Molson, New Found Gold, OB Virtual Golf, Port Rexton Brewery, RAN Engineering, Tim Hortons

🎁 Prize Sponsors

belairdirect, Browning Harvey Ltd., Canadian Tire, Cohens, Dream Deep, Fougere Menchenton Architecture, Gander Co-op, Gander Foodland, Grande Meadows, Home Hardware, Jungle Jims, Mary Brown’s, NL Distillery, Pharmachoice, Pitcher’s Pond, Port Rexton Brewery, Sport Chek, Subway, Town of Gander, Union East

🧡 Volunteers – Our Backbone

We could not have pulled off this event without our incredible volunteers:

  • Registration/Setup: Des Dillon, Jeanne Dillon, Ruth Cheeks, Peggy White, Kathy Belbin
  • Canopy Set-Up (7:00am): Josh Stoyles, Paul Langdon, Jason Tuisku
  • Ticket Strippers: Kristy Slaney, Jennifer Langdon, Martin Kean, Carly Gervais
  • Games Table & Setup: Hayley Head, Kera Leights-Rose, Ruth Cheeks, Kathy Belbin, Evelyn Hayward, Trina Mercer
  • Putting Competition: Erin McDonald, Val Peddle
  • Poker Run Holes:
    • Hole #1: Dee Adams-Elms, Heather Norris, Julia Blake, Madison Healey
    • Hole #10: Rosalind Richardson, Jill Collins
    • Hole #13: Bill Kean, Ashley Thomas
  • Hole-in-One Monitor: Josh Stoyles
  • Photographer: Paul Mercer
  • Score Tallying: Evelyn Hayward, Elsie Stoyles, Jenn Mouland, Trina Mercer, Claudette Head
  • Cleanup: All staff, Evelyn Hayward, Andy & Elsie Stoyles, Josh Stoyles, Claudette Head
  • Floater/Course Navigator: Paul Langdon

If we missed anyone, please accept our sincerest thanks – your help meant the world!
Hug a volunteer today – and every day! 🤗

🛠️ Behind the Scenes

Thanks to our Maintenance Team at JPMRHC for setting up and tearing down, and to Danielle Webb and Hayley Head for managing all the behind-the-scenes work. You made it all look easy!

Shoutout to Callum and the staff at the Gander Golf Club, as well as Tristan Canning, Trudy LeDrew, and the Clubhouse Restaurant team – thank you for going above and beyond!

🏆 Prize Winners – Full Results

On-Course Challenges

  • Hole #2 – Tim Hortons Closest to the Cup
    🏆 Kevin Barrett (Team Mister T’s Ultramar) – $100 Tim Hortons Gift Card
  • Hole #4 – Closest to the Pin
    🏆 Junior Rogers (Team Steele Hotels) – 18-Hole Golf Pass, Divot Tool, Cap (Gander Golf Club), $25 Golf Town GC
  • Hole #10 – Closest to the Pin
    🏆 Michael Antle (Team Aramark) – Same prize as above
  • Hole #13 – Closest to the Pin
    🏆 Todd Groves (Team Dr. Tumilty) – Same prize as above

Games

  • Ballz Up In The Cup Challenge
    🏆 Terry Carter (Team RBC) – Seaweed Gin (NL Distillery), blanket, $20 Subway GC, planter (Cohen’s Gander)
    💰 Raised: $37
  • Plinko
    • Team Winner: McCarthy’s Heating – 4 x $50 One 4 All Gift Cards
    • Individual Winner: KerriLynn LeDrew (Team Crosbie Engineering) – Gun Powder & Rose Rum (NL Distillery)
  • Trivia Challenge
    🏆 Team Dr. Anthony Gabriel PMC – 4 x $25 Home Sweet Home GCs, 4 x Water Bottles (Home Hardware)
  • Gift Card Guessing Game
    💰 Prize Total: $197.40 | 🎯 Winning Guess: Phonse Hanlon ($190)
    💰 Raised: $175
  • 1-Hour Tattoo Giveaway (Dream Deep Tattoo)
    🏆 Bentley Hancock – 💰 Raised: $105
  • Putting Contest (Sponsored by Shoppers Drug Mart – Gander)
    💰 Raised: $775
    • 🥇 Tony Gabriel – Golf Lovers Prize Pack: Golf Bag (Canadian Tire), Golf Balls (Sport Chek), Golf Club Passes, $25 Golf Town GC
    • 🥈 Wayne Smith – $25 Port Rexton GC, 6-pack Port Rexton beer, $50 Jungle Jim’s
    • 🥉 Brad Puddicombe – Outdoor Entertainment Pack
    • 🏅 Ryan Vincent – Bean Bag Toss Set + $25 NLC GC

Specialty Awards

  • Funniest Team Dress
    🏆 ARAMARK “The Gladiators” – 4 x $25 Kent GCs, 4 x Water Bottles
  • Poker Run
    💰 Raised: $875
    • Best Hand (Full House): Shawn Roberts (Ophthalmology Gander) – Outdoor Blink Camera, $50 Amazon GC
    • Highest Spade: Rob Russell (King) – Portable Stove, CNE Mug, $25 Kent GC
  • Most Honest Team (A.K.A. “Last Place”)
    🏆 S & S Pharmacy Ltd. – 4 x $25 Ultimate GCs, Water Bottles, Taylor Golf Balls
  • Lowest Team Score
    🏆 Ophthalmology Gander – 4 x Sleeves of Titleist Balls, 4 x $50 Ultimate GCs, 4 x Dozen Beer
  • Volunteer Draw
    🏆 Peggy White – Water Pillow (Pharmachoice), 2 x $10 Movie Passes, $25 Union East GC

🎟️ NLC Gift Card Raffle

Thanks to our amazing ticket strippers, we raised $1,590 in this draw!
🎉 Winners of $425 each:

  1. Paul Reid
  2. Danielle Hussey
  3. Brad Perry

🎉 Total Proceeds: $28,250 🎉

Thanks to your generosity, this year’s proceeds will go toward purchasing new equipment for the Cardiopulmonary Department at James Paton Memorial Regional Health Centre, including stress testing equipment, Holter monitors, and a new treadmill.

🗓️ Save the Date!

Join us again next year for the 26th Annual Golf for Health Tournament on

July 9, 2026!

From the bottom of our hearts – THANK YOU for supporting healthcare in our community. Whether you played, volunteered, or donated, you were a key part of making this year a success.

Cheers to 25 incredible years! 💚🏌️‍♂️