The 10th Annual Martin Green Memorial Golf Tournament in aid of Cancer Research UK reaches new heights

The Martin Green Memorial Golf Tournament remembers a remarkable man who whilst a teacher at St. Mary’s School, Menston played an important role in developing the Bambisanani Partnership – a unique charity that uses the power of sport to change lives of some of the poorest children in South Africa.

The Tenth Annual Tournament was held at East Morton Golf Club, as it always is, and raised £1,517 for Cancer Research UK. Over the past ten years this event has now raised over £12,300 for the charity.

The weather completely defied a terrible forecast and the day was a tremendous success, marked with wonderful camaraderie, great fun, superb hospitality and some outstanding golf. 23 people played in the 18-hole Stableford tournament with many others making generous donations and providing prizes.

The winner of the 2024 Martin Green Memorial Trophy was Connor Mitchell with a very impressive 46 Stableford points. Playing for the first time in the tournament it was a remarkable day for Connor, not only did he win the prestigious silver trophy he also won the Nearest the Pin competition and manage to score two 2’s during the course of his excellent round. Former winner Mark Sutcliffe was runner up on 43 points and another former winner, Craig Thornton took third place with 42 points. The Longest Drive competition was won by Adam Antenbring, the Straightest Drive competition by Anne Emsley. The Putting prize went to Andy Doherty for the second year running. The awards this year were presented by Alex Smickersgill.

This year’s Champion Connor Mitchell said, “It’s a real honour to have won this competition in Memory of Martin Green. The event has been brilliantly organised and it is for such a good cause.”

The event was organised by former friends and colleagues of Martin; Alex Smickersgill, Catherine Chattoe and David Geldart. David said, “Massive thanks to everyone that played and supported the event in any way. We are indebted to Jean Green (Martin’s Mum), Fred Heaton, Danny Halligan, Duncan Baines, Michelle Hefferon and Mike Gosling for making it such a great occasion. Special thanks to all the organisations and individuals that provided an absolutely outstanding array prizes and refreshments. Thank you of course to St. Mary’s School and all the team East Morton Golf Club who always go the extra mile to ensure that this tournament is a tremendous success and celebration. We are already looking forward to next year’s competition which will be our 11th Anniversary event and edging towards a target of raising £15,000 for Cancer Research UK.”