Business duo hits a hole-in-one for Rockinghorse again!

The camaraderie of the business community took centre stage on April 25th and 26th, as 28 players teed off in an epic two-day event to support the remarkable Rockinghorse Children’s Charity.

Team Blue, led by captain Sam Thomas, faced off against Team Yellow, led by Gavin Willis, both esteemed trustees of the charity. With one victory each in previous years (Willis in 2022 and Thomas in 2023), the stakes were high for the epic decider.

The Rockinghorse Children’s Charity Ryder Cup 2024 featured:

• Two days of intense golfing action

• Two teams battling it out

• 28 players displaying their skills

• Generous contributions towards    the cause

• Memorable stories shared

• Plenty of laughter and fun

After two days of spirited competition, Team Yellow emerged victorious, much to the disappointment of Thomas and his Team Blue compatriots. Despite the outcome, the event was marked by camaraderie and good spirits throughout.

Sam Thomas expressed determination for a comeback, vowing: “Team Blue legends will return stronger next year after a summer training camp in La Manga.”

A heartfelt thank you goes out to Kevin Clifford and Animo Group for their headline sponsorship, along with Rubix VT for their co-sponsorship. Special recognition is also extended to Jackie Irving-Wilkinson from Ashwood and Amanda Hetherington from Rockinghorse for their invaluable support over the two days.

The event would not have been possible without the participation of the dedicated blue and yellow teams.

Team Blue:

Sam Thomas (Captain)

Bud Johnston MCIM

Jamie Salvidge

Richard Higgins

Jamie Davies

John Sowton FCCA

Aiden Dunning

Ross Czolak

Stuart Moffat

Chris Hoadley

Joe Bignell

Scott Bartholemew

Stelios Georgiou

Nick Hoadley

Team Yellow:

Gavin Willis (Captain)

Will Stogdale

Paige Collins

Damien Burke

Mike Abbott

James Rose

Nigel Gunn

Ben Ball

Joe Froud

Stephen Readman

Mark Alford

Charlie Spratt

Alex Hilditch

Jason Wickham

Ultimately, the true winners of the event were the children supported by the incredible Rockinghorse Children’s Charity. Thanks to the generosity and support of all involved, nearly £2,000 was raised to aid their vital work.

As the sun sets on another memorable Ryder Cup, the anticipation for next year’s event is already building. Until then, the spirit of camaraderie and philanthropy lives on, echoing the unwavering commitment to making a difference in the lives of children in need.