Between 25th – 29th September, Desert Springs Resort was host to the 'Alternative Ryder Cup' organised by Sola Events, the home to Sarah Botham's Charity Sporting Events Organisation.
Proceeds raised from the event were to benefit the Beefy Foundation which supports;
• Leukaemia & Lymphoma Research, http://leukaemialymphomaresearch.org.uk/
• Cardiac Risk in the Young, http://www.c-r-y.org.uk/
• Battens Disease, http://www.bdfa-uk.org.uk
• Juvenile Diabetes, http://www.jdrf.org.uk
• Brain Tumor Research and support across Yorkshire, http://www.btrs.org.uk
Two teams of 12 willing 'alternatives' were captained by cricketing legend Sir Ian Botham, OBE and Rugby legend Jason Leonard, OBE to compete over three days of tournament golf on The Indiana course for the coveted trophy, with each round followed by watching the Ryder Cup together in the Clubhouse and dining in the evenings.
Below are a few of the comments received by some of the attendees: –
“Wonderful facilities, wonderful golf course, great company. Couldn’t ask for more for a weekend away golfing & supporting very worthwhile causes”
Mr Richard Roach
“Playing and watching Golf with two of the greatest ever sporting achievers and a group of like minded successful business men was nothing less than immense. A great combination to enjoy playing social sport and business networking.”
Mr Feisal Nahaboo
“A terrific weekend of golf at Desert Springs for the Alternative Ryder Cup. Great fun on the course, and even more fun off the course!”
Mr Jasper Neame
“A trip to remember, great company, good banter, late nights & early starts. A fun trip all round, I’ll be coming back. Thanks You!”
Mr Gary Collins
“A fantastic weekend at the Alternative Ryder Cup. Good Golf, great company & lots of fun.”
Mr Steve Herbert
“Always a pleasure to spend time with great people, having a laugh over a couple of drinks whilst supporting fantastic causes.”
Mr Paul Johnson
“Great organisation. Sarah is a great host.
Fantastic time with Sir Ian & Jason Leonard at Desert Springs for the Alternative Ryder Cup. Thoroughly enjoyable time, great people, great facilities. Thanks to all.”
Mr Peter Matthews
“Big Thanks to Sarah at Sola Events for organising a great weekend of golf. Fantastic to rub shoulders with two sporting greats.”
Mr Neil Brimble & Mr David Stevenson
“A huge amount of golfing fun, food and drink made this a tour to remember. Thank you Sarah B & Sola Events for fantastic organisation”
Mr Karim Mawji
Sola Event organiser Sarah Botham commented of the event: –
Dear All,
Thank you so much for everything you have done over the weekend to make 'The Alternative Ryder Cup' so special.
All the guests had a fantastic time and are already asking about future events so I will get my thinking cap on!
The food, accommodation, golf and friendly atmosphere was all complimented on numerous occasions, so thank you for making such an effort.
Thank you all again so much and please let all the other members of staff know how great they all were.
Sarah