Sponsors mounting up for the UK’s biggest amateur charity event
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Another high profile sponsor has backed the UK’s biggest amateur charity golf event, after SealSkinz, who make waterproof, breathable socks, hats and gloves, put their name to the Volvo National Golf Club Challenge, which supports Help for Heroes.
SealSkinz will be supplying products to the finalists, and also to the online auction, with items including their thin mid-length socks, waterproof mittens and waterproof beanies.
Concluding with the National Final in October at Turnberry, the 2013 Volvo National Golf Club Challenge brought thousands of golfers together in May, June and July to compete against each other while raising much needed funds for Help for Heroes.
SealSkinz Chief Executive, Justin Adams, said: “We’re proud to be able to support the Volvo National Golf Club Challenge and Help for Heroes. Our products are currently used by the British Armed Forces and it is wonderful that we have this opportunity to support and raise funds for Help for Heroes and their fantastic work for our wounded troops.”
SealSkinz hand builds a large proportion of product in the UK and are very proud of the link to the British Isles. Their range of waterproof socks, hats and gloves enable wearers to endure the outdoor elements and stay out longer. The socks ensure when the grass is wet and gets over your golf shoes, that your feet remain dry, eliminating cold, wet feet and significantly reducing the risk of blisters.
Mat Leighton, Marketing Director for the Volvo National Golf Club Challenge commented: “We are thrilled to have SealSkinz join our family of sponsors, being the only waterproof breathable sock on the market and being made in Great Britain with a close tie with the British Armed Forces, we are confident the product will prove very popular with golfers.”
Plans are already in place for the 2014 event, with golf clubs everywhere invited to take part. There is no fee for golf clubs to take part in the Volvo National Golf Club Challenge; all that is required is for each club to raise as much money as they can by holding their own charity golf day which also acts as a qualifying event.
The fundraising can be done at any time, including leading up to and during the event – or even all year round. Golf clubs can register to take part in the 2014 Volvo National Golf Club Challenge by going to www.nationalgolfclubchallenge.org.uk
