Breaking Property News 29/08/24

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More sponsors for The Guild and Agents Giving Golf event at the Belfry Golf Resort Warwickshire

The ESTAS was recently announced as headline sponsor for the highly anticipated Golf and Spa Day, taking place after the iconic Rolex British Masters. Joining the esteemed list of supporters is Gilson Gray and Just Move In as Gold Sponsors, while GOTO Group have proudly pledged to support the sponsorship of the golf buggies – a welcome relief for golfers on the day.

Other hole sponsors include TM Group, O’Riordan Bond, Rightmove, LettsPay, On The Market and Coadjute. While Rayner Personnel have sponsored the nearest to the pin competition and Redbrick Solutions have sponsored the drinks buggy. Golf Genius software will be in use during the competition, with participants encouraged to download an app on registration, which will track results and ultimately crown a champion.

Golfers will by now be looking forward to having the opportunity to play on the iconic Brabazon Course in tournament conditions. The event, which has been organised by Yvonne and Vikki at Agents Giving, Iain McKenzie, CEO of The Guild of Property Professionals, Ian Crampton from Ferndown Estates, and Craig Campbell from Guild Conveyancing, will bring industry professionals together for a day of networking, fun, and philanthropy. The Sanjay Cup, named in honour of Sanjay Gandhi, a respected Guild Member, will be one of the highlights of the day.

Taking place just three days after the British Masters, participants will get the chance to walk in the footsteps of golfing legends with the grandstands still in place, adding to the unique experience. Following a shotgun start at 11:45am, the day will culminate in a fantastic Chef’s BBQ and drinks on the veranda of the famous 10th Hole with DJ Dave Seed of Qube Residential, bringing together both golfers and spa-goers for an evening of camaraderie and celebration.

Following this, a charity auction with some impressive donations will be held, including; a four ball at the Oxfordshire Golf Club, donated by David Plumtree of Connells Group, a Magnum of Champagne, donated by Ian Crampton of Ferndown Estates, a framed set of World Cup cards signed by Pele, donated by Ian Crampton of Ferndown Estates, a four ball at Woburn Golf Club, donated by Gary Barker of TM Group.

A case of wine, donated by Martyn Alderton of LSL Property Services, a four ball at The Belfry Brabazon Course, donated by The Belfry Hotel Resort, an overnight stay at the Cow Inn, donated by David Newnes of National Home Move, a four ball at The Oxfordshire Golf Club, donated by David Plumtree of Connells and a half day AMG Mercedes Experience, donated by On The Market.

“We are very grateful to have the amazing support of so many industry heavyweights on the day,” said McKenzie. “This event is more than just a golf competition; it’s about coming together as property professionals to support a cause that is close to our hearts. We are also honoured to have Phil Spencer, a media personality, TV presenter, and Agents Giving Patron, joining us on the day for a round of golf and to present the winners with the Sanjay Cup.”

There are still limited spaces available for the spa package, which includes a full day in the spa with the famous fire and ice 60-minute treatment and a two-course lunch in the ‘Rocca’ restaurant, get in touch to secure your space. Agents Giving and The Guild of Property Professionals are still open to receiving additional sponsors, supporters and auction lot and raffle prizes.

 

Andrew Stanton Executive Editor – moving property and proptech forward. PropTech-X

Andrew Stanton

CEO & Founder Proptech-PR. Proptech Real Estate Influencer, Executive Editor of Estate Agent Networking. Leading PR consultancy in Proptech & Real Estate.

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