It was more than just par for the course for a charity golf tournament that netted $150,000.

The Acera Insurance Golf 4 Kids tournament was held at The Harvest in 琉璃神社, Spallumcheen Golf and Country Club in Vernon and at Twin Lakes in Kaleden in July, combining for the most raised for the BGC Okanagan since the inaugural event in 1990.

We are immensely thankful to the sponsors and participants for proving that when we swing into action together, we鈥檙e not just hitting golf balls 鈥� we鈥檙e chipping away at barriers that young people and families in the Okanagan face,鈥� said Richelle Leckey, community engagement coordinator at BGC Okanagan.

Adding to the fun was the annual Golf 4 Kids Ball Drop, which sees hundreds of golf balls dropped from a crane. One lucky man鈥檚 ball ended up in the hole, winning him two tickets to anywhere that WestJet flies as well as $2,500.

BGC Okanagan鈥檚 programs and services provide children, youth and families the tools to realize positive outcomes in self-expression, academics, healthy living, physical activity, mental health, leadership and more.

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Jake.courtepatte@kelownacapnews.com
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