A local golfer is driving home in style after landing a hole-in-one that won him a brand-new vehicle during this year’s Golf United tournament
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UNITED WAY GUELPH WELLINGTON DUFFERIN
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Owen Pavan didn’t wake up on June 16 thinking he’d be a new car richer, but that’s exactly what happened when he took his shot on Hole 17 at Cutten Fields and sunk a hole-in-one at United Way’s Golf United tournament.
“It still hasn’t sunk in – I’ve been on cloud nine all week,” said winner Owen Pavan. “If it hadn’t been for the video footage, I wouldn’t be able to recall much of that moment because I sort of blacked out! I’ve played that hole so many times before and my ball usually goes in the water! The moment of celebration will be a memory that lasts forever and the new car is just icing on the cake.”
Hole 17 was sponsored by Barry Cullen Chevrolet and promised a new car to the first golfer that could sink their first shot. After 10 years of running the tournament with a hole-in-one opportunity, United Way has never seen someone find success. A quick Google search says the chances of a hole-in-one for an average golfer are about 12,500 to 1.
“It was such an exciting moment – no one could actually believe it!” said Glenna Banda, executive director, United Way Guelph Wellington Dufferin. “As golfers continued to come to the hole after Owen had won and we told them the car was gone, everyone was in shock. It certainly made it an unforgettable day!”
The tournament, presented by Triumph Tool, had 104 golfers participating and raised much-needed funds that will support over 51 local programs funded by United Way Guelph Wellington Dufferin.
“We were honoured to be the presenting sponsor of Golf United, as United Way does such good work in our community and ensures that the funds raised are best allocated to help so many in need,” said John Duffy, president, Triumph Tool.
United Way is the second-largest funder of social service programs across the country, second only to government. Thanks to generous donors and partners, United Way is creating change on key social issues such as food insecurity, homelessness, mental health and isolation, investing close to $1.8 million in critical services for over 100,000 residents across Guelph, Wellington and Dufferin in 2024.
A special thanks to all of the tournament’s sponsors, including Skyline, DBL CRS Sim Lounge, and all of the golfers for their generous support.
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