Golf contest raises $14,000 for charity
Bermuda CableVision has raised an estimated $14,000 to give to a local charity by hosting a shotgun golf tournament at the Port Royal Golf Course, which takes place later today.The Premier’s Cup Charity Golf Tournament starts at 1pm featuring 14 teams with four members. Each team paid $1,000 to play and the winning team will pick the charity to benefit.Teams representing a number of local businesses will join up for the round of golf, which features a team led by Premier Craig Cannonier.Other teams include the Bermuda Telephone Company, CellOne, Link Bermuda, Island Construction, Digicel Bermuda, DeFontes Broadcasting Company and The Royal Gazette.CableVision General Manager Terry Roberson said: “This is all about bragging rights for an entire year — with a wonderful looking trophy for the head of the winning company to proudly display.“The winner of this event will also choose where the raised funds from this tournament will be donated and attend the cheque presentation to the charity of their choice.”