Oban Rotary Club’s Golf Am-Am competiton Sunday 29th August
The competition of course relies on the co-operation and assistance of the members and greenkeeping staff of Glencruitten Golf Club whose help is quite invaluable to the holding and smooth running of the competition. Oban Rotary is very thankful for the many local businesses who provide sponsorship and donations. Although many of the local businesses will have suffered as a result of the coronavirus situation it is hoped that they will all continue to contribute in the very generous manner as they have done in previous years. On the day of the event a raffle is held in support of Mary’s Meals which supports children throughout the world. Last year’s tournament raised £12,000 and of that £650 went to Mary’s Meals. This leaves a not inconsiderable amount available for Oban Rotary to distribute to local charities and good causes. Generally the financial assistance is between £50-£500, but occassionally it is more – if there is a particular need which is identified and which Oban Rotary can assist with, the funds are made available due to the generosity of Oban businesses and the local community. The original Am-Am came about as a result of Oban Rotary receiving an invitation from Dunblane Rotary to send a team of four to their inaugural Am-Am. It was decided that Oban Rotary could start a similar event and the Oban Am-Am has been in existence every since – and grown. From initial modest beginnings Oban Rotary’s Annual Golf Am-Am competition has gone from strength to strength having raised approximately £200,000 for local causes during the years of its existence. It is hoped that more than 100 sponsors and nearly 200 players will participate in this year’s event and Oban Rotary wish to thank all those businesses, sponsors and participants for their support.