ESTEVAN — The Estevan Oilfield Technical Society's (OTS) Oilwomen's Golf Tournament celebrated its 25th edition with a full field of golfers enjoying a day on the links.
The tournament was held July 17 at the TS&M Woodlawn Golf Course. The tournament was an 18-hole Texas scramble, with food and drink holes, and once the golf was finished, the players enjoyed a supper prepared by the staff at the golf course's clubhouse.
Winners were decided based on a draw rather than a low score.
Tanya George said this year the oilwomen chose the theme of "Let's Colour the Golf Course Lavender" for cancer awareness, in support their friend and TS&M Woodlawn Golf Course head professional Amanda Minchin, who has been battling cancer. The 150 golfers showed up in their favourite shades of purple for the day.
Golfers gathered for a group toast to Minchin, and a novelty prize on the ninth hole was the closest shot to "Amanda's sign".
The tournament is a fundraiser each year. A cheque for $6,000 was presented to the 2024 recipient to the Westview School lunch program.
Raffles and the 50/50 went over well once again this year, she said, and it appears the organizers were able to exceed the goal of $6,000 for the 2025 beneficiary, the Caring Hearts Grief Camp for Children and Youth, which George said is one of a kind in Saskatchewan and one of a few in Canada. George said it provides a compassionate, safe place for young people to learn new and healthy ways to cope with loss.
George thanked all food and beverage hole sponsors who kept the golfers fed and well-hydrated. She also thanked the golf course for its excellent service, and all who sponsored, volunteered or donated in any way.
