A May tradition, the Richie Hall Golf Classic was once again held at Deer Park Golf Course this past Friday. Windy conditions did not dampen spirits as the event was once again a sell out for the Red Cross. Melanie Horton, outreach coordinator says that the help of Richie Hall coming out to support the event for 22 years has been the key to the event being a consistent sell out. "Without the help of Richie bringing out players and coaches this event would be much harder to run," mentions Horton.
With the sold out tournament and the silent auction the Red Cross is able to raise funds that will stay in the province, something that Horton feels is what makes the annual event special and important for the community. "The fact that the money stays in Saskatchewan and that the Riders and Richie come out and support this event has shown the great support the city of Yorkton and the province has for the good of the community in extending a helping hand through their wallets or through volunteering," says Horton.
Richie Hall was excited to be back in Yorkton despite the windy conditions, noting that the connections he has made over the years have made this weekend a highlight for him, "Coming here every May this event has kind of became a part of peoples schedules each year, a tradition if you will, and it is seeing familiar faces and catching up with people who have been coming to this event for years that make it special to come back each year," says Hall.
Hall closed by mentioning that the support of community events is what makes the province and communities like Yorkton so special saying that "Coming together and helping each other out is what this province is known for and each time I do a charity event I am reminded of that."
