After a mizzling start, the weather gods almost smiled on the 2025 SSAFA Wales Charity Golf Day held at Southerndown Golf Club in the Vale of Glamorgan, which was won by The Tanning Studio team beating the runners up – The Old Fogies – by a single point.
Located to the south of Bridgend and overlooking the Bristol Channel, Southerndown Golf Club sits some 200 feet above the Ogmore River Valley, making it one of the most spectacular, and popular, championship courses in South Wales.
In excess of £3,000 was raised on the day by 13 teams, money that will go towards funding SSAFA’s vital work for serving personnel and veterans, and their families in Wales.
As valuable as the funds are, it was also an opportunity to raise the profile of SSAFA with teams mostly made up of civilians, giving them the chance to chat with volunteers and staff from the charity.
Stephen Thomas, SSAFA’s Regional Representative Wales, gave a brief, but impassioned, talk about SSAFA and its work in the Wales, detailing that nearly 250 people had approached it for support since January 1 this year.
The players present, some with military connections, others not, were keen to listen and learn about the work carried out by SSAFA supporting serving personnel and veterans, and their families so they never battle alone.
Results:
Winners The Tanning Studio 87 points
Runners up The Old Fogies 86 points
Nearest the Pin winner Matthew Spencer
Longest drive winner Lars Tuinema
SSAFA has been providing support to the military community regardless of ship or squadron, rank or regiment since 1885.
For more information – including how to volunteer, fundraise, or access support – search online for “SSAFA Wales”.
