Organised by the Hospital Santa Maria Porto to celebrate its 130th anniversary, the 1st edition of the Hospital of Santa Maria Porto - Golf Cup, which took place on September 15 at Axis Golf Ponte de Lima, proved a great success and, according to the healthcare facility’s Clinical Director, Rui Pinto, «its aims have been achieved: to provide pleasant moments of conviviality with a feeling of healthy competition and, at the same time, to contribute to a social cause to which the hospital is connected through its founders». As such, more than 70 players responded to the challenge, played according to the Stableford gross and net scoring systems, and with a shotgun start. The major winner of the event was Tiago Araújo, who won the gross category with 34 points. With the support of the players and the sponsors, the amount of 750 Euros has been raised, which will be given to the Casa de Acolhimento do Centro de Bem-Estar Infantil e Juvenil do Coração de Jesus (CBE). Some sponsors also donated clothing, the proceeds from the sale of which will also be given to the same institution.
