Members of the international yachting industry were the play makers of a friendly Golf Tournament 2008 at the Royal Malta Golf Club, organised by Melita Marine Group, marina operators and superyacht service provider throughout the Mediterranean. The 18-hole tournament, held recently, was in aid of The Biological Conservation Research Foundation (BICREF), a non-governmental organisation working for the sustainability of the Mediterranean Sea’s future.
This was the second annual Golf Tournament Melita Marine has organised following last year’s memorable and successful event. During the tournament, 12 players competed against each other in a two-day golfing experience favoured by friendly weather, good food and an overall atmosphere of yachting camaraderie. Two beautiful Volvo cars were displayed on the golf course. All was rounded off in fun and style with a gala dinner and presentation of awards at the Hilton Malta attended by over 130 guests.
Dr Adriana Vella, conservation biologist and founder of BICREF, thanked the Group for its valuable contribution towards the Mediterranean Sea and its future.
Awards for the Golf Tournament were presented during the Gala Dinner by Mr Censu Galea, Minister for Competitiveness and Communication; Pierre Balzan, Melita Marine Group Chairman; Gianfranco Selvaggi, Gasan Enterprises General Manager; and Ian Restall, Member of the Royal Malta Golf Club.
The first prize, a Paul Picot watch valued at e3,000, went to Australian superyacht Captain Wayne Williams, as last year, with a total score of 136. The longest drive was also won by Captain Williams on the 13th. Closest to the Pin went to Chef Greg Beilenberg (M/Y Osprey) on the 5th and Steve Pallister on the 15th. The first runner-up was Steve Pallister (General Manager, Libya Oilfields Supply) with a score of 143, who was presented with a silver Christofle Trophy donated by Cleland & Souchet and third place was won by Captain Graeme Riddle (S/Y Wellenreiter) with a score of 146. Captain Philip Sefton (M/Y Osprey) won a Prize for Sporting Spirit.
The Melita Marine Group Golf Tournament 2008 was supported by Volvo, represented in Malta by Gasan Enterprises Ltd; Paul Picot, represented by Victor Azzopardi Jewellers; Hilton Malta; Ferretti Group; Manoel Island Marina; Melita Marine Group; Cleland & Souchet; MIDI; Airmalta; Myoka Spas; Christofle; Robbe & Berking; Heidsieck Champagne; Billecart Salmon Champagne; Montes wines; Cyber Pass Malta; Bodyworks and Violet Brown Fashion Studio.