The Sugar Open 2010: golfing action on the Teeth of the Dog!

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Last week was an important week for golf in Casa de Campo – with the Sugar Open golf tournament being played between Wednesday the 7th of April through to Saturday the 10th of April. Saturday was the last day of the contest, with the men’s division playing on the Teeth of the Dog and the ladies playing on the Links. The first Tee-off time for the men was bright and early at 8.30am and the CasaLife and the Casa de Campo Living crew (me, Philip and our photographer Anselmo) were thrilled to be there that early to capture action! Our photographer Anselmo was certainly more keen than Philip and I – seemingly willing to risk death for a good photo… Here are my photos of the first few groups as they set off around the beautiful Teeth of the Dog golf course, in the gorgeous sunshine – when there was not a cloud in the sky!

Unfortunately, for the second group of golfers who were scheduled to start after lunch rather a number of clouds appeared in the sky and just as the first afternoon group were about to begin, it started to rain. As the rain began many of the afternoon golfers had already arrived to eat lunch – so we were all forced to hide in the lunch tent until the rain slowed enough to resume play. It was certainly cosy in that tent! A group of lady golfers a little wet from being caught in the sudden down pour remain determinedly cheerful and ready to play some good golf! Despite the continuing rain the golfers began to play, but because I couldn’t possibly risk getting my expensive camera wet I was forced to go an enjoy a very pleasant afternoon at the La Romana Country Club at the Sugar Open Ladies Luncheon (article soon.) Nevertheless I was able to capture a few photos of the golfers before the went off onto the course and into the rain: [nggallery id=339] The Sugar Open Golf Tournament is held every year in aid of the Fundacion MIR, a non-profit organization which works to provide eduction and health services to the children and people of La Romana most in need. To read a little about the history of the tournament, click here. More articles on the rest of the Sugar Tournament activities – coming soon!

The Fundacion MIR hosts a number of fundraising events annualy in Casa de Campo, the following are links to their recent activities:

The Sugar Open 2010: opening cocktails at the Casa de Campo Yacht Club The Sugar Open 2010: Dinner hosted by the Gonzalez-Bunster family The Fundacion MIR’s Magical Splendor for Life Gala: breathtakingly glamourous! Cartier Benefit at Casa Grande in aid of the Fundacion MIR and the Hogar del Niño Fundación MIR celebrates another successful ‘Family Weekend for Life’ in Casa de Campo Ladies Luncheon and Fashion show – Saturday 4th April The Sugar Open 2009 – Opening Cocktails at The Victory club 22nd Annual Sugar Shooting Tournament If you would like to learn more about the Fundacion MIR please visit their website www.fundacionmir.org To make a donation contact the MIR office in Casa de Campo (809-523-8270) or in West Palm Beach (561-366-5095). Donations are tax deductible for US Citizens!