Swing to Swim is coming. And right now, $501 could get you a coporate golf package at Montgomerie Links worth $2,300!

Yesterday, the Swannies kicked off our 2012 season with the Inaugural Vietnam-Australian Friendship Match against the Southern Dragons (congratulations to the Dragons for winning a keenly contested match).

Swannies’ National President, Phil Johns, was delighted to announce during the after-match presentations that Montgomeire Links, Danang, and the Swannies have decided to make a seismic splash with respect to the upcoming 2nd Annual Swing to Swim Charity Golf Day and Dinner Fundraiser which will be held on 17 March, 2012.

Montgomerie Links has very generously donated a Corporate Golf Package to the cause that includes:

  • Complimentary 18 hole Green Fees for 20 players
  • $100 F&B Credit
  • Free Driving Range balls before round.
  • 12 month validity
  • Conditions: Not Redeemable on weekends before 11am or on the Swing to Swim Charity Golf Day.
  • Value: $2300.

This package could be yours for just $501! We are currently accepting bids for this golf package until 5pm on Monday 16 January. Please email Phil Johns at vietnamswans@gmail.com Obviously, the highest bidder will win the package. The Swannies have kicked off proceedings with a bid of $500.

Where does the money go?

All money raised will be shared equally between Swim Vietnam and Swim Safe (Royal Life Saving Society of Australia).  As you will be aware, more children die in this country from drowning than road accidents. These two organisations are doing a special job in teaching kids to not only survive but thrive in the inland waters and long shore line of this country. For further information, click onto: Swim Vietnam Summary.

Last year's Inaugural Swing to Swim Charity Golf Day

Details of the 2012 Swing to Swim Charity Golf Day and Dinner Fundraiser

The Swing to Swim Charity Golf Day and Dinner will be held on 17 March 2012 at Montgomerie Links. Like last year, there will be loads of competitions, prizes and fun on the golf course during the day. For those of you who think golf is “a good walk ruined”, don’t worry. It will all come together for you when the sun starts to set and the band starts up in the evening. We’ll be seated outdoors overlooking the magnificent fairways and greens of Montgomerie when a sumptuous dinner will be served. We will also have an auction of some amazing items to raise further funds to support the swimming. Last year, auctioneer, Micky Francis provided some hilarious entertainment during the proceedings. It was an absolute highlight of the evening.

Full details are still to be announced but as a guide, please see last year’s 2011 Swing to Swim Charity Golf FundraIser.

Registrations of interest for sponsorship and/or attending Swing to Swim

If you would like to register your interest in being a sponsor and/or playing in the Swing to Swim event, then please email Jon Tomlinson at Montgomerie Links on jon.tomlinson@montgomerielinks.com or the Vietnam Swans.

Remember, just $501 for $2,300 of golfing value at Montgomerie Links!

The Swannies have placed a bid of $500 for Montgomerie Links Corporate Golf Package for 20 players (that’s just $25 per player!). $501 will beat it. The auction will close at 5pm Vietnam time on Monday 16 January. For the latest bidding information, please check www.thevietnamswans.com

Closing thought

Are you living in Australia and considering coming out for the ANZAC Dawn Service (25 April) and the Vietnam Swans’ ANZAC Friendship Match (on 21 April)? Perhaps you could also consider a side trip to Danang/Hoi An and Montgomerie Links… And help save a life.