Halloween dress up golf event at Merry-Hill Golf Club
Ghosts and ghouls put their golfing skills to the test at Merry-Hill Golf Club’s annual Scary-Hill event on Sunday.
“It's our annual Halloween event that we hold on the last Sunday of October each year. Super family friendly. The staff, the golfers all get really excited for it and look forward to it,” Abbey Steers, Clubhouse Manager, Merry-Hill Golf Club said.
It’s not just a regular day on the course. Golfers are encouraged to throw on their best costume for Halloween.
“Just kind of found something fun to wear,” Courtney Benvenuti, a golfer said.
“It's more fun,” Dan Benvenuti, a golfer said.
“It's more fun because when you run down the hills, you can trip, because you have to be super careful if you have a long costume,” Deacon Benvenuti, a golfer said.
“Thought it'd be fun to get dressed up. It’s also my birthday today, so this is my birthday party," Murray Tawse, a golfer said.
“Just out here to have a great time and celebrate his birthday with our friends,” Dalyce Love-Tawse, a golfer said.
Peter Dietrich dressed up as a Toronto Maple Leafs player while carrying a calendar set to the month of April.
“I’m actually a big Leaf fan. But we're out here, it's cold. This is probably where they’ll be in April so,” Dietrich said.
“I think it's super fun. I have been waiting for this moment my entire life, I would say so. Seeing everyone dressed up in costumes is probably my favorite thing. Then being a big banana is great for kids,” Alisha Krysko, a staff member at Merry-Hill Golf Club said.
Trick or treat candy stations were placed on select holes. There were also a few challenges, like farthest tee shot using a broom, farthest tee shot using a marshmallow for the ball, and longest putt using a plastic axe.
While the annual event brings a lot of fun to the course near the end of the season, it also raises money to donate to the Food Bank of Waterloo Region each year.
“So we have a 50/50 cash draw going and we also have a raffle prize, door prize inside,” Steers said.
The golf season is winding down, Steers hopes to remain open through the second week of November. But said it will all depend on the weather.
CTVNews.ca Top Stories
U.S. Postal Service suspends accepting mail bound for Canada due to strike
The U.S. Postal Service has temporarily suspended accepting mail headed to Canada due to the strike by Canada Post workers.
Biden pardons his son Hunter despite previous pledges not to
U.S. President Joe Biden pardoned his son, Hunter, on Sunday night, sparing the younger Biden a possible prison sentence for federal felony gun and tax convictions and reversing his past promises not to use the extraordinary powers of the presidency for the benefit of his family.
Kremlin says Trump threat to BRICS nations over U.S. dollar will backfire
The Kremlin said on Monday that any U.S. attempt to compel countries to use the dollar would backfire after U.S. president-elect Donald Trump threatened to impose tariffs on BRICS countries if they created their own currency.
Ontario food banks cutting back amid 'unprecedented surge in demand'
About 40 per cent of food banks in the province have scaled back the amount of food they provide each visit amid “record-high demand,” according to a new report by Feed Ontario.
'Devastating': Missing Surrey, B.C. teen found dead, family says
The family of a missing 18-year-old, who was last seen in Surrey over a month ago, says there has been a tragic end to the search.
Elton John says he has lost his eyesight and struggles to see his new stage musical
Elton John says he struggled to watch his new musical because he has lost his eyesight after contracting an infection.
opinion Are you overpaying for subscriptions? It's time for an audit
From streaming platforms and apps to gym memberships and meal kits, subscriptions are convenient, but it's easy to overlook how much you're spending. Personal finance contributor Christopher Liew offers tips on how to audit your subscriptions to save money.
PM Trudeau 'surprised' provinces unanimous on accelerated defence spending: Ford
Ontario Premier Doug Ford says his fellow provincial leaders are united in pushing for Canada to meet its NATO defence spending targets ahead of schedule, and that Prime Minister Justin Trudeau was 'surprised' to hear it.
U.S. Great Lakes region gets yet more snow after a weekend of snarled Thanksgiving travel
Parts of the Great Lakes region saw new snow Monday and faced the prospect of even more this week after U.S. travellers battled harsh weather to get home after Thanksgiving, forecasters said.