Lionel and Alli Hawryliw present a check from the 2022 grant to Dana Johnson (middle) of North Battleford Golf and Country Club. (Submitted photo/Battlefords and District Community Foundation)
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Nico Hawryliw Fund Supports Junior Golf in the Battlefords

Apr 4, 2022 | 1:00 PM

North Battleford Golf and Country Club has been named the recipient of this year’s annual grant from the Nico Hawryliw Fund.

Presented by Nico’s parents, Alli and Lionel Hawryliw to Dana Johnson, Director of Golf with North Battleford Golf and Country Club, the $1,413 donation will go towards enhancing the course’s Junior Golf Program.

Johnson said the club is grateful for the donation, which will allow them to purchase additional clubs for the kids to use when they come to take part in the program.

“Nico was part of our Junior Golf Program back in the day and we’re very thankful that the Hawryliw’s have donated to the program,” Johnson said. “We have so many kids that take part that have to borrow clubs and we don’t have enough golf clubs for everybody, so we’re going to purchase more golf clubs and make sure all the kids are looked after when they come out to golf for lessons or Junior Golf days.”

The Nico Hawryliw Fund was established in 2011, and previous grants from the fund have supported local needs including health, home care, BGC Battlefords and the Battlefords Trade and Education Centre, providing more than $12,200 in grants over the years.

In a statement, the Hawryliws said they’re happy to be able to contribute to the Junior Golf Program.

“Nico spent a lot of time at the golf course; beginning when he was just a baby riding on the cart and continuing when he started playing with friends,” they said. “Spending time golfing is an excellent activity for people of all ages and if we can get more kids out golfing through our donation, it can only enhance the future of the club. Thank you to all of the people who have donated to Nico’s fund which allows us to make the Battleford’s a better place.”

The Junior Golf Program at NBGCC will begin May 5, with swing classes to follow, May 14-15 and 21-22. More information on the programs and classes offered, can be found through the pro shop at (306) 937-5656.

Martin.Martinson@pattisonmedia.com

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