The annual Phylyp Butler Charity Golf Day took place on Friday 17th April with 120 golfers taking to the course to raise money for Disability Sport Wales at Bryn Meadows golf club raising £4,700 on the day.
A larger than life character, Phylyp gave more than 100% in everything he did. Despite medical setbacks Phylyp went through Newbridge School, attended Usk College for two years and at the age of sixteen became a member of St Johns Ambulance.
Phylyp became a volunteer at Newbridge Leisure Centre alongside Caerphilly Disability Sport Wales development officer, Paul Taylor helping with various activities. In September 2010 Phylyp was taken ill and tragically did not recover after an epileptic seizure on 12th September 2010 at the University of Wales Hospital.
This is the fifth consecutive year that the Annual Phylyp Butler Charity Golf Day has been run in memory of Phylyp. The event has grown in popularity since it started in 2011. In total, 30 teams took part in the competition, ranging from keen golfers to complete beginners with prizes been awarded for different achievements throughout the day.
All funds raised on the day for Disability Sport Wales will help to provide Sporting opportunities for children with a disability purchase specialised equipment and support existing and new clubs across Wales.
