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Annual golf outing is in full swing

with co-chairs, Bill and Bryan!

This year marks the Phil’s 20th Annual Golf Outing, a day of fun on the fairways at Southers Marsh to raise funds in support
of concerts and educational programming. Thankfully, golf is one activity that can be done safely – it’s outdoors and
socially-distanced and, with just a few small adjustments, the plan for this perennial event is underway. After a season

without concerts, it’s a relief to be able to say, “The show must go on!”

This event, scheduled for Monday, June 21, would not be possible without
the energy and passion of our volunteer co-chairs, Bryan Graham and Bill
Bloor. I sat down to ask about their experience leading this year’s golf outing,

and what they are most looking forward to in the year ahead.

Q: What’s your favorite Phil memory? Bryan Graham with his wife, Bill Bloor, pre-Holiday Pops, in

Bill: That’s easy, my favorite memory is the Meg, and family full formal Scottish kilt
first time I was able to be guest conductor one Q: What would you tell someone to
Christmas concert. I dressed for the occasion in convince them to join the golf outing?
a full formal Scottish kilt. Bill: It supports a GREAT CAUSE. Plymouth

Bryan: I love Christmas and actually have a is extremely fortunate to have a world class
Christmas countdown on my phone. My wife professional orchestra with a world class
and I take the kids to the Christmas concert in conductor. We should not take it for granted.
December every year, and it completely gets the Coming from a similar size town which also had
holiday season off to a great start! a small orchestra, I embrace it because it very
easily could disappear. Plus who wouldn’t like a
Q: What are you most looking forward to day out in the sunshine with friends?
this year? Bryan: There’s a competitive side to me. When

Bryan: Playing in the golf tournament, as well as I tell someone that my group came in 2nd place
getting back to a live concert by the orchestra! last year, and that we’re planning to win it this
year, that usually gets people fired up and eager
Bill: I am looking forward to again attending the to play. Honestly, I’m not that good, but every time
Phil concerts, eating in the many great restaurants out is a chance to get better, right?
Plymouth has to offer, and visiting friends and
family.

The Phil’s annual golf tournament is open to all. It’s a great day of fun with both new and familiar faces.

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If you would like to learn more about how to become a sponsor of this event, please reach out to me.

Heidi Boyd

Director of Philanthropy | h.boyd@plymouthphil.org

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