Newcastle based wealth and fund management specialists, Tier One Capital (Tier One) has again supported Sport Newcastle's annual Golf Day, helping to raise vital funds for the charity and continue their support for grassroots sport in the region - and this year celebrating joint winning the golf day!!
The fundraising event which took place on Thursday 25th June 2026 at Ponteland Golf Club helped to raise over £ 7,000 to support local athletes, sports organisations and wider participation in grassroots sport across the region.
The annual golf day was attended by 30 teams covering a wide range of local like-minded businesses and was again supported by SOS Group, which is also a long-time supporter of Sport Newcastle fundraising events.
Tier One's sponsorship of the golf day is part of an ongoing partnership with Sport Newcastle, underlining the company’s commitment to contributing to the local community and encouraging involvement in sport at all levels.
Ian McElroy, Chief Executive, Tier One said: "The golf day is always a highlight of the year and we all enjoyed a great day's golf which was well organised, well attended and at the same time raised vital funds for grassroots sport.
"As a business deeply rooted in the North East, and with a team of active sports enthusiasts, we are thrilled to support Sport Newcastle.
"We were also delighted to have a fantastic round of golf supported by our guest team members former NUFC footballer Shola Ameobi, Steve Hart, Central Employment and Anthony Guest running out joint winners with Root Cause Consultancy.
"I was also personally delighted to scoop the prize of nearest the pin on the 15th hole completing a fantastic day all round for team Tier One!" Mike Booth, Vice Chair of Sport Newcastle, said: "We are delighted to have raised over £7,000 and we are eternally grateful to the businesses and golfers who attended. The day was a tremendous success and was played in great spirit at one of the North East's finest golf courses.
“The support we receive from businesses is crucial to our long-standing charity's efforts in promoting and nurturing young sporting talent in the region. We are immensely grateful for the continued support from Tier One, a generous sponsor who shares our values and enables emerging sports talents to realise their full potential.
Tier One entered two teams captained by Chief Executive, Ian McElroy and Fund Manager, Brendan O'Grady.