Hibs fans can go head-to-head with gaffer Gray in testimonial challenge


Hibs fans are being given a chance to take on new gaffer David Gray in a golfing challenge – at the scene of a famous Ryder Cup triumph. And one lucky punter could win a brand new car.
Gray’s testimonial year continues with a golf day on the PGA Course at Gleneagles, venue for the 2014 Ryder Cup, which saw Paul McGinley’s Team Europe – including Scotland’s Stephen Gallacher – thrash a USA squad led by living legend Tom Watson. There are still a handful of team slots remaining for the event on Tuesday, September 3.
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Hide AdThe rookie head coach, promoted to the top job in the summer after serving four stints as interim manager, will be joined by a number of first-team stars on the day. And organisers hope to announce a couple of special guests from the world of sport over the coming week.
The highlight of the day for a lot of Hibs fans will be the chance to play against Gray on one of the par-3 holes, with the boss making sure he spends time with every single group on the course. A series of prizes are also on offer – and anyone good enough or lucky enough to get a hole-in-one will drive off in a new car courtesy of Pentland Land Rover Edinburgh West.
The golf day is the final event in Gray’s testimonial year, which has included the Scottish Cup-winning skipper raising funds for the Edinburgh Sick Kids hospital and the Hibernian Community Foundation. A glitzy dinner at the Edinburgh International Conference centre earlier this year included the auctioning off of the boots he wore in that 2016 final at Hampden. There was also a Hibs v Manchester United legends match at Easter Road.
The golf day, which includes a buggy, breakfast and lunch, will cost £1500 inclusive of VAT for a team of four. Anyone interested in taking a team should email [email protected].