Annual Golf Day 2009

The 2009 Solstice Golf Day was held on Friday 4 September 2009 at Mowbray Golf Course. The persistent rain earlier in the week cleared for great golfing conditions, and our full field of 88 players commenced with a shotgun start. The format was a 4-ball alliance, with 2 scores to count on every hole. Much skill was displayed and Chris Freund’s (Investec) 4-ball took the honours! Congratulations!

 
Our title sponsor for the second year running was The Really Great Brand Company. Thank you to Mike Minkley and his team for contributing so generously, and ensuring that almost all our hard costs were covered. This meant that almost all the funds raised went directly to selected charities.

The Glaceau Vitamin Water activation team arrived with plenty of samples, bright branding and lots of energy, and this promotion created a great atmosphere on the practice putting green before the start. Two Gentleman Jack Butlers from The Really Great Brand Company boosted spirits at the nineteenth hole, where the golfers enjoyed a tasting, or more, of this premium product.

We were most fortunate to receive such generous prize donations this year, and we extend a very big thank you to all our contributors.

The main prize in the raffle this year was a real draw card, and ticket sales raised R8550. Thank you to Michael and Jo Fuller for donating a 2 night stay for 4 people at their Prince Albert guest house.

The profit raised from the golf day was R45 000, derived from sponsorships, 4ball fees, and raffle ticket sales. The majority of this will be channelled through Sporting Chance to be used for their outreach sports clinics and sports infrastructure needs that they identify at various clubs in the townships. Further detail can be found at http:/www.sportingchance.co.za/outreach.htm.

The 88 players who supported this event were the real stars – thank you for participating. Mike Hyne’s record booking of six 4-balls deserves a special mention and a big thank you! We were also very proud to have our first ladies 4-ball in the field, arranged by Liesel van Niekerk.

A big thank-you to Beth Barty and her helpers for all their hard work in putting the day together.