KNYSNA GOLF NEWS - At the annual Famsa Golf Day, which took place at Simola Golf & Country Estate on Friday 4 August, competitive spirits were as high as the tees.
The fifth event of its kind, this year's golf day was a fundraiser to help with the operating expenses of Famsa Knysna/Plettenberg Bay to ensure service to the community by enhancing emotional and relationship well-being through counselling, training and community workshops.
"We are grateful for the sunlight that dried out the course and to Simola that, despite the challenges they faced, delivered a great service," says Karin du Plessis of Famsa.
"We appreciate everyone who stepped forward at the last minute to assist. We appreciate your support while Famsa Knysna works to maintain service in the Sedgefield to Crags region."
The following businesses sponsored a hole and tee: Engel and Völkers; Daisy Business Solutions; Mosdell, Pama and Cox Plettenberg Bay; Knysna Toyota; Octotel; Hamiltons; Sky Villa Boutique Hotel, Seaexpress and Simola.
Golfers tee off from hole two at the Famsa day.
In addition, Famsa thanks the following other sponsors: Quintet of Cuisine, Food Lover's Market Knysna, Sparkles Wool Shop Plett, Goose Valley Golf Club, Pezula Chamionship Course, Turbine Hotel Spa, Café Mario, Africa Zone Therapy, De Waal Wines, Love Gifts, Plettenberg Bay Country Club, Pinnacle Point Golf Club, Seaexpress, Action Ads, The Edge, What's New in Plett, Knysna Elephant Park, Ocean Odyssey, Kingswood Country Club, Metelerkamps Knysna, St Francis Bay Golf Club, St Francis Bay Links, Knysna Golf Club, So-Ca Foods and a group of dedicated volunteers who crocheted more than 100 cup cosies.
The fun of the golf day was followed by a prize-giving to commemorate exemplary sportsmanship.
Representatives from Octotel, one of the golf day sponsors.
The winners were:
- First place: Warwick Brodie, Rob Fourie, Ryan Utes and Keith Blackwell
- Second place: James Faber, Jaco Loots, Mike Reilly and Nick Woodhead
- Third place: Ralph Banks, Pandy Katakouzinos, Leon Engelbrecht and Charlie Gilmore
- Nearest to pin 11th: Pete Zeeman
- Nearest to pin 9th: Marius Ackerman
- Best-dressed 4-ball: Gina Nel, Vanessa Cloete, Hilda Hofmyer and Topsi Stevens
- Best dressed lady: Julia Reid
- Best dressed gent: André Brits
Marisa Raffinetti, Barabara Mills, Barabara Riberieo and Julia Reid who won Best dressed lady at the Famsa golf day event.
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