KNYSNA NEWS - The Knysna Rotary Club held its 23rd annual Charity Golf Tournament from Thursday to Sunday, 25 to 28 May, to much success, despite some rather wet and cold conditions.
The tournament was played over four days, at five different golf courses in the Garden Route – Pinnacle Point Golf Club in Mossel Bay, Pezula Golf Club & Championship Course, Simola Golf & Country Estate, Knysna Golf Club and Goose Valley Country Club in Plettenberg Bay.
The Garden Route has experienced its wettest May in many years, resulting in waterlogging at some courses. In some cases bunkers were out of play and rules were in place to keep golf carts off the fairways.
However the golfers remained undeterred by the damp conditions and the single-digit temperatures at the early morning starts.
Rain set in at about midday on the first day of the tournament at Pinnacle Point, but the 126 players on the course had come prepared and most completed their 18 holes.
Golfers George Craul, Troy Gahman and Phil Golson at Simola.
The popularity of the tournament continues to grow, with many returning year after year. This year, 226 golfers from around the country booked and played 780 rounds of golf. Four golfers, Johann de Klerk, Anton Strydom, Stephen Paulsen and Cuan Williams qualified to receive 10-year caps.
The Knysna Rotary Club would like to thank all those who participated in the tournament, which is the club's biggest fundraiser.
"Fundraising is essential for the Knysna Rotary Club to help our community in the variety of ways we do, including youth initiatives, food security support and assistance to local NPOs and NGOs, educational enhancement, and so much more," said Knysna Rotary President George Coon.
Rotarians Julie Staub (left) and Sue Fairweather with President George Coon (right) at Pinnacle Point.
"Without this event, we would not be able to do nearly as much for the betterment of Knysna. We sincerely thank the advertisers, prize donors, host venues, golf course personnel, and our 200 plus players for their participation and generosity. We are already looking forward to another great event in 2024!"
Cheerful, albeit damp, golfers at Pinnacle Point. Photos: www.ellephoto.co.za
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