Santa says
A new record!
Woodlands Dairy Days for Hospice
Sister Ingrid represents 50% of the hospice team who, last year, assisted more than 160 patients. Hospice is there for those who need and want support in their final days. Woodlands Dairy, over the past 21 years has been a major contributor to hospice through their fundraising golf days. In the past three years alone, hospice has been handed cheques totalling more than R1,1M, with this year setting another record - R440 000!
Over the years that we have been involved, the event has grown from one day to two, and the two days are now fully subscribed! 112 played on Thursday and 116 played on Friday! The Mexican theme saw many of the players make an effort with their attire - Midland Logistics came on Friday with specially made shirts. I found some good Mexican music for the welcome in the parking lot and tee sponsors shared a little tequila and hot chilis along the way.
Two days of perfect autumn weather sealed the deal.
Ladies Invitational
Elmarie and Heilie got their names on the board
I saw the look on Elmarie's and Heilie's faces when I announced that Margot McGregor and Melissa Palmer had come second on 41 points. They both looked at each ocovered their smiles and realized that their 42 total was the winning score. Anna-Marie Vlok and her partner, Yvette Bezuidenhout, came third on 38 points for the day.
Long before there were even any discussions about bringing the Bard'au Spa here, Anne Coesens met with Thinus and me to discuss sponsorship opportunities. She wanted to promote her spa to our members. Then, she raised the bar, by lending her full support to the annual Invitational, donating R10 000 for the prizes.
After welcome snacks, a great day of golf, another priceless lunch from Chef Jon and a cooking demonstration that followed. We look forward to the 2020 event.
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2019 Champions
Elmarie Maarschalk & Heilie Uys 42 pts
2nd - Margot Mcgregor Melissa Palmer 41 pts
3rd - Anna-Marie Vlok & Yvette Bezuidenhout 38 pts
Nearest to the Pins
Hole 4 Clare Milson
Hole 7 Margot Mcgregor
Hole 14 Avril Laird
Hole 17 Toska Joubert
Longest Drive
Hole 9 Lynn Slogrove
Hot lady in red!
The Ferrari Club returned to St Francis Links for a great evening in the Lighthouse Restaurant and overnighted at The St Francis Golf Lodge. I am sure the journey was as good as the destination!
Coming soon
Put these on your MUST DO list
The St Francis Links HOTEL by Mantis
Show unit starting now!
The proposed St Francis Links Hotel by Mantis is being sold as a sectional title scheme.
The Hotel will consist of 60 1- and 2-bedroom suites, modelled after the successful hotel development at Pearl Valley, where the 2nd phase was launched recently. The Clubhouse will be home to reception manned 24/7, the Food and Beverage services, spa and of course, the home of the Jack Nicklaus Signature Course!
Pam Golding Properties are handling the sales for the Hotel. Neil Fox is the lead person. Neil Fox neil.fox@pamgolding.co.za; Saria Blaauw is assisting and they are dividing their time at The Links.
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Selective Lighting/ Fireworks Friday Comp
Ernie and Linda Müller and their Team from Selective Lighting are making Fridays extra special at St Francis Links. Once a month, they host the Selective Lighting/The Fireworks Friday Competition. We shotgun start the players for 9 holes. Starting times are based on the season, 14h30 in the "Cool Season" and 15h30 in the summer months. Be a part of growing the Club and join us for nine and some good times after golf! Please enter in advance for numbers.
Open Wednesday
ITEC are our sponsors for OPEN Wednesday (2nd Wednesday) with meat and added prizes. Invite your friends to enjoy SA’s best with special rates for golf, snacks after the game and great prizes – Hey, sometimes Curry Night follows – stay or take away!
Monday Roll-up
Pitch up and play (9 holes or 18 Par-3 from 2pm) let's add you to the whatsapp group.
All day Saturdays
Morning and afternoon fields - the afternoon field will be booked from 12 noon backwards with emphasis on "ready golf".
Monday Men's Book Club
5pm in Jack's Bar (no reading required)
Ladies Tea (and coffee)
Every Tuesday at 10am on the Veranda.
Majors
12 June ITEC Open Wednesday
14 June Selective Lightning/ Fireworks 9-hole
26-28 June Nomads National Order of Merit - Juniors
Click here to view the schedule for the rest of the year.
Results Wednesday 29 May 2019Betterball Stableford 1st - Norman Pretorius & Ian McPhearson 42 pts
2nd - Barry Phillips & Louis Boag 41 pts
3rd - Danie Cronje & James Bredenkamp 37 c/iClick here for the rest of the results. Saturday 1 June 2019Individual Points Stableford1st - Fred van Eyssen 40 pts
2nd - Lesley Krause 36 pts
3rd - Percy Owen 35 pts
Click here for the rest of the results. And to end off...
Every great shot starts (and ends) with a smile!
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