Charity begins with a game of golf

NEWCASTLE – CANSA, in conjunction with Carpe-Vita Blue Star Sanlam, hosted a charity golf day, to raise funds for CANSA at the Newcastle Golf Club on Saturday.

Also see: Running towards CANSA support

CANSA Community Mobiliser, Siphelelisiwe Mabaso said it was a nationwide amateur golf day hosted across the province during the month of June, to raise awareness about the dreaded silent killer.

“Sanlam suggested the fund-raiser and agreed funds would go toward the non-profit organisation this year. We are honoured and forever grateful for the loyal support we receive each year.”

Event organiser, Sampie Marais of Sanlam Newcastle said it is important to get involved in such events, as cancer is effecting more people every day, and by helping the association, patients can benefit.

“We are here to help as much as we can,” he said.

The winners received prizes such as steak knives, electric salt and pepper grinders and fancy golf balls, sponsored by event organisers of the day.

The winners of the tournament were as follows:

Men:

Division A:

– Renier Terblanche – 38 points.

– John Clarke – 37 points.

– Chris Khanyile – 36 points.

Division B:

– Pierre Uys – 40 points.

– Sarel Nienaber – 39 points.

– Tinkie van den Heever – 35 points.

Division c:

– John Mc Gregor – 38 points.

– Hansie Alberts – 31 points.

– Josè Branco – 30 points.

Women:

Division A:

– Ursula Radford – 37 points.

– Jenny Darvall – 27 points.

Division B:

– Lesley van der Vaart – 28 points.

– Tracey Lee – 25 points.

Division c:

– Poppy Karsan – 24 points.

– Parool Karsan – 23 points.

Congratulations to all the players!