Sheppie golfers win league – again
Matches were played in great spirit by the golfers.
PORT Shepstone Country Club won the Southern KZN Handicap League for 2014 by beating Southbroom last Sunday.
In doing so, they successfully defended the title, but had to do it without their ‘kaptein’ Johann van Niekerk, who was away at his son Ryno’s ‘bull’s party’.
Still, with home course advantage, there was no stopping them.
Stand-in captain Daan Swanepoel said the final game had been played in an excellent spirit.
“I spoke to my players and they said it was great, from the organisation on the day, to the friendly ‘chirping’ on the course,” he said.
Southern KZN president Colin Iddon reiterated this, saying that camaraderie was vital in the game of golf.
Next year, the foursomes will be scrapped in the Handicap League and replaced with betterball in the morning, followed by the singles.
The union’s annual general meeting was held afterwards, and may have been the quickest on record, perhaps because the braai fires were going nicely.Colin was voted in unopposed again as the president.
He mentioned that the league teams had done quite well, although they hadn’t won their respective leagues this year.
He hoped that more youngsters would come through and ultimately show their skills at this level.
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Jess Verster wins Beekman Classic
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NO one knows Port Shepstone Country Club’s greens better than Jess Verster, and he put this knowledge to good use last Saturday when he won the Beekman Classic on 44 points.
Deon Meyer was second on 43 points, followed by Ayoob ‘Doc’ Bux on 42 points.
Wednesday’s comp was rained out.
The Pro Shop Christmas Alliance last Friday was won on 96 points by Emmanuel Mseleku, Wellington Mkhize, Charles and Jenny Hulley.
In second place five shots behind were Pete Stoppel, Nicus Botes, Jesse Verster and Rieg Verster.
Third place on 90 points went to Rob Calder, Gerhard Labuschagne, Basil King and Phil Myburgh.
Coming up are the monthly mug/Cellar Cup this Saturday, with the Rhodie Day on Sunday.
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Holiday golf for juniors
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NICOLA Eaton-Gutzeit will be hosting junior golf clinics, called SNAG (Starting New at Golf) at Port Shepstone Country Club from December 8 to 10.
It will be split into three groups – beginners aged five- to seven-years-old, beginners aged eight- to 11-years-old, and an advanced group for all ages.
The programme will be rounded off with a nine hole competition for the advanced group and there will be fun prizes on offer.
To find out more about costs and to register, contact Nicola at 072 5507367. Closing date for registration is December 5.
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Good scores at Southbroom
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SATURDAY’S alliance at Southbroom Golf Club saw Dave Page, Graham Taylor, Brian Brasher and Kerry Fielden take the honours on 99 points.
Two behind were Malcolm Greenland, Mervin Edwards, George Haynes and Joe Carolan, followed by Tim Hitchins, Wilfred Bessell, Geoff Skelton and Dick Holtshausen on 94 points.
Janet Humphrey, Sandra Luus, Jeanette Peyios and Margi Bonini had 94 points to win the women’s comp, by three from Geraldine Treherne, Jenny Westray, Shirley Jeffery and a ‘ghost’.
Gary Purtell and Colin McKay carded nett 60 to win last Wednesday’s comp by one from Malcolm Greenland and George Haynes.
Don Osbourn and Les Civin were third on nett 63, counting out Bob Thomas and Bob Clark.
The women’s comp was won by Geraldine Treherne, Rene Matthew and Shirley Jeffery on 47 points.
