Sardine run takes South Coast fairways by storm
Sunday, 21 June is Fathers Day golf day.
THE Sardine Run has eventually arrived – both the little silver fishes as well the hoards of golfers which gravitate to the South Coast in June to play in this fantastic tournament every year.
The theme at each course is varied but at Umkomaas Golf Club, the theme was ‘tropical’ and just about every player dressed up to suit the theme, which made it colourful and full of carnival atmosphere.
To all the players, your outfits were fabulous. As yet, there are no overall results since the the tournament only finishes on Monday but it was guaranteed that every player has a stunning long weekend with weather to match. Well done to the organisers of the tournament – as always it was a great success.
Four UGC women, Natalie Single, Michelle van der Merwe, Sabiha Bacaus and Annette Gillett played in inter region semi finals at Richards Bay, all winning their matches. The Umdoni team (with Natalie Singer) defeated the Durban region, going through to the finals to play for the championship trophy. Umdoni team (with Sabiha Bacaus, Annette Gillett and Michelle van der Merwe) beat the Midlands team and that team goes through to play for the plate. Congratulations to both teams and their players on their wins and very good luck to both teams in the final.
Back to reality, on Wednesday the competition was the usual individual stableford and once again the club welcomed Mike and Magda Espach to both the competition and the club. There was a new winner this week – congratulations to Deneys Williamson on his 41 points to take first place, followed by Simon van den Bosch in second slot on 39 points. Wally Kent, freshly back from his trip to Australia and winning ways, took third place with 37 points followed by Rob Mathias in fourth spot, counting out Michelle van der Merwe, both with 35 points.
Next Saturday, 20 June is the sixth round of the Alliance league – the competition is starting to hot up, so get your teams together.
On Sunday, 28 June the Allerton league players are hosting a fundraising day and your contact to join the competition is Nelson on 082-428-9000.
Sunday, 21 June is Fathers Day golf day. The time sheet is in the foyer or phone the office to book your time on 039-973-1042. There is a two course meal included in the green fees of R170. Contact the club with numbers for lunch for catering purposes. Even if you don’t play golf you are all more than welcome to join in for lunch at R60 per adult and children U12 will be at R40.
Once again the club is having a R10,000 draw at the end of the year. Any member wanting a book of tickets must contact the club on 039-973-1042. The fundraiser proved to be very popular last year together with the Christmas alliance in December. Hopefully Tim Clark will be here again to present the prizes to the winners.
Get well wishes go to Neil Thompson for a speedy recovery during his stay in hospital, not forgetting Roddy McGibbon who is also at ‘Club Kingsway’ recovering from a hernia operation. Get well soon guys, you’re both missed at the club.
UGC can be found online at www.umkomaasgolf.co.za
