Kwatsaduza golfers close the year
Club member Tebogo Motsoane says times are evolving and black people can play because although the sport is expensive, the school does assist to mitigate costs.
Springs – The Monday and Thursday Golf School held their closing party at the Springs Country Club on December 13.
The club which meets on Mondays and Thursdays every week and has members from Kwatsaduza, Daveyton and Thembisa, among others.
There are 113 active members in the club, the oldest is 76.
“Most of the members in our club are retired and unemployed. Golf is how we use our time,” says executive member, Chris Nkosi.
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One of the youngest members, Lesedi Mafishe, is a professional golfer from Langaville.
He was introduced to the sport by his friend and says golf has kept him occupied and away from negative habits such as indulging in substance abuse.
“Golf is a great sport that teaches you respect, etiquette and to be punctual,” he says.
“It keeps you from using substances because you know you cannot come to play intoxicated as you will be tested,” he continues.
Most of the players in the club started off as caddies and in their interaction with the sport found themselves playing it.
Many black people who may be interested in playing golf are deterred from playing by the high costs involved.
To this, club member Tebogo Motsoane says: “Times are evolving and black people can play because although the sport is expensive, the school does assist in mitigating the costs.”
This is confirmed by Nkosi who says the club is charged at a discounted rate at the Country Club as a result of their numbers. He also says that sponsorship from funeral parlour B3 and a contribution made by member Buti Dethako help.
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Assistance from other members also goes a long way in assisting those who cannot afford to play the sport.
“When a member retires, for instance, they buy a set of clubs that are donated to the club and can be used by others,” says Nkosi.
The currently all-male club is not opposed to having women join their ranks and invites people of all ages, races and genders to join them at their meetings.
Those who have never played are also encouraged to join the club and will receive free coaching from Sam Mnguni and Paul Ditshego, who are also members of the club.
For more information on how to join the club, contact Chris Nkosi on 083 600 0572.
