Opinion

Do you think that hosting a golf day is a sufficient method of raising funds for charity organisations?

Here are a few Benoni residents' answers on this week's survey question which is : "Do you think that hosting a golf day is a sufficient method of raising funds for charity organisations?"

August 21, 2013
Tanya Bester Less than a minute
Amy Pawson, Farrarmere: "Yes, because many people play golf. You can make a lot of money in one day."

 

Mervyn Pretorius, Rynfield: "Because I like playing the game myself, yes I find it a good way to help others."
Mervyn Pretorius, Rynfield: “Because I like playing the game myself, yes I find it a good way to help others.”

 

Sheldon Jacobs, Brakpan: "Yes; golfers usually have a lot of money to spend and show good sportsmanship."
Sheldon Jacobs, Brakpan: “Yes; golfers usually have a lot of money to spend and show good sportsmanship.”

 

Itumeleng Riba, Daveyton: "I do, because it is quite an expensive game, so it is a good way of raising money."
Itumeleng Riba, Daveyton: “I do, because it is quite an expensive game, so it is a good way of raising money.”

 

Bunny Boles, Rynfield: "I would say yes, because golf is getting more popular and spectators' interest in it, too."
Bunny Boles, Rynfield: “I would say yes, because golf is getting more popular and spectators’ interest in it, too.”

 

Carl Weesemann with his son, Ryan, Northmead: "Yes, but there are other methods which will probably raise more."
Carl Weesemann with his son, Ryan, Northmead: “Yes, but there are other methods which will probably raise more.”

 

Abraham Seloane, Crystal Park: "Definitely, my brother recently held a successful golf day for charity."
Abraham Seloane, Crystal Park: “Definitely, my brother recently held a successful golf day for charity.”

 

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August 21, 2013
Tanya Bester Less than a minute

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