Vryheid Child Welfare’s annual golf day took place on Saturday, with 100 golfers and a number of supporters from across the area gathering for a day of sport and giving. The main sponsors guided the day, making sure everything ran smoothly from the first tee to the final hole.
Jill Dahl, who leads Vryheid Child Welfare, welcomed everyone and thanked them for their support. “Events like this show how much our community cares about the children who rely on our services,” she said.

The players enjoyed a day of friendly competition, connecting with each other while supporting a good cause. The course was alive with laughter, cheers and impressive shots, and the sense of camaraderie was clear.
A heartfelt thank you went to all the sponsors, whose generosity made the day possible. Their support allows Vryheid Child Welfare to continue providing essential care to children and families in need. Dahl said, “Wow, what an unforgettable Child Welfare Golf Day! Huge thanks go to Siyaxhasana Construction, our amazing sponsors, the business who gave our golfers refreshment on the course, our donors and supporters who blew us away with your generosity. We are humbled and so grateful!” She indicated that the day exceeded all of their expectations and that they raised much-needed funds.

As the day came to an end, participants left with smiles and a sense of having contributed to something meaningful, highlighting the strong spirit of community in Vryheid.

The results were as follows:
First place – C Haywood and T Bezuidenhout (48);
Second place – M Erlank and C Erlank (47);
Third place – G Maree and H Kruger (46);
Fourth place – A Smit and R Boshoff (45);
Fifth place – L Hlongwane and N Nhelzu (45);
Sixth place – W Bisset and P Chandleur (44);
Seventh place – D Freyer and D Dickenson (44);
Eighth place – J de Villiers and A Knoetze (43);
Ninth place – J Foster and Nicole (43);
10th place – PJ du Toit and L van der Nest (43);
11th place – W Solms and C Solms (41);
12th place – G Foster and T Prinsloo (41);
13th place – D Malan and W Kriel (41);
14th place – M Kirsten and S Bennie (40);
15th place – B Nkosi and B Ndladla (40);
16th place – A Smit and L Smith (40);
17th place – M Nell and H Nell (40);
18th place – N Pelser and S Landman (40).

Nearest the pin:
No. 4 – T Bezuidenhout;
No. 13 – P Chandler;
No. 7 – W Solms;
No. 16 – D Freyer.
Hagen Gevers won the putting competition.

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