Loks wins Bethal golf day

BETHAL – Loks Meyer with 41 points, won the sponsored golf day in honour of Ethne van der Meyden on Saturday at Bethal Golf Club

A total of 65 players were in action to support their friend.

Nico van Vuuren with 41 points came second, with Danie Enslin in third place with 41 points.

The rest of the results are: 4) B. Mashinini 39, 5) Seis Prinsloo 39, 6) Sarie Erasmus 39, 7) VW Shabangu 38, 8) Bertus Nortier 38, 9) Ethne van der Meyden 38 and 10) Sipho Skosana 37.

Charles Bodenstein won the prize for the nearest to the pin on the sixth hole and Speelman Sindane was nearest to the pin on the 11th hole.

Gert van der Merwe hit the longest drive on the 5th hole and Cindy Goosen won the prize for the longest drive on the seventh hole.

Black members of Bethal Golf Club organised the day to honour Ethne van der Meyden who coached them years ago when they were not allowed to play at the club.

She also took them to other courses to play tournaments.

This was their way of thanking her for all she has done and to show her they will never forget what she has done for them in the 80s.