Lions on the golf course
KILLARNEY – Joburg's best cricketers play golf in aid of autism.
Line and length were never more important to the bizhub Highveld Lions cricketers than when they participated in the 2019 Lions Annual Invitational Golf Day.
The event was the first in a year-long campaign of Central Gauteng Lions initiatives to raise funds for people living with autism spectrum disorder.
It saw long-term media partners, stakeholders, sports agents and team management play a round of golf with Joburg’s best cricketers.
The weather was warm with light cloud cover now and again as participants took to the lovely greens at Killarney Country Club on 2 April.
Proteas players Temba Bavuma, Rassie van der Dussen and Beuran Hendricks were also among those playing.
“I do play golf sometimes with my friends but because I spend a lot of days in the sun [on the cricket field] when I get my off days I like to spend them indoors,” said Van der Dussen, who impressed all with his golfing skills.
“This day has been nice for people to get to meet the players and the people behind the team.”
Lions coach, Enoch Nkwe said he used to be an avid golfer but since September last year, the cricket season has seen him become too busy to play that often.
He stressed the importance of the Cricket South Africa T20 Challenge as a means for the Lions to regain form after a disappointing Momentum One Day Cup, and said he hoped the team could also raise awareness about autism.
Central Gauteng Lions CEO, Greg Fredericks said, “We believe we have the exciting players that will make us competitive in this format. “We are also delighted that we can use cricket for good – in this case, to raise awareness and to raise funds for people living with autism spectrum disorder.”
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