Golfers tee off for conservation at Parkview Golf Club
Golfers took to the course in aid the SANParks Honorary Rangers, a volunteer organisation that raises funds, provides skills and manpower, and supplies equipment to support South African National Parks.
Golfers, conservation supporters and local businesses gathered at Parkview Golf Club on October 1 to support conservation initiatives in South Africa’s national parks.
The event enjoyed warm weather and a full field of 132 golfers, uniting participants for a day of golf, networking and fundraising in support of the country’s natural heritage.
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Golf day co-ordinator Diane Pithey explained that the enthusiasm continued off the course, with every auction and raffle item sold demonstrating the generosity and commitment of players and supporters who contributed to the fundraising effort.
The event’s key sponsors included Tourvest Destination Retail, home of The Park’s Shop, and aha Hotels & Lodges.
Tourvest Destination Retail operations executive Frans Cornelissen emphasised the enduring partnership between Tourvest and the SANParks Honorary Rangers, two teams united in safeguarding South Africa’s natural heritage, while SANParks Honorary Rangers CEO Jimmy Telle shared inspiring updates on projects funded by past golf days, including:
• The Kruger Carnivore Fund: In partnership with Painted Wolf Wines, the Endangered Wildlife Trust, and Tourvest Destination Retail, 20 lions in northern Kruger are being collared to combat poaching – seven collars are already in place.
• Flood relief: Following the devastating January 2026 floods, the SANParks Honorary Rangers provided critical financial and volunteer support to the Kruger National Park.
• Kruger cheetah census: Running from September 1 to August 31, 2027, this census calls on everyone to report cheetah sightings.
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“The golf day is a key fundraising event on the Johannesburg region’s calendar,” The golf day co-ordinator added.
“The SANParks Honorary Rangers is a volunteer organisation that raises funds, provides skills and manpower, and supplies equipment and other resources to support South African National Parks.”
She added that the funds raised are directed towards designated conservation projects, including anti-poaching initiatives, habitat restoration and other essential programmes that protect wildlife and natural ecosystems.
The SANParks Honorary Rangers Johannesburg Region extends its sincere thanks to Parkview Golf Club, all participating golfers, sponsors, donors and supporters whose generosity contributed to the event’s success.
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