Golf ‘goes right’ at Margate Challenge
The winners were Heber de Beer and Juan Dixon on 92 points.
The ninth annual Margate Golf Challenge, sponsored by Halfway Toyota Shelly Beach, was again a massive success both on and off the course last weekend.
Dealer Principal Stephen Jones struck the opening shot and, surrounded by a very vocal crowd armed with cellphones to video and photograph, he did not fail to disappoint.
The ball flew off the clubface like a frightened bat out of a cave, straight into the smooth trunk of a palm tree immediately adjacent to the tee box.
From there it ricocheted across the putting green almost into the cart/bag room.
There was a tremendous cheer and roar of laughter.
Luckily, Stephen has a fantastic sense of humour and could handle to ribbing. At least it was an improvement on last year when he hit a golf cart.
Out on the course, the golfers had their own problems in the strong wind.
However, at the end of the two days, the winners were Heber de Beer and Juan Dixon on 92 points.
Runners-up were Mitchell Blewitt and Kevin Rowlands on 89 points, benefiting from the countout.
Third place went to Renet van Biljon and Len Wilmans, also on 89 points and they in turn counted out Rina Rito and Pieter du Plessis.
Donovan Hall and Mark Drury also had 89 points, being forced to settle for fifth place.
In sixth on 88 points were Scott Wichmann and John Evans, with Johan Stolz and Koos Jacobs next on 87 points.
Nearest the pins
Friday: Nico du Plooy (2nd), Mike Jones (4th), Sandi Johnston (11th), Heber de Beer (16th).
Saturday: Heber de Beer (4th), Mark Drury (8th), Wilna Olkers (11th), Poen Olivier (16th).
Llewellyn Bryan, from Pietermaritzburg, won the golf cart raffle.
Afterwards the players enjoyed the live entertainment and wonderful vibe at the club.
The previous Thursday’s competition was won by Carlos Pereira on 43 points, with Harold Olkers next on 38 points.
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