Pollak aiming higher after 100 years

“There has been a dramatic transformation at the club, which is unusual considering the financial struggles at all golf clubs and sports venues."

March 4, 2021

Xoliswa Kali 1 minute read

Friends Keanu Marques, Billy Senekal and Lunga Molele took full advantage of the course as members celebrated the 100th anniversary of the club.

Pollak Park Golf Club was abuzz as more than 200 golfers enjoyed the club’s centenary celebration.
“There has been a dramatic transformation at the club, which is unusual considering the financial struggles at all golf clubs and sports venues.
“Most sports clubs are battling to make ends meet; however, Pollak Park has become a very exciting clubhouse and course with wide, sweeping changes all over the place,” explained Bruce Gardner, a member of the club.

Keanu Marques did not struggle to complete the course on Saturday morning at Pollak Park Golf Club.

According to Gardner, the clubhouse has been redecorated and many areas either refurbished and new areas have been created to give members and visitors top-class service and amenities.
“This time last year, we were about to be locked in our homes and preparing for a dismal period of isolation and dread.
“But now we are all very excited about the future of our club and looking forward to each visit with great expectation,” he said.

Also read: Busy weekend at Pollak Park

The events of the day included a flag-raising and tree-planting ceremony.
Derek Waters was honoured as the longest-standing member for the last 55 years.
• Competition results:
On Friday in the Meat Competition, Gerhard Gibson took the first nine with 14 points.
The second nine went to Colin Spence with 14 points.
In the betterball Stableford on Saturday, Rob du Plessis and Hannes le Roux came up in first place with 55 points.
In second place were Zweli Ndziba and his partner with 54 points, while Henk Klopper and Collin Viljoen took third with 53 points.
Harry Wilson and Mike Meiring followed close behind, also with 53 points.

The Floating 100 on the dam of the 17th hole at Pollak Park Golf Club.

Nearest Pin:
• Four – Chris Vorster
• Six – Mark O’Donoghue
• Thirteen – Kwazi Buthelezi
• Seventeen – Thys Frankin

Also read: A weekend at Pollak Park Golf Club

In the Ginger’s Competition, Ross McAlister claimed first place with 35 points.
The second spot went to Christo Theodorou with 35 points.
Third place was awarded to Harvey Scott with 34 points.
The longest drive was achieved by Alan Naude, with nearest the pin going to Chris Voster.
The longest day went to Jason Maddison with 11 points on count out.