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Prepare for a wild day of golf

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The SANPark's Honorary Rangers of Addo Elephant National Park are organising their 9th annual golf day on Tuesday, 10th June 2014 at the Port Elizabeth Golf Club.  With the continual threat of poaching within SANParks all money raised on the day will be used to fund counter-poaching activities within Addo Elephant National Park. Addo Elephant National Park, situated only 40 kilometres from Port Elizabeth conserves the "Big 7", including Southern Right Whales and Great White Shark. Now the … [Read more...] about Prepare for a wild day of golf

40 Years of Golf

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Uitenhage based automotive manufacturer, Volkswagen is celebrating 40 years (36 years in South Africa) of one of its most successful models of all time, the Golf. To date more than 30 million (over 705 000-  Citi Golf included -  have been sold in South Africa) vehicles of the best-seller have been sold worldwide. From day one, the Golf has reflected technological progress. Whether turbo engine, direct-injection engine, ABS, ESC, XDS, 4MOTION, trailer stabilisation, Automatic Post-Collision … [Read more...] about 40 Years of Golf

Golfers putt to prevent rape

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With some 1 500 residents raped in Nelson Mandela Bay each year, participants in the SPAR Eastern Cape Charity Golf Day put their putters to good use, raising R100 000 in aid of the local Rape Crisis Centre on Thursday. Speaking at the handover at the Humewood Golf Club in Port Elizabeth, director Berenice Malgas said her organisation was honoured and grateful to be the beneficiary of the event. Malgas said the funds would be used for the rollout of prevention programmes at various schools … [Read more...] about Golfers putt to prevent rape

Celebrating 100 rounds of golf in 2013

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Tomorrow morning (Monday 30 December 2013) I will play my 100th round of golf this year at my home club – Kragga Kamma Country club. I have also played a number of rounds at different other clubs, taking my annual number of rounds to 108. All these rounds were done walking and pulling my own golf equipment. At a conservative 6km per round, that equates to about 650 km on foot. I'm proud of this achievement and very thankful for the good health which I enjoy, making this possible. I am 65 … [Read more...] about Celebrating 100 rounds of golf in 2013

Calling all men in PE to face your fiercest opponent yet…

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“Where are the men in yoga?”. A question that has plagued yoga studios the world over and has come up strongly for me since opening my studio in Port Elizabeth. You certainly don’t open a yoga studio to meet men – even though the proposition of being proposed to on one hand rather than one knee is enticing. But to have a space such devoid of male energy is just scary. Yes – women tend to find yoga more accessible – they tend to have more flexibility and less tension (aka strength). Men are built … [Read more...] about Calling all men in PE to face your fiercest opponent yet…

Ladies Golf AT PEGC

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Thursday 9th August the Ladies played their weeky competition, making use of Womens day. Competition  IBS 1st L Pitout 33 points 2nd M Mossner 30 points Nearest the pin on 5th G Klichowicz 17 players took part in good conditions. The course played extremely well for the amount of rain that fell the day before, drainage top class. The Ladies want to thank the powers at PE Golf club for upgrading the course so successfully. The bunkers were dry, only standing water was around the … [Read more...] about Ladies Golf AT PEGC

Corne Krige Swings for Community Chest

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Thousands of vulnerable Nelson Mandela Bay residents will benefit from the R100 000 raised for the Community Chest at the annual SPAR Charity Golf Day held recently. Over 200 participants teed off at the Humewood Golf Club in aid of the event's long standing beneficiary. Among them was celebrity guest of honour and former Springbok rugby captain Corné Krige. He said the windy conditions had not helped his 18-handicap but that he had really enjoyed his first outing at the Port Elizabeth … [Read more...] about Corne Krige Swings for Community Chest

To me it looks like a corpulent middle aged Caddy bakkie with bits chopped off

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I am sorry guys but I think the new Volkswagen Golf Cabriolet looks just like a fattened up middle age Caddy with the back bits chopped off and lowered. I can't quite define my feeling of unease when looking at the images of the new Volkswagen Golf Cabriolet and get the impression that someone said; "We need to have a car that will appeal to hairdressers and their clients - one that is safe (ish) and affordable whilst being built up from bits we have available in bins scattered around the … [Read more...] about To me it looks like a corpulent middle aged Caddy bakkie with bits chopped off

Golfing for a Good Cause

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Raising money, having fun and chasing little white balls all over the place enabled Havilah Designer Jewellers to directly raise R2 590.00 towards the Wings and Wishes charity at their golf day on Friday 17 February. The event was hosted by St Francis Links Golf Course. Local celebrities Dave Callaghan and Vlam Michau came out to play and show their support. Wings and wishes is a charity started by Coca Cola, which is dedicated to transporting critically ill children to receive life saving … [Read more...] about Golfing for a Good Cause

Ratepayers Contribute R400 000 to Uitenhage Driving Range

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The innovative public private partnership between the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality and the Uitenhage Golf Club on Winterhoek Drive, Uitenhage, that currently pays dividends for more than 20 young golf players of colour from KwaNobuhle and Rosedale, will receive a major boost today when a driving range will be opened at the Uitenhage Golf Club at 14:00 today. Nelson Mandela Bay Executive Mayor Zanoxolo Wayile will officiate at the opening of the 300m driving range at the club after the city … [Read more...] about Ratepayers Contribute R400 000 to Uitenhage Driving Range

EP Senior Amateur golf Results from Hankey

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EP Senior Amateur golf results played at Hankey Golf Course 14th August 2011 A wet and rainy day greeted the golfers as they made their way to Hankey Golf Club for the 6th 2011, Order of Merit Competition. Luckily for the golfers, the rain abated with minutes to spare, as the Seniors made their ways to their respective tee's for a shotgun start at 10h00. At the stroke of ten the familiar "pings" could be heard resounding around the golf course as the 50 golfers started their rounds of … [Read more...] about EP Senior Amateur golf Results from Hankey