PHOTO: Richard Springorum
JEFF McGregor and partner Shaun Francis managed to beat 82 golfers to claim victory at the Izulu Orphan Projects annual sponsored golf day at the Empangeni Country Club on Saturday.
The duo carded 48 points after their 18 hole round, which included big drives, pin-point chips and accurate putting.
Golfers were spoilt with overcast and cool conditions, with the earlier groups battling a little with the wind.
The fairways were cut short and hard, which allowed balls to roll and increase distance, while the greens were medium.
All funds raised on the day will be used for feeding, educating, clothing and providing housing to rural children orphaned by HIV/AIDS in Zululand.
‘We were totally humbled by the support by the private and business sector and hope to see this becoming a popular feature on the Zululand sporting calendar,’ said Izulu Orphan Projects spokesperson Laurie Smith.
Results
1 Shaun Francis and Jeff McGregor 48 points, 2 Clinton Gauld and Megan Erasmus 47 points and 3 Jandri Kraftt and Anna-Mart Burger 46 points.
Longest Drive: Beryl Dafel (ladies) and Andries Meintjes (men).
Nearest to the pin: Craig Good (4th), Charl van der Berg (9th), Megan Erasmus (14th and 17th).
Nearest to the mat: Ivan Reddy (18th).
