In the swing of things

It was a glorious day for golf when members of the gym at Jackal Creek Golf Estate got together for a smashing social four-ball golf day.

Six teams entered with some comprising dedicated golfers while others were just groups of friends hoping to have a good time.

Nevertheless, the quality of golf was great and everyone enjoyed a fun day in the sun at the estate in Honeydew.

“We just wanted to finish the year off with some fun and say thanks to the members for their support,” said event organiser, Corné van Zyl.

The winning team, comprising Colin Hanaghan, Steve Hulse, and David and Nick Black, finished the 18 holes with a score of 77. They each won a two-ball golf game voucher worth R450 and R135 in cash. Marc Walker hit the longest drive (280m) and Nick Black won the competition for the closest to the pin (1m), both winning a four-ball golf game at the estate.

“My golf today has been fabulous, it’s really been great fun,” said Hanaghan after sailing through the second hole.”

For old friends, Sven Schumacher, Mark Smit and Nick Barker, it was all about spending quality time on the green.

“We have not seen each other in a long time so for us it’s more a reconnecting day,” Smit said.

Van Zyl added that the gym would host another golf day in April next year, which will be open to the public and will have more prizes, with a percentage of the proceeds being donated to a charity.