Where the rescue club stopped Ernie! Back in 2004, Ernie found himself in a playoff for the Open Championship at Royal Troon with the “nomad” golfer, Todd Hamilton. Hamilton was known in Japan and Asia, however, the American was hardly a household name when he donned his rescue club around the greens for his approaches. One might say that it … Read More
Acres of Diamonds!
“The best getaway is in our own back yard” What started as an idea is now a fast-growing reality! The Chokka Trail is an amazing walk and it’s in our own backyard! I am betting most of you have neve discovered our own “Acres of Diamonds” 5 May 2016Thanks so very very much for an absolutely fabulous hike with you … Read More
No fear!
“We have found our Olympiad” When Gary Player was here in December he put on a show playing golf near par while helping 15 other golfers in four different groups, playing, then dropping back, then playing some more. I recently saw an article where Mr Player, who is the captain of the South African team attending the Olympics in Brazil. … Read More
Oh, just give him the Trophy!
“Somebody out there doesn’t like me!” Imagine you are Dustin Johnson, playing in the final round of the US OPEN on a course that can eat you up and spit you out with any missed shot, and some little guy in charge of rules for the USGA comes up (an hour and a half after the incident) and says, … Read More
Colin’s Thoughts
WOW! What great support! I have participated in event’s where good money has been raised for great causes…this one hit close to home as it started with care for Ernie and Liezl Els’ son, Ben, years ago and now sees that 100’s of children benefit! On Tuesday night before the Autism Day, Nico V Rensburg, Thinus, Christo, Liezl and I … Read More
Els Weeks, this and next – for Autism and Oakmont
The Helen and Jean Show Helen Bridges invited three of her good friends, Carol Hemsley, Jenny (Kettlewell) Schulze and Jean Fynn to play with her on Saturday, they all knew that they were playing for “her favour” as each were her betterball partners for the day. When the day was over, Jean Fynn proved she wanted her name on the … Read More
Autism is the real winner!
WOW! What great support! This is what I sent to my department heads after the Els for Autism Day because I was soooo proud of the effort! Great Day! When I walked into the kitchen last night to thank the team for a great dinner, I really had a tear in my eye. The massive effort to serve a great … Read More
Woodlands salutes Golf and the Olympics
HOSPICE benefits from our biggest charity days! Years ago, the Woodlands Dairy Golf Days started out as one day for HOSPICE and has now grown to two full days of competition. This year, more than 200 golfers played in perfect weather on our great links. The golf was excellent and yet, the biggest winner was HOSPICE. Woodland’s Dairy , … Read More
Go Gillian!
Go Gillian! So, you are Gillian Hammond and you decide to team up with Helen Bridges for a chance to compete in the Windhoek Lager African Jacket. You drive to George and enter in the betterball and individual competition. Helen doesn’t have her usual great day, but you do. Even with a mandatory handicap cut for the event, you come … Read More
Growing stronger by the week!
New Homes brings more activity to our Community My emphasis in this piece is on COMMUNITY! The word Community is what we are all about – Community is a feeling, a spirit – gees! It An estate community represents social and lifestyle options that appeal to all ages. At St Francis Links, we pride ourselves in providing a clean, safe … Read More