Photo for illustration purposes only. Photo: Unsplash
Stellenbosch Cricket held its annual fundraising golf day at the end of March. Photo: Unsplash

Photo gallery: Golfers swinging for youth cricket development

Photo for illustration purposes only. Photo: Unsplash
Stellenbosch Cricket held its annual fundraising golf day at the end of March. Photo: Unsplash

There was plenty of action on and off the greens of Kuilsriver Golf Club as Stellenbosch Cricket Club (SCC) hosted annual fundraising golf day on Friday 27 March.

The event raised funds for the club’s Junior Development Programme, and saw 80 players tee-off on the quality course in near-perfect weather conditions.

Apart from the golfers who showed their support through their participation, various organisations and businesses also signed up to support the cause.

“This support is crucial for community sports and, as a club, we are sincerely appreciative of each of their efforts,” said Brian Minnis, SCC chairperson.

“We had celebrities honouring our day, including former Proteas cricketer Roger Telemachus, Stellenbosch FC coach Gavin Hunt, musician Don Vino and former Bafana Bafana striker Shaun Bartlett. The day ended with Theo Esau as the master of ceremonies at the prize-giving, generating a lot of laughs.”

Switching codes

An additional fun fundraising challenge on the course, included golfers signing up for the “cricket bat challenge,” which entailed players wacking a golf ball with a cricket bat on a par 3 hole.

“Needless to say no-one achieved that feat,” Minnis related. All-in-all, the golfers enjoyed the day and wet-holes on offer, while close to 20 prizes were handed over at the prize-giving. We congratulate all who participated and trust they had lots of fun.

“We extend our sincere appreciation to all our sponsors who assisted us in making the 2026 edition a success, Kuilsriver Golf Club and all the players who took time and supported our efforts in sustaining our Junior Development Programme.”

  • Wendell Lawrence, Don Vino Prins, Quinton Manuels and Theo Esau eager to make their mark. 
Photo: Viola Anthony
  • Pieter Murray, Craig Adriaanse, Jason Kastoor and Ashwell Makan on the golf course. 
Photo: Viola Anthony
  • Proudly donning the colours of SCC (from left) are Moeed Latief, Patrick Oliver, Bradley Layman and Brandon Layman. Photo: Viola Anthony
  • Four-ball ready for action: Bradley Paulse, Mel Smith, Nic Smit and Andre Jacobs. 
Photo: Viola Anthony
  • Ready to tee-off  Francois Boois, Roger Telemachus, Tristan Boois and Shaun Bartlett. 
Photo: Viola Anthony
  • From left: Letesia Arnolds, Roy Lamongeli, Brian Minnis and Gavin Hunt.
  • Allan Lockey and Rupert Schultz also won prizes on the night, which was handed over by Taymia Arnolds.
  • Golfer Andre Rossouw (left) was one of the winners of the day. He received his prize from Hayley Cornelissen and Brian Minnis of SCC.
  • Bradley Paulse (left) and Andre Jacobs (right) with SCC chairperson Brian Minnis.
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