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GOLF NEWS

A HISTORIC CAPTAINS’ DAY

n the heart of Silver Lakes Golf and voices intertwined in songs, creating just a celebration of golf; it was a celebration
Wildlife Estate, a historic event an ambiance of togetherness. We as of the spirit of Silver Lakes.
Iunfolded on Saturday, February 17, members of Silver Lakes enjoyed our
2024, that marked a significant shift in evening and bonded by our shared love To both our Captains, Pierre Spies and Yolande
tradition and celebrated the spirit of for the game. Ehlers, a heartfelt congratulations. Your
unity within our golfing community – the dedication, leadership, and commitment have
first-ever combined Captains’ Day. It was A special acknowledgment goes to set a new standard for the years to come.
a day of not just good golf but also a day Pierre Spies, our Men’s Captain, who
where we recognized and honoured the has made significant contributions to As we look forward to the future, let this
contributions of all members who have golf in a short year and took the bold historic Captains’ Day be a reminder that in
made Silver Lakes proud over the past initiative to recognize and appreciate Silver Lakes, we are not just a golf club; we
year. Yolande Ehlers, our Ladies Captain. Their are a family that celebrates and embraces
collaboration and support for each other every member. Here’s to many more years of
Captains’ Day had always been a set the stage for what turned out to be memorable Captains’ Days at Silver Lakes Golf
celebration by the Men’s Captain, but this a tremendously successful day. It was not and Wildlife Estate!
year was different. The Ladies Captain,
Yolande Ehlers, was rightfully included CAPTAINS’ DAY RESULTS:
and acknowledged for her unwavering 1 Deon Labuschagne & Johan Huyser 45pts
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dedication and contributions to the club. 2 Derek Van Greunen & Dean Baldwin 45pts
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In the past, there had been a tendency to 3 Jonty Walls & Dale Vorster 45pts
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overlook the incredible efforts of our lady 4 Jacques Bodenstein & Grietjie Bodenstein 44pts
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members. But not anymore. Our ladies,
who are undeniably an awesome bunch, Nearest to the pin
were finally given the recognition they 3 Jacques Bodenstein
rd
truly deserve. Captains’ Day, from now 9 Werner van Esch
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on, will always be a celebration of both 13 Wally Greenan
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Men and Ladies. 16 Marnus Foiurie
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As the sun set and the evening unfolded, Longest Drive Men Longest Drive Ladies
the atmosphere in the hall was nothing 18 Rikus Odendaal 2 Marise Fourie- Prinsloo
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short of magical. Laughter echoed, and

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