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GOLF NEWS

The winning team
The Silver Lakes Scratch League team was
expertly managed by Duncan Gibbison and
Nico Janse van Rensburg. The victorious
players, listed alphabetically, were:
• Alain Norris
• Andrew Curlewis
• Bernhard Koster
• Danie Viljoen
• Hanro Kriel
• Joshua Koekemoer
• Menno Malherbe
• Nicholas Lewis
• Wiehan van der Walt

Talent with pedigree
This is a team steeped in pedigree. The
squad boasts a number of current and past
provincial representatives, as well as former
Springbok players. Several of the younger
members are honing their skills at prestigious
US universities, gaining valuable international
experience. With a deep pool of emerging
talent in the club’s ranks, the future looks
bright for Silver Lakes, and the foundations are
in place to keep the winning streak alive for
years to come.

Most valuable player performances
While the team effort was the key to victory,
Alain Norris, Menno Malherbe and Nicholas Winning the Northvaal Trophy four times A heartfelt thank you
Lewis stood out as the weekend’s most valuable in six years is no small feat – especially The team extends a huge thank you to all
players (MVPs) – each going unbeaten in their in an era where competition has never the Silver Lakers for their incredible support
matches. The defining moment came from been fiercer. over the weekend – to the members for
Menno Malherbe, whose birdie on his final generously giving up the course, and to
hole secured the decisive point and clinched As the sun set over the estate’s signature the Homeowners Association for making it
the trophy for Silver Lakes in dramatic fashion. water-lined 18th, the team lifted the possible by outfitting the players in style.
trophy to the applause of members, Your backing was every bit as important as
A legacy in the making supporters and rivals alike. In golf, the putts that dropped.
This latest triumph cements Silver Lakes as a dynasties are rare – but at Silver Lakes,
dominant force in regional scratch league golf. one is undoubtedly in the making. Danie Viljoen

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