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Main image: Team Kingswood after their shared victory at the 2022 Handicaps League Final
Since last catching up with Liesel Niehaus, Mike Quinn and their able Kingswood Golf Operations (KGO) team, there’s been lots of action on and off the course.
Space at our disposal won’t allow for the inclusion of details on each of the past months’ successful golf days and related events, but read on for a summary of highlights and bragging rights earned.
Team Kingswood own their tie
During the 2022 Handicaps League Final, played under the auspices of Southern Cape Golf and hosted by Pinnacle Point in Mossel Bay, Team Kingswood came to the party with aplomb.
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After the semifinals on 1 October, the teams from Kingswood and George Golf Club drew the Handicaps League Final after being tied 4.5 to 4.5 and having to extend to a sudden death playoff which was halved, resulting in a tie of the championship. Congratulations to all players involved!
‘Best round ever!’
Some things in life are within one’s control, but much of our mortal coil is spent at the mercy of factors far beyond our control. Let’s take social media: for all its practical purposes and communication facilitations, there’s no getting away from the fact that these platforms give free rein to public opinions best left unsaid.
A scathing review by disgruntled clients or guests can do untold damage to your business, no matter how false or outrageous its claims. On the flipside, when a glorious testimonial of your offering goes viral, there’s no match for the mileage gained.
KGO was recently the recipient of such unsolicited, if well deserved, kudos when visiting golfer Richard Lubbe waxed lyrical about his experience on the Kingswood course, sharing it with the universe via Google.
‘Played my best ever round of golf here!’ raved Richard, and continued: ‘Stunning course and not too pricey, either. I really enjoyed the course layout (with two quarter-way houses) and the scenery was also beautiful.
‘The greens were well kept, and the fairways were good. The bunkers are very tricky to get out of, but luckily I didn’t land in any of them. Definitely a must-play. I’ll be back for sure.’
Adding to the awesome social media feedback recently received was this Facebook post by Derek Alberts on 20 November: ‘We discovered a hidden gem of a course on the Garden Route today … Kingswood Golf Estate. What a beautiful find!’
Ladies at Home on Kingswood course
The annual Ladies at Home days hosted by selected Garden Route golf courses are highly anticipated and hugely supported ladies-only events on the local golfing calendar. This year was no exception, and the Kingswood Ladies Golf Committee produced a stunning event from beginning to end.
Every lady who participated was a winner because of the incredible vibe, the delicious food, and amazing prizes for the taking. Hats off to main sponsor of the day, Michelangelo Hair Salon and Dry Bar, with added spoils by Skinstitute and Beula Beauty House.
All proceeds of the day went towards Phambili Refuge for Battered and Abused Women and Children. During a happy gathering on Wednesday 2 November, a handful of Kingswood Ladies members had the privilege of handing over a cheque to the value of R8,500 to Phambili representatives Hester Greeff (chairperson) and Coleen Stoffels.
Brand-new champ
The annual Kingswood Club Championships took place during the last weekend of October. Congratulations to Wendell Bossenger for being crowned 2022 Kingswood Club Champ.
Impressing members and their guests
Member Guest is traditionally the most prestigious golf event of the year, when the club gives back to existing members and shows off what Kingswood has to offer to potential new members. After a two-year hiatus, the Member Guest event returned to Kingswood’s golfing calendar on Saturday 19 November – and boy, was it worth the wait!
Kingswood Club Captains Ymke Schutte and Elizma Joubert really proved themselves with their input and initiative, ensuring that this year’s event was one to remember. The format of the day was Betterball Stableford and the theme was Mexican Fiesta.
All golf club members and their guests were spoiled with an impressive goodie bag that included a branded mint green golf shirt. Fun was had throughout the day by everyone who participated.
Book now for the festive season
All golfers on the estate are urged to secure their seasonal bookings for December and January as soon as possible, as the tee sheet is filling up at a rapid pace.
Reserve your rounds by calling the Pro Shop on 0861 72 71 70. Alternatively, email golf@kingswoodgolf.co.za or bookings@kingswoodgolf.co.za
www.kingswood.co.za for additional information.
