The MEMSA Annual Golf Day truly lived up to expectations, marking another memorable event on the MEMSA calendar. Hosted once more at the beautiful Eagle Canyon Golf Estate, the day was blessed with sunshine, setting the perfect scene for our 124 golfers, 18 hole sponsors, friends, and guests. It was a day filled with friendly competition, engaging conversations, and camaraderie.

Golfing for a great cause added even more meaning to the event. This year, Pillars of Hope joined as our charity partner, bringing plenty of energy and enthusiasm. They spent the day selling funky branded socks, generously sponsored by K Ndu, and encouraging golfers to purchase raffle tickets for an impressive booze hamper. They also shared inspiring stories of "hope" from their work, reminding everyone of the impactful projects they're involved in.

Golfers looked so smart in their custom designed golf shirts sponsored by JA Engineering Works and colour coordinated golf caps sponsored by Phillips Global.....but it was hot out on the course and some golfers chose to swap out their golf caps for a sombrero and a shot of tequila .... or two! 

All in the name of fun, the Golf Day serves as an important event in MEMSA's calendar. It is a day of collaboration and coming together, connecting in a love of the game. 

Our hole sponsors ensured golfers were well fed and 'hydrated' and in some cases entertained throughout the day. With lots of merriment and even a bit of karaoke and rap!

The course was in great condition and the competition fierce, but at the end of the day it was about the fellowship, the friendships and the fun. 

There were a few prizes too....

Thank you to everyone who made the day a success, we look forward to seeing you all in 2025!

See all the photos from the day ​

Golfers:

Scoring Format

Fourball Betterball, with a scrambled drive for all players on every hole.

The highest score from Team 1 (A&B) is added to the highest score of Team 2 (C&D) to obtain your teams alliance score. 

Handicap

Players with no official handicap will play off a 9 (men) and 15 (ladies).

Spotter - we encourage all teams to take a spotter 

Your green-fees include a golf cart, however we encourage fourballs to use a Spotter. The cost is a minimum of R300 payable in CASH on the day and includes the caddie academy fees and caddie HWH.

Dress Code

Proper golf attire is required and only close-heeled shoes with soft spikes will be allowed. We are hopeful that there will once again be a sponsor for the custom made golf shirt, so please ensure we receive the golfer shirt sizes by the end of August, to ensure you receive the correct size.

Golfers Etiquette  

• Please be mindful of the pace of play and keep up with the group in front of you.
• Allow quicker players to play through.
• Rake the bunkers
• Fill divots
• Repair pitch marks on the greens
• Pick up and play on if you cannot score 

Lightening Policy

When the siren sounds, play is immediately suspended, and players must return to the clubhouse as speedily as possible. Should the siren sound again, players are welcome to proceed back onto the course. The detectors are automated and set to detect lightning activity at a 10km boundary radius. Management and committee have been requested to ensure that the policy is adhered to, so please co-operate as these measures are designed and intended to ensure player safety. It is the discretion of the golf day organisers as to how competition results will be tallied. 

Prize-giving

If you would like to invite a non-golfer to dinner, there will be an additional cost of R350.00.

Space is limited depending on the field size. Dress is smart-casual.

Sponsors: 

Sponsors are to be self-sufficient. Please bring along your own gazebo, table and chairs and branding.

Chip n Putt Sponsors - MEMSA will pay the corkage fee (per hole) for watering-hole sponsors, no other alcohol may be brought onto the Eagle Canyon course.

Brand & Play Sponsors - Be creative in your engagement and entertainment of four-balls, provided it does not slow the rate of play. 

No electricity is provided for hole sponsors.

Hole sponsors hole set-up is between 8 - 9am. The Eagle Canyon staff will assist in taking out the equipment to the sponsored holes but will not be responsible for the setup or breaking down.

Please note: By entering the MEMSA Golf Day you agree to your photograph being taken by the appointed MEMSA photographer and MEMSA CMO. MEMSA reserves the right to use photographs taken during the course of the day and prize-giving evening for social media and promotional purposes without the express permission of each golfer. 

Founded in 2016 by three strong woman who were inspired by God and a great quote by Paul Shane Spear "As one person I cannot change the world, BUT I can change the world of one person"

Making a difference in the following spheres:  

• Child welfare
• Education and Skills
• Support for Holistic Substance Abuse Rehabilitation
• Prayer & Counseling

PILLAR 1

Child & Adult welfare

Since inception Pillars of Hope have been an integral part of the Bredell Primary daily feeding scheme and are responsible for a significant part of the monthly grocery supply required for the feeding scheme.

In addition to this they are active partners of the Benoni Inner-city Ministry team and provide them with food and hygiene supplies on a quarterly basis.

After their run in 2019, Allison and Rhys felt lead to adopt the Pondoland community as a Pillars of Hope beneficiary.

PILLAR 2

Education and Skills

Sponsorship and mentoring of the following students:

– Bredell Primary: Remedial Class

– Maranatha Christian School: Lydia Mosehla

– University of Cape Town: Musa & – Sphiwe Chauke 4th year

– University of Fort Hare: Tendai Midzi

– University of Potchefstroom: Dumisane Mkwanazi

PILLAR 3

Support for Holistic Substance Abuse Rehabilitation 

PoH have partnered with Comeback Mission a rehabilitation ministry located in Eldorado Park and Rays of Hope located in Alex. Comeback Mission (CBM) was initiated by concerned people driven by a strong passion and desire to create change and give hope to their community and the surrounding communities.

PILLAR 4

Prayer & Counseling

Their partnership with Life Link has grown from strength to strength. Since, 2016 PoH have contributed the monthly expenses. Dorel volunteers at the centre and have become key part of the volunteer team. After much prayer and following due process in 2019 the centre moved into their brand new premises in Kempton Park.

Golfing for a good cause....what could be more rewarding! 

A big thank you to everyone who had a hand in the success of the 2023 MEMSA Annual Golf Day.

Despite a delayed start and a spot of lightning - which threatened to put a damper on the day, we can honestly say that fun was had by all. Our hole-sponsors pulled out all the stops ensuring the golfers were well fed, watered and entertained around the course. 

Golfers were spoilt with sponsored goodies from KAMA Coils, Reunko Steel, MEM Works and Jonsson Workwear. The cooler-boxes and branded waters were supplied by Phillips Global and golf towels from Nerospec.  

The custom made golf shirts - sponsored by JA Engineering Works and made by Igalofu Apparel were adorned with underground mining machinery and were a real talking-point. As were the Versus customised socks sponsored by NTGR Engineering Projects in aid of our charity partner The Boikanyo Foundation.

Congratulations to all the winning teams and most particularly to Gareth Williams for his Hole-in-one. Thank you for generously donating R5k to Boikanyo in lieu of buying a round of drinks.

I think we can all agree it was the prize-giving dinner which was the highlight of the day. We were honoured to host many special guests from the industry and in some cases even put them to work - 

PS. Julie Courtnage, CEO of the Mandela Mining Precinct makes an excellent auctioneer assistant!

The venue looked fantastic with artfully crafted centerpieces by Horona, while the wines sponsored by our newest members Afromix added to the infectious and often rowdy atmosphere. MEMSA CEO, Lehlohonolo was on fire as he and his trusty assistant drove up the auction prices of sports memorabilia and a Creamer Media full page advert - Inside Back Cover of any upcoming edition of Engineering News & Mining Weekly print magazine and in total an impressive R133k was raised for Boikanyo. 

Lastly, thank you to Eagle Canyon for hosting our golf day again this year, the MEMSA Board, our members, golfers, sponsors, our energetic MC Mr. Bokang Kelepa, the MEMSA team, and honoured guests - you are the best!

A toast to South Africa

To the land and the people we love,

To the leaders, industrialists and the workers who continue to build the nation,

To the parents and to the generation that follow,

Khotso pula nala – Peace, rain, prosperity 

I am sure you all recognised Heleen from previous golf days - thank you Digimag for our beautiful photos.

View the full gallery of photos here....​

MEMSA Annual Golf Day 2022

The sun was shining, the course in fantastic shape, the tee-boxes manned, and the atmosphere festive, exactly the combination needed for a successful networking golf day. 

Golf is making a comeback as a valuable tool in doing business, with its popularity and global appeal making it an ideal way to develop customers and build relationships. Time spent with customers or colleagues on the golf course in a relaxed setting with a shared love of the game gives golfers a common bond, and successful executives contend that some of their most effective networking and best deals occurred on the golf course. 

With a full field we opted for a shotgun start. After their round players congregated on the deck for sundowners and a 'Sunset Shootout' with the nearest the pin prize and bragging rights going to Braam Smit from AZMET Technology and Projects. 

Last year MEMSA was proud to partner with The Character Company, a MENtorship programme which teaches young boys without fathers or positive male role models to be 'good men', and the proceeds from the auction prizes went to this wonderful cause.

Congratulations to Reunko Steel Suppliers and AZMET Technology and Projects, on winning their respective auction prizes.  

Thank you Specialised Exhibitions Montgomery Electra Mining Africa, Manufacturing Indaba Siyenza Events, DMG Events West African Mining & Energy Expo (WAMPEX), and Nkonyeni Golf Estate, Eswatini for sponsoring the auction prizes and helping us raise R75k for this wonderful charity. 

Mr. Bafana Mabindisa kindly volunteered (on his wedding anniversary) to be the MC for the prize-giving dinner and did double duty as the auctioneer for the evening. MEMSA thanks you for giving freely of your time, especially on such an important date.

For the cluster it is about bringing people together, and this was only possible with the support of our sponsors: 

• Phillips Global
• Kama Coils & Transformers
• Eagle Canyon Golf Estate 
• Igalofu Apparel
• Rham Equipment
• Reunko Steel Suppliers
• OneLogix
• K Ndu
• Say it Have it Construction & Projects
• Paramount Tracks
• ArcelorMittal
• Total Energies
• Horona
• JA Engineering Works
• WOW Concepts / Marketing 2 the Max 

Check out the photos​ 

Last, but by no means least, a warm congratulations to the golf prize winners of the day: 

• Best Lady Golfer - Nondumiso Mdodana 
• Nearest the Pin - Vincent Kekana
• Longest Drive - Peter Nsoko
• Best Tee Box Sponsor - OneLogix
• 1st Place Fourball - Momentum (112 points)
• 2nd Place Fourball - Ayana Operations (107 points)
• 3rd - AZMET Technology & Projects (106 points)

And the winner of the Ossie Carstens Floating Trophy Best Individual Player - Ruan Kukard 

A very big thank you to Eagle Canyon Golf Estate and the MEMSA team for your warm hospitality and congratulations on a well executed day.

Below are a few photos of the day.