Montecasino - Drive, putt and chip your way to the most prestigious title in SA amateur golf
Over 1 000 amateur golfers will be teeing off at some of the finest clubs and courses around the country next month as they go head-to-head and battle it out on the green for the most prestigious and sought-after amateur golfing prize in the world.
Each year, the South African leg of the Duke of Edinburgh Cup amateur golf tournament, which has raised well over four and a half million dollars for local and international beneficiaries since its inception in 2000, gives amateur golfers around the country the chance to tee off and do their part for the underprivileged in their communities, while at the same time competing for a shot at winning the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to play on three of the world’s most prestigious courses – the Berkshire Golf Club, Moor Park Golf Club, and the Royal Household Golf Club (the Queen’s private golf course) on the grounds of Windsor Castle in England.
“By virtue of our sponsorship of the South African leg of the Duke of Edinburgh Cup, Tsogo Sun Gaming and our seven entertainment properties, each year donate in excess of R700 000 to underprivileged communities and welfare organisations in seven areas across the country,” says Kathy Scheepmaker, Tsogo Sun Gaming Project Manager and organise of the tournament. “This year we’d like to increase that figure and make more of a difference in the lives of those less fortunate than ourselves, continuing our corporate social investment strategy of investing in communities on our ‘Doorstep’. It’s also a truly fabulous day of golf at some of the finest clubs around the country, and we’ve had winners travel to the United Kingdom from almost all our properties – KZN, East London, Gauteng... This year, it could be you!”
The 2011 Duke of Edinburgh Cup will take place at seven regional golf days over the next three months. Participation in these regional legs of the tournament allows amateur golfers the chance of winning one of only seven places in the final Powerplay shoot-out on 7 June at Pecanwood Golf & Country Estate. Four ball sales are now open for the following regional golf days:
• Emnotweni Casino (White River Golf Course, White River) – Friday, 25 March 2011
• The Caledon Casino (Arabella Golf Estate, Cape Town ) – Monday, 09 May 2011
• Suncoast Casino & Entertainment World (Durban Country Club, Durban) – Monday, 11 April 2011
• The Ridge Casino & Entertainment Resort (Witbank Golf Club, Witbank) – Friday, 15 April 2011
• Blackrock Casino (Newcastle Golf Course, Newcastle) – Wednesday, 13 April 2011
• Hemingways Casino (East London Golf Course, East London) – Friday, 13 May 2011
• Montecasino (Pecanwood Golf & Country Estate) – Tuesday, 07 June 2011
• Duke of Edinburgh Cup Powerplay shoot-out (Pecanwood Golf & Country Estate) – Tuesday, 07 June 2011.
Whatever your motivation, whether it be to do your bit for the underprivileged communities in your area, enjoy a blissful day out of the office playing an exciting round of golf, or to take your shot at winning this once-in-a-lifetime prize, book your four-ball now as space is limited.
For further information, full details or to book your four ball visit www.dukeofedinburgh.co.za, call Julie on 0845058198 or email julie@corporategolf.co.za
The grand prize includes: A return ticket from Johannesburg to London to compete in the 36-hole World Final for the Duke of Edinburgh Cup which will be held over two days at the Berkshire and Moor Park Golf Clubs; five-nights hotel accommodation; a welcome function, all transfers to and from London and the UK hotel; an invitation to play at the Royal Household Golf Club at Windsor Great Park; and finally a seat at the Royal Prize Giving Dinner at Windsor Castle attended by members of the Royal Family.
ISSUED ON BEHALF OF TSOGO SUN GAMING BY STRATEGIC PUBLIC RELATIONS. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT JENÉ GODFREY ON 011 672 2037 OR jene@stratpr.co.za