Southern African Hall of Fame to be launched at Oubaai in December

The Sid Brews Golf Heritage Trust (Trustees – South African Golf Association, Women’s Golf South Africa, Sir Rupert Gull, Dorian Wharton-Hood, Harry Brews, and Barry Cohen) will launch the Southern Africa Golf Hall of Fame on Wednesday, 23 December 2009, at the Hyatt Regency Oubaai – Golf Estate & Spa.

Main Objectives:

Safeguard past history of golf in Southern Africa
Recognise those who have made a significant contribution to golf in Southern Africa and Internationally
Inspire future generations
Assist Garden Route tourism
Raise funds for charitable purposes

The project consists of

Museum
Celebrity Charity Golf Tournament
Induction
Gala Banquet
Memorabilia
Research Library
Hall of Fame Locker Room
Retail centre
International Putting Green (outside)
Memorabilia includes the ‘Peter Sauerman Collection’ which is the premier golf collection in South Africa, as well as various memorabilia loaned or donated, such as various trophies won by Ernie Els, Reg Taylor collection, and the Sid Brews memorabilia.

This is the first Golf Hall of Fame to be launched outside of the USA and Canada, and has the support of all South African Golf Bodies.

These events will be televised and reported upon by both local and international crews. Clearly the event has international prominence, especially given that Southern Africa has produced the most major winners post World War 2 outside of the USA.

A list of the 23 selected Inductees (including the Induction Committee details) are as follows:

Induction Committee:
Dennis Hutchinson, Dale Hayes, Dennis Bruyns, Rita Easton, Harry Brews, Dorian Wharton-Hood, Peter Sauerman (Chairman)

YEAR 1

Founding Fathers Gen. Torrens
Administrators AB Godbold
Media/Golfer RG Fall D Hutchinson, D Hayes
Great Golfers S Brews AD ‘Bobby’ Locke,G Player H Henning, S Little (Ms) E Els, N Price, R Goosen, S ‘Papwa’ Sewgolum, M McNulty, D Frost
Golf Industry R Grimsdell D Leadbetter
Amateur Golf JAW (Jimmy) Prentice, D Proudfoot, R Taylor,Women’s Golf R Easton (Mrs – nee Levetan)
Benefactors J Rupert
TOTAL: 23

Most of the probable Inductees have already indicated their intention to attend. Some of those who have indicted interest include: Ernie Els, Retief Goosen, Sally Little, Mark McNulty, David Leadbetter, David Frost, Dale Hayes, Dennis Hutchinson, Rita Easton, and family members of deceased inductees ‘Papwa’ Sewgolum, Bob Grimsdell, Reg Taylor, Sid Brews

Other notable persons who have also confirmed interest in attending the event include Simon Hobday, John Bland, Calvin Pete (USA), Charlie Sifford (USA), Bantu Holimisa, whilst we have already received memorabilia from Trevor Immelman, David Leadbetter, Retief Goosen, John Bland, Phil Ritson, and Greg Norman.

We await invitation confirmation from other inductees, overseas iconic golfers, prominent personalities, and politicians

Program of Events
09:00 – Celebrity Charity Invitational tournament – Oubaai Golf Resort
18:00 – Opening of the Museum – Hyatt Regency Oubaai
19:00 – Induction Ceremony – Hyatt Regency Oubaai
20:15 – Gala Banquet – Hyatt Regency Oubaai|

Event Details

Induction Banquet: Hyatt Regency Oubaai (150 attendees)
Dale Hayes is the MC for the Induction
Dan Nicholls is the MC for the Banquet
Entertainment by Drummers, & The Sterling QC (All-girl classical rock band)
Celebrity Charity Invitational tournament: Oubaai Golf Resort (120 participants)
Dan Nicholl is the MC
Entertainment by ‘Mario’
Gifts include shirt, cap, diary, wine, magazine, goody bag
Prizes for all
Golf professional tuition available
Interaction on course at sponsored holes
Drinks include energy drinks, whisky, and wine
Mike Scholz trick shot exhibition
Celebrities include iconic golf and sporting personalities
Lunch
All participants will receive a CD of their swing professionally analysed, as well as photos of their 4Ball as a memento

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