Cadiz Steenberg Classic charity golf event raises a record R625 000

One of the country's biggest fund-raising golf tournaments, the Cadiz Steenberg Classic, has collected a record R625 000 for an array of charities doing work in a range of fields from educating disadvantaged children, to providing refuge to abused dogs and cats.

About 1000 golfers participated in the week-long event at the prestigious Steenberg Golf Course in Cape Town's southern suburbs from 30 October to 5 November, playing in a variety of tournaments, including a Pro-Am.

Through donations, a raffle and an auction, the event raised at least R625 000 -- over R125 000 more than the previous year. The tournament has now raised a total of R2.28million for charity since 2006.

The beneficiaries of funds raised are: the Westlake Community Centre, TEARS - a shelter for abused animals, South African Riding for the Disabled, the Haemophilia Foundation, the Steenberg Clinic and the Steenberg Caddies Programme. They each received cheques at an emotional handover at their respective premises recently, all expressing deep gratitude.

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