Prestigious Central Durban Memorial Golf Tournament returns to Royal Durban
sought-after prizes
Committee Member Juggie Pillay, left, Vice President Leslie Moonsamy, Club President Sydney Naidoo and Club Treasurer andTony Pillay
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THE countdown has begun.
One of the most prestigious golfing events in KZN, the famed Central Durban Memorial about to happen!
All golfers need to diairise this date - November 23 at the picturesque, challenging Royal Durban Golf Course, adjacent to the Greyville racing track.
The tournament, now in its 47th year, was originally namedthe Papwa Memorial, in honour of golfing legend, Sewsunker ( Papwa) Sewgolum, who rose to great heights from being a caddie, to becoming the winner of the Natal Open, and, of course, the Dutch Open, among other triumphs.
Following his untimely deatho n July 5, 1978, at age 50, the POST newspaper stepped in to organise a fund-raiser at Windsor Parkto assist Papwa's family. That event eventually translated to the birth of the CDGC Memorial to honour not only Papwa, but other outstanding golferslike Ismael Chowglay, and Cox Nhlapho, who had passed on.
Papwa's legacy continues to live on in the form of his famed putter, one of the main prizes, whichwas handed over to the CDGC, by former POST Editor, Brijlall Ramguthee, shortly after the inauguration ofthe Memorial.
The putter will be among the sought-after prizes, come November 23. Sunny Singh, theCDGC PRO said excitement was already building for the big event, and over 120 golfers were expected tochallenge for honours in the A, B and C divisions.
Entry forms are available from Singh (082 4918240),and officials Sydney Naidoo ( 0837891412), Tony Pillay( 083 7805403) and Kavesh Nunnan ( 0762983869).