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IOPSA also hosts golf days for other regions, including
Bloemfontein, KwaZulu-Natal, and Port Elizabeth.
The golf days have been ongoing for over 20 years,
each one being highly successful. “More people want
to be involved with it, but there is a limit in terms of
space,” Brown explained. He did say, however, that as a
committee, IOPSA is exploring options of accommodating
everyone who wants to be involved with the golf days.
After a day of golf, attendees were treated to a dinner
where the winners of the four-ball across 23 holes
were announced and presented with prizes. Prior to
the announcements, Brown kicked off the evening’s
proceedings by introducing Lea Smith, president of
IOPSA, who thanked everyone for their support. “It’s
been a great turnout; thanks for the support you guys
give to the Institute of Plumbing. From the manufacturers
and suppliers, all the way down to the plumbers, thank
you very much for your support,” Smith said. He also
emphasised that it was the members of IOPSA that made
the institution what it is. “It’s your input that makes our
jobs so much easier, so thank you very much for that.”
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Brown followed, expressing gratitude to the organisers
of the event, Ryder Rollinson (Gauteng chairperson) and
Dean Cane (vice chairman). He also thanked the players,
sponsors, and all who attended. “This day would certainly
not happen without all of you,” said Brown.
After the acknowledgements, Brown proceeded to
announce the winners of the four-ball match:
• 1st with 109 points: Bosch Thermotechnology
• 2nd with 108 points: Plumblink
• 3rd with 103 points: Kwikot
• 4th with 103 points: Rothenberger Tools
• 5th with 102 points: DMS Plumbing
• 6th with 102 points: Plumblink
• 7th with 102 points: PBES
• 8th with 101 points: Kwikot
• 9th with 99 points: Comap SA
• 10th with 97 points: Marley Pipe Systems
Other winners were also announced from different
categories, including longest day, best sponsored hole,
best dressed golfers, and hottest plumber. They also
had a business card lucky draw where the winners’
business cards were randomly picked from a bucket and
presented with prizes.
The evening concluded with everybody enjoying a meal,
which was followed by more networking. Many who
attended said that the golf day is an event they look
forward to every year — many were already planning
ahead for 2018’s golf day. PA
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The Geberit team at their stand, which won
them the prize for best-sponsored hole.
The Bosch Thermotechnology team who
were the winners of the 2017 IOPSA Golf
Day four-ball challenge.
From the manufacturers and
suppliers, all the way down to
the plumbers, thank you very
much for your support.
January 2018 Volume 23 I Number 11