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Pieter van der Merwe (Vodacom Bulls) has been selected On November 1st, 2025, the was at it's best. The
as centre (12) for the SA Rugby Under/20 touring side. Barkly East Golf Club committee received good
They are touring France for 2 weeks, where they will be proudly marked its 130th f e e d b a c k a n d m a n y
training, playing training matches and participating in a anniversary — a remarkable c o m p l i m e n t s o n t h e
milestone in the life of this upgrades.
test against France.
b e l o v e d c o m m u n i t y The evening was a great
They will then tour Ireland where they will also institution. Though known success. The clubhouse
have training camps, matches and a test against as a “golf” club, it has long entrance foyer received an
Ireland and then return to South Africa on 16 been much more than that. upgrade and was looking
November. Home to golf, bowls, and stunning.
squash, the club also serves
According to Junior Bok coach, Kevin Foote, a as a vibrant social hub for T h e C o m m i t t e e a n d
36-man squad first assembled at the members thank everyone
Barkly East. Over the years,
Stellenbosch Academy of Sports from its welcoming halls have who participated in the
Wednesday, 22 October. He said the hosted weddings, birthday various sports.
Stellenbosch camp and two-week overseas tour c e l e b r a t i o n s , g u e s t An enjoyable day was had by
presents the players with a great opportunity to s p e a k e r s , f a r m e r s ’ all.
experience travelling and connecting as a group. association meetings, first Bowls report on page 3.
aid courses, and countless
Kevin Foote further said: “The U19 Academy
programme is the front-runner project towards other gatherings that have
the selection of the official Junior Bok squad, brought people together and
strengthened community
who will play in the U20 Rugby Championship ties.
before defending their world crown in Georgia
next year.” The club have hosted their
Congratulations to Pieter van der very successful and popular
The group of 36 stayed together for a week Merwe, his proud parents, Henk and Summer Festival, a highlight
before the squad of 31 players headed to France Cari, grandparents Cecil and Joan van for many, since 2017.
and Ireland. der Merwe and Fritz and Suna Brisley.
The parkrun held their first
event in the grounds on
Saturday 1 November.
We wish them many more
very successful years
existance.
The 130th celebration was
celebrated with a day of golf Overall winner S Mahloko 38 points
and bowls and a dinner in the
evening.
Saturday was a windy but
pleasant day with good golf.
S Mahloko stood out and
won the golf day with 38
Stableford points. The
course has been recently
upgraded, and the course
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2nd M. Kama 37 points

The 2025 Committe:
Back: Tjaart Steenekamp; Koos Jordaan (Bowls division);
Stefan Cloete (Vice capt); Henro van der Merwe (Secretary); Rudi Labuschagné
Front: Stefan Nel; Wallis Hardie (President); DB Nel (Captain); Terence Meisie (Tresourier)

3rd R Potgieter Count out 35 points