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Embassy celebrated Centenary of Czech Independence with prestigious Golf tournament

02.11.2018 / 20:37 | Aktualizováno: 17.05.2019 / 23:38

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On a chilly morning of the 31st October 2018, in the pristine environment of one of the most luxurious golf resorts in Gauteng, Steyn City Golf Club in Johannesburg, ambassadors, diplomats, government officials, company executives and other distinguished guests of the Czech Embassy gathered together to celebrate the 100th Anniversary of Czech Independence by participating in a charity golf tournament. Besides the dignified commemoration of the centenary of the foundation of the Republic, the event served to promote the major sponsors, the Czech companies such as Redo s.r.o., Česká zbrojovka a.s., Era a.s. and Tatra Trucks a.s. and Absa Group Ltd as the local SA partner.

Heads of several diplomatic Missions in Pretoria including ambassadors of Vietnam, Taiwan, Singapore and Panama, diplomats, Defence and Air Force Attaches, representatives of the Department of Trade and Industry, entrepreneurs, business partners and Czech Expats, a total of 84 players completed the starting field. The participants enjoyed their round of golf at the well maintained course of Steyn City Golf Club as well as the wide variety of gifts and prizes, including a specially designed golf t-shirt in Czech national colors. A charity raffle was part of the event of which the proceeds were donated to the charity organization AESA. A wine tasting was offered by a local wine producer BAYEDE! Wines Pty Ltd. Scottish Whiskey tasting was provided by a local Glenfiddich distributor. AB InBev donated two kegs of Castle Lite beer.

General sponsors supported the event such as Czech companies Redo s.r.o. (army and medical equipment producer), Česká zbrojovka a.s. (small arms manufacturer, locally known as CZUB), Tatra Trucks a.s. (heavy off-road truck manufacturer) and ERA a.s. (surveillance and navigation systems producers). Absa Group Ltd was main partner on South African side. Other sponsors were Safintra South Africa Pty Ltd, Curvent International Ltd, Fasteners Direct Pty Ltd, Kare Industrial Suppliers (Pty) Ltd and Powerdek Cc. Mercedes-Benz Centurion exhibited their latest models at the venue. Prizes for the raffle were donated by Ambassador Duty Free as well as individual contributors such as Mr. V. Janda from JISR Institute a.s. and staff of the Czech Embassy to all whom we thank.

The result of the sporting tournament was not of importance, although the performances of most of players were excellent. What was significant was the proud message of Czech companies to their South African partners allowing organization of an excellent Golf Day of such symbolic importance in one of the most luxurious South African golf resorts. The evening program, including award ceremony and charity raffle, was elegantly accompanied by moderator Mr. Shaheen Hoosen. The South African NGO AESA was given an amount of approximately CZK 15.000,-. The Embassy of the Czech Republic thanks the local partners and honourable guests who supported the event and also the Steyn City Golf Club staff.

A short video clip is available under the following link.


Author: Viktor Dolista, Economic Diplomat of the Czech Republic Embassy in Pretoria

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Czech Republic Centenary Charity Golf Day

00 Czech Republic Centenary Charity Golf Day took place in a luxurious environment of Steyn City Golf club.  
01 Luckily it did not rain  
02 Mercedes-Benz A-Class on show together with other partners teardrops  
03 Czech companies ERA a.s. and CZUB were some of general partners of the event  
04 1st hole sponsored by CZUB  
05 Embassy staff welcoming distinguished guest  
07 Warming up in the driving range  
08 Instructions by the referee  
09 Ambassador of Vietnam, one of distinguished guests  
10 Fourball of our general partner CZUB  
11 Czech Republic Centenary Charity Golf Day commencement  
12 International fourball, Dutch, Vietnam and South Africa  
13 Safari at the golf course  
14 Players enjoyed the course and the game  
15 Fourball composed by distinguished guests from U.S. Embassy  
16 Beautiful landscape of the course  
17 Defence Attaché of Vietnam Mr Van Cuong at his longest drive attempt  
18 Beautiful women were present  
19 Fourball of High Commission of Taiwan, thank you for coming!  
20 One of the most talented players in the competition Mr Seth Pule from Department of Trade and Industry  
21 So much fun on the course  
22 Decent driver  
23 Great performance from most players  
24 Halfway house lunch  
25 Maximum concentration  
26 Female competition was tough  
27 Maximum effort  
28 What a great approach!  
29 Distinguished players  
30 Dinner was being prepared while players were doing hard  
31 Distinguished guests  
32 Players relaxing after the game  
33 Chill-out after the game  
34 Distinguished guests debriefed by Czech diplomats  
35 Toast after the game  
36 Friendly atmosphere before the prize giving  
37 In whisky tasting corner the atmosphere was splendid, on the left Mr. Melvin Chagonda from Titaane Investments  
38 Degustation of Bayede! wines  
39 Pleasant vibe throughout the whole afternoon  
40 Ambassador of Czech Republic, Ambassador of Panama, Director of NGO AESA and Glenfiddich Scotch Whisky local representative  
41 Ambassador of the Czech Republic Mr Michal Král gave a keynote speech  
42 Main prize of the raffle, a golf bag, donated by Mr. Vaclav Janda of JISR Institute a.s. was in his absence handed over by representative of Czech Embassy  
43 Ambassador of the Czech Republic handed over the yield of a charity raffle to Director of NGO AESA  
44 Group picture to wrap up the successful event  
45 And yet another wrap-up