Come celebrate Patriot's 50th with a round of golf
Hoërskool Patriot is celebrating five decades of excellence.
This school is 50 years old this year and is inviting everyone to a 50-year celebration golf day.
This golf day is taking place on June 6 and the Better Ball Scramble starts with a shotgun start at 09:00.
The cost is R3 000 per four-ball.
You have the opportunity to market your business on the day with sponsorship opportunities.
A title sponsorship on holes one and 10 is R10 000. Marketing per hole is R3 000. A tee and a four-ball combo is R6 500.
For more information or to book your four-ball, call: 082 380 9665.
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