By SAIRAC Cape Town Centre
On Thursday 21 May 2026, the SAIRAC Cape Town Centre hosted its highly anticipated Annual Golf Day at the picturesque Bellville Golf Club.
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- Sponsor on Hole 18 – FREUDENBERG FILTERS
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- Sponsor on Hole 14 – PANASPARES
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- Sponsor on Hole 12 – SFI
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- Sponsor on Hole 9 – FIVECORE SPECIALITY LUBRICANTS
The morning began under a blanket of mist; however, participants were fortunate to enjoy dry weather throughout the day, allowing for an excellent afternoon of golf and networking.
The popularity of the event was evident from the overwhelming response received from industry partners. This year, a full field of 29 four-ball teams participated, necessitating a shotgun start at 12:00. Demand for entries exceeded available capacity, and unfortunately several companies had to be turned away due to the event reaching its maximum number of participants well ahead of the closing date.
The logistical demands of hosting such a large field were met with professionalism by Bellville Golf Club, which successfully sourced additional golf carts to accommodate the approximately 62 carts required for the day. While a few minor technical issues arose, the club’s staff responded swiftly and efficiently, ensuring minimal disruption to play.
Walking the course throughout the day by Cape Town Centre Secretary provided an opportunity to witness the true spirit of the event. Beyond the competition, the day was characterised by outstanding camaraderie among participants. Friendly banter, shared laughter and enthusiastic congratulations for well-played shots could be heard across the course, reflecting the strong relationships that exist within the HVAC&R industry.
As the afternoon progressed, players enjoyed an eventful round of golf, with some teams only returning to the clubhouse as the sun began to set. Thereafter, participants gathered in the dining and bar area to enjoy a delicious dinner before the evening’s prize-giving ceremony commenced.
NEAREST-TO-THE-PIN WINNERS
Recognition was first given to the golfers who achieved the coveted nearest-to-the-pin honours:
| Hole | Winner |
|---|---|
| Hole 4 | Terence Benians |
| Hole 7 | Coenraad Ehlers |
| Hole 12 | Johan Joubert |
| Hole 16 | Gonnie Pandither and Francois Niehaus |
SPONSORED LUCKY DRAW PRIZES
Several sponsored holes offered participants the opportunity to enter lucky draws through various fun challenges and activities. Representatives from sponsoring companies conducted the draws, with the following prizes awarded:
| Sponsor | Prize |
|---|---|
| Daikin Airconditioning SA | Air purifier |
| Danfoss | 60º wedge |
| Fivecore Speciality Lubricants | Wine pack |
| Freudenberg Filtration Technologies | Specialist gap wedge |
| Panaspares | Ciat air conditioner |
| SARACCA | Biltong hamper |
SUPPORTING CHARITY THROUGH GENEROSITY
One of the highlights of the event was the generosity shown by participants and sponsors alike. Through the sale of raffle tickets, more than R12 000 was raised for charity, with all proceeds earmarked for donation to a worthy cause.
Special thanks are extended to the following companies and representatives for their generous raffle prize contributions:
- LGESA Eco Solutions (Grace Nam) – 2 × LG microwaves
- Hisense HVAC Cape Town (Frans Lundie) – 43” Hisense television
- AHI-Carrier (Naas Massyn) – Toshiba air conditioner
TEAM RESULTS
Following the completion of scoring, the final team standings were announced:
| Place | Team | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ref Tec Refrigeration | 100 |
| 2 | Million Air Services | 97 |
| 3 | Advantage Air Team B | 96 |
| 4 | Livance | 91 |
| 5 | LGESA Eco Solutions Team A | 91 |
| 6 | LGESA Eco Solutions Team B | 90 |
| 7 | Electromechanica | 89 |
| 8 | Aersa | 86 |
| 9 | Apollo Air | 84 |
| 10 | All Angles Aluminium | 83 |
| 11 | WEG South Africa | 82 |
| 12 | Metraclark Team A | 81 |
| 13 | SARACCA | 79 |
| 14 | Advantage Air Team A | 77 |
| 15 | Metraclark Team D | 76 |
| 16 | SFI Group Team A | 75 |
| 17 | A-Gas (South Africa) | 75 |
| 18 | TROX South Africa Team A | 74 |
| 19 | Daikin Airconditioning SA Team A | 74 |
| 20 | Advantage Air Team C | 73 |
| 21 | Daikin Airconditioning SA Team B | 72 |
| 22 | SFI Group Team B | 71 |
| 23 | Metraclark Team C | 71 |
| 24 | Hisense HVAC Cape Town | 67 |
| 25 | TROX South Africa Team B | 66 |
| 26 | Fourways Airconditioning Cape | 66 |
| 27 | Freudenberg Filtration Technologies | 64 |
| 28 | Metraclark Team B | 60 |
| 29 | ebm-papst South Africa | 58 |
Congratulations are extended to Ref Tec Refrigeration for securing first place in a highly competitive field and to all participating teams for their sportsmanship and enthusiasm throughout the day.
WET HOLE SPONSORS
The success of the day was further enhanced by the generous support of the following wet hole sponsors:
- A-Gas (South Africa) and Metraclark
- ebm-papst South Africa
- Fivecore Speciality Lubricants
- Freudenberg Filtration Technologies
- LGESA Eco Solutions
- Panaspares
- SARACCA
- SFI Group
- Testo South Africa
APPRECIATION TO SPONSORS
A special note of appreciation is extended to the many companies and representatives who generously sponsored gifts for all participants. Their contributions ensured that every golfer left the event with a token of appreciation, further enhancing the experience for all involved.
| Company | Representative(s) |
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| A-Gas (South Africa) | Bianca Boshoff |
| AHI-Carrier | Naas Massyn |
| Air Movement Supplies | Michael Vaudin |
| All Angles Aluminium | Stephen du Toit |
| Baltimore Aircoil | Jakes Nortje |
| Cape Fans | Bennie du Toit |
| Cape Sheet Metal Works | Simon Neale-May |
| CAREL | Vernon Vandrau |
| CFW Fans | Ralph Raad |
| Colcoil | Jeanette Smith |
| Coldfact Projects | Jacques Mouton |
| Daikin Airconditioning | Tori Sabatti |
| DunhamBush | Juan Burger |
| ebm-papst South Africa | Graham Roberts |
| Electromechanica | William Cameron |
| I.W.C. | John Burgess |
| Kovco | Louis Vermeulken and Brendan Prestage |
| LGESA Eco Solutions | Nico Janse van Rensburg |
| Livance | Brendon Lemos |
| Metraclark Paarl | Tiaan Theart |
| Metraclark Cape Town | Shane Collier and Morne Bezuidenhout |
| Panaspares | Jolanda Blom |
| Raetech | Hennie Basson |
| SAIRAC Cape Town Committee | — |
| SARACCA | David Botha |
| SCM Ref Africa | Jason Meredith |
| SFI Group | Edward Hector |
| Tecsareco | Geoffrey Gordon |
| Thermocoil | Marius la Grange |
| Thermopak | Graeme Kloot |
| Trutemp | Fanus Blom |
The continued support of industry partners remains the cornerstone of the SAIRAC Cape Town Centre Golf Day and demonstrates the remarkable commitment of the HVAC&R community to fostering relationships, supporting industry initiatives, and giving back to worthy causes.
A SUCCESSFUL DAY FOR THE INDUSTRY
The SAIRAC Cape Town Centre would like to express its sincere gratitude to every sponsor, player, volunteer and supporter who contributed to the success of the 2026 Annual Golf Day. Your participation, generosity and enthusiasm made this event a memorable occasion.
Special thanks are also extended to the management and staff of Bellville Golf Club for their professionalism, hospitality and assistance throughout the day.
We look forward to welcoming both familiar and new faces to next year’s event as we continue to strengthen the relationships that make our industry such a vibrant and supportive community.
