Reigning South African Open champion Branden Grace has thrown his support behind caddies from the region where he honed his game as a rising talent.
Grace wrote on social media: ‘As a touring professional, I appreciate the important role caddies play in my success on the course. Growing up and practicing on courses like Fancourt, George Golf Club and Knysna Golf Club, my family and I felt a need to assist the 197 permanent caddies of these clubs who reside in the George and Knysna area, as they face the realization of no income during this pandemic.’
The 31-year-old confirmed that through his charity – The Branden Grace Charitable Foundation and Golf in School initiative – the nearly 200-strong contingent with grocery vouchers from Spar.
Grace also revealed that the De Dekke Spar and Knysna’s Super Spar also contributed to aid the caddies.
The winner of every major trophy on the local circuit also called for those who can to help come to the assistance of those in their local community.
Currently at home in Florida, Grace also called on South African to stay at home and be safe.
The nine-time European Tour winner also thanked all essential workers, medical staff, SAPS and SANDF for ‘being on the frontline and putting themselves at risk to protect, supply and serve South Africa’.
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