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SAIRAC GOLF DAY events and exhibitions
A MEMORABLE DAY ON THE GREENS AT SAIRAC JOHANNESBURG CENTRE GOLF DAY
By Eamonn Ryan
The 37th annual SAIRAC Johannesburg Centre golf day, held on Friday, 13 March 2026 at the Pretoria Golf Club, proved once again to be a highlight of the Gauteng refrigeration and air conditioning calendar. The event brought together industry colleagues, suppliers and friends for a day filled with great golf, laughter and networking.
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Participants were treated to perfect weather and the impeccable course at Pretoria Golf Club, setting the stage for both competitive play and social enjoyment. The excitement was palpable from the first tee-off, with teams eagerly testing their skills while exploring the many sponsor stands along the fairways. Each stand added a special touch to the day, showcasing the latest products, innovations and refreshments from some of the industry’ s leading suppliers, making the day as informative as it was entertaining.
The competition on the greens was fierce, with plenty of camaraderie and friendly rivalry. Nor did the day’ s excitement stop at the greens, as the below images show. RACA
Team DDCS SA, featuring Karen Wilson, Ernest Harris, Kyle Torley and Hugo Pienaar, claimed the title of Best Four Ball Players for 2026, demonstrating both skill and teamwork. From left to right: Jaco Pieterse SAIRAC Johannesburg vice chairman, Karen Wilson, Hugo Pienaar and Robert Fox, past president of SAIRAC.
Individual performances also shone through, with Jason Worst taking the accolade for Best Individual SAIRAC Member.
Attendees enjoyed the thrill of the SAIRAC raffle, generously sponsored by Fourways Aircon’ s Soret Marx.
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