The Sunshine Tour professionals once again made a valuable and vital contribution to the Birdies4Rhinos charity as they combined to raise R500 000 for rhino conservation in 2024.
Louis Albertse was the leading birdie maker with a record 501 birdies, earning his name on the famed rhino trophy that was handed over at this week’s Joburg Open.
The professionals donate an amount of their choice for every birdie they make during the year.
The contribution from the professionals as well as other fundraising initiatives took the overall total raised to roughly R1 million, which is donated to the Connected Conservation Foundation.
“The professionals are making a huge difference for us. All of the money they raise is put towards our projects involved in rhino conservation. We are making a difference, and the professionals help us considerably in terms of the success of our projects,” said Bruce “Doc” Watson, the Executive Chairman of the Connected Conservation Foundation.
Albertse said he was delighted to play his part in this cause.
“It’s a massive privilege to be able to help the rhinos in every way possible, and all the golfers coming together for us is brilliant,” he said.
