Autumn Classic 2023

Champagne Sports Resort, the gem of the majestic Drakensberg, once again hosted their annual flagship golfing event, The Autumn Classic in May of this year and the Thornleys Team were both proud and privileged to be the technical supplier to this incredible event.

The weekend saw a field of over 60 fun loving and passionate golfers, test their mettle on one of SA’s most picturesque golf courses, as they battled it out for top honors over the 2 days. 

And as much as the event was centered around golf and the ability to get away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life, the true benefit of attending this event was to raise funds for the 3 Bears Trading School WiFi Project.

This incredible project was implemented in July of 2021 and has had a profound impact on the lives of educators and learners in the Loskop region of KwaZulu-Natal. Historically, the 5 schools and one community project installed with WiFi, either had no or slow and unreliable internet access, hindering their ability to access vital educational resources. More than 500 education beneficiaries are now able to access free, uncapped internet each month. With access to online tools and resources, these learners and their educators have the opportunity to thrive in this digital age.  

Enabled by various donations by corporate partners, friends and family of Champagne Sports Resort and 3 Bears Trading, Project Isizwe is now able to install further WiFi environments beyond these 5 schools and our community project.

To learn more about this project, simply view the below pdf document.

If you would like to be a part of this unique and worthwhile initiative, why not sign up for next years Autumn Classic and join in the laughter, fun and friendship that this weekend is sure to bring. (contact Champagne Sports Resort directly for more details)