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TUITION & INSTRUCTION Know your rules
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LE T TER TO THE EDITOR
LETTER TO THE EDITOR Send us your letters, giving us your views, opinions or articles of interest (max 500 words). The most interesting letter will be published in the next edition of SA Golf Trader. To the Ed As I write this, I have several tabs open on my computer’s web browser. One of them is a Google Maps route starting from my home in Johannesburg and moving down through the Free State, into the Western Cape, then into the Winelands and finally the Garden Route – playing as many of the golf courses that I can along the way. The next tab is holiday rentals and self-catering accommodation. A few other tabs are pulled up with different golf courses. Another is of YouTube videos of things to do aside from golf. You can see what I am plotting...
Dear Shawn That sounds fantastic, I am sure that many of your mates are more than slightly jealous. You are going to play some of South Africa’s finest golf courses and undoubtably make many new friends. Please send us pictures and updates of your travels. Bon voyage. Regards
I am embarking on a road trip that some people use at one or another point in their lives to rejuvenate. I have literally no idea how it is going to go, who I am going to meet, what I will find, and so on. The slate is blank. I feel excited, a little apprehensive as I will be on my own but the part that pleases me most is that I am in no rush, this could be a two week or a two-month trip (depending on how it goes). Regards Shawn Smith
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e trust that the information we have presented in our previous articles has assisted in cutting 2-4 shots off your total score thus far! Dependent on where you play in South Africa, you may experience a completely different course in the next few months, as courses may dry out, due to changing climate conditions. THINGS TO LOOK OUT FOR: Tee shots will have longer roll outs due to dryer fairways and thinner landing areas, it is truly important to select the correct club off the tee, your tee shot may roll-out up to 30m longer, therefore it will be wise to make an informed club selection on those trickier holes where your drive may roll out to unfamiliar territories, for instance a slopy lie or, especially on holes that dog leg! There is no use in striking a great drive with your driver, down the middle of the fairway to finish up behind a shrub or tree or with a lie that you are practicing daily, forcing you to lay up after a good effort, because of a dogleg being right on your total driving distance – please consider image on the right for reference. Rather make use of a fairway metal, hybrid, or long iron dependent on the dogleg or slope on the fairway, to leave yourself in a prime position to attack the green. Another option is to adjust your starting line if
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you want to use the driver. On the straighter holes, bomb the driver and take advantage of getting a shorter iron into the green! APPROACH SHOTS: Taking into consideration that courses may be dryer in the months to come, the areas around the green and green itself may firm up a bit, which
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approach to golf by Nardus Broodryk
may make your shot selection different to the warmer rainier months. Choosing the correct club at approach could mean the difference between a birdie, par, bogey, or the dreaded double drop. Knowing that the ball would bounce out further than usual in dryer conditions, it might be of great use to you to take one or two less clubs and allow for some roll out, this all depends on - pin position, making the right decision would allow you, in most cases stay below the hole allowing for a good chance at having at ascending to the hole, which is favorable for a positive approach. CHIPPING & PITCHING: Knowing that you may have a thinner grassy area to chip or pitch off, of, it is important to prepare yourself well for the moment of truth – it would be wise to rehearse with a practice swing, allowing for interaction between the club and ground utilizing the bounce of the club, to do the work to make a good selection for flight and roll, a simple bump and run is much easier to control off of a dry lie. Be aware that with dryer landing conditions, the ball may bounce and roll out more than expected, knowing this will make your selection for landing areas and club selection easier. PUTTING: Speed on the greens will be affected in the months to come, a sure way to action better putting through your rounds is to pay attention to making good decisions regarding
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your situation at hand, every situation you are dealt with through your round will be faster than expected, please read your putt carefully before making your selection for your intended pace, especially considering ascend or descend to the hole, know that the greens may be faster, assuring you make a good selection relative to the slope presented on the greens. Kindly take into consideration that the season affects how the ball reacts to bouncing and rolling on the surface, keeping this in mind can really assist you to your pursuit to your personal best in 2021! Thank you for reading our article, we trust that the information that we have provided will assist you, for any questions, please contact info@wannabeachampion.com
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1. When did you qualify as a PGA Professional? Before you were born, Pards! 1985 Texas, 1991 SA. 2. What made you choose this career? Being a PGA Professional is really working in the hospitality business in the domain you love the most. I am a teacher, a psychologist, a club fitter, a rules expert, a babysitter, a motivator, a stockiest, a player (with a great future behind me) every day! 3. Has it always been golf for you? Before I was four, I also played with “matchbox” cars, climbed trees and got bounced off trampolines. For the last 60 years, it’s been mostly golf. 4. Did you ever play or did you ever want to play on tour? I generally peaked on a Wednesday. No, from the beginning, it was more about teaching the great game of golf to others. 5. You have been in the industry for a long time, who has been your biggest mentor? I am blessed to have had several mentors/ influencers in golf and like. All my professionals were gifted in different ways – I learned from all of them. Off the course, its often people I have met through golf who have helped to mould me into who I am.
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Jeff Clause CEO/PGA Director of Golf St Francis Links
6. In 1991 you left the USA for a 3 year stint at Fancourt, how did this become 30 years ? What most people don’t remember, is that a month to the day, Fancourt went into provisional liquidation because their bank was Masterbond. Marina Martinique and Club Mykonos on the west coast failed, bringing down Masterbond and Fancourt with them. My 3-year plan became 7 at Fancourt as we kept the standards high, the course moved from No. 7 to No. 3 in that period. The liquidators became better golfers as well! 7. What are the biggest differences in the management of a Links Golf Course ? High standards remain high standards. However, St Francis Links is natural combined with nature – a great balance. We are maintaining the lie of the land and the natural terrain. Bunkers are a continuation of the dunes around us – scratched out. The result is a visual and a playable 4 hours and change. 8. Describe a typical workday for you at the club? My day has changed over the years. It still starts with golf, the day, the set-up, who’s playing and… It’s always a start with TK, my Head PGA Professional, it involves F&B and their interaction with the day and always includes time with Charl my SUP. Then I shift to Estate solutions for water, sewerage, Wi-Fi,
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electricity, and security. I love the financial side of the business and my FM is the best in the business! Then, I mostly look at what we offer more than I play it.
Ready Golf! You can’t eliminate 1/2way but you can streamline it. We have phones at 9 and 18 tees where you call your order in and have it your way as well – eggs over easy on the bacon and on the buttered brown toast!
9. With the golf courses open now, were there any lessons learned from the 13. The members of a golf club always come first. lockdown and if so, are you doing anything Do you agree with the phrase “The member is differently? always right”? Do not start me on this. Lockdown took its toll I bend to that theory without being inconsistent. on everyone. Today, we promote our course to Anticipate their needs and wants as best you can. our members and neighbours without many 14. Does your position require you to be available of our international friends. We have modified on weekends, evenings, and holidays, and if our business model, closing on a Monday, so, does this place demands on your personal except to members, only open at night for life? profitable functions and doing it all with less That’s the business we chose – your off time is our staff, lower expenditure, and more profit from work time. For years I was off on a Monday and less turnover. It works if we don’t compromise had no one to “play with”! Now, Liezl and I cherish our service delivery. our Sundays, most of them. 10. How is the golfing public, members and 15. Last year November you won the PGA your staff responding to the new rules and Professional of the year award for the 4th regulations? time, what is your secret to your success? I (we) took a good bit of flack for adhering to Keep learning, stay current with life, hire skilled the letter of the law (gazette) and still today, and energetic people around you! operate golf as directed with pins in and rakes out. Others don’t. 16. What are your short & long term goals? Make this, St Francis Links, the most desirable 11. With consumers already being careful on place to come for golf and LIFE! I want to host the how they spend their money these days best players in tournament play and start new (pre covid 19), what is your plan to attract golfers on a sporting path that lasts a lifetime! people to the club now that we are on level 1 of the lockdown? 17. Covid 19 aside, what is your opinion on the Golf around the world is on the up, especially state of golf in South Africa? with younger people who cannot participate Now is the time to seize the moment! in contact sports. We have attracted new 18. What do you enjoy doing in your free time? investment primarily from younger families Escaping somewhere with Liezl. who can work from home. Member rounds are up nearly double in the last two years. 19. Do you still get time to play? Spend is conservative, Clubhouse times was I love a quick nine on Friday mornings – Dawn shorter, but improving. Golfing groups, who I patrol! For some reason, and as positive as I am, love hosting, are on the rise. my shot visualization and execution don’t always align themselves! It’s all good because GOLF has 12. Slow play is one of the biggest problems in been very, very good to me! golf today, how do you manage slow play at St Francis Links?
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randon Stone won for the first time in almost three years after triumphing with a birdie at the first hole of a four man play-off at the Limpopo Championship. The 28-year-old is no stranger to tasting success and he is delighted to be back in the winner’s circle for the first time since his Rolex Series victory at the Aberdeen Standard Investments Scottish Open in 2018, as well as finally earning his first Challenge Tour victory. “I mentioned it to the guys at the start of the week, it’s one of those things that has been on the ‘grudge list’ with regards to professional golf,” he said. “I’m very happy to get that monkey off my back. “Regardless of what anyone says, the Sunshine
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The victory is the fourth in the last seven events by a South African and follows Garrick Higgo’s triumph just a week prior at the Gran Canaria Lopesan Open.
“Hopefully I can go from strength to strength now and that’ll be my plan, I won’t stop working hard and trying to get better.”
Higgo was among a huge South African contingent waiting for Burmester as he strolled up the 18th and the popular 31-year-old was sprayed with champagne after claiming his first win outside of his home continent. “I’d obviously love to get in that top 100 in the world, it’s quite lucrative, a lot of things
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“He added: “It’s amazing, just to have the support of our little group of South African guys, we’re kind of like a family out here. We all travel a long way to come and ply our craft so just to have those guys on the 18th green, all the caddies, all the players, spraying me with champagne and congratulating me – there’s no better feeling in the world.”Knowing he wanted to protect rhinos for future generations, Walters approached both his
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s Woods continues his recovery from a broken leg sustained in a car crash in February, the 15-time Major champion was pictured watching his son Charlie at a Hurricane Junior Golf Tour event. Woods was driving at nearly twice the speed limit prior to his February car crash in LA, with the black box in his car revealing that the vehicle had hit a tree at 75mph according to the police. The injuries sustained were serious, with the 45-year-old fracturing both his tibula and fibula bones in his right leg, which have been stabilized with a rod. He has also had screws and pins inserted into his foot
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and ankle. A month after the surgery, the 15-time Major champion returned home to start his recovery and on that Friday, Woods shared the first picture of himself since the accident. The photo showed him with a cast on his right leg and foot. Nevertheless, the American had a big smile on his face as he stood on a golf course next to his dog, Bugs.
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SPECIAL FEATURE - CELEBRIT Y GOLFER PROFILE
Kyle Abbott
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1. Where were you born and what schools did you attend? Emapangeni South Africa. Empangeni Prep, Felixton College, Grantliegh, Kearsney College. 2. Did you come from a sporting background? My father was an excellent road and cross country runner, both my brothers played football and cricket as well as completing Iron Man Triathalons. So I would say yes. 3. When did you realise that cricket was the sport you want to take further? Probably round 17/18 years old when my mates were applying for university and I was applying to UK clubs to go play cricket. 4. Who has been the most influential person in your cricket career and why? My family and in particular my father has been influential in getting me to where I am now, supporting every decision along the way. From a cricketing side Lance Klusener, he came into my career at a time
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when I needed a kick up the butt which got me playing for South Africa. 5. With a lot of big achievements in your career like the 7 wickets on test debut, two IPL seasons, your match figures of 17/87 for Hampshire in 2019 (best first class match figures since1956) what keeps you motivated? Not going to an office job keeps me motivated hahahah! Seriously though... winning games and taking wickets, love the buzz! 6. You have recently been included in the Boland squad, what does your cricket schedule look like for the next season? I’ll get home from the UK season with Hampshire at the end of September, have 2/3 months off before I join up with Boland mid-December till March next year before returning back to the UK. 7. With your Kolpak contract being finished, will you still be available for Hampshire? Yes, I now just play as an overseas
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SPECIAL FEATURE - CELEBRIT Y GOLFER PROFILE player, which each county is allowed two. 8. Who are the toughest bowlers and batsmen you’ve played against? Indians in India and Australians in Australia where incredibly tough to face! 9. Most sportsman have nicknames, did you ever have one and where did it come from? Abbo is most common but Jimmy is another which is after the late Jimmy Abbott... The guys at the Dolphins said I was the size of him when I arrived at Kingsmead in 2008. 10. Your funniest moment on a cricket field? 2014.Colombo. Saving a test match day 5 last session. last 10min of play 9 wickets down and Imran Tahir just lies down at the crease with “cramp” so the physio has to run out and treat him... genius running down the clock but hilarious.
stay in this beauiful game as long as I can. 12. How did this lockdown influence your cricket and you personally? Lockdown has certainly given me a new love for the game and I do not take it for granted. 13. What are your other interests besides cricket? Fishing, wildlife, I love the Kruger Park, especially camping. 14. What advice would you give to youngsters today as far as sport is concerned? Talent only gets you so far... hard work and belief gets you places.
11. What are your short and long term goals? Short term goal to win the county championship 4 day comp... Long term to
G ETTING ON T O GOLF • When did you start playing golf? Im not sure, we had clubs at home, so I would say 10 or 12 with chipping comps in the garden. • What is your current handicap? 11.5 • Are you a member of a golf club? Skukuza Golf Club.
tee while a few people were watching. Then in Thailand playing golf with Dave Miller and Dave Wiese I had shoes and socks off in a lake trying to take a shot. Didn’t end well. • What is your favorite club in the bag? 5 Iron. • When you play, do you walk or take a cart? 90% Cart ... save the legs for bowling! but I don’t mind walking at all.
• Which is your favorite golf course and why? Skukuza Golf Club because in the Kruger Park you have the Big Five around you while playing.
• If you could pick a golf swing, who’s would it be? Louis Oosthuizen.
• Have you had any embarrassing moments whilst playing golf? Hit a sign board about 40m left on the first
• What would be your ideal four ball? Miguel Angel Jimenez, Vince Vaughn, James Cordon.
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4 Star Melkbosstrand Accommodation - The Lodge at Atlantic Beach is situated on the world renowned Atlantic Beach Estate & Golf Course.
The Lodge Atlantic Beach
* 18 Hole links type golf course * Elemental Health & Beauty Spa * Function Venue * Leisure Centre / Fitness Centre * 20 Luxury rooms * Variety of activities in area
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The Garden Route + The 200 km stretch of coast which connects the Storms River Mouth to Mossel Bay is generally referred to as the Garden Route in reference to its fascinating diversity of wide sandy beaches, gorgeous lakes and lagoons, shaded evergreen forests and Protea-studded slopes. It is also home to some of the finest golf courses in the country. We have titled this Special Feature “The Garden Route +” because if you happen to start your journey in Port Elizabeth, then there are golf courses in-between that simply must be played and an overnight stop at St Francis Bay has virtually become de rigueur! With mild to warm summers and mild to cool winters it is the ideal region in which to play golf. George, a modern city with an airport that is connected to Cape Town and Johannesburg by regular scheduled flights, and has all the usual car rental agencies, is another main gateway to the Garden Route. Whichever way you look at it, this remains one of the ultimate South African golfing road trips…
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Africa’s first Jack Nicklaus designed golf course
Indulge in five-star, luxury accommodation, warm service and great golfing in Knysna, at the heart of South Africa’s Garden Route. Simola Hotel Country Club and Spa is the ultimate leisure, golfing and residential destination. Surrounded by breathtakingly natural beauty, the uniquely elegant Simola Hotel Country Club and Spa stands sentinel over the town of Knysna. Offering discerning guests sophisticated accommodation and contemporary comfort, the hotel and restaurant overlook the Simola Golf and Country Estate and the exclusive Jack Nicklaus Signature Golf Course, the first in Africa to be designed by the Golden Bear himself. Aside from jaw-dropping views from just about every hole, the golf course features spacious changing rooms, chipping and putting green, driving range, pro-shop, golf carts and halfway house. Attractions on the 325 hectare estate include the Simola Hotel, Country Club & Spa, our 18-hole, par-72, Jack Nicklaus Signature Golf
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Course, and our exclusive River Club –where home-owners and guests enjoy swimming, paddling, fishing and birding on the peaceful Knysna River, and in the indigenous Knysna forests. On the border of the Knysna forest, Simola is less than 7km from the centre of town and the world renowned Knysna estuary. Its convenient location makes it the ideal base from which to explore the rest of the Garden Route. An 1,800 hectare lagoon, kilometre after kilometre of sandy beaches, the brooding Outeniqua Mountains, the famous – and mysterious – Knysna forests, and the 160,000 hectare Garden Route National Park (the only unfenced national park in South Africa). Knysna has many other attractions to offer, too: excellent dining, trendy shopping, probably the top contemporary art gallery in the country, and a rich and varied selection of events and festivals that celebrate culture, sport, and the good life. The area also offers unique animal sightings and experiences, a multitude of outdoor and adventure activities and, of course some of the continent’s best golfing.
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ESCAPE TO THE GARDEN ROUTE FOR A GOLF GETAWAY
MINI GOLF TOUR FROM R7 400
COUPLES GETAWAY FROM R2 676
2 NIGHTS INCLUDES:
1 NIGHT INCLUDES:
· 2 Nights accommodation in 2 Golf
· 1 Night accommodation in a Deluxe
Suites for 4 adults sharing
Suite for 2 people sharing
· Daily light plated breakfast
· Daily light plated breakfast
· 1 Round of golf per person, including
· 1 Round of golf per person
a golf cart
· R300 culinary credit
VALID FOR TRAVEL UNTIL 31 OCTOBER 2021 Terms and conditions apply.
PROMO CODE: SAGOLFTRADER Book now: +27 (0)64 759 8938 | travelnow@tcx.travel | www. pezulahotel.com Lagoonview Drive, Sparrebosch Eastern Head, Knysna South Africa
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he Garden Route on South Africa’s south-eastern coast is, undoubtedly, one of the most breathtaking regions in the country. Known for its lush, green forests surrounding the coastal towns that are artfully scattered along the coastline, and a plethora of indigenous fauna and flora, the sheer natural beauty of the region is unmistakable. It’s here where you’ll find the equally gorgeous and awe-inspiring Pezula Resort Hotel & Spa and it’s Championship Golf Course in the picturesque seaside town of Knysna. Whether you are a golf aficionado or not, you’ll be able to appreciate the stunning, Championship course at Pezula Golf Club. Hailed by many as one of the most beautiful golf courses in the Western Cape, Pezula Championship Golf Course has also been named among the Top 20 South African Golf Courses for 2020 by Golfer’s Digest. The club celebrated their 20th anniversary last year, and while it is the in-your-face, jaw-dropping beauty of the Championship Course that first grabs your attention, the course is, so to speak, not just a pretty face. Elevated high on the Eastern Head of Knysna, the course offers challenging holes with strongly contoured greens and ample bunkers. Challenging, yet rewarding, the Pezula Championship course will be a dream to play for players of any level - even if it’s just to take in the magnificent views around you.
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And while the golf course certainly contends to be a scene-stealer on the Pezula Estate, the equally gorgeous Pezula Resort Hotel & Spa shines brightly in its own right. The beautiful, all-suite hotel encompasses the beauty of the surrounding nature from every angle. From the lush, green gardens that surround the hotel, to the on-site nursery, Koi fish ponds and Kol Kol bath; Pezula perfectly orchestrates the harmonious marriage of nature and luxury. With an award-winning spa, Pezula Resort Hotel & Spa offers utter relaxation at its finest. Specially designed, Africa-inspired treatments will leave any person taking a turn at the spa in a complete state of tranquillity. Zachary’s Bistro, Pezula’s on-site, gourmet restaurant, specialises in creating mouthwatering dishes inspired by the area and prides itself on using only the freshest, local produce - some even grown in Pezula’s own nurseries. However, it’s not just the on-site activities that make a trip to Pezula oh-so-worth-it. Knysna and the surrounding towns are a hub of exciting activities, from fine dining hotspots (did someone say Knysna oysters?!) to enlightening cultural experiences and drop-dead gorgeous beaches - including the famed and mystical Noetzie Beach. In essence, Pezula Resort Hotel & Spa and the beautiful Pezula Championship Golf Course is not only a feast for the eyes but a place to rejuvenate, re-energise and excite the soul.
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# wish you were here
Sundays:
KNYSNA GOLF CLUB
All visitors play at R270 (green fee only) At around 6pm of January 13, 2010 a fire broke out in the water heating system of the Knysna Golf Club and, fanned by high winds, rapidly spread through the clubhouse. Thankfully there were no injuries, but the devastation was complete. The entire clubhouse and its contents (including trophies and memorabilia, pro shop stock and members golfing equipment) were destroyed within an hour. But a club comprises more than a physical building and its members wasted no time in taking action. The following morning, a disaster committee
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was formed and immediately set to work on arranging temporary facilities. A Bedouin-style tent was erected with portable cabins serving as a green fees office, bar and refreshment stall. Members and visitors were able to play the course the day after the fire while the clubhouse was still smouldering. A few weeks later, a pre-fabricated temporary clubhouse was erected on the 1st tee and this served the club well for both golfing and social functions for the next year or so. Although the new clubhouse
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had to be constructed using the ‘footprint’ of the previous building, the opportunity was taken to re-think and redesign its layout completely. The result has been a transformation that has delighted and impressed both members and visitors alike. The official opening took place on April 15, 2011 – just 15 months after the fire. The clubhouse is now one of the most stylish, modern and well-equipped in the country and stands testament to the dedication, imagination and sheer hard work of the club’s committee, members and contractors.
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John Collier Survey A
ccording to Wikipedia, the Garden Route is a 300-kilometre stretch of the south-eastern coast of South Africa which extends from Witsand in the Western Cape to the border of Tsitsikamma Storms River in the Eastern Cape. The name comes from the verdant and ecologically diverse vegetation encountered here with an oceanic climate, mild to warm summers, and mild to cool winters. It has the mildest climate in South Africa and the second mildest climate in the world, after Hawaii, according to the Guinness Book of Records.
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With these favourable climatic conditions, it is not surprising that there are so many golfing facilities along this route. Recent research into good governance and environmental compliance into golf courses along the garden route indicate that the compliance levels for golf clubs in this area is above the national benchmark of 31%, and leading the way is the Kingswood Golf Estate achieving GOLD LEVEL status and a previous winner of the prestigious TOP CLUB AWARD in South Africa. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to email ajcollier@telkomsa.net or visit the John Collier Website at www.johncolliergolf.com.
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R E S U LT S & R A N K I N G S SUNSHINE TOUR SUNSHINE TOUR ORDER OF MERIT AS OF 25 APRIL 2021
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20
Jaco Prinsloo Neil Schietekat Jbe’ Kruger Jaco Ahlers MJ Viljoen Rhys Enoch Martin Rohwer Oliver Bekker Jake Redman Hennie Otto Jake Roos Tristen Strydom Jean Hugo Thriston Lawrence Dean Burmester Daniel van Tonder Anthony Michael Louis Albertse Adilson Da Silva Malcolm Mitchell
RSA RSA RSA RSA RSA WAL RSA RSA RSA RSA RSA RSA RSA RSA RSA RSA RSA RSA BRA RSA
4 4 4 4 4 1 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 3 1 1 4 4 4 4
R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R
422,610.71 206,575.00 184,450.00 180,075.00 165,250.00 158,500.00 152,150.00 127,785.71 119,150.00 118,000.00 116,050.00 103,775.00 102,016.67 100,650.00 97,500.00 97,500.00 94,906.67 73,910.71 66,675.00 66,210.71
RBC HERITAGE, HARBOUR TOWN GOLF LINKS 15 - 18 APR 2021 1 Stewart Cink USA 63-63-69-70 265 (-19) T2 Emiliano Grillo ARG 68-64-69-68 269 (-15) Harold Varner III USA 66-68-69-66 269 (-15) T4 Corey Conners USA 67-64-72-68 271 (-13) Maverick McNealy USA 71-67-66-67 271 (-13) Matt Fitzpatrick ENG 71- 64-68-68 271 (-13) OTHER SOUTH AFRICANS T33 Christiaan Bezuidenhout RSA 70-69-65-73 277 (-7) T42 Branden Grace RSA 68-69-73-69 279 (T56 Dylan Frittelli RSA 71-67-71-74 283 (-1)
$ 1,278,000.00 $ 631,900.00 $ 631,900.00 $ 298,790.00 $ 298,792.00 $ 298,792.00 $ $ $
37,867.00 24,495.00 16,472.00
ZURICH CLASSIC OF NEW ORLEANS, TPC LOUISIANA 22 - 25 APRIL 2021
1 Marc Leishman / Cameron Smith 63-72-63-70 268 (-20) $ 1,069,300.00 2 Louis Oosthuizen / Charl Schwartzel 63-71-63-71 268 (-20) $ 436,600.00 3 Peter Uihlein / Richy Werenski 65-69-68-67 269 (-19) $ 285,825.00 T4 Keegan Bradley / Brendan Steele 63-73-64-70 270 (-18) $ 209,667.00 Sam Burns / Billy Horschel 63-73-65-69 270 (-18) $ 209,667.00 Keith Mitchell / Brandt Snedeker 66-71-64-69 270 (-18) $ 209,667.00 OTHER SOUTH AFRICANS T17 Wyndham Clark / Erik van Rooyen 64-74-63-73 274 (-14) $ 37,463.00
PGA TOUR MONEY STANDINGS AS OF 28 APRIL 2021
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RSA RSA RSA RSA
17 17 16 14
$ 1,030,674.00 $ 967,442.00 $ 854,180.00 $ 662,353.00
KORN FERRY TOUR KORN FERRY TOUR MONEY EARNINGS AS OF 25 APRIL 2021 1 STEPHAN JAEGER 2 WILL ZALATORIS 3 DAVIS RILEY 4 LEE HODGES 5 BRANDON WU OTHER SOUTH AFRICANS 61 DAWIE VAN DER WALT
GER USA USA USA USA
24 16 25 25 13
$ $ $ $ $
464,632.00 403,978.00 364,668.00 360,531.00 349,164.00
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CHAMPIONS TOUR CHAMPIONS TOUR MONEY EARNINGS AS OF 2021
PGA TOUR
1 JUSTIN THOMAS 2 BRYSON DECHAMBEAU 3 XANDER SCHAUFFELE 4 CAMERON SMITH 5 DUSTIN JOHNSON 6 HIDEKI MATSUYAMA 7 JORDAN SPIETH 8 VIKTOR HOVLAND 9 BILLY HORSCHEL 10 JON RAHM OTHER SOUTH AFRICANS 30 LOUIS OOSTHUIZEN
73 DYLAN FRITTELLI 86 BRANDEN GRACE 93 CHARL SCHWARTZEL 114 ERIKVANROOYEN
USA USA USA USA USA JPN USA DEN USA ESP
12 10 13 15 10 17 15 14 16 13
$ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $
5,539,361.00 5,443,091.00 4,266,444.00 4,258,720.00 3,817,596.00 3,741,419.00 3,691,056.00 3,672,155.00 3,649,347.00 3,556,232.00
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1 KEVIN SUTHERLAND 2 BERNHARD LANGER 3 ERNIE ELS 4 SCOTT PAREL 5 MIGUEL ANGEL JIMÉNEZ 6 JERRY KELLY 7 JIM FURYK 8 RETIEF GOOSEN 9 ROBERT KARLSSON 10 DARREN CLARKE OTHER SOUTH AFRICANS 78 DAVID FROST
USA GER RSA USA SPA USA USA RSA SWE NIR
18 18 16 18 16 18 8 17 15 14
$ 1,657,407.00 $ 1,623,737.00 $ 1,539,158.00 $ 1,265,683.00 $ 1,236,063.00 $ 1,189,878.00 $ 1,011,200.00 $ 1,009,420.00 $ 1,003,574.00 $ 935,092.00
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EUROPEAN TOUR AUSTRIAN GOLF OPEN, DIAMOND CC 15 - 18 APRIL 2021 1 2 3 T4
CATLIN, JOHN KIEFFER, MAXIMILIAN KAYMER, MARTIN ARMITAGE, MARCUS BESSELING, WIL HIGGO, GARRICK OTHER SOUTH AFRICANS T7 KRYUSWIJK JACQUES T21 WALTERS, JUSTIN T24 LOMBARD, ZANDER
USA GER GER ENG NED RSA
68-70-71-65 72-68-68-66 68-70-69-70 73-69-70-68 72-71-70-67 72-71-69-68
274 (-14) 274 (-12) 277 (-11) 280 (-8) 280 (-8) 280 (-8)
€ € € € € €
147,370.00 95,710.00 55,243.00 37,563.80 37,563.80 37,563.80
RSA 68-72-70-71 281 (-7) € 20,940.76 RSA 71-68-74-71 284 (-4) € 10,729.30 RSA 72-70-77-66 285 (-3) € 9,825.25
GRAN CANARIA LOPESAN OPEN, MELONERAS GOLF 22 - 25 APRIL 2021 1 2 3 4 T5
HIGGO, GARRICK KIEFFER, MAXIMILIAN WINTHER, JEFF HORSFIELD, SAM OLESEN, THORBJØRN SYME, CONNOR OTHER SOUTH AFRICANS T15 HARDING, JUSTIN T38 BURMESTER, DEAN T45 LOMBARD, ZANDER
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RSA GER DEN ENG DEN SCO
65-64-63-63 63-65-68-62 67-66-62-64 69-61-65-66 65-61-70-66 71-61-62-68
255 (-25) 258 (-22) 259 (-21) 261 (-19) 262 (-18) 262 (-18)
€ € € € € €
30,500.00 149,500.00 86,050.00 68,500.00 53,245.00 53,245.00
RSA 65-67-65-68 265 (-15) € 18,910.00 RSA 65-67-65-71 268 (-12) € 9,235.00 RSA 66-65-70-68 269 (-11) € 7,345.00
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R E S U LT S & R A N K I N G S WALTERS, JUSTIN T71 DE JAGER, LOUIS
RSA 69-65-71-65 270 (-10) € 5,893.75 RSA 69-66-68-71 274 (-6) € 3,020.50
EUROPEAN TOUR RACE TO DUBAI STANDINGS AS OF 27 APRIL 2021
1 HORSCHEL, BILLY USA 2 HATTON, TYRRELL ENG 3 MORIKAWA, COLLIN USA 4 ZALATORIS, WILL USA 5 SCRIVENER, JASON USA 6 CASEY, PAUL ENG 7 HOVLAND, VIKTOR DEN 8 MCILROY, RORY NIR 9 ROSE, JUSTIN ENG 10 FINAU, TONY USA 11 RAHM, JON ESP 12 MACINTYRE, ROBERT SCO 13 ROZNER, ANTOINE FRA 14 PEREZ, VICTOR FRA 15 FLEETWOOD, TOMMY ENG 16 KIEFFER, MAXIMILIAN GER 17 HIGGO, GARRICK RSA 18 STONE, BRANDON RSA 19 GARCIA, SERGIO ESP 20 CABRERA BELLO, RAFA ESP OTHER SOUTH AFRICANS 21 HARDING, JUSTIN RSA 28 OOSTHUIZEN, LOUIS RSA 30 VAN TONDER, DANIEL RSA 31 BEZUIDENHOUT, CHRISTIAAN RSA 46 COETZEE, GEORGE RSA 60 FICHARDT, DARREN RSA 64 VAN ROOYEN, ERIK RSA 65 KRUYSWIJK, JACQUES RSA 86 STERNE, RICHARD RSA 93 WALTERS, JUSTIN RSA 94 BURMESTER, DEAN RSA
3 6 4 3 4 4 4 4 5 4 3 6 6 6 6 8 8 5 5 4
1,978.30 1,735.50 1,494.00 1,262.00 968.2 929.8 867.4 803.8 754.2 746.7 717.4 713.1 674.6 671.2 655.9 596.6 591.6 572.6 522.2 487.3
8 3 3 6 6 3 2 3 3 7 8
482.6 353.7 350.2 344.6 264.2 205.5 196.4 194.5 133.4 118.0 116.6
EUROPEAN CHALLENGE TOUR ROAD TO MALLORCA POINTS AFTER THE FIRST TOURNAMENT OF THE SEASON
T1 DU PLESSIS, HENNIE BEKKER, OLIVER T3 HOWIE, CRAIG STRYDOM, TRISTEN LAWSON, DEYEN OTHER SOUTH AFRICANS 6 SCHIETEKAT, NEIL T8 ALBERTSE, LOUIS DU PREEZ, JAMES HART PRINSLOO, JACO T13 KRUYSWIJK, JACQUES CONRADIE, RUAN T19 ROHWER, MARTIN NAIDOO, DYLAN RITCHIE, JC
RSA RSA SCO RSA AUS
1 1 1 1 1
12,778.4 12,778.4 4,524.7 4,524.7 4,524.7
RSA RSA RSA RSA RSA RSA RSA RSA RSA
1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
3,231.9 2,473.5 2,473.5 2,473.5 2,115.0 2,111.5 1,809.9 1,809.9 1,809.9
EUROPEAN SENIORS TOUR FIRST TOURNAMENT OF 2021 SEASON WILL BE 27 MAY
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LADIES EUROPEAN TOUR LADIES EUROPEAN TOUR MONEY EARNINGS AS OF 30 APRIL 2021
1 EMILY KRISTINE PEDERSEN 2 AZAHARA MUNOZ 3 GEORGIA HALL 4 CAROLINE MASSON 5 JULIA ENGSTROM 6 STEPHANIE KYRIACOU 7 MANON DE ROEY 8 ANNE VAN DAM 9 ASHLEIGH BUHAI 10 SANNA NUUTINEN OTHER SOUTH AFRICANS 32 LEE-ANNE PACE 71 MONIQUE SMIT 105 LEJAN LEWTHWAITE 111 NICOLE GARCIA 123 CASANDRA HALL 144 STACY LEE BREGMAN
DEN ESP ENG GER SWE AUS BEL NED RSA FIN
12 3 5 1 11 9 12 5 3 12
€ € € € € € € € € €
436,683.82 112,636.35 105,622.48 96,081.14 90,279.26 84,272.43 83,163.63 82,848.18 79,964.87 79,074.62
RSA RSA RSA RSA RSA RSA
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€ € € € € €
39,210.30 15,780.00 5,841.50 5,052.22 3,294.05 1,890.00
LPGA TOUR LPGA MONEY EARNINGS AS OF 2 MAY 2021
1 NEW ZEALAND LYDIA KO 2 NELLY KORDA 3 INBEE PARK 4 PATTY TAVATANAKIT 5 LEXI THOMPSON 6 JESSICA KORDA 7 BROOKE M. HENDERSON 8 JIN YOUNG 9 HYO JOO KIM 10 SEO YOUNG KIM OTHER SOUTH AFRICANS 49 ASHLEIGH BUHAI 112 PAULA RETO
NZL USA KOR THA USA USA CAN KOR KOR KOR
7 7 5 6 7 6 7 6 4 6
$ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $
830,966.00 762,723.00 582,482.00 561,696.00 410,785.00 386,848.00 378,941.00 378,435.00 355,235.00 333,995.00
RSA RSA
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$ $
76,660.00 16,152.00
OFFICIAL WORLD RANKINGS AS OF 25 APRIL 2021
1 DUSTIN JOHNSON USA 2 JUSTIN THOMAS USA 3 JON RAHM ESP 4 XANDER SCHAUFFELE USA 5 BRYSON DECHAMBEAU USA 6 COLLIN MORIKAWA USA 7 PATRICK REED USA 8 TYRRELL HATTON ENG 9 WEBB SIMPSON USA 10 BROOKS KOEPKA USA OTHER SOUTH AFRICANS 33 LOUIS OOSTHUIZEN RSA 40 CHRISTIAAN BEZUIDENHOUT RSA 66 GARRICK HIGGO RSA 72 ERIK VAN ROOYEN RSA 75 DANIEL VAN TONDER RSA 77 DYLAN FRITTELLI RSA 84 BRANDON STONE RSA 91 BRANDEN GRACE RSA 97 GEORGE COETZEE RSA
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43 49 48 47 49 46 61 50 45 42
3.37 2.86 1.85 1.76 1.70 1.68 1.62 1.51 1.42
48 52 45 52 42 52 51 52 51
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Sunshine Tour DATE EVENT VENUE MAY 2021 6 - 9 Dimension Data Pro-Am JUNE 2021 Updated chedule not released at 1 May
Fancourt
Amateur events - Men DATE EVENT VENUE MAY 2021 1 - 2 3 - 5 10 - 14 21 -23 27 - 28 30 - 31 JUNE 2021 5 - 6 19 - 20 19 - 20 23 - 24 26 - 27 JULY 2021 3 - 4 9 - 11 11 - 13 15 - 16 19 - 21 22 - 23 23 - 25 26 - 27 31 Jul - 1 Aug
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Vaal Senior Open Nedbank Junior Challenge SA Country Districts KZN Open Stroke Play Fancourt Senior Open Southern Cape Senior Open
Maccauvlei GC Gary Player CC Katberg Eco GE Selborne CC Fancourt CC George GC
Limpopo Mid-Amateur Southern Cape Mid-Amateur Open Border Senior Open Eastern Cape Senior Open Eastern Province Senior Open
Elements Private Golf Reserve Fancourt East London GC Humewood GC St Francis Bay GC
Lowveld Mid-Amateur Open Limpopo Open-Stroke Play Nomads Coastal Dimension Data Junior & U/15 Open Nomads SA Boys U17 Championship Sun City U13 & U15 Border Stroke Play Nomads Inland Northern Cape Senior Open
Mbombela GC Polokwane GC St Francis Links GC St Francis Links Bloemfontein GC Serengeti GE TBA Krugersdorp GC Sishen GC
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EVENTS CALENDAR MAY, JUNE & JULY 2021 Amateur events - Women DATE EVENT VENUE MAY 2021 8 - 9 23 - 26 29 - 30
Gauteng Open, Junior & Mid-Am Championship CC Johannesburg Senior Womens SA Nationals San Lameer CC Northern Cape Open, Junior & Mid-Am Championship Kimberley GC
JUNE 2021 19 - 20 Southern Cape Mid-Amateur & Senior Championship Knysna GC 26 - 27 Limpopo Jnr Open, Closed & Mid-Am & Senior TBA Championship TBA JULY 2021 11 - 12 20 - 22 24 - 25
Gauteng North Women’s Open Championship Nomads SA Girls Championship Boland Mid-Amateur & Senior Championships
Irene CC Magaliespark CC Robertson GC
CONTAC T DETAILS Boland Golf Union Border Golf Union Central Gauteng Golf Union Eastern Gauteng Golf Union
(021) 873 6828 (043) 740 3899 (011) 485 4251 (011) 425 5316
Freestate and Northern Cape Golf Union Gauteng North Golf Union Karoo Golf Union Sunshine Tour
(057) 899 1724 (012) 667 1087 (054) 332 3323 (021) 850 6500
KZN Golf Union Mpumalanga Golf Union Limpopo Golf Union North-West Province Golf Union
(031) 202 7636 (013) 692 3002 (015) 295 4118 (044) 533 3507
Southern Cape Golf Union Eastern Cape Golf Union Western Province Golf Union Sunshine Tour (Joanne)
(044) 873 5823 (043) 735 4443 (021) 686 1668 (021) 850 6500
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Oubaai Golf Club The Gem of the Garden Route
Green fees: R450 per person ex cart. R350 per cart.
Karen Saayman GOLF CLUB COORDINATOR
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S P E C I A L F E AT U R E - T H E G A R D E N R O U T E + In designing the Oubaai Golf Club, an 18-hole championship golf course and driving range, Ernie Els and his team have taken full advantage of the spectacular landscape of the Western Cape. They had the support of Nicklaus Design as technical advisors. The Clubhouse has a dramatic location that overlooks the 16th, 17th and 18th greens. Open-air terraces offer panoramic views of the Indian Ocean and the Gwaing River valley. The course itself has been sculpted in accordance with the landscape, ensuring that the surrounding environment is enhanced and not hindered. The Ernie Els golf design philosophy is based on flexibility. In addition, golf courses fairly display challenges and hazards while affording players the opportunity to use a full range of shots and plan strategically for individual holes. Links layout where veld grasses line the lush fairways. The course measures 6516m from the pro tee’s which is uniquely long for a Coastal course. Oubaai offers a wonderfully stimulating and enjoyable golfing experience. Oubaai Golf also offers a full service practice facility including driving range, and two practice putting greens. The golf practice facilities at Oubaai are among the best in the Garden Route and include a large driving range, putting green and short-game area, all complimentary with your round of golf.
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At Oubaai this is the cornerstone of our belief. Home means something different to all, but a home should be a place that nourishes the body, mind and spirit. This is the underlying value that has created and grown Oubaai Golf Resort into the outstanding residential estate that it is today. Situated adjacent to Herolds Bay on the Garden Route, a mere 8 minutes from George Airport, this hidden gem is ideally located with 180 degree views of the Indian Ocean. Authentic is one of the first words that comes to mind when thinking about Oubaai, designed to blend in with the natural splendor of the Cape. The eco-friendly ethos has created a natural paradise – providing a haven to an array of wildlife. State of the art security systems offer complete peace of mind, enabling Oubaai residents to wander the expanse of the 546 hectare estate without a worry. The Ernie Els 18 hole Championship course is kept in mint condition and it is one of the most beautiful settings that can be seen anywhere in the golfing world. It was recently awarded 3rd best conditioned course in Southern Cape and 10th in South Africa. The layout of the course is a traditional links type layout where veld grasses line the manicured fairways. The course measures 6,516 meters from the pro tees, which is uniquely long for a coastal course.
Hotel Info: Telephone 044 851 1234 ~ Address: 406 Herolds Bay Road, Herolds Bay, 6530 GPS Coordinates: -34.046717 22.408509
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Come enjoy the magic of the Garden Route in world class surroundings Krisjan’s Lodge at Oubaai is located in the secure Oubaai Golf Estate, the signature golf course created by Ernie Els. The clubhouse, restaurant and pub are within 200 m of the Lodge, whilst the Oubaai Village features a health spa, restaurants, driving range and gym, as well as the 5 star Oubaai Hotel. For more golfing variety, many of South Africa’s other top golf courses can be found within in a 50 km radius from the Lodge. The picturesque town of George is a 15 minute drive away and offers the Garden Route Mall, shops, restaurants and recreational facilities. Wilderness, Knysna, Plettenberg Bay and Mossel Bay are popular tourist destinations easily within reach in an hour or less by car.
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“Life is not measured by the breaths you take but by the moments that take your breath away” WEEKEND GETAWAY @ R2399 PER PERSON OFFER VALID 10 January – 20 April 2021
Including 2 nights’ accommodation at our luxury villas at Prince’s Grant Golf Estate (Min group of 4) Sleeping up to 24 friends/family at 3 villas The accommodation offered is self-catering only provide your own beach towels.
COMPLIMENTARY BREAKFAST Enjoy 1x complimentary buffet breakfast per person at The Lodge at Prince’s Grant on one of the mornings, located no more than 5 minutes from the available villas.
COMPLIMENTARY SERVICES Welcome Pack on arrival Also included is a 4-seater golf cart per group of 4 friends to cruise around the estate with convenience.
INCLUDED EXTRAS 2x adventures riding a FAT BIKE - A LOW TIDE BEACH TOUR EXPERIENCE with PEDAL AFRICA OR 2x 1 HOUR MOBILE MASSAGE at your villa, because someone deserves it. Estate services fees included Shopping Service (Enquire for pricing) THE GOLF HOUSE @ PRINCE’S GRANT I 7 PLANTATION PLACE I +27(0)32 482 0079 I +27(0)79 2911 477 FAX to EMAIL:0866 114 920 I EMAIL: info@thegolfhouse.co.za I WEBSITE: www.thegolfhouse.co.za
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NORTH COAST HOLIDAY HOMES are dedicated to providing Luxury, self-catering Holiday accommodation along the North Coast of Kwa-Zulu Natal.
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DURBAN COUNTRY CLUB POISED TO SWING INTO TOP SPOT
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The Durban Country Club offers an unrivalled golfing experience, catering to golf enthusiasts and professionals alike. With its course steeped in history and tradition, it boasts the unique claim of being the only course on the African continent to be rated in the Top 100 Golf Courses in the World by Golf Magazine USA, and in the Top 5 golf courses in South Africa by Golf Digest SA. When a little birdie recently announced that the Durban Country Club had been named the leading golf venue in South Africa by the website www.top100golfcourses. com (in association with TaylorMade) just a few weeks after being nominated for a 2021 World Golf AwardTM, General Manager of the Durban Country Club, Gerard Metzer, was thrilled: “We are constantly striving to offer above-par, premium facilities, and while we are certainly most well-known for our golf, don’t be fooled into thinking that golf is all that we offer! With our world-class sporting and leisure facilities, the Club is a fitness hub, social retreat and place of entertainment and relaxation for the whole family. What better way to celebrate the
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Club’s centenary in 2022, than by swinging into the top spot and walking away with a prestigious World Golf Award™?” The 8th annual World Golf Awards™ serve to celebrate and reward excellence in golf tourism, world-class courses and golf destinations. Global partners of the Awards include: Destination Golf, TV5Monde, International New York Times, Bloomberg and CNBC, collectively reaching upwards of 90 million viewers and readers. Categories cover the entire spectrum of the golf tourism industry and range from best golf courses and designers to golf destinations, resorts and tour operators. The winners of each national award will go head-to-head with the winners of the other countries before unveiling the World winners. If you’re an avid golfing fan, don’t miss the opportunity to cast your vote for this Durban stalwart to win ‘South Africa’s Best Golf Course 2021’. To cast your vote go to: https://worldgolfawards.com/award/south-africa-bestgolf-course/2021
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99TH YEAR GOLF SPECIAL 20TH APRIL - 30TH JUNE 2021 Wednesday and Thursday morning 7:00-8:30am Individual: R399 walking, 2 Ball: R899 (incl. Cart), 4 Ball: R1699 (incl. Cart) Country Membership Live outside Durban? Join the Durban Country Club for 70% Less! The Durban Country Club is offering a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to golfers who live outside Durban (>50km) to join as Full Golfing Members for only R2400. Save R6000! What’s the catch? There are none. Email: membership@durbancountryclub.co.za Sports Membership Live the Country Club lifestyle for only R1500 p/a For those who are less enthusiastic about golf, but are after access to exclusive sporting and leisure facilities that include tennis courts, squash courts, kids zones, a swimming pool (and even a newly-built sports Bar!), a Red Membership at the Durban Country Club is just for you! For only R1500 a year, how can you NOT be part of it?! To take advantage of this incredible deal, email: membership@durbancountryclub.co.za
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RITCHIE FINDS HIS WAY BACK IN CAPE TOWN
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fter what he described as a time of tears, the stress of losing his game and almost giving up golf, JC Ritchie was back in the winner’s circle again after beating Jacques Blaauw in a playoff for the Bain’s Whisky Cape Town Open at the Royal Cape GC. Ritchie finished regulation play tied with Blaauw for the lead on 14 under par. And then he maintained his perfect playoff record with a birdie on the first extra hole to win his second tournament on the European Challenge Tour and the eighth title of his Sunshine Tour career.
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“Something’s back. My game disappeared during Covid and I’ve been through hell with a lot of tears in the last year. It’s been a tough time and I’ve gone to some terrible places. With all the tears, practice and at times wanting to give up, this win just cancels out all the bad things that have happened since Covid. To be able to get myself back in this position and strong enough to win again is very satisfying,” said an emotional Ritchie. “I keep proving to myself that I’m good enough to play on the bigger tours. Hopefully I can get a few more wins now and jump onto the European Tour.”
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arrick Higgo held off the challenge of in form Maximilian Kieffer to win his second European Tour title at the Gran Canaria Lopesan Open. The South African had carded the lowest round of his European Tour career with a 63 on day three to put himself in the driving seat and he had extended his lead to four shots by the turn. Kieffer - fresh off a play-off defeat last week in Austria - came home in 30 to sign for a 62 and pile on the pressure but Higgo kept his cool and registered another 63 to get 25 under and seal a three shot victory. Higgo’s maiden victory at last season’s Open de Portugal at Royal Óbidos came in just his seventh event and this triumph at Meloneras
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* Close to Kruger National Park. Amazing scenery. * Surrounded by nature and cheeky Vervet monkeys. * Open Monday to Sunday.
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MASTERS CHAMPION HIDEKI MATSUYAMA RECEIVES PRIME MINISTER'S AWARD IN JAPAN
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extremely happy. I am very happy to receive the Prime Minister’s Award for winning the Masters,” said Matsuyama, who is the 34th individual recipient of the prestigious award.
In April the 29-year-old received the Prime Minister’s Award from Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga in Tokyo in recognition of him becoming the country’s first male major champion.
Prime Minister Suga praised Matsuyama for delivering a monumental victory which lifted the spirits of the Japanese people, some 10 years after the country was devastated by earthquake and tsunami.
s Hideki Matsuyama continues to bask in glory and accolades following an historic Masters Tournament triumph, the Japanese golf star keeps proving that his success is not just about himself.
His thoughts were immediately on the people of Japan. “Due to the influence of the coronavirus, both worldwide and across Japan, we are all living different lives, but even in these times, if this win can provide a sliver of hope to people, and inspire more kids, or even just one kid to want to try and play golf in the future, that makes me
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The tragedy occurred in 2011 just weeks before Matsuyama was due to compete in his Masters debut. He was encouraged to play for the Japanese people and finished as leading amateur. He also witnessed Phil Mickelson slipping the green jacket on winner Charl Schwartzel in Butler Cabin, a privilege he enjoyed three weeks ago when Dustin Johnson did the honors for him.
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A unique golfing experience surrounded by nature and wildlife.
A challenge for any level of golfer.
Kambuka rated in top 5 best 9 hole Golf Courses. * Clubhouse *Kitchen & bar * Pro-shop *cloakroom
Tel: 082 888 0188 ~ Email manager@komatigolf.co.za ~ Website: www.komatigolf.co.za
Self catering cottages Contact: (+27) 82 495 5466~Komatipoort, Mpumalanga.
Email: info@orchardsfarmcottages.co.za~Website: www.orchardsfarmcottages.co.za Situated 4kms from Kambaku Golf Course. 45kms from Malelane &Leopard Creek golf courses. 14kms from Crocodile Bridge Gate and The Kruger National Park. All Cottages equipped for self-catering, with air-conditioning, DSTV, Wi-Fi & Generator backup.
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AFFORDABLE GOLF - MPUMALANGA / GREENKEEPING WRCC is a Par 71, Gary Player designed Course set along the banks of the White River (with easy access to the Kruger National Park) and was officially opened in April 1973. A true Country Club layout that challenges the lower Handicap golfer, whilst offering fair playability for the higher Handicap golfer. Catering for smaller groups is our speciality. Contact us for the various options for on-site accommodation.
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Winter is a wonderful opportunity By: Sue de Zwart
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inter is a wonderful opportunity to set your course up for a fantastic season ahead.
What a wonderful tool Ryder is. It protects the turf from heat & cold stress as well as increases the efficacy of fungicides in the tank mix. Many world renown professors warned us about this fantastic tool & it is unbelievable.
Greens :
Disease management: Autumn & early winter are your opportunity to set up your bermuda, paspalum & kikuyu for a fantastic season ahead.
As most soils are below 12 degrees Celsius you have minimum root uptake during this time. We have however seen benefits of regular spoon feeding as well as increased rooting with low rates of Qualibra – a wetting agent allowing water to move off the surface & holding 21 %
This is the time to clean up your soil borne diseases to prevent them getting progressively worse each year. Most of the Rhizoctonia diseases are spread by dead & live matter. It is imperative to get your systemic fungicide like Headway Maxx down prior to doing spring & autumn treatment. Fairways - Large Patch
more moisture in the rootzone.
Greens - Brown Ring Patch
Hand removal of poa & moss is always advisable to avoid this spreading. Check your irrigation & maintain each sprinkler. I personally prefer a 360 sprinkler on the greens & half circles on the greens surrounds. Check the greens drainage points – ensure your greens are all freely draining – even when the dam levels rise in summer. Add in sump pumps where greens will in fact be draining under water.
Irrigation:
Pigments: Before Ryder
After Ryder
This is a wonderful opportunity to service each sprinkler head and ensure your system is operating well for the season ahead. Plan ahead. Prevent fighting fires & you will reap the benefits of a great playing surface!
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KIDS STUFF
TURNING BACK THE CLOCK is the Golfer from the past?
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Our mystery golfer was born in Massachusetts on Nov 28, 1906 and passed away on April 30th, 1997. He learned to play golf while caddying at the Plymouth Country Club. Already a talented player by his early 20s, he came to prominence after coaching from Alex Morrison. He won two majors: The Masters in 1938 and the PGA Championship in 1939. He helped a struggling Ben Hogan with his game in the late 1930s, advising him to weaken his grip. He also assisted future LPGA hall of famer Beth Daniel in her teens. He was elected to the World Golf Hall of Fame in April 2006 and inducted in that October. Answer on page 98
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GAUTENG Golf Clubs Akasia GC Avion Park GC Benoni CC Bronkhorstspruit GC Bryanston CC CMR GC Copper Leaf GE Dainfern GC Eagle Canyon GC Ebotse GC ERPM GC Eye of Africa Germiston GC Glendower GC Glenvista GC Hillside GC Irene CC Jackal Creek GE Johannesburg CC Kempton Park CC Killarney GC Krugersdorp GC Kyalami GC Leeuwkop GC Maccauvlei GC Meyerton GC Modderfontein GC Observatory GC Parkview GC Pebble Rock GC Pollak Park GC Pretoria CC Pretoria GC Randpark GC Randfontein GC Reading GC Riviera on Vaal CC Royal Jhb & Kensington GC Royal Oak CC Services GC Silver Lakes CC Southdowns CC Springs CC State Mines CC Wanderers GC
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Waterkloof GC (012) 460-2542 Wingate CC (012) 997-1298 (012) 542-1309 Woodhill CC (012) 998-0011 (011) 970-7000 Zwartkops CC (012) 654-2111 (011) 849-5211 (013) 932-3940 Driving Ranges (011) 706-1361 Colbyn D/R (012) 342-3882 (011) 472-8060 Grasslands D/R (082) 777-8912 (012) 668-8900 Greenhills D/R (011) 828-9555 (011) 875-0400 Jim and Jerrys’ D/R (011) 662-1603 (011) 801-6611 (012) 997-2240 (087)2853555/7 Kimiad D/R & Mashie Course (011) 826-2466 (011) 487-3898 (071) 401 3127 Observatory D/R (012) 661-0533 (011) 827-7818 Panorama D/R (073) 109-4239 (011) 453-1013 Sandy Bunker D/R (012) 809-0430 (011) 432-3150 Six Fountains D/R (082) 371 7323 (012) 546-1764 Verwey D/R (011) 717-9416 (012) 667-1081 Wits D/R (011) 251-6721 Zwartkops D/R (012) 654-4830 (011) 202-1620 (011) 970-1075 Golf Shops (011) 442-3880 Second Chance (011) 440-0558 (011) 660-4365 The Golfers Club (011) 453-6352 (010) 594-0034 Edenvale (011) 466-2888 The Golfers Club (011) 465-9985 (016) 422-1263 Fourways (016) 362-0809 The Golfers Club (011) 475-7519 (011) 608-2033 West Rand (011) 648-9574 The Pro Shop (011) 602-8888 (011) 646-5400 Woodmead (012) 808-0883 (011) 362-6757 FREESTATE (012) 460-3372 (012) 386-6836 Golf Clubs (011) 215-8600 Bethlehem GC (058) 303-0940 (011) 693-5414 Bloemfontein GC (051) 447-0906 (058) 256-1270 (011) 907-8906 Clarens GE (051) 943-1933 (016) 430-1380 Clocolan GC (051) 933-3711 (011) 640-3021 Ficksburg GC Heron Banks Golf Estate (078) 052-4083 (053) 841-0179 (011) 740-0016 Kimberly GC Kroonstad GC (056) 212-5169 (012) 651-4411 Ladybrand GC (051) 924-3146 (012) 809-2110 Oppenheimer Park (057) 353-2131 (011) 943-4448 Parys GE (056) 818-1567 (011) 362-5031 Schoeman Park GC (051) 408-3811 (011) 740-9962 Tempe GC (051) 402-1489 (011) 447-3311 Vaal de Grace (056) 811-2013
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WESTERN CAPE Golf Clubs Arabella GC (028) 284-0000 Atlantic Beach GC (021) 553-2223 Bellville GC (021) 913-3100 Bredasdorp GC (028) 424-1855 Clovelly CC (021) 784-2111 Devonvale GE (021) 865-2080 De Zalze GC (021) 880-7300 Erinvale GC (021) 847-1144 King David Mowbray GC (021) 685-3018 Kleinmond GC (028) 271-3525 Langebaan GC (022) 772-2112 Paarl GC (021) 863-1140 Parow GC (021) 930-2160 Pearl Valley GC (021) 867-8000 Rondebosch GC (021) 689-4176 Royal Cape GC (021) 761-6551 Shelley point CC (022) 742-1394 Simonstown CC (021) 786-1233 Somerset West GC (021) 852-2925 Steenberg GC (021) 715-0227 Stellenbosch GC (021) 880-0103 Strand GC (021) 853-6268 Westlake GC (021) 788-2020
Driving Ranges Riverclub
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Golf Shops The Golfers Club Century City
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THE GARDEN ROUTE Golf Clubs Fancourt - Montagu / Outeniqua Fancourt - The Links Fynbos GCE George GC Goose Valley GE Kingswood GE Knysna GC
(044) 804-0183 (044) 804-0785 (042) 285-0321 (044) 873-6116 (044) 533-5082 (0861) 727-170 (044) 384-1150
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SA GOLF TR ADER DIREC TORY Mossel Bay GC Oubaai GE Pezula GC Pinnacle Point GR Plettenburg Bay GC Simola GE
(044) 691-2379 (044) 851-1234 (044) 302-5300 (044) 606-5300 (044) 533-2132 (044) 302-9677
Prince’s Grant GC (032) 482-0041 Royal Durban GC (031) 309-2581 Sakabula GC (033) 330-6751 San Lameer GC (039) 313-5141 Scottburgh GC (039) 976-0041 Selborne Park GE 087 135 05589 Southbroom GC (039) 316-6051 Simbithi GC (032) 946 8360 Golf Shops St Cathryns GC (033) 444-1945 The Pro Shop (044) 871-0620 Umdoni Park GC (039) 975-1320 Bells Academy Umhlali CC (032) 947-1181 Umkomaas GC (039) 973-1330 EA STERN CAPE Victoria CC (033) 347-1394 Wild Coast CC (039) 305-2799 Golf Clubs (031) 303-1728 Bushman Sands GC (042) 231-8000 Windsor park GC (032) 538-1041 East London GC (043) 735-1356 Zimbali CC Fish River Sun GC (040) 676-1101 Driving Ranges Gonubie GC (043) 740-5645 Lynton Hall (039) 975-1502 Hankey GC (042) 284-0335 Golf Academy Humewood Links GC (041) 583-2137 Mt Edgecombe D/R (031) 502-3480 (031) 261-8062 Jeffreys Bay GC (042) 293-2532 University Dbn D/R (031) 265-0148 Katberg GC (040) 864-1010 Westville D/R Port Elizabeth GC (041) 374-3140 Golf Shops Royal Port Alfred GC (046) 624-4796 The Golfers Club (031) 566-5292 Shark River GC (041) 581-6188 Umhlanga St Francis Bay GC (042) 294-0467 The Pro Shop (031) 263 0034 St Francis Links (042) 200-4500 Durban Uitenhage GC (041) 966-1868 LIMPOPO Walmer Park GC (074) 259-1788 Walmer CC (041) 581-1877 Golf Clubs West Bank GC (043) 731-1523 Elements (010) 591 2951 Zwartenbosch GC (042) 291-0569 Private Golf Reserve Euphoria GC (014) 743-5000 Driving Ranges Hans Merensky GC (015) 781-3931 (015) 491-5563 Harbour View D/R (084) 622-7259 Kameeldoring CC (014) 495-0026 Londt Park D/R (041) 360-8707 Koro Creek GC (012) 443-6700 Walmer Woods D/R (082) 372-8252 Legend GE Naboomspruit GC (014) 743-1963 Polokwane GC (015) 295-4118 Golf Shops Swartklip GC (014) 786-0186 The Pro Shop - PE (041) 363-0470 Univ. of Limpopo GC (015) 268-2183 Zebula CC (014) 734 7700
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Golf Clubs Amorello Game Lodge (035) 562-3182 Beachwood CC (031) 564-4257 Bluff National GC (031) 467-7448 Boschoek GC (033) 234-4232 Cathedral Peak GC (036) 488-1888 Cotswold Downs GC (031) 714-4432 Durban CC (031) 313-1777 Glengarry GC (033) 701-1355 Greytown CC (033) 417-2441 Kloof CC (031) 764-0555 Ladysmith CC (036) 637-3521 Margate CC (039) 317-2340 Maritzburg GC (033) 396-5755 Mt. Edgecombe CC (031) 539-5330 Port Shepstone GC (039) 695-0141
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NORTH WEST Golf Clubs Klerksdorp GC Leopard Park GC Magaliespark GC Mooinooi GC Orkney GC Pecanwood CC Potchefstroom GC Rustenburg GC Sandy Lane GC Seasons Eco Golf Estate
(018) 462-6696 (018) 386-3086 (012) 207-9102 (014) 574-4111 (018) 473-2899 (012) 244-8000 (018) 293-0210 (014) 597-1814 (012) 244-3000 (082) 804-2780
Driving Ranges Jim & Jerrys
MPUMAL ANGA Golf Clubs Barberton CC Belfast GC Bethal GC Delmas GC Drakenzicht Mountain Links Graceland GC Kinross GC Komatipoort GC Kriel GC Kruger Park Lodge Leopard Creek GC Lydenburg GC Nelspruit GC Middelburg CC Morgenzon GC Sabie Country Club Sabi River Sun GC Standerton GC Tweefontein GC Walker Park GC Whiteriver GC Witbank CC
(013) 712-2923 (013) 253-0981 (017) 647-3265 (013) 665-5077 (083) 708-1994 (017) 620-1188 (017) 687-0122 (082) 888-0188 (017) 617-1145 (013) 737-5000 (013) 791-2406 (013) 235-3391 (013) 744-0958 (013) 282-6176 (017) 793-3074 (013) 764-2282 (013) 737-7311 (017) 719-1123 (013) 686-9660 (074) 259-1788 (013) 751-3781 (013) 656-3109
Driving Ranges Broham D/R Riverside Golf Park
(013) 755-6156 (013) 757-0960
Golf Shops The Pro Shop Nelspruit
(013) 757-1264
SWAZIL AND Nkonyeni GE (+268) 254 00023 Royal Swazi Spa CC (+268) 2416 5000
GOLFING ASSOCIATIONS THE P.G.A. of South Africa
(011) 485-1370
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(012) 205-1485
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