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Kroonstad to Kimberley Whatever happened to?... Justin Hobday All about greenkeeping – Q&A with Carel Buitendach How do we tackle sustainable solutions? Bloemfontein Golf Club

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LETTER TO THE EDITOR, THE JOHN COLLIER REPORT, CROSSWORD PUZZLE, KIDS STUFF + + +

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SP E C IA L F E AT U R E S Kroonstad to Kimberley

Whatever happened to?... Vol. 112 • JUL|AUG 2022 • www.sagolftrader.co.za

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Justin Hobday

All about greenkeeping – Q&A with Carel Buitendach

How do we tackle sustainable solutions? 92

REGULARS LETTER TO THE EDITOR

AFFORDABLE GOLF

Bouncing back 10 Know your rules 16 The John Collier report 20 Know your PGA Pro – Quintin Byleveldt 48 Crossword Puzzle - Links, Hazards & Fairways 60

AMATEUR NEWS

RESULTS & RANKINGS

CALENDAR

KIDS STUFF

GREENKEEPING

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SA GOLF TRADER DIRECTORY 108 EDITORS PICK – BEST VIDEO MOMENT

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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 editor

Dear Fred

I recently read a very interesting article which

This is an issue fraught with hypocrisy. It gets fueled by a segment of society that are either unaware of or choose to turn a blind eye to other events that offer up the exact same conflicts of interest.

said that it can be difficult as a fan these days as one sometimes must reconcile that a player you’ve grown up supporting or a team or a league is involved in behaviour that goes against your values. It went on to say that part of being a better fan is not to just shut your eyes to the issue and that you should educate yourself. Make yourself aware of what the problems are, even if it’s unpleasant. As citizens and decent human beings, we should try to understand what we’re

It is said that those in glass houses should not throw stones, with this in mind, we wish the players on the LIV Golf Tour all the best. Hopefully in the coming years things will settle down and all the tours will work together.

doing and why we’re doing it. There is a lot of hypocrisy flying around at the moment, for instance, if the Saudi league is all

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about making money and giving stature to the Saudi administration then how about the PGA Tour, who are looking to generate more revenue and build an audience in China. This is certainly not because they’re trying to help the people of China but because they see dollar signs! What is a fan to do? Regards Fred Smith

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SUNBET RAISES THE STAKES ON THE SUNSHINE TOUR The Sunshine Tour and SunBet have announced the launch of the SunBet series of tournaments as part of its 2022/23 season, and SunBet’s role as an official partner of the Tour. SunBet is a premium South African betting site that offers a wide variety of the very best sporting events with competitive odds and over 10 000 live in-play events monthly. The SunBet series will be played between June 2022 and May 2023 and will include five tournaments around the country in Sun City, Pretoria, Durban, the Wild Coast Sun and Gqeberha. The series teed off with the SunBet Challenge at the Gary Player Country Club at Sun City from 1-3 June.

“We’re delighted to announce the SunBet Series as part of a very strong 2022/23 season,” said Thomas Abt, Commissioner of the Sunshine Tour. “The Sunshine Tour has a longstanding relationship with Sun International and their outstanding golf courses where many of our tournaments are played. It’s very exciting to take this even further with SunBet as a partner to the Tour.” Simon Gregory, General Manager of SunBet, said: “SunBet is deeply entrenched in the business of sport and the pleasure this brings to so many, and we’re very pleased to not only have a leading presence on the Sunshine Tour schedule, but also to partner with the Sunshine Tour and welcome South African professional golf into our portfolio.”

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KNOW YOUR RULES 8.1a/6 ALTERING SURFACE OF GROUND TO BUILD STANCE A player is allowed to place his or her feet firmly in taking a stance, but is in breach of Rule 8.1a if he or she alters the ground where the stance will be taken if altering the ground improves the area of intended stance. Examples of altering the ground that are likely to improve conditions affecting the stroke include: • Knocking down sand on the side of a bunker with a foot to create a level area to stand on. • Excessively digging feet into soft ground to gain a firmer foundation for the stance.

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JOHN COLLIER 2022

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orld Environment Day (WED) was celebrated on 5 June the purpose being to stimulate awareness of the environment and enhance political attention and public action. This day is the UN’s most important day for encouraging worldwide awareness. Since its inception in 1974, it has grown to become a global platform for public outreach that is widely celebrated in over 100 countries. Above all, WED is the “people’s day” for doing something to take care of the Earth. That “something” can have a local, national or global focus. Each WED is organized around a theme that focuses attention on a particularly pressing environmental concern. This year the campaign slogan is “Only One Earth”, with the focus on “Living Sustainably in Harmony with Nature”. To mark WED it is our honour to announce the winner of the John Collier Annual Survey for 2021/22 being SABI RIVER SUN GOLF CLUB in the Mpumulanga Province of South Africa and Special Mention Awards go to Umhlali Country Club in Kwa Zulu Natal and George Golf Club in the Southern Cape. The SABI RIVER SUN GOLF CLUB has recorded outstanding levels of detail and standards in terms of good governance and environmental compliance, and it is fitting that on WED the club should be appropriately recognised. What SABI RIVER SUN GOLF CLUB does well is to link the management of the course in harmony with nature not only the flora and fauna but also the impacts of climate change. The club is acutely aware of the dangers of accelerating climate change and has firsthand experience of these dangers. The Club acknowledges its role and responsibility to do all it can to minimize direct and indirect impacts of greenhouse gas emissions and

to help sequester as much carbon as possible. The Club’s questionnaire illustrates its actions to minimize resource consumption such as energy, water and materials by avoiding single-use materials and waste to landfill. Other actions include allowing natural vegetation to grow, by planting more indigenous trees and shrubs, and carefully managing the turfgrass to maximize biological activity. Winning this award cannot be achieved without the passion and commitment of many people who embrace the management benefits of sustainability, underpinned by good governance, environmental compliance and acknowledging the threats of climate change and a focus on living sustainably in harmony with nature. Therefore, in making this award to SABI RIVER SUN GOLF CLUB we also offer special congratulations to the club’s Chairman Tony Ridle, fellow Board Member Ray Jaffray, Golf Club Captain Ryan McCain, Sabi River Sun GM Malcolm Bone and course superintendent Mark Payne and their respective teams.

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Special feature Kroonstad to Kimberley

Ever since the playing of the Mangaung Open (co-sanctioned by the Sunshine Tour and Challenge Tour) in Bloemfontein in March this year, we have been considering a road trip to the area. With the annual Barney Barnato tournament coming up in October at Kimberley Golf Club we decided that now was the time. ‘Kroonstad to Kimberley’ had a nice ring to it and off we went. This was an extremely enjoyable par-5 as we visited Kroonstad Country Club, Oppenheimer Park Golf Club, Bloemfontein Golf Club, Magersfontein Memorial Golf Estate and Kimberley Golf Club. Lovely golf courses, warm hospitality and rich golfing history combined to make this a very rewarding feature. Kroonstad Welkom

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The town of Kroonstad is the third largest in the Free State (after Bloemfontein and Welkom) and lies two hours’ drive on the N1 from Gauteng. Kroonstad is one of the Free State’s loveliest towns and lies on the banks of the Vals River, a tributary of the Vaal. It is situated in an area characterised by open spaces and an abundant variety of vegetation that makes it particularly beautiful. Kroonstad is a quaint town that serves as a good stop over en-route between Johannesburg and Bloemfontein, lying as it does at virtually at the halfway mark. Kroonstad offers an array of activities that include flea markets, fishing on the Vals River or at the Bloemhoek Dam, walking trails and July | August 2022

lion tours and lion and tiger interaction at Boskoppie Lion and Tiger park. Kroonstad still boasts much of the inherent rugged beauty which led the Voortrekkers to establish the town where they did. Sporting facilities of all kinds are well catered for, interestingly, the headquarters of the SA Jukskei Council was established here in 1951. In terms of golf, the Kroonstad Country Club, which was founded in 1889, is one of the oldest clubs in the country, the current golf course being a result of several changes that have been made throughout the years.

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New Mangaung Open brings international golf to Bloemfontein Bloemfontein now takes its place on the international golf schedule and the new $250 000 Mangaung Open which was played in the city earlier this year bears testimony to this. The tournament is co-sanctioned by the Sunshine Tour and Challenge Tour and the inaugural event featured a selection of South African and international professionals who competed at both the Schoeman Park Golf Club and Bloemfontein Golf Club from 3-6 March.

The Mangaung Open formed a key part of a record six South African tournaments that featured on the Challenge Tour schedule between February and March, and it certainly put the focus of an international audience on the city of Bloemfontein and the greater Mangaung Metropolitan Municipality. At the official launch of the Mangaung Open at

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Bloemfontein Golf Club Cllr. Mxolisi Siyonzana, the Executive Mayor of the Mangaung Metropolitan Municipality, said “We are extremely excited to bring an event of international magnitude to Bloemfontein, which will provide not only much-needed economic stimulus to our local economy, but also international exposure in terms of what our city and this magnificent region of South Africa has to offer tourists.”

Thomas Abt, Commissioner of the Sunshine Tour, said: “The Sunshine Tour has a long and proud history of working with our major cities and

“The slogan of the Mangaung Metro is ‘At the Heart of it All’. In this instance, we are very proud to take our place at the heart of a strong schedule of international golf tournaments being played in

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municipalities and using an international golf tournament to help them achieve their economic and tourism objectives. We’re delighted to have added the Mangaung Metro to our schedule through the Mangaung Open.” “Bloemfontein is no stranger to world-class golf and it was indeed here where Major champion and World Golf Hall of Fame member Retief Goosen won one of his first tournaments on the Sunshine Tour. As a Tour committed to our philosophy that ‘GreatnessBeginsHere’, and in partnership with the Challenge Tour and the international opportunities it offers, we’re sure South Africa’s next generation of stars will use this tournament as the launch for their own careers.”

“The new Mangaung Open occupies an important position in not only our South African schedule of tournaments, but also in helping us to provide a truly global schedule for our members. We are excited to work with the Sunshine Tour and the Mangaung Metro in helping to promote this unique part of South Africa to our global audience.” Denmark’s Oliver Hundeboll won the first event. His one-stroke victory earned him a maiden title on the Sunshine Tour and Challenge Tour and made him yet another champion to come out of the famous Silkeborg Ry Golf Club in Denmark that is the home club of the country’s most famous golfer Thomas Bjørn, and also the regular golf club of the twins Nicolai and Rasmus Højgaard.

Jamie Hodges, Head of the Challenge Tour, said:

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S P E C I A L F E AT U R E - K R O O N S TA D TO K I M B E R L E Y The Kimberley Golf Club, by virtue of its founding date 3rd July 1890, is rich in history, not only of its own, but also in the broader sense of the game in this country. A humble beginning in the halcyon days of the Diamond Fields – the greens began as sand putting browns, followed by diamondiferous blue ground, mats served for tees and dynamite was employed to blast the stones on the fairways (among many other oddities) – has finally evolved through to the current Bob Grimsdell designed parkland layout. The course today has two distinct faces, a green summer look that has the ball holding, and a frosted winter white look that has the ball rolling. Whichever the face the course remains particularly player friendly.

Of course the 19th hole is more consistent, inviting a warm welcome throughout the year. This can be ably testified by the hundreds of golfers who partake annualy in the Barney Barnato “Festival of Golf, Ribald and Revelry” held every October. Despite being situated in the middle of South Africa, Kimberley remains somewhat isolated. Visiting golfers, therefore, are most appreciated. In addition the Club has two exemplary neighbours, Sun International’s Flamingo Casino and the Kimberley Road Lodge. They naturally ensure added entertainment and easily accessible accommodation.

Home of The Barney Barnato (25-29 October) “The best amateur golf tournament in Africa”

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The remarkable story of Freddie Tait Most aspiring South African amateur golfers would savour the singular honour of being presented with the Freddie Tait Cup, an honour bestowed on the leading amateur in the South African open Championships. Few South African players today, however, are fully aware of Freddie Tait – the GOLFER, the SOLDIER or the MAN. Freddie Tait was born on 11th January 1870 in Edinburgh, Scotland. He began to play golf at the age of five. At seven years old he was allowed to play at St Andrews, the home of golf, and indeed, his home course for the remainder of his brief life. He rapidly developed into an outstanding player. In 1894 he set his first St Andrews record, a gross 72. Another 72 followed five months later at Carnoustie. That year he was low amateur in the (British) Open, finishing ninth overall. In 1896 he won his first (British) Amateur Championship. He was again leading amateur in the Open, finishing third overall. He also established course records at Muirfield, North Berwick and Morton Hall. 1897 saw further course records at Ganton and Blairgowrie. In 1898 he took his second Amateur Championship. At Sandwich and Woking he set two more course records.

competitive year. In February he established a course record at New Luffness. In May he lost the Amateur Championship in a play-off to the great English player John Ball. A month later he was leading amateur in the Open for the third occasion. In July he set his last record, a remarkable 63 at Archfield. On 2nd October he played his final golf match. Fittingly it was against his keenest rival – John Ball. Tait won the contest one-up after 36 holes. 21 days later Tait boarded the SS Orient as one of the 29 officers and 950 men of the 2nd Battalion Royal Highland Brigade, the famed “Black Watch”, for he was first and foremost a soldier having joined the army as a twenty-year-old in 1890. Their destination was South Africa and the Boer War. After disembarking at the Cape his battalion moved north to Modder River, some 30 kilometers south of Kimberley. In the early hours of the 10th of December British forces on night manoeuvres came under devastating Boer fire. The battle of Magersfontein had begun. The Black Watch at the forefront of the March was decimated, 355 men killed or wounded. Tait survived the onslaught with a thigh wound. After a period of convalescence, he returned

In 1899, aged just 29, Tait entered his last

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S P E C I A L F E AT U R E - K R O O N S TA D TO K I M B E R L E Y continued from page 31.. to the front in January 1900. On the 7th of February at the battle of Koedoesberg Drift, Tait, while leading his platoon in a forward rush, took a fatal shot through the chest. However remarkable his attributes as golfer and soldier were, probably neither matched that of his extraordinary charisma. He had a magnetic hold over all who met him. So, when Freddie sailed away on that first and final voyage, he left behind him scores of friends and thousands of admirers.

He, along with his fallen comrades, was buried in a simple ceremony on the bank of the Riet River at Koesdoesberg Drift. A small cross marked the spot – the left hand one of a group of three. In 1963 he was re-interred in the West End Cemetery, Kimberley, by the War Graves Board. A plain marble cross modestly records his name, dates of birth and death. In 1936 Tait’s putter was presented to the Kimberley Golf Club, the club closest to the point of his death, in accordance with his will. The Freddie Tait Cup was purchased from the surplus funds of the British Amateur Tour to South Africa in 1928 to be presented to the leading amateur in the S.A. Open. The cup bears the R&A Club die and crest and the medal die of the Army Golfing Society.

The news of his death stunned the Scottish public. Among the many letters of condolence sent to his father a paragraph in that from honorary secretary of St Andrews Golf Club well reflects the overall admiration and respect that so many people had for Tait:

The Freddie Tait Museum was opened at the Kimberley Golf Club in 1990, his putter forming the centre piece.

“Dear Mr Tait, …………..We are but humble working men of dear old St Andrews to whom Freddie Tait was something apart from all other men. Not alone by his golfing attributes was he so, for of no other golfer of his generation could it ever be said that they possessed the love and hero-worship which was so readily given to your soldier son”

The Kimberley Golf Club hosted representatives from the Army Golf Club (UK), new Luffiness Golf Club, St Andrews, the Highland Brigade, the Black Watch and the Scots Guards in the Freddie Tait Golf Week in February 2000 staged to mark the 100th anniversary of Tait’s death. The Kimberley Golf Club annually holds the Freddie Tait Putter Competition.

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The Riviera on Vaal Hotel and Country Club, situated in Vereeniging on the Banks of the scenic Vaal River, only an hours drive from Johannesburg. The Country Club offers an exciting Par 72 - 18 Hole Golf Course as well as a fun 9 Hole – Par3 Pitch & Putt Course. The Hotel offers a variety of activities for the whole family, including a Spa, River Cruises, Park Run and Mountain Bike Route, luxury accommodation and delicious food.

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SUNSHINE TOUR AND AIRLINK PARTNERSHIP TAKES OFF The Sunshine Tour and Airlink HAVE announced a new partnership in which Airlink will be the official airline to the Tour.The one-year partnership will include preferential rates for Sunshine Tour professionals and staff.

The timing of the partnership coincides with the Sunshine Tour’s announcement of its latest expanded schedule which includes several new tournaments to destinations within South Africa as well as to neighbouring African countries.

“We are very proud to welcome Airlink to the Sunshine Tour family. This partnership plays a vital role as we continue to expand our schedule and offer greater playing opportunities within South Africa and into the rest of Africa, and with Airlink able to offer a reliable and premier service for our travelling professionals and staff,” said Thomas Abt, Commissioner of the Sunshine Tour.

“Airlink is proud to be associated with the Sunshine Tour, and we welcome the Sunshine Tour professional golfers and staff as our customers,” said Airlink CEO and Managing Director, Rodger Foster.

Airlink is Southern Africa’s largest privately-owned airline connecting to the widest network with more than 45 destinations in 13 African countries and St Helena Island.

“Airlink offers unrivalled travel choices to the broadest network of destinations with the most comprehensive flight schedule within Southern Africa. Just as we do with all our clientele, it is our mission to deliver extraordinary and memorable travel experiences.”

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Pepper Steak Pie Puff Pastry store bought. Roll out puff pastry until around 3mm thin. Press in tart case trimming off excess. Cut out round for the lid after filling is in. Filling 80g Rump 10g Onions 10g Butter 10g Peppercorns 10g Beef stock 2g Garlic 20g Potato Method Cut Rump into small cubes Fry off onions in the butter Dust the rump cubes in flour, add to pan and sear off Add the garlic and peppercorns Add beef stock and reduce heat Simmer for 45min on low heat until tender Add filling to tart case, place lid on filling and bake for 20 min until pastry is golden brown. Serve with salad and enjoy!! 36

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We can accommodate bachelors up to groups of 60. We have many ac vi es to choose from; such as paintball, clay pigeon shoo ng, go car ng, river ra�ing, archery and river tubing. We also have inﬂatables for hire including a mechanical bull. We cater for groups. Book a spitbraai or potjie with us. Lots of catering op ons to choose from. We are famous for our bachelor's party island. Completely private and situated in the Vaal river. The accommoda on consists of huts, a bon ﬁre area, kitchen and bathrooms. We are currently running a special for June and July : Groups larger than 20 persons R 880.00 per person. Special includes a spit braai, 1 night accommoda on and a choice between river ra�ing or paintball.

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Situated just 45 minutes from Johannesburg, Heron Banks River and Golf Estate invites you to discover the freedom of 3km river frontage on the Free State bank of the Vaal River. Surrounded by beautiful natural parklands, Heron Banks oﬀers an exclusive safe haven for corporate executives, young families or retired couples alike. Enjoy an outdoor lifestyle at its best, with top facilities that include an 18-hole Danie Obermeyer – designed golf course, boating centre, walking trails, spectacular views and so much more. Our Danie Obermeyer designed 18 hole golf course runs seamlessly throughout the estate and along the Vaal River, boasting amazing views, wildlife and brilliant golﬁng.

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SA TEENAGE SENSATION POTGIETER SEALS AMATEUR GLORY The 150th Open. The 87th Masters. The 123rd US Open. This is where teenage sensation Aldrich Potgieter will be heading in the year after he claimed amateur golf’s biggest prize with his dream win in the 127th Amateur Championship at Royal Lytham & St Annes last month. In a thrilling 36-hole final at the Lancashire links, the 17-year-old South African displayed a maturity beyond his years and stood his ground in the face of a superb comeback from Englishman Sam Bairstow to seal a nail-biting 3 & 2 victory. With the win, Potgieter became the third SA to lift the prestigious title after Bobby Cole (Carnoustie, 1966) and Jovan Rebula (Royal Aberdeen, 2018), and the second youngest winner of The Amateur since Matteo Manassero triumphed in 2009 at the age of 16. The GolfRSA National Squad member was extraordinarily impressive over nine rounds considering this was his first-ever visit to the UK and only his third competitive start on British soil. He laid down a marker for the life-changing achievement with rounds of 71 (Royal Lytham) and 69 (St Annes Old Links) in the 36-hole stroke play qualifier – won by fellow squad member and reigning SA Stroke Play champion Jono Broomhead – to advance to the match play stage. Potgieter’s achievement at Royal Lytham, combined with his rise in the world rankings over the last three years, has been nothing short of spectacular. In 2019, he was ranked 6,000th on the World Amateur Golf Ranking, but by the time the family returned to SA in December last year after

nine years in Australia, he had risen to 2,800 and was West Australia’s No 1 junior, Golf Australia’s No 6 junior and ranked 26th on the Golf Australia Open Amateur rankings. He made a spectacular start on the GolfRSA circuit, tying for third in the African Amateur Stroke Play Championship at Leopard Creek and claiming his first victory in the Nomads Junior International in early March. That same month he won the Nomads SA Boys U19 SA Boys Stroke Play Championship and backed up the tournament record 20-shot victory at Royal Cape with an 8 & 7 win to lift the SA Boys Match Play title — becoming only the fifth junior since 1963 to complete the rare double after Richard Sterne (1999), Dylan Frittelli (2008), Zander Gous (2013) and Jayden Schaper (2015). Ranked 140th before the dream week at Royal Lytham, Potgieter has cemented his spot alongside fellow GolfRSA National Squad members Casey Jarvis and Yurav Premlall in the International Team for the 2022 Junior Presidents Cup in North Carolina in September. But first, he can now look forward to competing in the 150th Open at St Andrews in July.

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GOLFRSA ANNOUNCES 2022 WATC TEAMS 28 June 2022 – GolfRSA today announced two strong teams to represent South Africa in the Eisenhower and Espirito Santo Trophies at the 2022 World Amateur Team Championships.

Ireland. The SA Women’s Amateur & Stroke Play double champions will return for duty in France alongside 2022 SA Women’s Stroke Play winner Kiera Floyd.

Hosted by the French Golf Federation, the Espirito Santo Trophy (women’s championship) will be played from Wednesday 24 August to Saturday 27 August, and the Eisenhower Trophy (men’s championship) from Wednesday 31 August to Saturday 3 September.

The trio will be looking to claim the Espirito Santo for the first time since 2006, when Ashleigh Buhai, Stacy Bregman and Kelli Shean wrapped up the title on home soil.

South Africa’s best performance in the Eisenhower Trophy was a runner-up finish in the 1980 edition by Etienne Groenewald, Duncan Lindsay-Smith, Wayne Player and David Suddards at Pinehurst. Tasked this year to secure one of the few international titles to have eluded South Africa on the world stage are two former SA Amateur champions in Christo Lamprecht and Christiaan Maas and newly-crowned The Amateur champion Aldrich Potgieter. Caitlyn Macnab and Kajal Mistry made their Espirito Santo Trophy debut in 2018 where they partnered Kaleigh Telfer to a 15th overall finish in

The non-travelling reserves are reigning SA Amateur champion Kyle de Beer, 2021 Nomads SA Girls champion Bobbi Brown and last year’s SA Women’s Stroke Play winner Megan Streicher. “I congratulate the selectors on naming two powerful teams who can put up compelling performances and challenge for the ultimate prize in amateur golf,” said GolfRSA CEO Grant Hepburn. “It was no doubt a difficult choice because the talent pool in South Africa runs very deep. “The World Amateur Team Championships are played at the highest level of competition, and I have no doubt that these six GolfRSA National Squad members will rise to the occasion. They have all enjoyed strong performances this year, and we are very proud of their achievements. Both teams have a strong mix of experience and youth and can go all the way.” South African Golf Association President Henk Smith and GolfRSA Operations Manager Eden Thompson will accompany the men’s team, while Womens Golf South Africa President Sarah Braude and national women’s coach Val Holland will travel with the women’s team.

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Price (For the house as a unit) * Weekdays: R2250 per night * Weekends rates: R3500 per night, minimum 2 night stay * December Rates: R2900 per night

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MICHAEL THORBJORNSEN RECORDS BEST FINISH BY AMATEUR ON TOUR SINCE 2016 Michael Thorbjornsen hit the opening tee shot of the U.S. Open in his native Massachusetts last month. If that were the summer highlight for the rising Stanford junior, it would have sufficed. The 20-year-old wasn’t done, though. Not even close. Playing on a sponsor invitation at the Travelers Championship at TPC River Highlands in Connecticut, just 100 miles from his hometown of Wellesley, Massachusetts, he contended on the final day in a bid to become the first amateur to win on Tour since Phil Mickelson in 1991. Thorbjornsen nearly pulled it off. When he made a 20-foot birdie on the par-3 11th Sunday to go 6-under on the day, he had pulled within

a stroke of leader Xander Schauffele. The fans roared. Historians began to contextualize where he might fit into the record books. The spry New Englander cooled off down the stretch en route to a 4-under 66 and 15-under total, but his eventual solo fourth-place finish marked the best showing by an amateur on Tour since Lee McCoy’s solo fourth at the 2016 Valspar Championship. (Braden Thornberry finished T4 at the 2017 FedEx St. Jude Classic.) “I’m not surprised,” said Stanford men’s golf coach Conrad Ray while watching the final round. “He’s a super-athletic player, a long hitter on a short course, and he’s having a great putting week, obviously. He’s one of the longest on our team.”

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1. When did you qualify as a PGA Professional? I studied Sport Management at Tshwane University of Technology in conjunction with the PGA. I very quickly realised that I love the game of golf more and qualified as a PGA professional in 2011. 2. What made you choose this career? I grew up with golf, so why not make your hobby your job? 3. Has it always been golf for you? Yes absolutely! 4. Did you ever play or did you ever want to play on tour? Yes, I think it’s any schoolboy’s dream. 5. You have been in the golf industry for a long time, who has been your biggest mentor? I qualified in 2011 so I am going on 11 years in the industry, I was fortunate to work at Sun City and my hospitality General Manager at the time, Raul De Lima was such an inspiration, managing 2000 plus staff and being able to make time for each and every person when needed! 6. You were at Sun City before moving down to the coast, what has been your biggest challenge at Pinnacle Point?

The weather and moving from a corporate environment with all the power and say to a committee that guides and advises you.

7. Describe a typical workday for you at Pinnacle Point? I’m at the club at 7am and make sure all the golf carts are out. I do a meet-and-greet, make sure the pro shop is open, then check my emails. At around 11am I take a drive around the course with the greenkeeper, we normally plan things the day before. In the afternoons I make sure the members are all good; I spend time with them upstairs, listening to their comments and feedback. Around 4pm I take a last drive around the course, make sure the carts are clean, the GPS system is updating, and then I go through my emails again and say goodbye. There are a lot of unseen things, though, like budgeting, preparing the course, generally being on duty. On Wednesdays I play with members, which helps give me a feel of their expectations. There’s been mindshift for members. We’re now winning awards and the golf course experience is reaching a standard where we want it to be. 8. Has golf grown in your opinion over the last 2 years? Absolutely, golf has benefited from sport hungry people that came out of the covid-19 epidemic wanting to play a sport. Golf was the safest sport

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Quintin Byleveldt Director of Golf - Pinnacle Point Estate to practice and a lot of people took up golf to exercise. 9. With consumers already being careful on how they spend their money these days, what is your plan to attract people to the Club? We do a lot of up-selling. We don’t discount our golf course, due to the quality of product. 10. Slow play is one of the biggest problems in golf today, how do you manage slow play at Pinnacle Point? We are very fortunate to have a fantastic marshal and our GPS system monitors all carts. In my opinion this problem has come from a lot of new golfers that have entered the game and who have never learnt the etiquette and rules before going out on the course. 11. The members of a golf club always come first. Do you agree with the phrase “The member is always right”? I am more of a Richard Branson manager where I look after my staff and they in return take care of my customer which gives me limited complaints. July | August 2022

12. Does your position require you to be available on weekends, evenings, and holidays, and if so, does this place demands on your personal life? Well, all Golf Directors and Club General Managers will tell you that this industry is one where it requires all your attention if you want to be the best at what you do. I work 11 days on and 3 days off, that has up to now given me a good balance. 13. What are your short & long term goals? I am living in heaven here at the beautiful Pinnacle Point so for a lot of people this is the ultimate and you have achieved greatness. So short term is to be with Pinnacle Point for at least another 10 years. Long term, is to look at opportunities across the water. 14. What do you enjoy doing in your free time? I love fishing and spending time with my family on the beach. 15. Do you still get time to play? Once a week in the club competition with our members.

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R E S U LT S & R A N K I N G S

SUNSHINE TOUR KITKAT GROUP PROAM, IRENE COUNTRY CLUB 10 - 12 JUNE 2022 1 DYLAN MOSTERT 2 MJ VILJOEN 3 LOUIS ALBERT’S T4 KYLE BARKER RYAN VAN VELZEN T6 JOVAN REBULA MADALITSO MUTHIYA KEAGAN THOMAS T9 JACO PRINSLOO MALCOLM MITCHELL

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20

RSA 65-66-68 199 RSA 69-66-67 202 RSA 66-68-70 204 RSA 70-68-67 205 RSA 64-70-71 205 RSA 69-68-69 206 ZAM 69-66-71 206 RSA 66-67-73 206 RSA 70-69-68 207 RSA 66-69-72 207

(-17) (-14) (-12) (-11) (-11) (-10) (-10) (-10) (-9) (-9)

R158, 500.00 R115, 000.00 R 85,000.00 R 55,000.00 R 55,000.00 R 32,333.33 R 32,333.33 R 32,333.33 R 23,500.00 R 23,500.00

SUNSHINE TOUR MONEY EARNINGS AS OF 29 JUNE 2022

LOUIS DE JAGER DEON GERMISHUYS LOUIS ALBERT’S ALBERT VENTER HENNIE O’KENNEDY HERMAN LOUBSER OCKIE STRYDOM DYLAN MOSTERT MJ VILJOEN STEFAN WEARS-TAYLOR JACQUES BLAAUW ROURKE VAN DER SPUY RUPERT KAMINSKI HENNIE OTTO KEITH HORNE JACO PRINSLOO RYAN VAN VELZEN KEAGAN THOMAS DAN ERICKSON LYLE ROWE

RSA RSA RSA RSA RSA RSA RSA RSA RSA RSA RSA RSA RSA RSA RSA RSA RSA RSA RSA RSA

4 3 5 5 5 5 4 5 5 5 3 4 5 3 2 3 5 5 3 5

R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R

520,633.33 510,420.00 366,883.33 331,533.33 275,066.67 274,533.33 226,533.33 223,800.00 222,040.00 208,040.00 197,590.00 189,800.00 164,800.00 144,500.00 135,450.00 130,850.00 129,166.67 126,783.33 117,350.00 116,200.00

PGA TOUR PGA TOUR MONEY EARNINGS AS OF 1 JULY 2022

1 SCOTTIE SCHEFFLER USA 2 RORY MCILROY NIR 3 CAMERON SMITH AUS 4 SAM BURNS USA 5 JUSTIN THOMAS USA 6 WILL ZALATORIS USA 7 MATT FITZPATRICK ENG 8 HIDEKI MATSUYAMA JPN 9 PATRICK CANTLAY USA 10 XANDER SCHAUFFELE USA OTHER SOUTH AFRICANS 90 CHRISTIAAN BEZUIDENHOUT RSA 109 ERIK VAN ROOYEN RSA 114 DYLAN FRITTELLI RSA 139 GARRICK HIGGO RSA 207 DAWIE VAN DER WALT RSA

20 12 14 19 16 18 15 16 14 16

$ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $

13,056,624.00 7,301,566.00 7,189,204.00 6,664,483.00 6,497,327.00 6,441,437.00 6,129,986.00 5,676,023.00 5,312,138.00 4,957,516.00

18 16 22 17 19

$ $ $ $ $

1,097,599.00 927,524.00 883,663.00 626,705.00 146,632.00

U.S. OPEN, THE COUNTRY CLUB BROOKLINE, JUN 16 - 19, 2022

1 MATT FITZPATRICK T2 SCOTTIE SCHEFFLER

ENG 68-70-68-68 274 USA 70-67-71-67 275

(-6) $ 3,150,000.00 (-5) $ 1,557,687.00

WILL ZALATORIS 4 HIDEKI MATSUYAMA T5 RORY MCILROY OTHER SOUTH AFRICANS T31 MJ DAFFUE

USA 69-70-67-69 275 JPN 70-70-72-65 277 NIR 67-69-73-69 278

(-5) $ 1,557,687.00 (-3) $ 859,032.00 (-2) $ 674,953.00

RSA 67-72-78-69 286

(+6) $ 100,331.00

TRAVELERS CHAMPIONSHIP, TPC RIVER HIGHLANDS, CROMWELL, JUN 23 - 26, 2022

1 XANDER SCHAUFFELE T2 J.T. POSTON SAHITH THEEGALA 5 CHESSON HADLEY T6 KEVIN KISNER KEITH MITCHELL T8 NICK HARDY BRIAN HARMAN WILLIAM MCGIRT CHEZ REAVIE SCOTT STALLINGS

USA USA USA USA USA USA USA USA USA USA USA

63-63-67-68 261 62-70-67-64 263 67-65-64-67 263 68-67-67-64 266 67-64-66-71 268 66-68-67-67 268 67-64-68-70 269 68-69-66-66 269 66-70-66-67 269 67-69-66-67 269 74-64-68-63 269

(-19) (-17) (-17) (-14) (-12) (-12) (-11) (-11) (-11) (-11) (-11)

$ 1,494,000.00 $ 738,700.00 $ 738,700.00 $ 406,700.00 $ 320,588.00 $ 320,588.00 $ 243,605.00 $ 243,605.00 $ 243,605.00 $ 243,605.00 $ 43,605.00

KORN FERRY TOUR KORN FERRY TOUR MONEY EARNINGS AS OF 1 JULY 2022

1 CARL YUAN 2 BEN GRIFFIN 3 BRANDON MATTHEW’S 4 TYSON ALEXANDER 5 TREVOR WERBYLO OTHER SOUTH AFRICANS 8 MJ DAFFUE

CHI USA USA USA USA

15 16 16 14 14

$ $ $ $ $

354,363.00 259,549.00 237,928.00 232,172.00 226,071.00

RSA

223,939.00

CHAMPIONS TOUR PGA CHAMPIONS TOUR MONEY EARNINGS AS OF 1 JULY 2022

1 STEVEN ALKER 2 MIGUEL ANGEL JIMÉNEZ 3 PADRAIG HARRINGTON 4 STEVE STRIKER 5 BERNHARD LANGER OTHER SOUTH AFRICANS 8 RETIEF GOOSEN 10 ERNIE ELS 84 DAVID FROST

USA SPA IRE USA GER

$ $ $ $ $

2,017,615.00 1,330,415.00 1,259,583.00 1,140,700.00 951,776.00

RSA RSA RSA

$ $ $

838,089.00 610,972.00 43,124.00

DP WORLD TOUR DP WORLD TOUR RACE TO DUBAI POINT STANDINGS AS OF 1 JULY 2022

1 ZALATORIS, WILL 2 MCILROY, RORY 3 FITZPATRICK, MATT 4 PIETERS, THOMAS 5 THOMAS, JUSTIN 6 HOVLAND, VIKTOR 7 FOX, RYAN 8 LARRAZÁBAL, PABLO 9 BLAND, RICHARD 10 MORIKAWA, COLLIN OTHER SOUTH AFRICANS 18 BEKKER, OLIVER 23 LAWRENCE, THRISTON

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USA NIR ENG BEL USA NOR NZL ESP ENG USA

4 5 4 9 5 6 12 11 10 6

2,572.8 2,366.1 2,246.7 2,044.7 2,015.3 1,953.2 1,471.4 1,281.6 1,120.7 1,100.8

RSA RSA

15 16

819.5 751.1

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R E S U LT S & R A N K I N G S 34 HARDING, JUSTIN 38 NORRIS, SHAUN 44 DU PLESSIS, HENNIE 46 WALTERS, JUSTIN 50 VAN ROOYEN, ERIK 51 BURMESTER, DEAN 54 LOMBARD, ZANDER 64 STONE, BRANDON 78 COETZEE, GEORGE 82 SCHWARTZEL, CHARL 94 VAN TONDER, DANIEL 123 FICHARDT, DARREN

RSA RSA RSA RSA RSA RSA RSA RSA RSA RSA RSA RSA

10 7 10 15 6 11 15 14 12 5 15 15

LADIES EUROPEAN TOUR

600.2 516.0 452.7 447.3 430.3 427.1 401.6 334.4 287.8 284.0 257.6 173.7

LADIES EUROPEAN TOUR AS OF 1 JULY 2022

1 LINN GRANT 2 JOHANNA GUSTAVSSON 3 GEORGIA HALL 4 MAJA STARK 5 MANON DE ROEY OTHER SOUTH AFRICANS 6 LEE-ANNE PACE 15 NICOLE GARCIA 16 CASANDRA ALEXANDER 56 STACY LEE BERGMAN 123 LEJAN LEWTHWAITE

CHALLENGE TOUR EUROPEAN CHALLENGE TOUR RACE TO MALLORCA POINTS STANDINGS AS OF 1 JULY 2022

1 RITCHIE, JC 2 DANTORP, JENS 3 SIMONSEN, MARTIN 4 FREIBURGHAUS, JEREMY 5 KNAPPE, ALEXANDER OTHER SOUTH AFRICANS 18 GERMISHUYS, DEON 21 STRYDOM, TRISTEN 24 JERLING, LUKE 25 DU PLESSIS, HENNIE 30 CONRADIE, RUAN 35 EASTON, BRYCE 48 DAVIDSE, KEENAN

RSA DEN DEN SUI GER

9 8 11 11 10

98,156.1 88,973.6 67,729.5 67,145.8 63,961.0

RSA RSA RSA RSA RSA RSA RSA

10 10 10 4 9 8 7

38,915.4 35,972.2 31,915.8 31,787.4 28,312.1 25,895.6 18,331.5

BMW INTERNATIONAL OPEN, GOLFCLUB MÜNCHEN, 23 - 26 JUN 2022

1 LI, HAOTONG 2 PIETERS, THOMAS 3 FOX, RYAN 4 VÄLIMÄKI, SAMI 5 LANGASQUE, ROMAIN OTHER SOUTH AFRICANS 8 OOSTHUIZEN, LOUIS 15 STONE, BRANDON 21 BURMESTER, DEAN NIENABER, WILCO 36 COETZEE, GEORGE LAWRENCE, THRISTON LOMBARD, ZANDER VAN TONDER, DANIEL 48 KRUYSWIJK, JACQUES 53 DE JAGER, LOUIS

CHN 62-67-67-70 266 BEL 69-64-66-67 266 NZL 66-64-71-67 268 FIN 69-66-68-67 270 FRA 68-68-66-69 271

(-22) (-22) (-20) (-18) (-17)

€ € € € €

340,000.00 220,000.00 126,000.00 100,000.00 71,600.00

RSA RSA RSA RSA RSA RSA RSA RSA RSA RSA

(-16) (-13) (-12) (-12) (-9) (-9) (-9) (-9) (-8) (-7)

€ € € € € € € € € €

47,400.00 26,533.33 22,000.00 22,000.00 12,000.00 12,000.00 12,000.00 12,000.00 8,600.00 6,950.00

70-69-65-68 272 72-66-68-69 275 69-68-71-68 276 66-70-69-71 276 68-71-69-71 279 67-72-71-69 279 69-71-68-71 279 66-69-70-74 279 69-71-71-69 280 67-71-70-73 281

EUROPEAN LEGENDS TOUR ORDER OF MERIT POINTS AS OF 1 JULY 2022

1 PADRAIG HARRINGTON 2 EUAN MCINTOSH 3 PAUL LAWRIE 4 MIGUEL ANGEL JIMENEZ 5 BERNHARD LANGER OTHER SOUTH AFRICANS 8 JAMES KINGSTON 12 ERNIE ELS 19 CHRIS WILLIAMS 25 RETIEF GOOSEN

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IRE SCO SCO ESP GER

2 3 2 2 2

1609.4 957.0 796.5 733.8 660.0

RSA RSA RSA RSA

5 2 3 2

512.9 359.3 231.2 200.4

SWE SWE ENG SWE BEL

7 14 2 8 12

€ € € € €

437,151.62 196,729.48 178,499.55 158,577.49 158,090.65

RSA RSA RSA RSA RSA

10 10 12 10 10

€ € € € €

99,230.91 64,397.35 61,998.62 27,770.02 6,988.00

LPGA TOUR LPGA MONEY EARNINGS AS OF 1 JULY 2022

1 MINJEE LEE 2 IN GEE CHUN 3 LEXI THOMPSON 4 JENNIFER KUOCHO 5 HYE-JIN CHOI OTHER SOUTH AFRICANS 50 ASHLEIGH BUHAI 59 PAULA RETO

AUS KOR USA USA KOR

11 13 9 14 13

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OFFICIAL GOLF WORLD RANKINGS AS OF 1 JULY 2022 1 SCOTTIE SCHEFFLER USA 2 JON RAHM ESP 3 RORY MCILROY NIR 4 COLLIN MORIKAWA USA 5 JUSTIN THOMAS USA 6 CAMERON SMITH AUS 7 PATRICK CANTLAY USA 8 VIKTOR HOVLAND NOR 9 SAM BURNS USA 10 MATT FITZPATRICK ENG OTHER SOUTH AFRICANS 21 LOUIS OOSTHUIZEN RSA 75 CHRISTIAAN BEZUIDENHOUT RSA 79 SHAUN NORRIS RSA 82 ERIK VAN ROOYEN RSA 90 DEAN BURMESTER RSA 94 SCOTT VINCENT ZIM 101 OLIVER BEKKER RSA 116 JUSTIN HARDING RSA 123 GARRICK HIGGO RSA 125 CHARL SCHWARTZEL RSA 128 BRANDEN GRACE RSA 133 DANIEL VAN TONDER RSA 135 HENNIE DU PLESSIS RSA 145 DYLAN FRITTELLI RSA 162 JC RITCHIE RSA

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3.69 1.80 1.78 1.75 1.66 1.61 1.53 1.40 1.30 1.29 1.24 1.20 1.18 1.12 1.04

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CALENDAR

Sunshine Tour DATE EVENT VENUE JULY 2022

28 - 30

FNB Eswatini Nkonyeni Challenge

Nkonyeni GE

Vodacom Origins of Golf Bain’s Whisky Ubunye Championship SunBet Challenge Vodacom Origins of Golf

De Zalze GC Blue Valley Golf Estate Wingate Park CC Highland Gate GE

Gary & Vivienne Player Challenge Vodacom Origins of Golf SunBet Challenge Vodacom Origins of Golf

Selborne Park GC San Lameer CC Wild Coast Sun CC St Francis Links

AUGUST 2022 4 - 6 11 - 13 17 - 19 25 - 27

SEPTEMBER 2022 8 - 10 15 - 17 21 - 23 29 Sep - 1 Oct

Amateur events - Men DATE EVENT VENUE JULY2022 2 - 3 8 - 10 14 - 15 22 - 24 30 - 31

Lowveld Mid-Amateur Open Limpopo Open Stroke Play Tshwane Junior Open Border Stroke Play Northern Cape Senior Open

Mbombela GC Koro Creek GC TBA TBA Sishen GC

AUGUST 2022 1 - 2 1 - 2 7 - 8 12 - 14 13 - 14 17 - 18 19 - 21 21 25 - 26

SA High Schools Championship Ernie Els Primary Schools Championship KZN Mid-Amateur Open Southern Cape Open Mpumalanga Senior Open KZN Amateur Qualifying KZN Amateur MP North West Mid-Amateur Open WP Mid-Amateur Open

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Humewood GC Oubaai GC Southbroom GC George GC Middelburg CC Port Shepstone CC Port Shepstone CC Magaliespark CC Steenberg GC

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CALENDAR

EVENTS CALENDAR JULY, AUGUST & SEPTEMBER 2022

DATE EVENT VENUE 28

Boland Mid-Amateur Open

Stellenbosch GC

SEPTEMBER 2022 1 - 2 2 - 4 19 - 23 30 Sep - 2 Oct

Nomads North & South Championship Mpumalanga Open SA Premier Inter-Provincial Ekurhuleni Open

Pecanwood G & CE White River CC Koro Creek GC Reading CC

Amateur events - Women DATE EVENT VENUE JULY 2022

4 - 6 10 - 11 11 - 13 14 - 15 23 - 24

Nomads SA Girls Championship Gauteng North Women’s Open R & A Junior Open Championship WP Girls Junior Championship Boland Mid-Amateur & Senior Championship

TBA Pretoria CC Scotland Strand GC TBA

AUGUST 2022 7 12 - 14 21 - 22

WP Women’s Mid-Amateur & Senior Championship Southern Cape Open KZN Mid-Amateur & Senior Championship

Atlantic Beach Links George GC Selborne CC

SEPTEMBER 2022 TBA Robertson GC

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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IN GEE CHUN WINS THIRD MAJOR TITLE AT KPMG WOMEN'S PGA CHAMPIONSHIP In Gee Chun came out on top on a dramatic final day at Congressional to finish one shot clear of Minjee Lee and Lexi Thompson. In Gee Chun secured the third major title of her career by winning the KPMG Women’s PGA Championship at Congressional by a solitary stroke. Chun began the final round with the lead but this was soon gone as Lexi Thompson made an early move with two birdies in her first three holes. By the turn, Thompson led the way by two shots on 6-under-par. She added another birdie on the 11th hole in Maryland to maintain a two-stroke advantage with seven holes left.

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But as we saw at the Women’s US Open in 2021, Thompson unravelled with a series of visibly nervous and apprehensive shots. But she still led by two shots with three holes left. Chun didn’t go away despite making four bogeys on the front nine. As Thompson agonisingly bogeyed the 16th and 17th holes, Chun regained the lead with one hole left and rolled in a par putt on the 72nd hole to claim victory. Despite weekend rounds of 75, the South Korean claimed her fourth win on the LPGA Tour, three of which are major championships. Thompson finished tied second with US Women’s Open winner Minjee Lee.

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ACROSS 1. Set up (11) 9. Old unpleasant whiff (5) 10. Sam, best known for winning the 1950 U.S. Amateur (7) 11. Prepares to putt (4) 12. Retired Australian tennis star has turned to golf (3) 13. Winner of the 119th SA Amateur Championship qualifier, Jack is a colourful fellow (4) 16. Runner-up in the 2017 Rocco Forte Open in Sicily, he lost to Álvaro Quirós at the second hole of a sudden-death playoff (6,7) 18. First Spanish golfer to win the U.S. Open (4) 20. Tricky hole for a dog, limb gel will help (3) 21. Black market equipment dealer, upsetting VIP’s (4) 24. Consider spin, etc (7) 25. Winner of two majors in 1956, the Masters & the PGA Championship (5) 26. Errant tee shot able to be recovered (11)

DOWN 2. Abominable to shoot 8 (7) 3. Personal energy that Tiger Woods exudes (4) 4. His maiden Sunshine Tour win came in 2021 at the Vodacom Origins of Golf event at the Woods, Mount Edgecombe (5,8) 5. Small, medium, large (4) 6. Competitor’s way in (5) 7. Serbian golfer, winner of the 2002 SAS Carolina Classic on the then Nationwide Tour (5,6) 8. The first non-American to finish at the top of the LPGA money list (5,6) 14. Ball elevator (3) 15. Australia’s largest bird (3) 17. Clothing or attire (7) 19. 1902 Open champion Alexander Herd was in a hurry when he designed this golf course (5) 22. Jack Nicklaus is known as the Golden _ _ _ _ ? (4) 23. Francesco, Italian amateur golfer whose surname is the same palindrome as a Swedish pop group (4)

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PADRAIG HARRINGTON WINS US SENIOR OPEN ON DEBUT Ireland’s Padraig Harrington claimed the US Senior Open after holding off a final-round charge from Steve Stricker. Harrington had a six-shot lead heading into the back nine at Saucon Valley but American Stricker made him work hard for the win when he shot a closing 65. However the 50-year-old held his nerve to claim victory by one stroke on his debut in the championship. Harrington’s closing one-over 72 gave him a 10-under total as he claimed his maiden senior major title. Former champion Stricker started the day eight shots behind the Dubliner but birdied

the final two holes to complete a terrific final round. Harrington dropped shots on the 10th and 11th so Stricker - whose US side thrashed the Irishman’s European team in last year’s Ryder Cup - was in contention for another US Senior Open. However the three-time major winner made an incredible 30-foot birdie putt on the 15th and an important par save at 17 that all but secured the victory. “It’s tough to lead from the front. It’s even tougher when it’s Steve Stricker behind you. He tends to have one on me. I’m happy enough to get it done in the end,” said Harrington.

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MATT FITZPATRICK WINS DRAMATIC U.S. OPEN Matthew Fitzpatrick won his first major title and repeated history at the 122nd U.S. Open. Fitzpatrick is first Englishman to win the U.S. Open since Justin Rose won at Merion in 2013. Did you know that Fitzpatrick also won the U.S. Amateur at The Country Club in ’13? That might not have been mentioned this past week. Prior to Rose, the last Englishman to win this major was Tony Jacklin in 1970, and prior to him was Cyril Walker in 1924.

Top 5: 1 Matthew Fitzpatrick (-6) T2 Will Zalatoris (-5) Scottie Scheffler (-5) 4 Hideki Matsuyama (-3) T5 Collin Morikawa (-2) Rory McIlroy (-2).

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KELAPILE KNOWS THE POWER OF BELIEF AT SUNSHINE TOUR GOLF DEVELOPMENT CLINICS When the young golfer with no shoes arrived with a bunch

them with a few of the basics of the game at the Kalahari

of other kids to take part in the Sunshine

Country Club.

Tour’s golf development clinic at the

These golf clinics are a regular occurrence

Sishen Classic, professional Alphius

at Sunshine Tour events. They form part of

Kelapile felt like he knew everything about

South African golf’s general development

that boy without ever having met him

focus that begins with the talent identified

before.

and nurtured by the South African Golf

“I grew up the same way as these kids. I

Development Board (SAGDB) and a host of

come from the same communities and the

other programmes run by the PGA of South

environment is the same as I grew up in. It

Africa and the foundations of individual

humbles me,” said Kelapile, who together

golfers such as the Ernie Els and Fancourt

with fellow professionals Alex Haindl and

Foundation (EEFF) and others, and at the

Henning du Plooy worked with about 40

highest level culminates in professionals

kids from Kuruman and Kathu and helped

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have had one adult believe in him.

who form part of the Sunshine Tour Transformation Class supported by Investec, Betway, VAT It and Credit Guarantee. The partnership with the Sishen Classic and Anglo American is another way for the sponsors to give back to their local Kathu community by giving the kids exposure to professionals at Sunshine Tour events.

“Golf is an expensive sport so it was tough even getting to a golf course to play. But at the Leopard Park Golf Club in Mafikeng there was a member there – Wandile Bozwana. He was the one behind my talent and who funded me. He identified me and supported me. So it’s a privilege for me to be a part of such a golf clinic. The Sunshine Tour has started

And they all have one thing in common – opportunity. “There is a saying that every child needs one adult to believe in him or her. I see that as my responsibility,” says Anne-Marie

the Transformation Class, and it’s becoming easier for players to come through from disadvantaged areas. The Sunshine Tour is doing very well when it comes to transformation.”

Rabie, who runs the Playgolf programme in Kuruman which teaches the kids the basics of chipping, putting, pitching and the full swing. “It’s all about giving them that self-confidence. When they start to see they can play golf, you can visibly see how they start to believe in themselves more, and they start doing better at school as well.” It’s this philosophy of having one adult believe in a child which resonates so much with Kelapile. Growing up with his grandmother in tough circumstances in Mafikeng, where he walked 10 kilometres to school and 10 kilometres back every

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Whatever happene South African golfer Justin Hobday was a big name back in the 80s and 90s. He represented South Africa on four occasions as a Springbok, once to Switzerland, once to Taiwan, and hosted both of these countries in South Africa. He turned professional in 1985 and playing on the Sunshine Tour in his first year as a pro, he won the Bobby Locke Rookie of the Year Award. Justin played on the European Tour for eight years, from 1989 – 1995 and 2000. He also played on the Asian Tour in 2001 and 2002.

All in all, he was involved in p 20 years. We caught up with the past and to see what he

He explained “I was fortunat apprenticeship under Kevin back in 2003.

He provided fantastic suppo to complete my Golf Directo which is a Diploma run by th endorsed by the British PGA 3-year Diploma covers Busin Coaching, Sports Science, Eq 18 tournaments during my c

“Since having left the profes 15 years of experience at sen years of experience has been risk management and consu

I received a lot of support an years and have developed a management teams to maxi efficiencies”.

“I have developed experienc business and have the ability make it dynamic and progre financial side of the business with financial statements”.

“I am currently the Chief Ope handling their Health and Sa related to auditing, consultin operation based in China”.

Clearly, Justin has certainly n laurels, but with all these wo wondered if he still has time

ed to?...

professional tours for over h Justin to chat to him about is up to these days.

1980

te to be able to do my PGA Stone while at Centurion

ort to me which allowed me orship Class A qualification, he South African PGA and A and the Irish PGA. This ness Management, quipment and Rules. I won career and retired in 2005”.

ssional golf arena I have over nior executive level. My 15 n in businesses providing ulting services.

nd mentoring over the skill in strengthening imise profits and

ce in all sectors of a y to develop systems to essive. I also really enjoy the s and am very comfortable

eration Officer for NOSA, afety Support services ng and their international

not been sitting on his ork commitments we e for golf.

Justin H

obday

“Unfortunately, I don’t have a lot of time now days so only play golf occasionally. However, I still love to play and if I find a customer who likes to play then I drag them onto the course at any opportunity. I also play as often as possible with my father Jonathan, who at 83 is still very competitive, or when my mates arrange a game”. “My real hobbies nowadays are 4x4ing, overlanding, wildlife and birding.

I really love traveling around Southern Africa to remote places and camping where you have to be self-sufficient. My dream is to travel extensively through Africa someday in the not-too-distant future”. It was wonderful speaking to Justin Hobday, we wish him all the best for the future and hope that his dream of travelling through Africa can soon become a reality.

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QA &

WITH

CAREL BUITENDACH Golf Course Superintendent Lost City Golf Course

1. When did you realise that turf management was the industry you want to take further? When I had my first interaction with a superintendent in Scotland I realised quickly what the job entailed. That’s where it all started for me and I just knew that this was the career path that I wanted to follow. I enrolled in a Turfgrass Management Course (TUT) and received my degree 4 years later which connected all the dots and complexity of the industry, I loved it! 2. What is the best and worst part of being a golf course superintendent? Let me start with the worst part: I do believe that every superintendent’s nightmare is a golfer not following golf etiquette (from beginners to pro) and acknowledging the effort that goes into maintaining the facility. Best Part: When you see the results, whether it be bunker renovations or simply seeing the course striping up after a fertilizer application. 3. You are at Lost City, an inland course, what is

your biggest challenge maintaining an inland course? In the North West area where we are located Mother Nature supplies us with above-average temperatures where “dry” heat and high humidity become a daily challenge. Every province will give its challenges I guess, luckily we can adapt to these circumstances and still provide excellent turf and playing surfaces. 4. What are the differences in grasses (fairway, rough, greens) at Lost City to other parts of the country? Not really much, we do keep it simple with kikuyu on the tees/ fairways and bent grass on the greens. Our inland climates are very similar across the country and after many years of research based on our country’s weather patterns (temperatures vs rainfall) kikuyu provides good drought tolerance and fairly low maintenance in general. That’s why you will see kikuyu more frequently inland compared to your cynodons (better salt-tolerant) at the coast. 5. Does one need different machinery on course for different types of grasses around the country? It depends on what type of grass (warm-season/cool season) you have on the course and then the superintendent decides what machine to use and what length it will be cut on. Greens (putting surface) are more delicate and need a finer cut as supposed to tees or fairways. It all depends on the playing surface vs club expectations. 6. How big a difference does climate and location play in golf course maintenance? A huge difference! I believe every superintendent will have a nightmare of a story in one way or another. Too much rain and you can develop

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S P E C I A L F E AT U R E - A L L A B O U T G R E E N K E E P I N G It happens seldom, but if it occurs, we as managers should inform our employees on how to deal with the situation. I also do not expect the “machine operator” to deal with these types of situations. Rather contact me or my assistant to handle the conflict. 11. How important is it for golfers to repair their divots and pitch marks immediately VS only a couple of days or weeks later? Every superintendents nightmare! A faster recovery period = better playing surfaces for the golfers. This is where a golfer plays a huge part in assisting by repairing divots and pitch marks immediately. It’s also any golfer’s nightmare when your ball ends up in another golfer’s unrepaired / non-filled-up divot or have to put a line where someone didn’t repair a pitch mark properly. This all forms part of golfing etiquette. certain diseases and with not enough rain your turf starts dying back. Climate change also needs to be taken into consideration here in the challenges we face. KZN lately can be used as a good example here, the courses faced many challenges recently with floods which you can not learn in a book, unfortunately. We simply have to experience and adapt! 7. To what extent does course setup affect slow play, and how do you deal with it? A small margin of course setup will affect play. That will be the positioning of the tee markers and pin placement. As a keen golfer myself I regularly see that the golfer’s speed of play is mostly the issue. 8. In your opinion, does course machinery or golfers spread more seeds like POA or diseases? Oh definitely yes! By implementing certain procedures you can reduce the spread of POA and diseases. Generally maintaining infected areas via cultural practices and the use of chemicals can help suppress the plant or future outbreaks. Preventative management is always better than curative.

12. People always complain about inconsistent bunkers, how difficult is it to maintain consistent bunkers and do you implement general checks and how? Consistency is key as they would say, as for any golf course it is difficult to keep bunkers in tip-top shape when they are becoming older. The Lost City golf course team does general checks every morning when raking the bunkers. If there is an issue with a bunker we see to it as soon as possible. We also try to incorporate a maintenance day on bunkers that need urgent attention once a week. The winter period enables us to spend more time on general improvements and repairs.

9. Do you think it should be mandatory for each golf course to close one day per week for maintenance? Definitely! This gives the superintendent time to focus on the high-impact areas of play which can not always get the attention they deserve. Areas like the greens and tees are a great example. 10. Do maintenance staff ever come into conflict with golfers and how do you deal with this?

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The jewel of the Simbithi Country Club is undoubtedly the magnificent 18-hole golf course, designed by Peter Matkovich. Thoughtfully-placed greens that hold a well-struck shot, pristine fairways and a layout that allows you to play every club in your bag. South Africa’s first executive course, Simbithi has a par of 60 comprising par-3s, par-4s and one par 5. Each hole is intriguingly named after the area it occupied when Simbithi was once farmland.

Simbithi Country Club incorporates a selection of eateries, wedding and conference venues and, of course, the unparalleled 18-hole Executive Golf Course.

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Luxury Accommodation on Simbithi Golf Course Luxurious house offering four bedrooms, Comprising of: 1 x queen bed, 1 x queen bed, 2 single beds, 2 x single beds, (all with en suite bathrooms). A home away from home with everything you could possibly need. Overlooking the 15th fairway of the magnificent, Peter Matkovich designed 18-hole, Simbithi Golf Course. Situated in the bustling village of Ballito on the KZN North Coast. Simbithi offers an ideal base, with Prince’s Grant Golf Estate & Umhlali Country Club only a short distance away.

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INVESTEC SECURES THE TITLE SPONSORSHIP TO BOTH SA OPENS Investec is proud to confirm the title sponsorship of The SA Open Championship, one of the DP World Tour co-sanctioned tournaments on the Sunshine Tour and the second oldest national Open in golf after The Open Championship. First played in 1903, the four-day, globally televised championship will celebrate a field of 156 professionals competing for a significant minimum prize fund of $1.5 million. The 2022 Investec South African Open will be played at Blair Atholl Golf and Equestrian Estate in early December, with a final date to be confirmed. Peta Dixon, Investec’s head of sponsorships, said of the four-year partnership to the nation’s flagship golf event, “Investec is an organisation firmly rooted in South Africa and, as title sponsor of both South

African Opens, we believe we can continue to contribute to a game so many are passionate about. The most powerful possibilities are human and so it is with great pride that we also announce our commitment to the Sunshine Tour Transformation Class for a three-year period. As the official patron, we will work alongside the Sunshine Tour to help close the gap between young talent becoming professional players, ensuring that, when the time comes, each player is suitably equipped to perform on the professional circuit.” Investec’s golf involvement began in 2008 with a 12-year title sponsorship of the Investec Royal Swazi Open. This expanded into the Chase to the Investec Cup, multiple athlete endorsements, and the current

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Umkomaas golf course was first constructed, as a 9-hole layout, in 1913 but was expanded to 18 holes in 1926. In 1932 reknown course designer Robert "Bob" Grimsdell re-designed the course, capitalising on the natural contours of the land and taking advantage of the glorious sea views - in fact, most holes offer great views of the warm Indian ocean. The course layout has remained largely unchanged and as a result, one of Umkomaas' unique features are the raised greens, thanks to over 100 years of top-dressings and treatments. Although not overly long, the course offers a great challenge for low handicappers, especially when the coastal winds blow. It is however forgiving for even an occasional golfer making it the perfect option for families and groups. Well placed bunkers and undulating fairways mean that those seeking to card a low round need to think their way around the course whilst those looking to simply have fun will enjoy themselves too. Umkomaas is a great choice for those wanting to get the whole family out into the fresh air. We offer exceptional family membership packages and the opportunity to learn to play via our KidzGolf programme. Living up to our reputation as the Friendliest Club, Umkomaas offers a warm welcome to visitors both on and off the course. Competitions are held weekly on Wednesdays and Saturdays and visitors are always welcome. We look forward to welcoming you soon!

Email: info@umkomaasgolf.co.za ~ Office: +27 (0)39 9731042 Pro Shop: +27 (0)39 9731042 ~ Other: 079 299 8099

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2022/2023 RATES Mens + Ladies Membership Green Fees

r255

Subs

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AFFORDABLE GOLF - K ZN GOLF IN STYLE & COMFORT AT OUR BEAUTIFUL HOTEL This golfer’s jewel is located on the exquisite Lower South Coast and is in close proximity to 7 pristine golf courses including the Wild Coast and San Lameer. Tailor made golf packages cater to individual and group retreats. Offering luxury accommodation, Spa treatments, a shuttle service, delicious meals and most importantly, and efficient barman! Retreat to paradise unaffected by the current water crisis.

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NE WS CLIP continued from page 86.. prized eight-year partnership and title sponsorship of the Investec SA Women’s Open, in place until 2025. Investec chief marketing officer, Abey Mokgwatsane, said, “The SA Open Championship is a prestigious tournament, unmatched in South Africa’s golf history, with the best of the best competing for honours. The possibilities that this tournament provides golfers to achieve their full potential at the top tier of their profession is unrivalled.” Thomas Abt, Commissioner of the Sunshine Tour, said, “The South African Open has distinguished itself as one of the most prized titles in world golf with a legacy of champions which includes some of the greatest names in the game. We are proud to have our national Open associated with a sponsor that exudes the same spirit of excellence and professionalism for which this championship is known, and which adds significantly to the legacy of this great event. Investec’s further support of our Sunshine Tour Transformation Class is an incredible

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investment on their part in the future potential of South African golf and aligns perfectly with our own vision that Greatness Begins Here on the Sunshine Tour.” Ben Cowen, DP World Tour Chief Tournament Business Officer, said, “The South African Open has always been a special championship on our international schedule and Investec’s support adds to its great history. The timing of this sponsorship couldn’t be more relevant, with the DP World Tour and Sunshine Tour enhancing our already long-standing relationship with more co-sanctioned tournaments, and we look forward to strengthening this partnership further.” Investec is proud title sponsor of the Investec South African Women’s Open, the Investec Order of Merit, and the Investec Homegrown Award. In addition, Investec currently sponsors four South African professionals, namely Lejan Lewthwaite, Nicole Garcia, Stacy Bregman and Zethu Myeki, as well as Irish player Stephanie Meadow.

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The Margate Country Club hosts one of the ﬁnest golf courses on the East Coast of Kwa-Zulu Natal. Situated in Margate we are right at the heart of the Hibiscus Coast and are just over an hour’s drive from the city of Durban. The Margate Country Club is dedicated to ensuring all members (and visitors) of a venue that oﬀers friendship and social interaction in a relaxed and comfortable environment.

Some of the features of the Country Club include:

- Scenic 18 hole Golf Course - Halfway House with freshly prepared food - The Friendliest Bar in town - Restaurant facilities - Function and Conference facilities - Line Dancing - Jukskei - 2 New “A” rated Snooker Rooms

Our golf course is really a delightful course to play. It is spread out over a large area with water features and lovely inland views adding to the golﬁng experience.

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How do we tackle

Sustainable Solutions? By: Sue de Zwart

fertilizer programme to balance your soil & ultimately sustain your turf.

IPM

One small bite at a time.

Let’s start with the soil

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Once we have the nutrition base we will then add your Integrated Pest Management Programme. This allows us to work with you to produce your ultimate playing surface whilst controlling the pests

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you have in a sustainable manor. The Syngenta Turf range will not kill beneficial insects or microbes in the soil. In fact our fungicides can be tank mixed with beneficial microbes. Sadly there are still many products which kill beneficial insects & microbes available to the public. I would like to encourage our golf course superintendents to educate their homeowners on responsible products to use in their gardens as well as when doing pest control in their homes and kitchens.

Water Management Ensure your central control matches the hardware in the field – do the number of rotors & nozzle colour for each station in the field match the data on the PC? This will affect your pump pressure, flows, irrigation window & ultimately not only your turf quality, but your pocket too.

Please share your sustainability ideas with us via www.talkingturf.co.za

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sucks large amounts of carbon out the air. It is an incredibly diverse plant for any sunny area. Let’s take up the challenge of planting 100 spekbooms per year and spreading the word to as many individuals as we can.

#strongertogether

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An Exceptional

Golfing Experience

Babirwa Golf and Bush Lodge is a world-class luxury escape that captures the charm and spirit of the South African bushveld with five-star accommodation, first-class hospitality and unparalled scenery. Experience an unforgettable golfing getaway with our private 18-hole, PGArated golf course, complete with the viewing of game making their way across the greens from our breeding camps. After a round of golf, enjoy a gourmet meal prepared by our expert chef at our Clubhouse, or stay over at one of our luxury private Villas.

Contact us for your bespoke bushveld escape. Babirwa Golf and Bush Lodge l +27 010 900 3009 l info@babirwalodge.co.za l www.babirwalodge.co.za

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KIDS STUFF

TURNING BACK THE CLOCK is the Golfer from the past?

WHO

• Born in Philadelphia in 1914, our mystery person was an American amateur golfer. Active in the 1930s, she won dozens of amateur tournaments and was ranked as high as number 1 in the United States. • She was noted by the press as being one of the most photogenic golfers in the world and received acclaim both nationally and abroad, bringing attention to the sport of women’s golf in the era prior to the establishment of the LPGA. • In total, she played in 41 major golf tournaments from 1931 to 1940, winning 22. • On September 28, 1941, she was living in a second-floor apartment with her mother at the Lexington Country Club. In a badly botched robbery, she was murdered at the club. • Her funeral took place on October 1, 1941 and was attended by over 1,000 people including golfers Patty Berg and Helen Dettweiler. • She was inducted into the Kentucky Athletic Hall of Fame in 2017. Answer on page 104

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E N O H C I WH all?

b t c e r r o c e h is t

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SPOT THE DIFFERENCES

CAN YOU FIND ALL

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Charl Schwartzel Photo by Sunshine Tour

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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.

Thursday Special VALID UNTIL 30 APRIL 2023 & INCLUDES:

Greenfee, Golf Cart & Prego Roll at Halfway.

R 395,00 per player. Between 07:00 & 08:00 and 12:00 & 13:00.

Greenfees

Affiliated: Non-Affiliated: Member Guest: Thursday Special:

R 420 R 510 R 340 R 395

VARIOUS ON-SITE ACCOMMODATION OPTIONS

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“Welcome to the Ultimate Bushveld Golfing Experience”

Avoid Winter!!

ORGANISING A GOLF TOUR? CHAT TO US! GROUP RATES • PACKAGED EVENTS • ACTIVITIES FOR NON GOLFING PARTNERS Enjoy the #UltimateBushveldGolfingExperience along with your friends for a weekend tour. Just 3,5 hours down the highway from JHB in the relaxed Lowveld region of Mpumalanga, Mbombela Golf Club is ideal for groups, golf tours and events.

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DP WORLD TOUR, PGA TOUR EXPAND AND STRENGTHEN ALLIANCE The DP World Tour and the PGA TOUR have moved to significantly strengthen not only their existing alliance but also help develop players to compete at the pinnacle of men’s professional golf, by unveiling a ground-breaking new 13-year operational joint venture partnership. The partnership, through to 2035, builds on the success of the existing Strategic Alliance between the two Tours that was unveiled in November 2020 and which has already seen tangible benefits for members of both Tours, not least the co-sanctioning of the Genesis Scottish Open on the DP World Tour, alongside access for both memberships into the Barbasol Championship and the Barracuda Championship on the PGA TOUR. Collaboration has already borne fruit for the DP World Tour with the introduction of new tournament title sponsors such as Genesis and Horizon and new Tour partners such as Fortinet and Velocity Global.

entire range of both memberships immediately, but also develop immense strategic opportunities for all members of both Tours for the future. As part of the new joint venture, the PGA TOUR will increase its existing stake in European Tour Productions from 15 percent to 40 percent, while utilising the DP World Tour’s recognised international credentials and global footprint to continue to coordinate a worldwide schedule. The DP World Tour will guarantee growth in annual prize funds to its membership for the next five years, all above the record 2022 levels unveiled as part of the DP World Tour title partnership arrangement announced last November. The new joint venture will provide additional competitive opportunities for professional golfers of both Tours and also establish a clearly defined pathway for top players around the world. Players

In addition, working together to drive prize funds and commercial revenue will not only benefit the

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than 50 years.

from the Sunshine Tour and ISPS Handa PGA Tour of Australasia, with whom the DP World Tour already has existing Strategic Alliances, now enjoy a formal pathway to the DP World Tour. With today’s announcement, DP World Tour members will now have direct and formal access to the very pinnacle of the men’s professional game on the PGA TOUR. To achieve that, from 2023, the leading ten players on the end of season DP World Tour Rankings [in addition to those already exempt] will earn PGA TOUR cards for the following season. Furthermore, the DP World Tour will work closely on the development and implementation of the new international events announced by PGA TOUR Commissioner Jay Monahan last week at the Travelers Championship in Connecticut, and DP World members will gain access to those events. Keith Pelley, Chief Executive Officer of the DP World Tour said: “Building on the success of the existing Strategic Alliance between ourselves and the PGA TOUR, this move will significantly enhance the meritocracy that has successfully served the professional game on both sides of the Atlantic for more

“It is a natural extension and progression of what we have been doing over the past few years and I passionately believe that this move is the right thing for our players, our Tour, our fans, and the game of golf in general. “Our two tours have undoubtedly drawn closer over the past few years and today’s announcement strengthens both Tours for the betterment of both memberships.” Jay Monahan, Commissioner of the PGA TOUR, said, “It was clear from the outset that our Strategic Partnership with the European Tour Group was a powerful agreement for both sides, and we are thrilled with today’s announcement of this expanded partnership. “We will continue to collaborate on a global schedule and key commercial areas as we draw our organizations and memberships even closer together while innovating to provide the most entertaining and compelling golf possible to fans around the world. On behalf of the PGA TOUR, I want to credit and commend Keith Pelley and his team at the European Tour Group for their incredible commitment to this effort.”

Camping Facilities available to you at the Malelane Golf Club. We are located 2km from the Malelane Gate with stunning views overlooking the Crocodile river. You have access to our 9 hole golf course, Some awesome restaurants in the area including our very own. We are close to shopping centres.

R230 per camp site per day. For booking contact our Proshop 013-790-0283

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COME PLAY, EAT AND DRINK ON THE WILDEST COURSE IN THE WORLD. THE EPITOME OF GOLF AMONGST GAME.

Come and experience 18 holes of golf amongst the Big 5, followed by some great food and cold beverages, overlooking the dam where wildlife roams free.

Phone: +27 13 735 5543 Email: info@skukuza-golf.co.za Skukuza Camp, Kruger National Park South Africa www.skukuza-golf.co.za

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VETERAN CAIRNS URGES PLAYERS TO MAKE USE OF ALTRON BIG EASY TOUR OPPORTUNITIES It was 10 years ago when Ryan Cairns won his only Altron Big Easy Tour title and having now ascended to the realm of tour veterans, the Zimbabwean still holds this circuit in high regard. When the Altron Big Easy Tour was launched in 2011, Cairns was among the many professionals who were yet to grace the winner’s circle on the Sunshine Tour. The newly-established developmental tour proved to be the perfect platform for many players to sharpen their skills while readying themselves for the challenge that the Sunshine Tour would bring. “I have a special place in my heart for the Big Easy,” Cairns says, “because 10 years ago when the Big Easy had just started, I won on the Big Easy and then six weeks later, I won on the Sunshine Tour, so this is a Tour I will always support when I can. It’s also great to see all the young guys coming through the Big Easy.”

Having gotten his breakthrough victory on the Altron Big Easy Tour, Cairns added his voice to the many who have hailed Altron for taking over the sponsorship of the Tour, saying it heralded a new era for golf development and access to the main circuit of the Sunshine Tour.“It’s extremely important for the guys who are out here playing for a living,” Cairns said of Altron’s sponsorship of this Tour. “It’s amazing that companies like Altron can come on board and support the tour; it’s such a great platform for the Sunshine Tour and you can see what the guys do once they elevate to the Sunshine Tour, the DP World Tour or the PGA Tour”. The Big Easy Tour was founded in 2011 with support from Ernie Els and counts current international star Christiaan Bezuidenhout among its former Order of Merit winners.

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

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Our rates will remain unchanged as for 2021 until 01.06.2022

Situated on 12 acres of Komati river front wilderness, Komati River Chalets is one of the regions premier country accommodation providers offering self catering cottages. Restaurant, bar, pool and Chalets, are no more than 50m from the water's edge where pods of hippos and spectacular bird life will entertain you for hours on end.

T: +27 (0) 13 793 7623 | M: +27 (0) 347 4669 | E: info@komatiriverchalets.co.za

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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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(012) 542-1309 (011) 970-7000 (011) 849-5211 (013) 932-3940 (011) 706-1361 (011) 472-8060 (012) 668-8900 (011) 875-0400 (011) 801-6611 (087)2853555/7 (011) 826-2466 (071) 401 3127 (011) 827-7818 (011) 453-1013 (011) 432-3150 (012) 546-1764 (012) 667-1081 (011) 251-6721 (011) 202-1620 (011) 970-1075 (011) 442-3880 (011) 660-4365 (010) 594-0034 (011) 466-2888 (016) 422-1263 (016) 362-0809 (011) 608-2033 (011) 648-9574 (011) 646-5400 (012) 808-0883 (011) 362-6757 (012) 460-3372 (012) 386-6836 (011) 215-8600 (011) 693-5414 (011) 907-8906 (016) 430-1380 (011) 640-3021 (011) 740-0016 (012) 651-4411 (012) 809-2110 (011) 943-4448 (011) 362-5031 (011) 740-9962 (011) 447-3311

Waterkloof GC Wingate CC Woodhill CC Zwartkops CC

(012) 460-2542 (012) 997-1298 (012) 998-0011 (012) 654-2111

(012) 342-3882 (082) 777-8912 (011) 828-9555 (011) 662-1603 (012) 997-2240 (011) 487-3898 (012) 661-0533 (073) 109-4239 (012) 809-0430 (082) 371 7323 (011) 717-9416 (012) 654-4830

Golf Shops Second Chance The Golfers Club Edenvale The Golfers Club Fourways The Golfers Club West Rand The Pro Shop Woodmead

(011) 440-0558 (011) 453-6352 (011) 465-9985 (011) 475-7519 (011) 602-8888

FREESTATE Golf Clubs

Bethlehem GC Bloemfontein GC Clarens GE Clocolan GC Ficksburg GC Heron Banks Golf Estate Kimberly GC Kroonstad GC Ladybrand GC Oppenheimer Park Parys GE Schoeman Park GC Tempe GC Vaal de Grace

The Pro Shop Bloemfontein

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WESTERN CAPE Golf Clubs

Driving Ranges Colbyn D/R Grasslands D/R Greenhills D/R Jim and Jerrys’ D/R Kimiad D/R & Mashie Course Observatory D/R Panorama D/R Sandy Bunker D/R Six Fountains D/R Verwey D/R Wits D/R Zwartkops D/R

Golf Shops

(058) 303-0940 (051) 447-0906 (058) 256-1270 (051) 943-1933 (051) 933-3711 (078) 052-4083 (053) 841-0179 (056) 212-5169 (051) 924-3146 (057) 353-2131 (056) 818-1567 (051) 408-3811 (051) 402-1489 (056) 811-2013

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Arabella GC Atlantic Beach GC Bellville GC Bredasdorp GC Clovelly CC Devonvale GE De Zalze GC Erinvale GC King David Mowbray GC Kleinmond GC Langebaan GC Paarl GC Parow GC Pearl Valley GC Rondebosch GC Royal Cape GC Shelley point CC Simonstown CC Somerset West GC Steenberg GC Stellenbosch GC Strand GC Westlake GC

(028) 284-0000 (021) 553-2223 (021) 913-3100 (028) 424-1855 (021) 784-2111 (021) 865-2080 (021) 880-7300 (021) 847-1144 (021) 685-3018 (028) 271-3525 (022) 772-2112 (021) 863-1140 (021) 930-2160 (021) 867-8000 (021) 689-4176 (021) 761-6551 (022) 742-1394 (021) 786-1233 (021) 852-2925 (021) 715-0227 (021) 880-0103 (021) 853-6268 (021) 788-2020

Driving Ranges Riverclub

(021) 447-3757

Golf Shops The Golfers Club Century City

(021) 555-3540

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

Golf Shops The Pro Shop Bells Academy

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EASTERN CAPE Golf Clubs Bushman Sands GC East London GC Fish River Sun GC Gonubie GC Hankey GC Humewood Links GC Jeffreys Bay GC Katberg GC Port Elizabeth GC Royal Port Alfred GC Shark River GC St Francis Bay GC St Francis Links Uitenhage GC Walmer Park GC Walmer CC West Bank GC Zwartenbosch GC

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Driving Ranges Harbour View D/R Londt Park D/R Walmer Woods D/R

(084) 622-7259 (041) 360-8707 (082) 372-8252

Golf Shops The Pro Shop - PE

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(032) 482-0041 (031) 309-2581 (033) 330-6751 (039) 313-5141 (039) 976-0041 087 135 05589 (039) 316-6051 (032) 946 8360 (033) 444-1945 (039) 975-1320 (032) 947-1181 (039) 973-1330 (033) 347-1394 (039) 305-2799 (031) 303-1728 (032) 538-1041

Driving Ranges Lynton Hall Golf Academy Mt Edgecombe D/R University Dbn D/R Westville D/R

(039) 975-1502 (031) 502-3480 (031) 261-8062 (031) 265-0148

Golf Shops The Golfers Club Umhlanga The Pro Shop Durban

(031) 566-5292 (031) 263 0034

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Elements Private Golf Reserve Euphoria GC Hans Merensky GC Kameeldoring CC Koro Creek GC Legend GE Naboomspruit GC Polokwane GC Swartklip GC Univ. of Limpopo GC Zebula CC

(010) 591 2951 (014) 743-5000 (015) 781-3931 (015) 491-5563 (014) 495-0026 (012) 443-6700 (014) 743-1963 (015) 295-4118 (014) 786-0186 (015) 268-2183 (014) 734 7700

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Golf Clubs Amorello Game Lodge Beachwood CC Bluff National GC Boschoek GC Cathedral Peak GC Cotswold Downs GC Durban CC Glengarry GC Greytown CC Kloof CC Ladysmith CC Margate CC Maritzburg GC Mt. Edgecombe CC Port Shepstone GC

Prince’s Grant GC Royal Durban GC Sakabula GC San Lameer GC Scottburgh GC Selborne Park GE Southbroom GC Simbithi GC St Cathryns GC Umdoni Park GC Umhlali CC Umkomaas GC Victoria CC Wild Coast CC Windsor park GC Zimbali CC

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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

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(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

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