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I travel for work occasionally, mostly meetings that recur once or twice a year. My wife often travels with me, and we try and work in rounds of golf on most trips that we take together. I say all of this because we have been lucky enough to always be paired with people that were genuinely lovely on the golf courses we played.
My wife continuously threatens that we better not be paired with some idiot, etc... and then she always ends up saying, “well that was fun”. These were people from all walks of life and different areas around the country. All of them out there to have fun and escape whatever monotonous regimen they were normally doing. Whether they were retired or working or just escaping normal life stuff. It says a lot about the people that play golf, to be able to say what I just said. Most golfers are fun loving regular sort of people that play every kind of club and usually don’t care if you are good or bad as long as you play fast enough to keep up.
Bryan Anderson
Dear Bryan
Thank you for writing in.
Your experiences bear testament to what a beautiful game golf is. South Africa offers incredible diversity, with our golf courses ranging from very expensive to very affordable and whilst the conditioning may differ between these courses, the spirit amongst those out there enjoying the game is universal.
Even if you play slightly slower than the rest.
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The Benefits and Uses of a Golf Driving
A golf driving range is a vital component for golfers of all skill levels, providing a dedicated space to practice and improve their swing. Whether you’re a beginner looking to learn the basics, or a scratch golfer looking to find one or two less strokes a round, a driving range offers numerous benefits and uses.
Benefits of Using a Golf Driving Range
1. *Improved Swing Technique*:
A driving range allows you to work on your swing faults and bad habits, with the help of standing in a controlled environment with alignment sticks and an abundance of balls, with no pressure on the result of each shot.
2. *Increased Accuracy and Distance*:
By practicing with different clubs and balls, you can work on increasing your accuracy and distance control with each club. Allowing for more confidence on the golf course.
3. *Enhanced Mental Focus*:
Practicing on a driving range helps you develop mental focus and discipline, essential for all golfers. This will help you take it out on the course in your Saturday school and impress your fellow playing partners.
4. *Convenience and Accessibility*:
Driving ranges are often open to the public from
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NB Tips for Getting Range
1. *Set Goals
Set specific goals drills provided some random on the course.
2. *Focus on Fundamentals*: Concentrate on focusing on fundamentals position. This sticks.
3. *Practice with
practice more effective and more fun.
Range.
night, allowing for a convenient and place to practice the skills needed on the
Getting the Most Out of a Golf Driving and Track Progress*: goals for your practice sessions, work on provided by your coach and then finish it off with random practise. Shots or scenarios you may face course.
Fundamentals*: on developing a solid foundation, fundamentals like grip, stance, and ball can be achieved by the use of alignment
Make every practice session count, focusing on specific aspects of your game and working on the things that really matter to your game and overall performance.
In conclusion, a golf driving range is an excellent resource for golfers of all levels. Providing convenient, and accessible space to practice, improve, and perfect your technique. By adding regular driving range sessions into your golfing routine, you’ll be well on your way to becoming a better, more confident golfer.
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JOBURG RAIN A WATER HAZARD FOR SUNSHINE TOUR EVENT
The Hyundai Open driven by the Palisade tournament which was scheduled to be played in February was abandoned due to inclement weather which made the Royal Johannesburg East Course unplayable.
The tournament will count towards events played for players who have remained entered until the event has been called off in the current season.
The Hyundai Open driven by the Palisade will be rescheduled in the new season at Royal Johannesburg’s East Course on a date to be confirmed.
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SA WOMEN’S AMATEUR CELEBRATIONS FOR RAAD
Gia Raad went back-to-back in the South African Women’s Amateur Championship when she outlasted Lisa Coetzer 7&6 in the 36-hole final at PE Golf Club last month.
Raad produced a steady performance which simply ground the life out of the challenge of her younger opponent, who had started brightly by winning the first hole of the morning. Her lead lasted two holes, and, although she fought hard to keep things all tied up until the 11th, Raad was relentless.
“It feels just as good as last year,” said Raad of her victory. “A win is a win, and it doesn’t get old. But it definitely doesn’t get easier, either, like waking up at five every morning. But I’m really proud of myself and I’m glad I could pull things together after starting not so strong with the stroke play.”
“I tried to tell myself before we started that I had a long day today, and I wasn’t going to get too excited about
it, or emotional today, because there was a lot of holes to play. I think that helped.
It’s another impressive notch on her belt for Raad, and now she can gear up for the next big step in her life: “My goal is now to focus on my school,” she said. “I’m pretty happy with how I’ve done golf-wise, and I’m looking forward to going to the United States and studying there.”
LOUW CROWNED CHAMPION IN SA WOMEN’S STROKE PLAY
Kesha Louw cemented her status as GolfRSA’s number one amateur with a come-from-behind play-off victory in the South African Women’s Amateur Stroke Play Championship, at PE Golf Club last month.
Lourenda Steyn was third on one-under after her closing level-par 72, Casey Twidale fourth on level-par with her final round of 73, and Charlotte Millard fifth on three-over after she also closed with a level-par 72.
Both main protagonists hit their drives into the left rough. “I was very stressed out going onto the tee for the first play-off hole,” said Louw. “I told myself to relax because I had done so well, really. I just wanted to enjoy it and just keep things steady. I was in the rough for my second shot, but I had a good lie and took my seven-wood, my favourite club. I hit it just over the bunker and managed to chip and putt for par.”
Coetzer, who was just short of the green in front of the bunker, also had a chipping and putting chance, but she chipped to above the hole and left herself a slippery downhill 10-footer which she simply overcooked.
For Louw, the victory was both vindication of the strategy of keeping the errors to a minimum as well as the realisation of a lifelong dream. “It’s always been my dream to win this, and last night I was just thinking that I have really wanted this for a long time,” she said. “I’ve been working hard although the last few tournaments haven’t been the best results for me. To finish it off like this makes me really happy.”
VICTORIOUS VAN DER WATT LIFTS THE PROUDFOOT TROPHY
JP van der Watt celebrated his first national success in front of a jubilant home crowd when he lifted the Proudfoot Trophy as the winner the stroke play section of the South African Amateur Championship in February.
The home favourite fired an opening round of seven-under-par 65 to start the final round one off the pace, and his five-under 67 at Humewood GC lifted Van der Watt to 12-under.
“It’s always, always nice to win, but I have to say, this is special,” said Van der Watt, who plays out of Humewood. “I’m really honoured and proud to lift the Proudfoot Trophy.”
Bogey-free through all of the 36 holes, the Eastern Province golfer triumphed with a one-stroke edge over Dian Kruger, who chased hard, but his closing eight-under 64 was just not enough.
Juan Coetzee, who led after the first round, was third on 10-under after his second-round two-under-par 70, and India’s Sukhman Singh shared fourth on
nine-under with Jordan Wessels after rounds of 68 and 65 respectively.
Van der Watt said the advantage of his local knowledge was crucial to chiselling out his victory: “I do know the golf course like the back of my hand; it’s basically a second home. I know the misses, I know the winds and I know where to go. I did get a few favourable member’s bounces, but in golf, you take it when it comes.”
BRAVEHEART BARNARD CAPTURES SA AMATEUR AT HUMEWOOD
Charl Barnard produced the best performance of his when he defeated Cameron Mukherjee of Great Britain 5/3 in an enthralling the 36-hole match play final in the
South African Amateur Championship at Humewood GC in late February.
Barnard, who came back from an attempt at playing some golf at a US college because he just felt he could get more and better work done on his game at home, was able to point to this victory as vindication of his decision.
“This is really big for me,” he said. “Standing here with this trophy in arms is what every South African amateur dreams of. Coming back from college, people were always going to doubt me and wonder why I came back. I’m really happy to get this win, and it validates my decision perfectly.”
SA GOLF’S STARS TO FEATURE IN SUNSHINE TOUR SEASON OPENER – THE WATERFALL CITY TOURNAMENT OF CHAMPIONS, SUPPORTED BY ATTACQ AND WCMC
The Sunshine Tour will tee off its new 2025/26 season with a showcase of champions throughout South African golf in the second edition of the Waterfall City Tournament of Champions, supported by Attacq and Waterfall City Management Company at Royal Johannesburg’s famed East Course from 22-25 May 2025.
The tournament will once again bring together the most diverse field of champions in South African golf,
including amateurs and professionals in the men’s and women’s games, as well as the leading golfers within the South African Disabled Golf Association (SADGA).
The professionals, drawn from the Sunshine Tour and Sunshine Ladies Tour, will again compete for a first prize of R1 million.
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Sunshine Tour star Louis Albertse and Sunshine Ladies Tour professional Casandra Alexander for the overall title, with Albertse winning.
The field will include, upon availability, the winner of the 2024/25 Sunshine Tour Order of Merit delivered by the Courier Guy, the 2024/25 Fortress Rookie of the Year, the leading Papwa Sewgolum Class player from the 2024/25 Sunshine Tour Order of Merit delivered by the Courier Guy not otherwise exempt, South African winners of international tournaments held outside of the borders of South Africa from 1 January 2024 until the Waterfall City Tournament of Champions, supported by Attacq and WCMC, the winner of the 2025 Sunshine
Ladies Tour Order of Merit, Sunshine Ladies Tour winners from 2025, the winner of the 2024 Betway Big Easy Tour Order of Merit, the winner of the 2025 Africa Amateur, the leading amateur from the GolfRSA Order of Merit as nominated by GolfRSA, and five wild card entries.
The amateurs and professionals will compete over 72 holes of stroke play, while the SADGA golfers will compete over 36 holes of medal play.
There will be comprehensive TV coverage of the event on SuperSport Channel 213 Golf.
Willie Vos, CEO of Waterfall City Management Company, said: “We are
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very proud to be associated with the Sunshine Tour, which strives for excellence, as do Waterfall City Management Company and our associates. We also appreciate the innovative format of the Waterfall City Tournament of Champions. It echoes the innovation we apply to both the design and management of our city, which aligns perfectly with our mission of creating a place where people love to be.”
Michael Clampett, Asset and Property Management Executive at Attacq, said: “We are excited to welcome the Sunshine Tour back to Waterfall City. This tournament not only showcases South Africa’s exceptional golf talent but also
embodies the values of inclusivity and opportunity that Attacq champions. We’re proud to partner with SADGA and the Sunshine Tour to bring this event to life and enabling all passionate golfers to participate in a prestigious televised golfing tournament.”
Thomas Abt, Commissioner of the Sunshine Tour, said: “The first edition of the Waterfall City Tournament of Champions, supported by Attacq and WCMC, proved incredibly popular with the golfers and fans alike. It’s made its debut as something new and fresh on our schedule, and it certainly delivered. We’re looking forward to starting our season with another world-class showcase of the depth in South African golf, and giving our fans a look at what continued on page 27...
John Collier Annual Survey
EIGHTEENTH JOHN COLLIER ANNUAL SURVEY
As we look forward into 2025, our research over the past year, which has been published in the 18th John Collier Annual Survey on environmental compliance, social responsibility, and good governance (ESG) for South African Golf Courses, and was sent out to clubs in an electronic format, contains many interesting benchmarking pointers, and recommendations for clubs. The findings on compliance levels by golf clubs in South Africa, as set out in the annual survey, indicate a positive uptick, and the survey explores several of the reasons for this positive development.
The recommendations for 2025, originate in part from; the discussions held at the Club Management Association of Southern Africa (CMASA) Conference in August 2024; issues raised by many club management committee members and management teams throughout the year; an expression by management that there is a need for club leadership to be more deliberate about guiding clubs.
The recommendations focus on four areas and the need for; clubs to be clearer about the purpose and role of the board and directors in respect of ESG; more effective board / management committee renewal and composition, including
better levels of skills ‘diversity; a better focus on leadership, dynamics and process; improved levels of strategy review, performance, risk and stakeholder management.
These focus areas are dealt with in greater detail in the annual survey.
Sustainability has emerged as a central theme across various industries, not the least being golf, transcending boundaries, and becoming a key focus for businesses globally. As the world grapples with environmental challenges, social responsibilities, and governance requirements, industries are recognising the need to adopt sustainability practices. In this regard sustainability is not an optional choice for businesses any more, nor for that matter golf – it has become a strategic imperative, shaping the practices and priorities of industries worldwide.
The 18th annual survey’s findings indicate a positive upward trend, and with the examples set out in the annual survey, we look forward to this work providing guidance and assistance to help this positive trend to continue through 2025.
If you have any queries about ESG, and or the survey, why not contact the John Collier Survey through our website at https://johncolliergolf. com/, or via email ajcollier@telkomsa.net?
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they can expect over the coming tournaments on the Sunshine Tour and Sunshine Ladies Tour, but also from the rising stars within GolfRSA and the inspirational golfers from SADGA.”
Pieter Verwey, SADGA Non-Executive Director, said: “We are proud to be
associated with the Sunshine Tour, Waterfall City, and Attacq. The success of last year’s event demonstrated the impact of providing our players with a platform to compete on a national scale. Through collaboration with sponsors and event owners, we continue to elevate disabled golf and create opportunities for talented players.”
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WITH FRANCOIS GELDERBLOM
Golf course superintendent Royal Cape GC
When did you realize that turf management was the industry you want to take further?
Turf management has always felt like a natural fit for me. Growing up, my dad was a course superintendent, and I spent a lot of my weekends and school holidays working alongside the team. I remember being captivated by the scent of freshly cut grass and the peacefulness of early mornings on the golf course. It was there that I truly developed a love for the outdoors and the intricacies of maintaining beautiful, healthy turf.
What is the best and worst part of being a golf course superintendent?
The best part of being a golf course superintendent is definitely seeing the results of your hard work and dedication. It’s incredibly rewarding when members recognize and compliment the improvements made to the course. On the flip side, the worst part can be the waiting game—especially when grass needs time to recover after disease outbreaks or mechanical damage. I’m someone who loves to solve problems quickly, so the slower pace of recovery can be a bit frustrating at times.
You are at Royal Cape GC, a course not too far from the coast. Does the coastal weather influence the maintenance, setup, etc.?
Every golf course has its own unique microclimate,
with distinct challenges, even if they’re located close to one another. At Royal Cape, the coastal weather, particularly the southeasterly winds that are common in the Western Cape, has a significant impact on how we maintain and prepare the course. These winds, combined with the unpredictable weather patterns, require us to be adaptable and proactive in our daily setup to ensure the course is in top condition for play.
What are the differences in grasses (fairway, rough, greens) at Royal Cape compared to other parts of the country?
At Royal Cape, our climate presents unique challenges, with wet, cold winters and dry, windy summers, all while dealing with a limited water supply. To adapt to these conditions, we’ve chosen kikuyu grass for the tees, fairways, and roughs, as it thrives in our climate. For the greens, we use bent grass due to its resilience in varying climates and its ability to provide smooth, high-quality putting surfaces. This combination allows us to maintain a high standard of playability throughout the changing Western Cape seasons, as managing other grass types would be difficult with such extreme weather patterns.
Does one need different machinery on the course for different types of grasses around the country?
Actually, you don’t need different machinery for different types of grass. Most modern equipment is versatile enough to handle a range of grass varieties. However, adjustments might be made to settings or blades to optimize performance for specific types of grass, but the machinery itself remains the same.
To what extent does course setup affect slow play, and how do you deal with it?
Course setup can certainly influence the pace of play. For example, very fast greens can slow play down as players tend to take more time on the greens to ensure accurate putts. To mitigate this, we maintain our greens at an average speed for daily play, but we adjust and speed them up for tournaments to create a more challenging and exciting experience for competitors.
Do you think it should be mandatory for each golf course to close one day per week for maintenance?
While it would be great to have one day per week dedicated to course maintenance, I think that might be a bit too frequent. In an ideal world, a closure every two weeks would be more feasible, giving the team enough time to conduct necessary maintenance without disrupting the flow of play too often.
Do maintenance staff ever come into conflict with golfers, and how do you deal with this?
While maintenance staff and golfers do interact regularly, there’s generally a mutual understanding and respect between both groups. I’ve found that when communication is clear, issues rarely arise. If any concerns come up, I make sure to address them promptly to maintain a smooth working relationship on the course.
How important is it for golfers to repair their divots and pitch marks immediately versus only a couple of days or a week later?
Repairing divots and pitch marks immediately is crucial because it significantly speeds up recovery time for the grass. When done properly, it allows the turf to heal more quickly, ensuring a smoother and more consistent playing surface. Delaying repairs can lead to longer recovery times and affect course conditions.
People always complain about inconsistent bunkers. How difficult is it to maintain consistent bunkers, and do you implement general checks and how?
Maintaining consistent bunkers is one of the more time-consuming aspects of course management, and it certainly presents challenges. Wind can easily blow sand out of certain bunkers, especially those that aren’t sheltered, making consistency difficult. To address this, we regularly check sand levels and redistribute sand as needed. It’s also important to use the right type of sand that’s suited for our local climate, which helps maintain consistency across all the bunkers.
MALCHIRAND WINS WIRE-TO-WIRE IN STANDARD BANK LADIES OPEN HOSTED BY THE CITY OF CAPE TOWN
France’s Lucie Malchirand spoiled herself in her birthday week by winning her maiden Sunshine Ladies Tour title at the Standard Bank Ladies Open hosted by The City of Cape Town at Durbanville Golf Club in February.
Malchirand - who celebrated her 22nd birthday during the second round of the tournament, closed with a level-par 72 to finish on 12 under par, four shots clear of South Africa’s Casandra Alexander and Romy Meekers from The Netherlands who tied for second place on eight under par for the tournament.
Malchirand turned professional in 2021 shortly after winning the Ladies Italian Open as an
amateur, but this week’s victory is her first professional win since joining the Ladies European Tour.
Malchirand says she enjoyed the excitement of the final round.
“I had a great fight with Casandra Alexander at the end. It was nice. I enjoyed it,” said Malchirand.
South Africa’s Lee-Anne Pace finished tied fourth with Czech Tereza Melecka on seven under par. Pace narrowly lost in a playoff to Danielle du Toit during last weekend’s NTT DATA Ladies Pro-Am, which kicked off the 2025 Sunshine Ladies Tour season.
NEW PRO V1 AND PRO V1x GOLF BALLS
MORE SPEED OFF THE TEE, MORE CONTROL WITH THE IRONS AND MORE SPIN WITH THE WEDGES
Building upon decades of breakthrough golf ball innovation and excellence in process, Titleist introduces the new 2025 Pro V1 and Pro V1x, engineered to deliver more speed off the tee, more control with the irons and more spin with the wedges. The new models feature a faster high gradient core, reformulated to maintain low long game spin, increase ball speed and add spin on shots into and around the greens.
The solution for the newest generation of Pro V1 and Pro V1x was found in the chemistry of the high gradient core. Through a complete core reformulation, Titleist engineers were able to steepen the so-called “spin slope,” effectively maintaining low spin off the tee while increasing spin with the scoring clubs. Combine that with a measurable gain in ball speed, and the result is a product that is demonstratively better than its predecessor.
The new models, which have been available in golf shops worldwide since January 25, officially launched on the PGA TOUR last
October at the Shriners Children’s Open, marking the start to year No. 25 for the game’s most trusted and best-selling golf ball models. Five weeks later, new 2025 Pro V1 and Pro V1x had already been brought to the winner’s circle twice on the PGA TOUR, with the winner of the ZOZO Championship gaming 2025 Pro V1x and the champion of The RSM Classic winning in his first week with 2025 Pro V1. More than 40 players on the PGA TOUR had already made the move to the new models by The RSM.
It’s a constant cycle of innovation – one that has no beginning or end – for Titleist Golf Ball R&D that has created a foundation of high performance on which 2025 Pro V1 and Pro V1x will continue to build.
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COMPARING PRO V1 AND PRO V1X:
Pro V1 offers the greatest combination of speed, spin and feel in the game, with mid-flight trajectory, low long game spin, maximum short game spin and soft feel. Compared to Pro V1, Pro V1x will fly higher, spin more on full swing shots and have a firmer feel.
2025 PRO V1 AND PRO V1X TECHNOLOGY:
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• Both models are equipped with a speed amplifying high-flex casing layer, which contributes to low long game spin. Pro V1 and Pro V1x’s soft cast Urethane Elastomer Cover provides excellent greenside spin.
PRO V1 AND PRO V1X BY THE NUMBERS:
The advanced performance of 2025 Pro V1 and Pro V1x is the result of Titleist’s industry-leading Golf Ball R&D team that comprises more than 75 associates, many of whom have advanced degrees in fields such as chemistry, mechanical engineering, chemical engineering, material science, aerodynamics, physics, statistics and mathematics.
PRO V1 AND PRO V1X BY THE NUMBERS:
The advanced performance of 2025 Pro V1 and Pro V1x is the result of Titleist’s industry-leading Golf Ball R&D team that comprises more than 75 associates, many of whom have advanced degrees in fields such as chemistry, mechanical engineering, chemical engineering, material science, aerodynamics, physics, statistics and mathematics.
• A typical day of data collection accumulates approximately 20,000 data points, and more than 5 million per year. Titleist associates observe every shot to ensure accurate and reliable data at either the Titleist Performance Centre at Manchester Lane, in Acushnet, MA or the Titleist Performance Institute in Oceanside, CA.
• A typical day of data collection accumulates approximately 20,000 data points, and more than 5 million per year. Titleist associates observe every shot to ensure accurate and reliable data at either the Titleist Performance Centre at Manchester Lane, in Acushnet, MA or the Titleist Performance Institute in Oceanside, CA.
• Over 1,700 golf ball patents line the walls of the Golf Ball R&D department, representing an unparalleled amount of innovation and intellectual property in the golf ball space.
• A total of 34 patents went into the creation of the original Pro V1.
• Over 1,700 golf ball patents line the walls of the Golf Ball R&D department, representing an unparalleled amount of innovation and intellectual property in the golf ball space.
• 2025 Pro V1 and Pro V1x players earned four wins across the global professional tours in the six weeks that followed the new models’ official launch at the Shriners:
• 2025 Pro V1 and Pro V1x players earned four wins across the global professional tours in the six weeks that followed the new models’ official launch at the Shriners:
ZOZO Championship winner (2025 Pro V1x) | PGA TOUR
• More than 125 patents have been implemented on subsequent generations of Pro V1 and Pro V1x.
• A total of 34 patents went into the creation of the original Pro V1.
• More than 125 patents have been implemented on subsequent generations of Pro V1 and Pro V1x.
• The Titleist R&D team has designed, manufactured and tested over 2,500 dimple patterns since the original Pro V1 was introduced. Every Titleist golf ball model has a unique dimple pattern to optimise flight and distance.
• The Titleist R&D team has designed, manufactured and tested over 2,500 dimple patterns since the original Pro V1 was introduced. Every Titleist golf ball model has a unique dimple pattern to optimise flight and distance.
• Every Pro V1 and Pro V1x golf ball must pass more than 90 quality checks, while the dual core Pro V1x must pass more than 120.
• Every Pro V1 and Pro V1x golf ball must pass more than 90 quality checks, while the dual core Pro V1x must pass more than 120.
• More than 60 players have already put the new models in play on the PGA TOUR — including Ludvig Åberg, Wyndham Clark and Will Zalatoris, each of whom made the move to 2025 Pro V1x to start the season at The Sentry.
• More than 60 players have already put the new models in play on the PGA TOUR — including Ludvig Åberg, Wyndham Clark and Will Zalatoris, each of whom made the move to 2025 Pro V1x to start the season at The Sentry.
The RSM Classic winner (2025 Pro V1) | PGA TOUR
ZOZO Championship winner (2025 Pro V1x) | PGA TOUR
The RSM Classic winner (2025 Pro V1) | PGA TOUR
Hiroshi Iwata (2025 Pro V1x) | JGTO (Casio World Open Golf Tournament)
Hiroshi Iwata (2025 Pro V1x) | JGTO (Casio World Open Golf Tournament)
Peter Uihlein (2025 Pro V1x) | Asian Tour (International Series Qatar)
Peter Uihlein (2025 Pro V1x) | Asian Tour (International Series Qatar)
• Titleist golf balls continue to be the overwhelming #1 choice of players on the PGA TOUR, with players teeing up a Pro V1 and Pro V1x a total of 4,103 times (70%) over the 2024 season, compared to 649 (11%) for the nearest competitor.
• Titleist golf balls continue to be the overwhelming #1 choice of players on the PGA TOUR, with players teeing up a Pro V1 and Pro V1x a total of 4,103 times (70%) over the 2024 season, compared to 649 (11%) for the nearest competitor.
• On the DP World Tour, Titleist golf balls were teed up 3,932 times (72%) compared to 669 (12%) for the nearest competitor.
• On the DP World Tour, Titleist golf balls were teed up 3,932 times (72%) compared to 669 (12%) for the nearest competitor.
PRO V1 AND PRO V1X BY THE NUMBERS:
On the DP World Tour, Titleist golf balls were teed up 3,932 times (72%) compared to 669 (12%) for in golf shops worldwide since Januar y 25. include Enhanced Alignment , a performance- oriented precise aim and accuracy on putts. The extended alignment measuring over 65 percent longer than the
The advanced performance of 2025 Pro V1 and Pro V1x is the result of Titleist’s industry-leading Golf Ball R&D team that comprises more than 75 associates, many of whom have advanced degrees in fields such as chemistry, mechanical engineering, chemical engineering, material science, aerodynamics, physics, statistics and mathematics.
• A typical day of data collection accumulates approximately 20,000 data points, and more than 5 million per year. Titleist associates observe every shot to ensure accurate and reliable data at either the Titleist Performance Centre at Manchester Lane, in Acushnet, MA or the Titleist Performance Institute in Oceanside, CA.
New Pro V1 and Pro V1x golf balls have been in golf shops worldwide since Januar y 25.
AVAILABILI T Y :
New Pro V1 and Pro V1x golf balls have been in golf shops worldwide since Januar y 25.
• Over 1,700 golf ball patents line the walls of the Golf Ball R&D department, representing an unparalleled amount of innovation and intellectual property in the golf ball space.
Customisation Options available immediately include Enhanced Alignment , a performance- oriented alignment aid designed to promote more precise aim and accuracy on putts. The extended alignment sidestamp provides a built-in visual aid measuring over 65 percent longer than the standard 2025 Pro V1 sidestamp.
Customisation Options available immediately include Enhanced Alignment , a performance- oriented alignment aid designed to promote more precise aim and accuracy on putts. The extended alignment sidestamp provides a built-in visual aid measuring over 65 percent longer than the standard 2025 Pro V1 sidestamp on Pro V1’s fourth pole – opposite the sidestamp – through custom order on Titleist.co.uk.
Custom Play Numbers 00-99 are available on both Pro V1 and Pro V1x as a custom order.
on Pro V1’s fourth pole – opposite the sidestamp – through custom order on Titleist.co.uk.
• A total of 34 patents of the original Pro V1.
• 2025 Pro V1 and Pro V1x players earned four wins across the global professional tours in the six weeks that followed the new models’ official launch at the Shriners:
Personalisation of text and custom logos are also available at once through Titleist.co.uk or local golf shops.
• More than 125 patents have been implemented on subsequent generations of Pro V1 and Pro V1x.
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• The Titleist R&D team has manufactured and tested over 2,500 dimple patterns since the original Pro V1 was introduced. Every Titleist golf ball model has a unique dimple pattern to optimise flight and distance.
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Custom Pl y Numbers 00-99 are available on both Pro V1 and Pro V1x as a custom order Personalisation of shops.
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• Every Pro V1 and Pro V1x golf ball must pass more than 90 quality checks Pro V1x must pass more than 120.
• More than 60 players have already put the new models in play on the PGA TOUR — including Ludvig Åberg, Wyndham Clark Will Zalatoris each of whom made the move to 2025 Pro V1x to start the season at The Sentry.
The RSM Classic winner (2025 Pro V1) | PGA TOUR (2025 Pro V1x) | JGTO (Casio World Open Golf Tournament) (2025 Pro V1x) | Asian Tour (International Series Qatar)
Titleist golf balls continue to be the overwhelming #1 choice of players on the PGA TOUR, with players teeing up a Pro V1 and Pro V1x a total over the 2024 season, compared to 649 (11%) for the nearest competitor.
RESULTS & RANKINGS
RESULTS & RANKINGS
EUROPEAN LEGENDS TOUR
Sunshine Tour
MARCH 2025
6 - 9 Joburg Open Houghton GC
20 - 23 The Courier Guy Playoff Series - Serengeti Invitational Serengeti Estates
27 - 30 The Courier Guy Playoff Series - Tour Championship THE CLUB at Steyn City
APRIL 2025
8 - 11
8 - 11
MAY 2025 No events
Sunshine Tour Qualifying School Final Stage Heron Banks GE
Vusi Ngubeni Tournament Soweto CC
Amateur events - Men
MARCH 2025
1 - 2 Border/EP Mid-Amateur Championship
4 - 7 SA Junior International Boys & Girls
6 - 7 KZN Senior Classic
9 - 10 KZN Senior Open
9 - 14 Northern Amateur Open
16 - 17 WP Senior Masters
20 - 21 Cape Winelands Senior Amateur
29 - 30 Northern Cape Open and Mid-Am Championship Sishen GC
31 - 5 Apr NOMADS SA Boys U19 Championship Mossel Bay GC
APRIL 2025
1 - 3 NOMADS Gowrie Farm U15 Challenge Gowrie GC
6 Highveld Mid-Amateur Open Witbank GC
7 - 11
South African Premier Inter-Provincial Silver Lakes GC
12 - 13 Northern Cape Senior Open Sishen GC
13 Free State Mid-Amateur Open Vaal de Grace GC
13 - 15 The R&A 9 Hole Challenge Final Mooinooi GC
15 - 17
South African Mid-Amateur Stroke Play
26 - 27 Vaal Senior Open Maccauvlei GC
29 - 2 May
South African Senior Inter-Provincial TBC Tournament B Section
EVENTS CALENDAR
MARCH, APRIL & MAY 2025
Amateur events - Women
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NIENABER CRUISES TO SEVEN-SHOT WIN IN NTT DATA PRO-AM
Wilco Nienaber produced the most dominant performance of his career as he won his second NTT DATA Pro-Am title by seven strokes at Fancourt in February.
Nienaber closed out a wire-to-wire victory that began with a 60 in the first round and ended with a 70 on the Montagu course on Sunday for a winning score of 27 under par.
Jean-Paul Strydom finished second on 20 under par with a closing 66. With his victory Nienaber joins an exclusive list of only four players to have won this title twice in its 30-year history, including Nick Price, Darren Fichardt and Oliver Bekker.
This was arguably Nienaber’s finest exhibition of golf considering the hold he had
on this tournament from day one, and the fact that he came through 72 holes with only one bogey. “It’s awesome. You dream of it. It’s nice to have a big lead like I did but you can’t really ever settle. It’s always in the back of your mind to not make a mistake. It’s nice to win early in the year though.”
LINKS , HAZARDS & FAIRWAYS
Our Jan/Feb edition winner was Carien
ACROSS
1. Walk through water like an Australian golfer (4)
3. A green with a deep gulley that effectively splits the putting surface in two (8)
9. His first PGA Tour victory was at the 2019 Houston Open, first name (5)
10. Committee member (7)
11. Play off (7)
12. lugs (4)
14. He won the Joburg Open in 2013 to break a four-year winless drought (7,6)
17. Indian motorcycle and scooter manufacturer that sponsor the golf tournament hosted by Tiger Woods in December (4)
19. Lifelong local residents (7)
24. This ‘cowboy’ topped the Japan Golf Tour money list five times, in 2000, 2004, 2005, 2006, and 2008, surname (8)
25. Jay, Jay Jr. Bill and Jerry (4)
22. With 17 wins on the LPGA Tour, 44 wins on the LPGA of Japan Tour, and 2 wins on the Ladies European Tour, she is a Japanese superstar and a member of the World Golf Hall of Fame, surname (7)
23. In large numbers (5)
DOWN
1. Sporting spot (4, 4)
2. Energetic gold shafts (7)
4. The first woman to make golf clubs between 1820 and 1823 (6, 7)
5. Think it will bounce back (7)
6. Bring upon yourself, … a penalty (5)
7. Scratch (4)
8. Winner of the 2023 Nedbank Golf Challenge, sounds like an ancient Greek poet (4)
13. Home of Portuguese golfers in South Africa (8)
15. Saying sorry in a sport ends in glory (7)
16. Winner of the 1935 PGA Championship, surname (7)
18. Dead on (5)
20. Emit a reserved slot to tee off (4)
21. Pronged digging tool used on greens (4)
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WHERE BUSINESS & GOLF MEET
Over the past decade, golf has become closely tied to the business world, with many corporate leaders using the game to unwind, entertain clients, and foster networking opportunities in a relaxed, personal setting It provides a chance to step away from the pressures of the corporate world and engage in meaningful interactions These days offer a great opportunity to show appreciation to existing clients for their loyalty and continued partnership
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Built on steep rolling terrain, through valleys and over hills, Prince’s Grant is a visual feast and an entertainingly varied challenge. Lots of unique looking holes, some in tropical surroundings among the coastal bush, others on higher ground being links-like in appearance.
The clubhouse and lodge is a magnificent double-storey building occupying a prime position with sea views, and bears a striking resemblance to that at Shinnecock Hills in the United States.
A wonderful year-round destination, golfers are lured here in winter by clear, windless days and warm temperatures.
BEHINDTHESCENES with...fromCountry
What is your position at Wild Coast Sun Country Club (WCSCC)?
Pro Shop Manager.
How long have you been working there? 22 years.
What were you doing before this?
Describe a typical day at work?
Restaurant and Bar Supervisor at the 19th Hole in Port Edward.
Open Pro Shop at 7am, check carts and all special requests golfers, process payments and merchandise. Before closing, the day, ensure displays are During tournaments assist with and running of the event from when required to ensure food in the clubhouse run smoothly.
What do you enjoy most about The people and the challenge experience for the golfer exceeds
Have you met any famous there?
Shaun Pollock – what a nice helping at the Nedbank Challenge, inspiration to all with his energy
How do you handle a rude With my smile calm them down, sending them away feeling bad
check daily bookings, ensure requests are ready. Check-in and make sales of all golf closing, cash up revenues for tidy for the following day. with coordinating, planning from start to finish. Assist food and beverage operations smoothly.
Who is your favourite golfer and why?
Rory McIlroy – love his positive approach to life and his golf.
What do you do to relax?
Spend time with my children Olwam and Isabella.
about working at WCSCC?
challenge of ensuring the overall exceeds their expectations.
people whilst working
down to earth man. While Challenge, Gary Player, what an energy and zest for life.
customer?
down, sort out their issues, bad and embarrassed.
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!
STELLENBOSCH GC ANNOUNCED AS
HOST OF 2026 INVESTEC SOUTH AFRICAN OPEN
The 115th Investec South African Open will be played at Stellenbosch Golf Club, with the Cape’s fourth oldest golf club hosting the national Open for the second time in its history at the end of February 2026.
Stellenbosch Golf Club hosted the Investec South African Open in 1999 when local favourite David Frost won the title at the golf club where he grew up and used to caddie for his father.
“Investec believes strongly that the Investec South African Open should travel around the country as a showcase of South African professional golf, and to allow the majority of South Africans to see and be inspired by this Out of the Ordinary championship which has such a proud history,” said Peta Dixon, Investec Head of Sponsorships.
“After being founded in 1974, one of
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WHY CHOOSE SELBORNE?
Selborne invites all businesses to take advantage of these exclusive Corporate Membership Packages.
Our sweeping irrigated fairways and superb course layout provides an enjoyable and challenging experience for seasoned golfers and social players alike.
Our Offerings Include:
• Luxurious accommodation
• Fully equipped clubhouse with restaurant and bar
• Conference facilities
• Tennis courts, kiddies play area
• Running/walking trail
• Breathtaking scenery of natural forests and various wildlife
• 150+ Bird species
The “Augusta” of South Africa.
Our members receive unparalleled opportunities to enjoy one of South Africa’s most prestigious golf courses.
Selborne Golf Estate is the venue of choice for corporate networking, team building, or simply enjoying the pleasures of the game.
Experience Selborne Golf Estate Where Luxury Meets Leisure!
Our meticulously groomed, breath taking 18-hole, Par 72 golf course is designed to offer golf enthusiasts of all skill levels the opportunity to indulge in the ultimate golfing experience.
Silver Corporate Membership
Price: R35,000 per year
Benefits Include:
• 2 Named individual special memberships & handicapping for 12 months.
• 10% Off on all purchases in the Pro Shop & Clubhouse Restaurant or Bar for the 2 named individuals.
• Complimentary round of golf for one named individual member when booking a fourball. (Mon-Wed & Fri).
• 60-Player Golf Day including: Green Fees & Carts. Excludes meals & beverages (Mon-Wed & Fri).
• Free Selborne Golf Day venue hire.
• Your company logo & web link on our Facebook & website under Corporate Members.
Gold Corporate Membership
Price: R60,000 per year
Benefits Include:
• 4 Named individual special memberships & handicapping for 12 months.
• 10% Off on all purchases in the Pro Shop & Clubhouse Restaurant or Bar for the 4 named individuals.
• Complimentary round of golf for one named individual member when booking a fourball. (Mon-Wed & Fri).
• 100-Player Golf Day including: Green Fees & Carts. Excludes meals & beverages (Mon-Wed & Fri).
• Free Selborne Golf Day venue hire.
• Your company logo & web link on our Facebook & website under Corporate Members.
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Investec’s first regional offices opened in Cape Town in 1980, so we have a long and proud history in the Western Cape. We now have offices in Cape Town, Stellenbosch, Paarl, Tyger Valley, Knysna and George. We look forward to bringing the Investec South African Open back to Stellenbosch Golf Club for the first time in 26 years.”
Chris van der Merwe, General Manager of Stellenbosch Golf Club, said the club was delighted to welcome the Investec South African Open back to its fairways in the magnificent winelands of the Western Cape.
The beautiful natural surrounds lends itself to team building and leisure activities. Let us take the stress out of organising your next conference.
“We are incredibly honoured to have been selected as the host venue for the 2026 Investec South African Open and look forward to showcasing this prestigious championship as well as the beauty of Stellenbosch and the Cape winelands to a global audience.
As one of the oldest golf clubs in the Cape, and indeed in South Africa, Stellenbosch Golf Club has hosted some major professional and amateur tournaments over the years and produced some of South Africa’s finest professionals such as Justin Harding, Oliver Bekker, Keenan Davidse, JJ Senekal and Hennie O’Kennedy. We’re
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Halfway House and restaurant run by Resh's
By: Sue de Zwart
Solutions for your Fairways, Tees & Roughs – not to be used on greens
Pre – Emergent Herbicides – a fantastic tool. The trick is to apply the right product at the right time.
Goose Grass
Typically triggered by high compaction. Best to apply pre – emergent herbicides in your infected area in February, September & mid – October
Goosegrass – the
Control the adults by dabbing and repeat the dabbing 21 days later
Remember this weed is largely spread by seed so best to cut off seed as soon as it appears.
Control “adult goose grass” by dabbing the plants and repeat the dabbing 21 days later.
theunsightlyenemy Turf Tips
Poa Annua
Typically germinates in April & August.
Best to apply Pennant Magnum in early – July & follow up in mid – August, early – March & mid –April.
Pennant can be used in fairways, tees & semi – roughs. Safe to tank mix with Peak & Casper.
Always follow the product label instructions. Talking Turf & Talking Turf Solutions will not be held responsible for your application.
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NEWS CLIP
RUTHERFORD BREAKS THROUGH WITH EMOTIONAL WIN IN CELL C CAPE TOWN OPEN IN ASSOCIATION WITH HONOR
England’s Jamie Rutherford claimed his maiden victory on the Sunshine Tour and HotelPlanner Tour with a two-stroke triumph in the Cell C Cape Town Open in association with Honor at Royal Cape Golf Club in February.
Jeff and Sarah Rutherford, his parents who had flown out from England to support their son on the final day, broke down in tears as they watched him close out a composed final round of 69 in windy conditions to win on 14 under par.
“It’s been a long time coming. He’s been so
consistent. Today’s such a great achievement for him. He works so hard,” said his father Jeff.
South Africa’s Keenan Davidse finished second on 12 under par with a final round of 67.
NEWS CLIP
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. Cateringforsmallergroupsisour speciality.Contact us for the various options for on-site accommodation.
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TURNING BACK THE CLOCK WHO is the Golfer from the past?
• Our mystery golfer was born July 13, 1937 in Stamford Texas U.S.A.
• In 1960 he qualified with a bachelor’s degree in business from Texas Christian University.
• He made his pro debut in 1963 and won two regular PGA Tour events early in his career, he was known as one of the best iron players of his era.
• He won his only major championship, the Masters, in 1971, defeating runners-up Johnny Miller and Jack Nicklaus by two strokes.
• He represented the United States for the only time in the 1971 Ryder Cup.
• He retired from active competition at the 2006 Masters. having played 38 of the last 39 events.
Answer on page 94
Danielle du Toit
Photo by Troy Winfield/Sunshine Tour
10 CAN YOU FIND ALL ?
SPOT THE DIFFERENCES
Jacques Kruyswijk
NEWS CLIP
The GolfRSA Tournament Support Programme, a development initiative funded by The R&A, the National Lotteries Commission and the Department of Sport, Arts and Culture in South Africa, has been introduced to provide pathways into the sport for golfers from less privileged backgrounds.
The initiative will offer financial support to cover travel, accommodation and subsistence to the players selected for the initial programme so that they can participate in more tournaments to gain experience in the sport.
A total of 40 events on the World Amateur Golf Ranking™, both locally in South Africa
and internationally around the continent of Africa have been identified, will be distributed across the group.
Johndre Ludick, who is competing in the Africa Amateur Championship at Leopard Creek this week, is one of the golfers selected for the programme, which will include 25 golfers (12 women and 13 men), aged 16-23 years old.
“This programme means a lot to me, especially coming from a small town where we don’t have as many opportunities, and so I’m really grateful for the support”, said Ludick.
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NEWS CLIP
“Getting exposure to golf here in South Africa and other countries is hugely important, but being involved will also allow me to learn a lot about myself, meet new people and make friends.”
Grant Hepburn, CEO of GolfRSA, said, “We are grateful to The R&A, the National Lotteries Commission and Department of Sport, Arts and Culture for their support which will allow us to introduce this important initiative for golf in South Africa.
had.
“We are excited to have invited the first group of players to be part of this initiative and look forward to watching their progress over the coming years.”
“It will allow us to identify golfers who will benefit significantly from having a support framework in place that enables them to develop as players and give them the opportunities that they have not previously
Kevin Barker, Director – Golf Development at The R&A, said, “We are working closely with national federations in Africa to establish development initiatives that provide pathways into the sport and offer support to players who have the talent and drive to succeed in golf.
“The GolfRSA Tournament Support Programme will deliver valuable opportunities to golfers, enabling them compete in elite amateur championships and exposing them to high performance environments which will be hugely beneficial to their overall development as golfers.”
SA GOLF TRADER DIRECTORY
GAUTENG
Golf Clubs
Akasia GC (012) 542-1309
Avion Park GC (011) 970-7000
Benoni CC (011) 849-5211
Bronkhorstspruit GC (013) 932-3940
Bryanston CC (011) 706-1361
CMR GC (011) 472-8060
Copper Leaf GE (012) 668-8900
Dainfern GC (011) 875-0400
Eagle Canyon GC (011) 801-6611
Ebotse GC (087)2853555/7
ERPM GC (011) 826-2466
Eye of Africa (071) 401 3127
Germiston GC (011) 827-7818
Glendower GC (011) 453-1013
Glenvista GC (011) 432-3150
Hillside GC (012) 546-1764
Irene CC (012) 667-1081
Jackal Creek GE (011) 251-6721
Johannesburg CC (011) 202-1620
Kempton Park CC (011) 970-1075
Killarney GC (011) 442-3880
Krugersdorp GC (011) 660-4365
Kyalami GC (010) 594-0034
Leeuwkop GC (011) 466-2888
Maccauvlei GC (016) 422-1263
Meyerton GC (016) 362-0809
Modderfontein GC (011) 608-2033
Observatory GC (011) 648-9574
Parkview GC (011) 646-5400
Pebble Rock GC (012) 808-0883
Pollak Park GC (011) 362-6757
Pretoria CC (012) 460-3372
Pretoria GC (012) 386-6836
Randpark GC (011) 215-8600
Randfontein GC (011) 693-5414
Reading GC (011) 907-8906
Riviera on Vaal CC (016) 430-1380
Royal Jhb & (011) 640-3021
Kensington GC
Royal Oak CC (011) 740-0016
Services GC (012) 651-4411
Silver Lakes CC (012) 809-2110
Southdowns CC (011) 943-4448
Springs CC (011) 362-5031
State Mines CC (011) 740-9962
Wanderers GC (011) 447-3311
Waterkloof GC (012) 460-2542
Wingate CC (012) 997-1298
Woodhill CC (012) 998-0011
Zwartkops CC (012) 654-2111
Driving Ranges
Colbyn D/R (012) 342-3882
Grasslands D/R (082) 777-8912
Greenhills D/R (011) 828-9555
Jim and Jerrys’ D/R (011) 662-1603
Kimiad D/R & (012) 997-2240
Mashie Course
Observatory D/R (011) 487-3898
Panorama D/R (012) 661-0533
Sandy Bunker D/R (073) 109-4239
Six Fountains D/R (012) 809-0430
Verwey D/R (082) 371 7323
Wits D/R (011) 717-9416
Zwartkops D/R (012) 654-4830
Golf Shops
Second Chance (011) 440-0558
The Golfers Club (011) 453-6352
Edenvale
The Golfers Club (011) 465-9985
Fourways
The Golfers Club (011) 475-7519
West Rand
The Pro Shop (011) 602-8888
Woodmead
FREESTATE
Golf Clubs
Bethlehem GC (058) 303-0940
Bloemfontein GC (051) 447-0906
Clarens GE (058) 256-1270
Clocolan GC (051) 943-1933
Ficksburg GC (051) 933-3711
Heron Banks Golf Estate (078) 052-4083
Kimberly GC (053) 841-0179
Kroonstad GC (056) 212-5169
Ladybrand GC (051) 924-3146
Oppenheimer Park (057) 353-2131
Parys GE (056) 818-1567
Schoeman Park GC (051) 408-3811
Tempe GC (051) 402-1489
Vaal de Grace (056) 811-2013
Golf Shops
The Pro Shop
Bloemfontein (051) 430-7313
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 (021) 447-3757
Golf Shops
The Golfers Club
Century City (021) 555-3540
THE GARDEN ROUTE
Golf Clubs
Fancourt - Montagu (044) 804-0183 / Outeniqua
Fancourt - The Links (044) 804-0785
Fynbos GCE (042) 285-0321
George GC (044) 873-6116
Goose Valley GE (044) 533-5082
Kingswood GE (0861) 727-170
Knysna GC (044) 384-1150
SA GOLF TRADER DIRECTORY
Mossel Bay GC (044) 691-2379
Oubaai GE (044) 851-1234
Pezula GC (044) 302-5300
Pinnacle Point GR (044) 606-5300
Plettenburg Bay GC (044) 533-2132
Simola GE (044) 302-9677
Golf Shops
The Pro Shop (044) 871-0620
Bells Academy
EASTERN CAPE
Golf Clubs
Bushman Sands GC (042) 231-8000
East London GC (043) 735-1356
Fish River Sun GC (040) 676-1101
Gonubie GC (043) 740-5645
Hankey GC (042) 284-0335
Humewood Links GC (041) 583-2137
Jeffreys Bay GC (042) 293-2532
Katberg GC (040) 864-1010
Port Elizabeth GC (041) 374-3140
Royal Port Alfred GC (046) 624-4796
Shark River GC (041) 581-6188
St Francis Bay GC (042) 294-0467
St Francis Links (042) 200-4500
Uitenhage GC (041) 966-1868
Walmer Park GC (074) 259-1788
Walmer CC (041) 581-1877
West Bank GC (043) 731-1523
Zwartenbosch GC (042) 291-0569
Driving Ranges
Harbour View D/R (084) 622-7259
Londt Park D/R (041) 360-8707
Walmer Woods D/R (082) 372-8252
Golf Shops
The Pro Shop - PE (041) 363-0470
Golf Clubs
Amorello Game Lodge (035) 562-3182
Beachwood CC (031) 564-4257
Bluff National GC (031) 467-7448
Boschoek GC (033) 234-4232
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Bankenveld GC (072) 0765890
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Graceland GC (017) 620-1188
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Komatipoort GC (082) 888-0188
Kriel GC (017) 617-1145
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Lydenburg GC (013) 235-3391
Nelspruit GC (013) 744-0958
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Walker Park GC (074) 259-1788
Whiteriver GC (013) 751-3781
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