SA Golf Trader - March/April 2012 by SA Golf Trader

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On the cover Drakenzicht Mountain Links Golf Course, situated on the Schoemanskloof road between Nelspruit and Machadodorp. A challenging nine hole course offering majestic views and accommodation. See pages 18 & 19 for more.

S PE C I AL FE AT U R E S The Kruger Lowveld Golf participation in Europe 2011 Gholfbane: Groen oasis of groen woestyn? Celebrity golfer profile – Neil Tovey

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PGA NEWS PGA Club Pro of the Year Club Pro of 2012 Wayne Krambeck is General Manager of Cotswold downs and has been largely responsible for putting Cotswold firmly back into contention as one of the most popular golfing destinations during what is a tough time for the golf industry. Wayne joined the PGA in 1992 and started his career at Fancourt when it was a fledgling golf estate in 1992. He initiated has become a famous academy up and running and got the first roll on programme going for juniors – a programme that introduced children to golf with a long term vision for keeping them in the game. After being there for 8 years, he moved to Pecanwood as Director of golf and was then seconded to Malaysia Mines Beach and Golf Resort in Kuala Lampur which hosted the Womens World Cup during Wayne’s stay. He then was promoted to General Manager at Pecanwood for 2 ½ years , was Director of Golf Steenberg for 2 years and Director of Golf at Pinnacle Point for 4 years. He left to start his own company Universal Golf Management and took on a number of courses including Cotswold Downs. He served as a member of the Board of Directors of the PGA of SA from 2002-2005, was Chairman of the Gauteng region from 2001 to 2002 and currently serves on the KwaZulu Regional Board. In 2011 the PGA of SA acknowledged his achievements and contribution to golf and awarded him Fellow status for his Continued Professional Development in the industry and his peers in KZN voted him as Club Pro of the year for 2011 and then he topped it off by winning the ultimate award in 2012.

Grow Golf Zone The PGA is launching its Grow Golf Programme at the Telkom PGA Championship 600 children from various schools will be attending an Long Term Athlete Development circuit, a net session of full swing coaching and a mini golf session. There will also be a rest area, a free handout and even a jumping castle. PGA pros will be on hand to assist the children and to explain the LTAD coaching philosophy to interested parties. You can also find out about the PGA’s Level 1 coaching and the Grow Golf Coaches Association for schoolteachers who coach golf Watch out for our Grow Golf Zone at future Sunshine Tour events!

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Send us your letters, giving us your views, opinions or articles of interest (max 500 words). If your letter is published you will win a fantastic PGA voucher worth R500 to be redeemed with any registered PGA Pro, for equipment or golf lessons

WINNING LETTER To the Editor I came across an interesting article on Math the other day. The writer highlighted the negative connotation so prevalent in the attitude of 'former math students'. The author came to the conclusion that we make the learning experience positive so the long term attitudes to math will be rid of antagonism. Now golf is a very hard game and mastering it completely will never occur. Mathematics is much the same; infinite time would not guarantee that the finest student would ever understand all that could be known about it. Math learning is essentially a progression of skills to be learned and then built on at the next level. Successful initial learning should increase the likelihood of long term success so why the feedback as mentioned in the first paragraph? Golf instruction is essentially the same; skill-based learning broken down into various 'strands' of knowledge. Acquire the skills and master the game. Yet the average player is not any better then they were 80 years ago when the instruction was almost non existent.

The comparison is interesting; the contrast is remarkable. While we focus on testing the learning of one area in math at a time, the 'test' of golf involves the act of playing which means that all areas are part of the challenge. Many golfers will tell you that they were successful in one area and not so in another, i.e., ' I drove the ball well today but I could not buy a putt'. Always, the person begins with the positive and then accepts the area needing more attention. Golf seems to have developed a holistic approach that allows a person to believe that despite his current failures, the opportunity for success will be just around the corner. Many people create their own successes by changing their goal or 'par' to create an atmosphere where they can be successful. High school math courses that focused on interesting and challenging problem- solving opportunities and encompassed all the areas of mathematics would be an excellent opportunity to change the adult attitude to mathematics. Yours faithfully Terence Ryan

Dear Terence What an interesting comparison and how true it would seem. Accentuating the positive is always a good thing and if we could encourage students to look at not only math but all subjects in the manner that you mention then I can only see that being a good thing. Remember though that we strive to always break â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;parâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;! And that par for a course is set and can not be changed. Regards

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Vote for your favourite Golfing Gal and she could win R25 000 worth of exciting prizes. If you would like to see Elizma win then Email: SAGT MARCHAPRIL to info@sagt.co.za.Terms and conditions apply 1. Name: Elizma de Jager 2. Handicap: Not yet 3. How long have you been playing golf and where is your home course? Started in December 2011, after I did a golf shoot. I stay in Bloemfontien, but have not joined a club yet 4. Who are your favourite golfers, male and female? Ricky Fowler and Natalie Gulbis 5. How do you keep fit? I mostly do weight training in gym, combined with interval cardio sessions 6. Which is your favourite golf course in SA and why? Sun City. I have not played there yet, but I like to watch the million dollar tournament every year. It looks very challanging and is immaculately groomed

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7. Have you ever been naughty on the golf course? hahahaha... Nope.... 8. If money were no object, what would your top three purchases be? An Aston Martin, house on an exotic island and my own health centre with clothing, gym, spa... 9. What type of music are you into? New age relaxing music and dance music... 10. Where did you learn to play golf? St Francis Bay 11. Do you have any unusual superstitions? Not anything unusual... 12. What do you hope to achieve in golf in the future? First to get an official handicap and then be a single figure handicap Season Four If you would like to be considered as a SA Golf Trader “Golfing Gal” please submit three colour photo’s of yourself on the golf course and one photo of your choice to neville@sagolftrader.co.za. One girl per edition will be chosen by us (the editors decision is final and no correspondence will be entered into). The winner will be the girl who receives the most sms’s. The competition will be over six editions and closes on 31/08/2012. If you are selected by us you will have to answer the questions that SA Golf Trader puts to you.

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Branden takes down Ernie, Retief for second consecutive European Tour Title Branden Grace won the €2-million Volvo Champions at The Links at Fancourt in the first hole of a sudden death playoff on Sunday to take his second European Tour title in just two weeks. He sank a three-footer for birdie on the 18th – after missing one of similar length in regulation play on the same hole – and then defeated Ernie Els and Retief Goosen, two icons of South African golf, as he became just the sixth player to win their first two European Tour events in back-to-backtournaments. And there was the small matter of beating two boyhood idols, too. “Just standing on the tee with Ernie and Retief was unbelievable on the playoff,” he said. There was a calm about me, the whole playoff hole actually. I think I was more nervous and more pumped up going down the last hole when I walked up the fairway.” Even though he wasn’t able to pull off his victory in regulation, he was aware of what he eventually achieved. “I’ve beaten Ernie and Retief in a playoff,” said Grace of his victory, “and I know that I can do it again.” The win also catapulted him into the ranks of golf ’s elite as he will move inside the top 100 in 10

the Official World Golf Rankings when they are released after the weekend’s action is over. That’s a huge climb from his 258th spot before he won last week’s Joburg Open. He started his final round so unimpressively, too: With a double-bogey on the third and a bogey to follow that up, it seemed as if his chances of winning – so good when he led by four at halfway – had evaporated as Els, Goosen, Charl Schwartzel and Belgian Nicolas Colsaerts all made attempts to wrest the trophy from their opponents. But, in an exhibition of his new-found imperturbability, he birdied six and nine ahead of the turn, and then 12, 13 and 16 on his way in. After missing his birdie attempt on 18 www.sagolftrader.co.za

in regulation play it was down the 18th fairway for a second time in the final round. “I had said to my caddie Zac [Rasego] when we walked up the first time that I didn’t want to have to climb the hills again,” he said. But the 23-year-old set out for that second journey with Els, 42, and Goosen, 43, giving two of the greatest players South Africa has produced nearly 20 years in experience as well as age – and he played the hole much better than either of them. The enormity of the victory won’t sink in immediately, much as his win in Johannesburg didn’t. “I think I’ve just been running on emotion. I’ll keep playing and playing until I’m exhausted and until I find it’s time to take a break.” March/April 2012

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Congratulations to Lindy Beaton our winner of the Trivia Quiz Jan/Feb edition. 1. a) b) c)

Nick price was born in? Durban Harare Bulawayo

6. On the European Tour when was The Order of Merit replaced by The Race To Dubai? a) 2010 b) 2009 c) 2008

2. Bubba Watson was invited on to which talk show hosts show after sending them a video of a golf 7. Who in March 2009 created a storm in the trick for their birthday? media after stripping to his underwear and golf a) Jay Leno glove in order to play a recovery shot from a b) David Letterman muddy water hazard at the first round of the c) Ellen Degeneres WGC-CA Championship? a) Phil Mickelson 3. Professional long driver Jamie Sadlowski is b) Geoff Ogilvy from? c) Henrik Stenson a) America b) Canada 8. Who is credited with having introduced Tiger c) Israel Woods to Swedish au pair Elin Nordegren whom Tiger later married and then divorced? 4. In May 2010, Tim Clark picked up his first PGA a) Jesper Parnevik Tour title in his 206th start at the 2010 Players b) Annika Sorenstam Championship. How many runner-up finishes c) Per-Ulrik Johansson had he had prior to this? a) 3 9. Ian Poulter is an avid collector of what? b) 4 a) Cars c) 8 b) Motorbikes c) Guitars 5. The first World Golf Rankings list was published prior to the Masters Tournament in which year? 10. Who was the last Italian to win the Italian a) 1986 Open? b) 1979 a) Massimo Mannelli c) 1960 b) Francesco Molinari c) Edoardo Molinari 1. 2. 3. 4.

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Jbe ecstatic with Indian win Jbe Kruger pumped his fist as the final putt dropped at the Avantha Masters in India – after many close calls he had finally gotten the monkey off his back – he had won his first European Tour event.

As he headed down the 18th the 25-year-old held a two-stroke lead over playing partner Marcel Siem, but Kruger overcame the nerves to claim the €2-million tournament at DLF Golf and CC. “I’m very relieved to win for the first time,” said Kruger. “If you want to win you need to make putts on the final day and I did that today.” “It’s a big relief now that I’ve won but I think I needed all those second-placed finishes to be able to appreciate it. There was no pressure even when I made my only bogey of the day on the 17th,” said Kruger, “I felt that victory was inevitable when I got to the 14th hole. I knew that I had a good chance as I had a comfortable three-shot cushion then. I like to know what’s going on and I’m aware of the movements on the leaderboard.” The Bloemfontein local is yet to win in South Africa – his two Sunshine Tour victories were in Zambia and Zimbabwe – and the Indian win marks his third professional trophy outside of local borders. He finished fourth on the Asian Tour Order of Merit last year and learnt to deal with the travel between South Africa and the East, which clearly paid off in India. On the third day he shot a superb 66 to lead the field by one stroke as they headed into the final 18. Siem had a sniff at victory when Kruger’s second on 18 found trees to the left of the fairway, but the German put too much into the shot and it landed in a greenside bunker, relieving much pressure from Kruger. It was his first win in 38 appearances on the European Tour and, aside from the cheque, has given Kruger something very special – a winner’s confidence. 14

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Ricoh Women's British Open delivers £4.72M for Scotland The 2011 Ricoh Women’s British Open delivered an economic impact of over £4.7m to Scotland, according to figures announced on the 15th of February. The overall figure for the Championship, which took place at Carnoustie in July 2011, includes a direct impact of £3.97m to the Angus economy. Taiwan’s Yani Tseng successfully defended her title at Carnoustie, in what is currently the only women’s championship to be classed as a major outside of North America, by both the Ladies’ European Tour and the LPGA. The event previously took place at St Andrews in 2007, and will return to the Fife course in 2013. The Ricoh Women’s British Open is supported as part of EventScotland’s ongoing commitment to women’s golf in the lead up to the 2014 Ryder Cup, which also includes the Aberdeen Ladies Scottish Open at Archerfield from 3 to 5 May 2012. March/April 2012

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Tee it up in the Kruger Lowveld

In our last edition we visited the regions of Komatipoort & Malelane and the great combination of golf and wild. In this edition we continue the trend as we see what’s on offer in Nelspruit, White River and Hazyview (an area know as The Kruger Lowveld). Two major festivals take place in this region, namely the Big Five Easter Tournament (4th April to 8th April at the White River Country Cub) and the Jock of the Bushveld amateur tournament (7th May to 13th May at the Nelspruit Golf Club). Whilst on our travels we heard about a 9-hole course situated on the Escarpment. Between Machadodorp and Nelspruit and billed as a “mountain links”, Drakenzicht is a little piece of heaven and features as our cover picture and main article within this feature.

Golf Courses Drakenzicht Mountain Links Kruger Park Lodge Leopard Creek Country Club Nelspruit Golf Club Sabie River Sun Golf Course White River Country Club

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For further information and assistance contact: Kruger Lowveld Tourism – Tel: 013 755 1988 Email: marketing@krugerlowveld.com 16

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ooking to party after your golf, then visit Natures Gate on the corner of Burnside Road and the N4 Highway – 7km’s west of I’langa mall. Seven of Nelspruit’ s top DJ’s, a massive sound system, a laser show, fire dancers and a dedicated cocktail bar is just a little of what you can expect at Nature’s Dance Fest, an Outdoor Dance Festival taking place at Nature’s Gate on Sat 8 October from 6pm – 2am. “THE VENUE at Nature’s Gate is the perfect location in Nelspruit to hold this event, It’s an absolutely stunning venue - and they have the coolest bar in town. You gotta see it…” – DJ Rusty.

DJ’s line up: BongoJust, Jaydon, Reimer, DV8, Static, Rusty and Drake will be showing off their skills at the decks. Don’t miss this event. It is the first of many to come and promises to be a good one.

Call 013 755 6173 or visit www.naturesgate.co.za and select THE VENUE page for more info. March/April 2012

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Drakenzicht “The Mountain Links” Golf Course

We were told that something special awaited us 60km out of Nelspruit on the Schoemanskloof road. So in great anticipation we left Nelspruit and after a half hours drive found the gravel road to the right and cautiously made our way 7km onto the top of the escarpment where we came upon Drakenzicht Mountain Links. The overwhelming beauty of the surroundings takes a while to comprehend and when you see the golf course blending into this landscape it is really impressive. When I stepped out of the car I felt a pleasing sense of solitude. We were then warmly greeted by course architect and developer Thys van den Hoven and his wife Marcelle. It was by now late afternoon so we jumped on a cart and Thys took us around the course, both Louis and I marvelling at how Thys has virtually single handedly built this course. But a “mountain links” where did that come from? Well back at the clubhouse over dinner and a glass or two of wine Thys gave us the background to this fascinating project. The 160ha farm on the Drakensberg Escarpment overlooking the Schoemanskloof valley was bought in February 2007. At the time sheep were kept on the property, but the presence of baboons, type of graze available and illnesses proved sheep farming not to be a sustainable option. The process of rezoning the farm from agriculture to business and tourism resulted in some environmental adjustments being made. All alien and invasive plants had to be removed. Large areas were covered with black wattle and blue gum trees and through a tedious process these trees were cut down and chopped up to supply the lodge with firewood. Areas infested with bug weeds, lantana, bramble and bracken ferns were cleared. This left huge areas that now needed rehabilitation. Together with the borrow pits and totally overgrazed sheep camps a big threat of erosion and re-infestation with alien invasive plants now existed. The idea of using these areas to establish some recreation on the lodge to make it sustainable over a long term came to the fore and was the first step in the establishment of a unique golf course. The natural landscape was kept as it is: areas of unspoilt grasslands, few to no trees and a misty, windy climate reminiscent to that of the Scottish coastline ... and hence the criteria of the links courses of Scotland were used to design the course. Almost no major earthworks were done. More than 95% of the course design was in the previously disturbed areas. Pot bunkers were also used where possible mainly to prevent the sand from blowing out of the bunkers. However Thys was well aware of the fact that this couldn’t be a true links course as it is 1400m above sea level. Thus the idea to label this as the first Mountain Links course in the world! With extraordinary views across the valley pictures do not do it full justice. The course is situated on the top of a mountain with the highest point on the course a full 120m higher above sea level than the lowest point. The signature hole with its drive across a gorge is a very testing 421m par 4 and a true stroke 1. Your tee shot on the 18th may well be the one with the most spectacular view. 18

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The entire course can be seen from here and you have a fantastic view over the valley. The course totals a distance of 6120m par 71 and is a true test of golfing ability and course management. The course is a great mix of short, medium and long holes. Three of the par 4's could well be par 5's. Although only 9 holes, the front and back nine differ considerably in distance and angles to give the challenge of a true 18 hole championship course. All things being equal a player will probably use all his clubs during a round. Thys is to date the only player to record a sub 80 round on the course and invites all keen golfers to extend this list. The old farmhouse was used to create a truly historical feel to the clubhouse (similar to those of the links courses). The 5 self-catering chalets and lodge can sleep up to 22 people presently with plans to add 25 more units on the estate. Adjoining land has just been incorporated and the estate is now 250 hectares in size. Other facilities include tilapia fishing, mountain bike and walking paths with great 360 degree views and a swimming pool. We left early the next morning after a great nights rest and a delicious breakfast. The gravel road to Drakenzicht is quite rough so allow for some extra time but donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t let this deter you as this is a unique and rewarding golfing experience! March/April 2012

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elspruit is the capital of the province of Mpumalanga. The city lies in the fertile valley of the Crocodile River, 330km east of Johannesburg in the hot and humid Lowveld. Malelane Gate, southern access to the Kruger Park, is about 60km away.

Nelspruit Golf Club is famous for hosting the annual Jock of the Bushveld Festival of Golf, considered the biggest amateur tournament of its kind in the world. Started in 1968, it has grown to the extent where some 600 amateurs from far and wide play more than 2 000 rounds during a week in May. The format of the tournament will be as itemised below: DATE (MAY)

FORMAT

Monday 7th

Betterball Stableford

(75% of Club Handicap will apply)

Tuesday 8th

Individual Points Stableford

(Club Handicap to apply)

Ladies Individual Stableford

(AM Field) (Club Handicap to apply)

Wednesday 9th

Guma Golf Day - Individual Points Stableford

(Max. handicap Men 18, Ladies 24)

Thursday 10th

Individual Points Stableford

(Max. handicap Men 18, Ladies 24)

Friday 11th

Individual Points Stableford

(Max. handicap Men 18, Ladies 24)

Saturday 12th

Individual Points Stableford

(Max. handicap Men 18, Ladies 24)

Sunday 13th *

Jock Open 36 Hole Medal

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The Kruger Lowveld region of Mpumalanga is an ancient landscape framed by what is likely the oldest mountain range on Earth, preserving some of life’s earliest forms. One glance down from the rugged Klein Drakensberg Escarpment allows one to understand why the Panorma Route is so called.

A big thank you to Hertz for providing car hire

The mountain cliffs and those of the Blyde River Canyon plunge down, laden with waterfalls, into lush indigenous forest where the iconic Kruger National Park and private game reserves make the region one of Africa’s signature wildlife destinations. continued on p24

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Apart from breathtaking natural icons, this is also a place of historical and cultural significance. Iron Age trade routes and African traditions reach back across many centuries. Gold rushes at Pilgrims Rest and Barberton were precursors to the discovery of gold in Johannesburg. Steeped in the history of traditional cultures, pioneers and fortune seekers, visitors will encounter a contemporary Lowveld culture with a wealth of stories that inspire the senses and connect one to the land and its people. The Kruger Lowveld is also a place of easily reached frontiers where you can visit three countries in one day by road, or take a leisurely drive, because this is also a place for solitude, relaxation, self-discovery, and connecting with nature. The Kruger Lowveld region is a distinct, physical area of Mpumalanga Province that follows the boundaries of the Ehlanzeni District Municipality. This region is bordered by the towns of Komatipoort in the East, Lydenburg/Mashishing in the West, Barberton in the South, and Bushbuckridge in the North. But in between this and linked by a network of highways, scenic roads, mountain passes and interesting byways, are the towns of Graskop, Pilgrimâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Rest, Sabie, Hazyview, White River, Nelspruit, Malelane and Barberton, and of Continued on p25 24

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course, the Kruger National Park and surrounding private game reserves. For the wildlife enthusiast, the nature lover, the adrenalin addict, the romantic, the rambler, the historian and the culture junkie………there is something for everyone who visits the Kruger Lowveld… experience the natural splendour, meet interesting people, learn about the history, absorb the culture, enjoy great food and hospitality, get active and explore ………………. For the keen golfer, the area boasts several top golf courses in some unique locations and to go with great golfing venues, a wide variety of accommodation options are available in the area – from 5 star lodges to quaint country retreats.

HOT TIP! If you are like the SA Golf Trader team and enjoy hot food, particularly prego rolls then you have to visit Sao Hoffman at her yellow caravan, she is situated in the parking lot of the Pick n Pay and Game shopping complex, 37 Citrus Crescent, Nelspuit. We ate there everyday and as I write this I wish I was having one! Contact her on 082 530 6850.

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he little town of White River - an essential farming and tourism centre - was founded around 1890. It’s proximity to the Kruger National Park renders it a great base from which to explore the park and other undiscovered gems in the area.

White River is a much loved holiday destination for both locals and foreign tourists looking to enjoy the beauty of the Crocodile River Valley and with three irrigation dams and a number of nearby forests there is a bounty for outdoorsy types to enjoy. Fun activities in White River include visiting the St. Georges Anglican Church, visiting the Mission End Trading Post from which you can pick up antiques and treasures. White River often doesn’t receive the acknowledgment it deserves. This is a fantastic get away place, with plenty to see and do; wonderful friendly residents and your very own piece of privacy from the world.

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hite River Country Club recently suffered badly from the flooding in the area with two of the three bridges on the course being washed away. Through tremendous effort by the greens staff the course took just seven days to return to its normal outstanding condition, with temporary bridges in place.

This work was completed just prior to the start of the highly successful annual White River Ladies Classic which saw 120 ladies enjoying three days of golf and festivities. The course will be in outstanding condition for the upcoming Duke of Edinburgh Championship on 30thMarch and the Big Five Easter Tournament to be held from 4th to 8thApril 2012. This year the club is highlighting the Rhino in order to raise awareness of the plight of the Rhino population and the ongoing poaching in the area, particularly the Kruger National Park. Visitors to the Lowveld should ensure they do not miss the opportunity to play on this “must play” course. A long week-end away from the city with one or two games of golf at this wonderful course, with an outstanding welcoming country atmosphere, should surly be a priority. March/April 2012

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ulala Lakeside Lodge’s Malachite Conference Venue is a professionally designed, fully equipped facility with personal service to meet the needs of the most high-powered business meeting. Hulala will lend a personalized touch and a relaxed atmosphere to ensure that you have an enjoyable and successful conference. For entertainment the most popular activities at Hulala are boating. No power boats are allowed on the water, which maintains the ambience of peace and tranquility. They have a fleet of two man canoes; peddle boats, rowing boats and bass boats for the anglers and the ever popular “Sundowner Cruise” which departs daily in the late afternoon. A recent addition to Hulala Lakeside Lodge is the 9-hole "Golf" Course - A mixture between croquet and golf - Fun for Everyone! There are walking trails along the dams’ edge on the property; with various short cuts should you prefer an easy stroll.

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he Kruger Park Lodge Estate is situated on a 9 hole Gary Player designed golf course on the banks of the Sabie River in Hazyview , Mpumalanga . The resort offers guests a tranquil and peaceful haven away from the madding crowds. The resort developed by MagicBreakaways Leisure Developments and managed by Legacy Hotels and Resorts is rated as one of the top Gold Crown Resorts in Southern Africa. The architectural theme requires all homes to have thatch roofs, face brick exteriors, wooden window and doors. The luxury homes blend in with the beautiful indigenous gardens creating a wonderfully peaceful, harmonious village setting. Facilities on the resort include four tennis courts, three swimming pools restaurant and various children's playground activities. There is a driving range at the entrance gate to the resort. Various walks have been set out around the golf course and along the river and guests may watch the local hippo from the safety of a hippo hide built on the edges of one of the many dams on the property. Kruger Park Lodge hosts the annual Hornbill Golf Competition. 30

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olf at Leopard Creek and wild game at Buhala Lodge!!! What a combination, together with fine food and wines, beautiful views of the river and the Kruger and many many visits from rhinos, elephants, hippos, and many antelope with, on special occasions good sitings of lion or leopard strolling or lazing on the banks across the river. There is a "Outdoor spa" on a deck for massages, pedicures, manicures etc. Buhala is a marvelous place also, from which to explore the magical bushveldt, and both Swaziland and Mozambique are only an hour away. Elegant fully air-conditioned accommodation is offered in ten double rooms, each with a generous en-suite bathroom. Three types of rooms to choose from, the standard, the balcony rooms or the Elephant garden suites.

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eopard Creek has grown out of the vision of a banker and skills and expertise of one of the world’s great golfers. It is founded on the values of friendship, a common love of the game of golf and a shared reverence for nature. Drawing from the intricate wealth of nature, Leopard Creek is an unobtrusive part of that environment – blending, complementing and enhancing. Situated near Malelane in the heart of Mpumalanga, on the southern border of the Kruger National Park. The 360 hectare development is bordered to the north and the west by the picturesque Crocodile River and the Kruger National Park. Typical bushveld koppies overlook the course from the east, providing an ideal backdrop for a magnificent course. Innovative architectural and landscaping techniques ensure that the Leopard Creek golf course and living areas are naturally protected from animals,

while lakes and small streams have been diverted through the development to create scenic vistas and interesting golf strategies. Golfing hazards take on a new dimension at Leopard Creek, for much of the water is home to the magnificent creatures for which the river is named, crocodiles. Extensive use has been made of water features and sightings of crocodile, hippo, antelope, buffalo and wild boar are commonplace, either on the course itself or in or next to the river running alongside several holes. The 505 meter par-five 13th is one of Leopard Creek’s most memorable holes. Here the green is right on the edge of the Crocodile River but 32 meters above the level of the water, offering magnificent views up the river and into the Kruger Park. Gary Player is especially proud of the parfive 18th with its island green and the par-four 9th with its peninsula green jutting out of the same body of water.

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I A L R E P SPECIAL SPECIAL FEATURE REPORT

Golf participation in Europe 2011

While golf is not considered a bellwether for economic conditions in Europe, there is little doubt of the cause-and-effect link between the economy and the success of golf as a participation sport. The number of golfers in Europe has more than doubled in the past 25 years, buoyed by economic growth and the spread of the game to both developed and emerging economies. However, in 2011, European golf experienced its first fall in participation in more than two decades. Which countries lost golfers in 2011, and why? Which countries enjoyed golfing growth? This snapshot report of golf participation in Europe will provide an insight into recent trends across the region, based on available statistics.

Headline facts • After more than 20 years of growth, Europe’s golf market experienced the first decline in golf participation, with a net loss of 46,000 registered players in 2011. • Nine countries experienced a decline in the number of registered golfers, but the most significant falls were in three large golf markets: UK & Ireland 42,700 (-3.1%), where the number of golfers has been falling since 2007, Sweden -21,000 (-4.1%) and Spain 9,700 (-2.9%). • Some countries have counterbalanced Europe’s overall decline in golf participation: Germany +10,800 (1.8%), the Netherlands +7,600 (2.2%), Finland +4,600 (3.6%) and Eastern Europe’s most established golf market, the Czech Republic +3,500 (7.6%). • Despite their potential, the growth in demand for golf in Eastern European countries was insignificant, in absolute terms, in 2011. • German-speaking countries1 and the Netherlands, remain flagship markets for female participation, with more than 30% of players being women. Female participation is also high in 40

Development of golf participation in Europe At the end of 2011, there were a total of 6,740 golf courses and nearly 4.4 million registered players in Europe, resulting in an average participation rate of 0.73% (based on a total population of 600 million)2. Following dynamic growth (6% per year) since the 1980’s, and a modest increase (1-2%) in the last five years, Europe’s golf market entered a downturn in 2011. While the number of golf courses has remained stagnant, participation in the game started to decrease, resulting in a net loss of 46,000 registered golfers last year. It is generally believed that the stagnation of Europe’s golf market can be attributed to two principal factors: • Significant decrease in registered golfers in some of Europe’s largest golf markets, notably the UK & Ireland; • Lack of dynamic growth in Europe’s emerging markets (e.g. Eastern Europe and the South-East Mediterranean). It should be highlighted however that in the UK & Ireland golfers do not need to be registered to play, and, as such, the reduction of registered players could be attributed to cancellations of club memberships. Many of these socalled “casual golfers” continue to play the game on a green-fee (daily pay-and-play fee) basis, on which there aren’t any accurate statistics available. As such, although the significant drop in registered golfers is a clear indication of decreasing demand, it is harder to measure the impact on the number of rounds.

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these countries in absolute terms, pro- Development of golf in Europe 2001 – 2011 viding a total of 430,000 women golfers (40% of the total in Europe). • Some emerging markets encourage golf participation through junior programmes, which is reflected in the notably high share of junior golfers in some countries (e.g. Turkey, Serbia, Greece). While in absolute terms this represents only a few thousand young players, this is a potentially important factor in the future development of the game in these countries. • No countries experienced a significant Source: EGA and local golf federations with KPMG elaboration growth ingolf supply, but some new courses opened in Germany, the Netherlands, the Czech Republic and Poland, for example. Distribution of demand in Europe:

Supply and demand characteristics in 2011 The golf market in Europe remains concentrated, with 92% of all golfers and 90% of courses focused in only 10 countries. The UK & Ireland alone have the highest share of demand in Europe with 30% of players and the highest share of supply with 44% of courses. The following maps indicate the maturity Distribution of supply in Europe: of Europe’s golf markets, according to the size of population per golf course, and the proportion of the population playing golf.

Source: EGA and local federations, with KPMG elaboration

In recent years golf supply and demand has been relatively stable in most European countries, resulting in little change in market maturity. The UK and Ireland remain Europe’s most mature markets, along with the Nordic countries. In fact, Sweden, Iceland, Denmark, Finland and Norway have Source: EGA, local golf federations and Eurostat, the highest participation rates in Europe, paralleled with a strong supply relative to the population size. with KPMG elaboration March/April 2012

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Although the composition of golfers Distribution of demand in Europe: changed in some countries in 2011, male golfers continue to dominate Europeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s golf market, representing approximately 65% of all players. Women and junior golfers make up 25% and 10% of the total, respectively. While total female registrations have been decreasing across Europe in 2011 by about 2%, Germany, Switzerland, Finland and the Czech Republic managed to notably increase the number of their female golfers â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Germany by more than 5,700, and the latter three by 1,000-1,400 each. German-speaking countries and the Netherlands remain the flagship markets for female participation, with more than 30% of their players being women. Germany and the Netherlands are not only among the top -five countries in terms of proportion of women golfers, but also in absolute terms: both countries boast significant numbers of female players.

*2010 data, no data available on 2011Source: EGA and local federations, with KPMG elaboration

Top five countries in terms of share of female golfers (compared to all golfers in the country)

Top five countries in terms of absolute female golfers

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RESULTS & RANKINGS

SUNSHINE TOUR

1 T2

Joburg Open, Royal JHB & Kensington, 12 – 15 January 2012 1 2 3

Branden Grace Jamie Elson David Drysdale Marc Warren Jaco Van Zyl Trevor Fisher Jnr Dawie Van der Walt Michiel Bothma T9 George Murray Bernd Wiesberger Robert Rock Jbe' Kruger

RSA ENG SCO SCO RSA RSA RSA RSA SCO AUT ENG RSA

67-66-65-72 63-75-70-63 65-72-69-67 66-69-70-68 67-69-69-68 68-68-69-68 70-66-67-70 68-66-68-71 65-69-73-67 70-66-69-69 65-67-72-70 67-66-69-72

270 (-17) 271 (-16) 273 (-14) 273 (-14) 273 (-14) 273 (-14) 273 (-14) 273 (-14) 274 (-13) 274 (-13) 274 (-13) 274 (-13)

R 2,142,920.00 R 1,554,800.00 R 561,305.33 R 561,305.33 R 561,305.33 R 561,305.33 R 561,305.33 R 561,305.33 R 256,204.00 R 256,204.00 R 256,204.00 R 256,204.00

4 5 6 7 8 9 10

IGT GOLF TOUR ORDER OF MERIT AS OF 20 FEBRUARY 2012 Desvonde Botes Hertzog Landman Toto Thimba Otto van Greunen Jean Hugo Graham vd Merwe Maritz Wessels Coert Groenewald Jaco Ahlers Coenie Bester

RSA RSA RSA RSA RSA RSA RSA RSA RSA RSA

R R R R R R R R R R

10 000.00 8 000.00 8 000.00 6 051.00 5 000.00 4 589.00 4 410.00 3 002.00 3 000.00 2 220.00

Dimension Data Pro-Am, Fancourt, 16 - 19 February 2012 1 2

Oliver Bekker Tyrone Ferreira Thomas Aiken 4 Shaun Norris Merrick Bremner T6 Derik Ferreira Jean Hugo T8 Charl Coetzee Michael Hollick Dawie Van der Walt Divan van den Heever James Kingston

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

65-70-71-70 69-70-70-69 68-71-70-69 75-68-69-68 72-72-63-73 71-73-72-65 70-68-70-73 74-69-70-70 71-71-72-69 72-77-67-67 67-67-75-74 68-72-68-75

276 (-13) 278 (-11) 278 (-11) 280 (-9) 280 (-9) 281 (-8) 281 (-8) 283 (-6) 283 (-6) 283 (-6) 283 (-6) 283 (-6)

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

475,500.00 276,300.00 276,300.00 135,600.00 135,600.00 97,350.00 97,350.00 58,050.00 58,050.00 58,050.00 58,050.00 58,050.00

SUNSHINETOUR ORDER OF MERIT AS OF 20 FEBRUARY 2012 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20

Branden Grace Louis Oosthuizen Tjaart van der Walt Jaco Van Zyl Retief Goosen Dawie Van der Walt Michiel Bothma Trevor Fisher Jnr Thomas Aiken Oliver Bekker Shaun Norris Lyle Rowe Richard Sterne Tyrone Ferreira George Coetzee Jbe' Kruger Peter Karmis Adilson Da Silva Warren Abery Doug McGuigan

RSA RSA RSA RSA RSA RSA RSA RSA RSA RSA RSA RSA RSA RSA RSA RSA RSA BRA RSA RSA

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

2,315,675.00 1,664,250.00 1,249,350.00 1,076,855.33 911,824.00 733,423.51 591,005.33 567,905.33 550,708.00 475,500.00 410,008.00 383,683.00 371,700.00 365,760.00 284,824.00 256,204.00 241,623.50 220,876.18 220,633.00 212,860.00

3 1 3 2 2 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 2 3 2 2 2 2 3 3

IGT GOLF TOUR Pretoria CC Summer Series, 24 - 26 Jan 2012 1 2 3 4 5

Desvonde Botes Jean Hugo Jaco Ahlers Darren Fichardt Tyrone Ryan

RSA RSA RSA RSA RSA

67-63-68 66-66-71 72-64-68 64-72-69 71-66-69

198 (-18) 203 (-13) 204 (-12) 205 (-11) 206 (-10)

R R R R R

Branden Grace PGA TOUR Farmers Insurance Open, 26 – 29 Jan 2012, Torrey Pines 1 2 3 T4

Brandt Snedeker Kyle Stanley John Rollins Bill Haas Cameron Tringale

USA USA USA USA USA

67-64-74-67 62-68-68-74 70-65-68-71 63-71-70-72 67-72-66-71

272 (-16) 272 (-16) 274 (-14) 276 (-12) 276 (-12)

$ 1,080,000.00 $ 648,000.00 $ 408,000.00 $ 264,000.00 $ 264,000.00

Other Southern Africans T27 Brendon de Jonge ZIM T33 Trevor Immelman RSA T52 Ernie Els RSA

70-70-69-72 71-70-71-70 71-70-72-72

281 (-7) 282 (-6) 285 (-3)

$ $ $

41,700.00 29,100.00 13,785.00

Waste Management Phoenix Open, 2 – 5 Feb 2012, TPC Scottsdale 1 2 3 4 T5

Kyle Stanley Ben Crane Spencer Levin D.J. Trahan Kevin Na Brendan Steele Bubba Watson

Other South Africans 10,000.00 T12 Trevor Immelman 5,000.00 3,000.00 2,138.00 2,033.00

USA USA USA USA USA USA USA

69-66-69-65 69-67-68-66 65-63-68-75 72-70-64-66 66-73-69-65 71-69-69-64 66-70-67-70

269 (-15) 270 (-14) 271 (-13) 272 (-12) 273 (-11) 273 (-11) 273 (-11)

$ 1,098,000.00 $ 658,800.00 $ 414,800.00 $ 292,800.00 $ 222,650.00 $ 222,650.00 $ 222,650.00

RSA

67-70-69-69

275 (-9)

$ 128,100.00

Wingate Park CC Summer Series, 13 - 16 February 2012 1 Hertzog Landman 2 Otto van Greunen T3 James Du Plessis Coert Groenewald 5 Wayne Du Toit

RSA RSA RSA RSA RSA

68-70-70-69 70-63-74-71 75-72-67-68 72-68-69-73 76-68-67-72

277 (-11) 278 (-10) 282 (-6) 282 (-6) 283 (-6)

R R R R R

8 000.00 4 000.00 2 025.00 2 025.00 1 645.00

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RESULTS & RANKINGS AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am, 9 – 12 Feb 2012, PebbleBeach Golf Links

CHAMPIONS TOUR

1 2 3 4 5

Allianz Championship, 10 – 12 Feb 2012, The Old Course

Phil Mickelson Charlie Wi Ricky Barnes Aaron Baddeley Dustin Johnson

USA KOR USA AUS USA

70-65-70-64 61-69-69-72 70-66-70-67 66-72-69-67 63-72-70-70

269 (-17) 271 (-15) 273 (-13) 274 (-12) 275 (-11)

$ 1,152,000.00 $ 691,200.00 $ 435,200.00 $ 307,200.00 $ 243,200.00

No other Southern Africans

Northern Trust Open, 16 – 19 Feb 2012, Riviera CC 1 Bill Haas T2 Keegan Bradley Phil Mickelson T4 Sergio Garcia Dustin Johnson

USA USA USA SPA USA

72-68-68-69 71-69-66-71 66-70-70-71 69-76-70-64 71-70-67-71

Other Southern Africans T34 Retief Goosen RSA T42 Brendon de Jonge ZIM T59 Ernie Els RSA

277 (-7) 277 (-7) 277 (-7) 279 (-5) 279 (-5)

73-67-72-74 73-69-71-74 73-68-73-78

$ 1,188,000.00 $ 580,800.00 $ 580,800.00 $ 259,875.00 $ 259,875.00

286 (+2) 287 (+3) 292 (+8)

$ $ $

31,927.50 25,080.00 14,520.00

1 Corey Pavin 2 Peter Senior T3 Michael Allen Bernhard Langer T5 John Cook Jay Haas

USA AUS USA GER USA USA

64-70-71 66-68-71 70-67-69 66-69-71 71-67-69 68-70-69

205 (-11) 205 (-11) 206 (-10) 206 (-10) 207 (-9) 207 (-9)

$ $ $ $ $ $

270,000.00 158,400.00 118,350.00 118,350.00 78,750.00 78,750.00

Other Southern Africans T15 David Frost RSA T36 Mark McNulty IRE

68-71-71 71-70-74

210 (-6) 215 (-1)

$ $

28,800.00 10,125.00

ACE Group Classic, 17 – 19 Feb 2012, Twin Eagles GC 1 Kenny Perry 2 Bernhard Langer T3 Bill Glasson Mike Goodes Tom Lehman

USA GER USA USA USA

64-62-70 66-65-70 68-66-68 65-68-69 64-66-72

196 (-20) 201 (-15) 202 (-14) 202 (-14) 202 (-14)

$ $ $ $ $

240,000.00 140,800.00 95,466.67 95,466.67 95,466.66

Other Southern Africans 8 David Frost RSA T12 Nick Price ZIM T32 Mark McNulty IRE

68-66-71 68-73-66 68-74-70

205 (-11) 207 (-9) 212 (-4)

$ $ $

51,200.00 31,600.00 10,800.00

Bill Haas PGA TOUR ORDER OF MERIT AS OF 20 FEBRUARY 2012 1 2 3 4 5

Kyle Stanley Phil Mickelson Johnson Wagner Bill Haas Brandt Snedeker

USA USA USA USA USA

5 5 5 5 4

$ $ $ $ $

1,843,515.00 1,789,931.00 1,636,798.00 1,616,659.00 1,337,879.00

Other Southern Africans 37 Brendon de Jonge 44 Rory Sabbatini 74 Trevor Immelman 144 Retief Goosen 153 Ernie Els

ZIM RSA RSA RSA RSA

5 5 5 1 2

$ $ $ $ $

327,480.00 292,956.00 157,200.00 31,928.00 28,305.00

NATIONWIDE TOUR

Corey Pavin

Kenny Perry

NATIONWIDE TOUR ORDER OF MERIT AS OF 20 FEBRUARY 2012

CHAMPIONS TOUR ORDER OF MERIT AS OF 20 FEBRUARY 2012

1 Skip Kendall T2 Andrew Svoboda Andres Gonzales T4 Kirk Triplett James Hahn

1 2 3 4 5

Other South Africans T13 Tyrone Van Aswegen T66 Brenden Pappas

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USA USA USA USA USA RSA RSA

1 1 1 1 1 1 1

$ 108,000.00 $ 52,800.00 $ 52,800.00 $ 26,400.00 $ 26,400.00 $ $

10,286.00 1,560.00

Dan Forsman Corey Pavin Bernhard Langer Kenny Perry Michael Allen

USA USA GER USA USA

3 3 3 3 3

$ $ $ $ $

330,893.00 299,387.00 291,150.00 266,420.00 263,382.00

Other Southern Africans 17 Nick Price 21 David Frost 27 Mark McNulty 63 Denis Watson

ZIM RSA IRE ZIM

3 3 3 1

$ $ $ $

108,200.00 94,000.00 52,925.00 12,750.00

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Event

Venue

SUNSHINE TOUR MARCH 2012 22 – 24

Platinum Classic

APRIL 2012 19 – 22

Zimbabwe Open

MAY 2012 2–5 9 – 11 17 – 20 24 – 26

Investec Royal Swazi Sun Open Vodacom Origins of Golf The Alliance Trophy Nashua Golf Challenge

IGT GOLF TOUR MARCH 2012 4–6 12 13 – 15 22 – 25

Mooinooi GC Pro AM CMR GC CMR GC Woodhill CC

APRIL 2012 2-3 16 - 19 23 - 26

Irene CC T.B.A. Observatory GC

MAY 2012 3-4 14 15 – 17 28 – 31

T.B.A. Pro AM Akasia GC Akasia GC T.B.A.

Mooinooi GC

500,000

Chapman GC (Harare)

1,250,000

Royal Swazi GC Simola Golf & Country Estate TBA Lost City GC

R R $ R

1,000,000 600,000 300,000 500,000

First Prize First Prize First Prize First Prize

R R R R

15,000 15,000 15,000 15,000

First Prize First Prize First Prize

R R R

15,000 15,000 15,000

First Prize First Prize First Prize First Prize

R R R R

15,000 15,000 15,000 15,000

AMATEUR EVENTS – MEN MARCH 2012 2–4 4 11 – 16 18 23 – 25 30 Mar – 1 Apr 31 Mar – 1 Apr

EP/Border Open Fish River GC Gauteng North U/23 Open Silver Lakes GE Northern Amateur Randpark GC Western Province U/23 Open Durbanville GC North West Open Leopard Park GC Cape Province Open Kingswood & George GC Northern Cape Open Kimberley GC CONTACT DETAILS

Boland Golf Union Border Golf Union Central Gauteng Golf Union Eastern Gauteng Golf Union 48

(021) 873 6828 (043) 740 3899 (011) 485 4251 (011) 425 5316

Freestate and Northern Cape Golf Union Gauteng North Golf Union IGT Golf Tour Karoo Golf Union

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AMATEUR EVENTS – MEN (continued)

APRIL 2012 1 2–8 6–8 15 - 19 15 - 19 21 – 22 23 – 28 27 Apr - 1 May 30 Apr – 2 May

Highveld Mid-Amateur Open Nomads SA Boys U/19 Stroke and Match Play Southern Cape Mid-Amateur Open U23 Inter Provincial Tournament INDWE SA Senior Amateur Inter Provincial Volvo Freestate & Northern Cape Mid-Amateur Open Western Province Amateur Nomads SA Boys U/14 Stroke Play Boland Open

TBA Katberg GC Fancourt Nelspruit GC Durban CC Parys GC Mowbray GC Somerset West GC Worcester GC

MAY 2012 5-6 6 – 11 6 6 15 – 18 20 23 – 27

Vaal Senior Amateur Open SA Country Districts WP Mid-Amateur Open Highveld Amateur SA Mid-Amateur Stroke Play Open Border Strokeplay KwaZulu Natal Amateur

AMATEUR EVENTS – LADIES MARCH 2012 6–8 11 18 – 20 25 – 27

Kenako SA Junior Masters North West Championships Pam Golding Western Province Championships KZN Championships and Junior Championships

APRIL 2012 2–3 14 – 17 21 – 22

SA Girls' Rose Bowl Sanlam SA Women's Amateur Stroke Play Championship Free State and N Cape Championships

MAY 2012 6–9 20 – 23

54 Hole Gauteng Championships WGSA 72 Hole Team Championships

Maccauvlei GC Polokwane GC Atlantic Beach GC Ermelo GC Vaal de Grace TBA San Lameer GC

Kingswood GE Goldfields GC Royal Cape GC Maritzburg GC

Pearl Valley GE Umhlali CC Bloemfontein GC Glendower GC Polokwane GC

CONTACT DETAILS

KZN Golf Union Mpumalanga Golf Union Limpopo Golf Union North-West Province Golf Union March/April 2012

(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)

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RESULTS & RANKINGS

EUROPEAN TOUR Volvo Golf Champions, The Links at Fancourt 19 - 22 Jan 2012 1 GRACE Branden T2 ELS Ernie GOOSEN Retief 4 COLSAERTS Nicolas 5 SCHWARTZEL Charl Other South Africans T7 OOSTHUIZEN Louis T9 AIKEN Thomas T16 OTTO Hennie T29 MULROY Garth

RSA RSA RSA BEL RSA

68-66-75-71 71-71-71-67 72-68-70-70 64-76-69-72 75-67-68-72

280 280 280 281 282

(-12) (-12) (-12) (-11) (-10)

RSA RSA RSA RSA

69-71-72-74 68-70-77-72 71-69-76-74 71-73-76-76

286 (-6) 287 (-5) 290 (-2) 296 (+4)

€ € € € €

350,000.00 177,500.00 177,500.00 110,000.00 93,000.00

€ € € €

65,000.00 53,000.00 34,650.00 26,200.00

Abu Dhabi HSBC Golf Championship, Abu Dhabi GC 26 - 29 Jan 2012 1 ROCK Robert 2 MCILROY Rory T3 BJÖRN Thomas MCDOWELL Graeme WOODS Tiger Other South Africans T6 COETZEE George 8 HORNE Keith T17 KINGSTON James SCHWARTZEL Charl T24 VAN ZYL Jaco 48 AIKEN Thomas

Branden Grace

ENG NIR DEN NIR USA

69-70-66-70 67-72-68-69 73-71-65-68 72-69-68-68 70-69-66-72

275 (-13) 276 (-12) 277 (-11) 277 (-11) 277 (-11)

€ € € € €

347,024.00 231,349.00 107,577.00 107,577.00 107,577.00

RSA RSA RSA RSA RSA RSA

71-72-65-70 71-71-68-69 72-69-67-74 70-70-72-70 75-70-68-70 72-70-72-73

278 (-10) 279 (-9) 282 (-6) 282 (-6) 283 (-5) 287 (-1)

€ € € € € €

67,670.00 44,662.00 25,194.00 25,194.00 20,717.00 8,745.00

Commercialbank Qatar Masters, 2 - 5 Feb 2012 1 LAWRIE Paul T2 DAY Jason HANSON Peter 4 DALY John T5 GARCIA Sergio GONZALEZ Ricardo Other South Africans T12 HORNE Keith T20 KINGSTON James T35 COETZEE George VAN ZYL Jaco T47 GOOSEN Retief GRACE Branden 69 AIKEN Thomas

Robert Rock

SCO AUS SWE USA ESP ARG

69-67-65 68-72-65 69-69-67 67-73-67 72-68-68 71-67-70

201 (-15) 205 (-11) 205 (-11) 207 (-9) 208 (-8) 208 (-8)

€ € € € € €

316,020.00 164,688.00 164,688.00 94,808.00 62,763.00 62,763.00

RSA RSA RSA RSA RSA RSA RSA

73-69-68 70-69-72 70-73-70 71-71-71 73-71-70 75-68-71 73-72-72

210 (-6) 211 (-5) 213 (-3) 213 (-3) 214 (-2) 214 (-2) 217 (+1)

€ € € € € € €

27,542.00 21,464.00 12,135.00 12,135.00 7,600.00 7,600.00 3,188.00

Omega Dubai Desert Classic, Emirates GC, 9 - 12 Feb 2012 1 CABRERA-BELLO Rafael T2 GALLACHER Stephen WESTWOOD Lee 4 SIEM Marcel T5 COETZEE George MCILROY Rory Other South Africans 28 KRUGER Jbe 37 STERNE Richard 42 KINGSTON James 51 GRACE Branden

ESP SCO ENG GER RSA NIR

63-69-70-68 69-65-68-69 69-65-67-70 65-69-68-71 69-66-69-70 66-65-72-71

270 (-18) 271 (-17) 271 (-17) 273 (-15) 274 (-14) 274 (-14)

€ € € € € €

315,532.00 164,434.00 164,434.00 94,661.00 62,666.00 62,666.00

RSA RSA RSA RSA

69-73-70-69 66-71-74-72 72-70-71-71 71-71-71-72

281 (-7) 283 (-5) 284 (-4) 285 (-3)

€ 16,850.00 € 12,685.00 € 10,034.00 € 7,194.00

Avantha Masters, DLF G&CC, 16 - 19 Feb 2012 1 KRUGER Jbe T2 CAMPILLO Jorge SIEM Marcel T4 FRASER Marcus LARA José Manuel

RSA ESP GER AUS ESP

Other South Africans T23 STERNE Richard

RSA 71-70-71-72

70-69-66-69 72-71-66-67 69-69-68-70 69-69-69-70 74-69-64-70

274 (-14) 276 (-12) 276 (-12) 277 (-11) 277 (-11)

€ € € € €

300,000.00 156,340.00 156,340.00 83,160.00 83,160.00

284 (-4)

€ 18,450.00

Rafael CabreraBello EUROPEAN TOUR RACE TO DUBAI AS OF 20 FEBRUARY 2012 1 2 3 4 5

GRACE Branden ROCK Robert LAWRIE Paul KRUGER Jbe CABRERA-BELLO Rafael

Other South Africans 8 GOOSEN Retief 9 OOSTHUIZEN Louis 16 ELS Ernie 17 COETZEE George 20 VAN ZYL Jaco 21 SCHWARTZEL Charl 22 VAN DER WALT Tjaart 34 AIKEN Thomas 39 HORNE Keith 49 STERNE Richard 52 KINGSTON James 60 BOTHMA Michiel 86 OTTO Hennie 89 MULROY Garth

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6 4 4 6 3

€ € € € €

584,795.00 418,928.00 414,926.00 341,485.00 336,412.00

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

4 2 1 5 5 3 2 5 5 4 5 3 3 3

€ € € € € € € € € € € € € €

272,110.00 223,500.00 177,500.00 169,776.00 135,924.00 118,194.00 115,000.00 91,185.00 78,669.00 66,535.00 62,692.00 53,972.00 34,650.00 33,500.00

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RESULTS & RANKINGS EUROPEAN SENIORS TOUR

Jbe Kruger

1ST Tournament 4 May 2012

LADIES EUROPEAN TOUR ISPS HANDA ORDER OF MERIT AS OF 20 FEBRUARY 2012 1 2 3 4 5

EUROPEAN CHALLENGE TOUR EUROPEAN CHALLENGE TOUR ORDER OF MERIT AS OF 20 FEBRUARY 2012 1 T2 T5

Maximilian KIEFFER Callum MACAULAY Paul DWYER Andreas HARTØ Raymond RUSSELL Chris DOAK

Other South Africans 30 WALTERS Justin 40 FERREIRA Tyrone

GER SCO ENG DEN SCO SCO

1 1 1 1 1 1

€ € € € € €

32,000.00 12,000.00 12,000.00 12,000.00 7,200.00 7,200.00

RSA RSA

1 1

€ €

1,560.00 1,220.00

Christel Boeljon Julieta Granada Diana Luna Gwladys Nocera Caroline Hedwall

NED PAR ITA FRA SWE

2 2 2 2 2

€ € € € €

63,631.50 54,221.25 30,967.33 20,975.86 19,600.20

Other South Africans 16 Lee-anne Pace 35 Ashleigh Simon

RSA RSA

2 2

€ €

7,513.07 2,997.85

ASIAN TOUR ASIAN TOUR ORDER OF MERIT AS OF 20 FEBRUARY 2012 1 2 3 4 5

Jbe KRUGER RSA Marcus FRASER AUS Kiradech APHIBARNRAT THA Prom MEESAWAT THA Mardan MAMAT SIN

Other South Africans 56 Peter KARMIS

RSA

2 1 2 2 3

$ $ $ $ $

394,589.91 109,380.32 67,863.14 67,487.86 56,962.62

4,125.00

2.73 2.13 2.11 2.01 1.89 1.83 1.68 1.51 1.42 1.34 1.28 1.22 1.03 0.99

52 52 52 52 52 40 52 52 52 52 40 50 52 52

OFFICIAL WORLD GOLF RANKINGS AS OF 20 FEBRUARY 2012 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

Luke Donald Rory McIlroy Lee Westwood Martin Kaymer Steve Stricker Webb Simpson Jason Day Adam Scott Phil Mickelson Dustin Johnson

Other Southern Africans 11 Charl Schwartzel 30 Louis Oosthuizen

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ENG NIR ENG GER USA USA AUS Aus USA USA

9.26 7.81 7.80 5.96 5.68 5.17 5.11 5.10 5.05 5.03

52 50 45 51 40 52 47 46 49 51

RSA RSA

4.86 3.30

52 51

50 66 68 74 80 82 93 109 124 129 137 149 176 183

Retief Goosen George Coetzee Ernie Els Rory Sabbatini Thomas Aiken Jaco Van Zyl Branden Grace Jbe' Kruger Hennie Otto Brendon de Jonge Tim Clark Trevor Immelman Garth Mulroy James Kingston

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SPECIAL FEATURE – GHOLFBANE: GROEN OASIS OF GROEN WOESTYN

OMGEWINGS- EN GEMEENSKAPS-IMPAK VAN GOLFBANE Die invloed wat golfbane op ons omgewing het is oorwegend positief en in baie gevalle oorweldigend positief. In vorige uitgawes het ons gekyk na die positiewe invloed wat die pragtige Prince’s Grant Golflandgoed, geleȅ aan die noordkus van KwaZulu-Natal, op sy natuurlike omgewing het. Die omskakeling van ‘n mono-kultuur suikerrietland na ‘n kuswoudgebied het in hierdie geval uitstekend geslaag. Ons het ook gekyk hoe Prince’s Grant hulle vaste afval hersikuleer as ‘n voorbeeld om ‘n selfstandige en volhoubare gemeenskap daar te stel. Bogenoemde ingrypings het dan ook bygedra dat Prince’s Grant onlangs by die internasionale eiendomstoekennings in Dubai aangewys is as die “Beste Golfontwikkeling in Suid Afrika en in Afrika” vir 2011.

aar is min twyfel dat die oorweldigende meerderheid van golfbane in Suid Afrika ‘n omgewingsruimte skep wat onontbeerlik is vir die area waarin hulle geleë is. Biodiversiteit word verhoog en “groen longe” word geskep in diggeboude areas wat ‘n natuurlike oase skep vir ‘n verskeidenheid van fauna en flora. Die mens is egter ook deel van die omgewing en in hierdie aflewering kyk ons hoe golfbane ‘n oase vir mense skep, of dan wel behoort te skep, ook vir die wat nie golf speel nie. Dit word algemeen aanvaar dat golf oorspronklik van Skotse afkoms is. Dit is dan ook die pragtige Skotland wat die voorbeeld stel van die ideale interaksie tussen ‘n golfbaan en sy onmiddelike omgewing. Die Skotte het natuurlik die voordeel dat hierdie “naasbestaan” oor eeue ontwikkel het. Suid Afrikaanse golfbane kan egter gerus die Skotte nadoen en seker maak ons golfbane word nie net ‘n integrale deel van die gemeenskap waarin hulle geleȅ is nie, maar word onontbeerlik vir die hele gemeenskap of hulle golf speel of nie.

maar ook middeleeuse studente dorp. Die baan behoort aan al die mense van die dorp en in die geval van St Andrews, as ‘n nasionale besitting, aan die hele land. Om vrylik vroegoggend te gaan draf op hierdie “heilige grond” is amper ‘n onwerklike ervaring. Geen heinings, mense en karre wat vryklik en sonder enige beperking of sekuriteitswagte, tussen golfers deurbeweeg, dra by tot die gevoel dat hierdie die etopia is. Daar is in my mening twee hoofredes wat in elke gemeenskap wat ‘n golfbaan huisves met groot dringenheid, behoort nagevolg te word. Eerstens golfers aanvaar hulle verantwoodelikheid om die regte van elke inwoner te erken en tweedens elke inwoner aanvaar hulle verantwoordelikheid om die regte van golfers te erken. ‘n Naasbestaan tot voordeel van die hele gemeenskap. Die gevolg hiervan is eienaarskap van die golfbaan vir elke individu in die gemeenskap. Dit word inderdaad “hulle golfbaan”.

In Suid Afrika is hierdie situasie in baie gevalle nie haalbaar nie, juis vanwee ‘n wedersydse onverdraagsaamheid van golfers en die omliggende gemeenskap. Hoȅ heinings, permanente sekuSt Andrews, die “moeder” van alle golfbane, riteitswagte, ens is alledaagse veskynsels. In die bevind haarself in die middle van ‘n lewendige geval van golflandgoede word daar egter gestreef

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Skotland waar golfbane en die gemeenskap ten volle geintegreer is.

Royal Dornoch, die baan is deel van die dorp en word deur golfers en nie-golfers ewe gemaklik gebruik.

na ‘n mikro-omgewing waar hierdie beginsels van wedesydse erkenning en respek asook eienaarskap van elke inwoner, golf speler of nie, uitgeleef word. Hoe lekker sal dit nie wees as elke golfklub, die omgewing waarin hulle geleȅ is, betrek om die golfbaan te benut en elke omgewing die golfbaan se positiewe bydrae erken. ‘n Onbereikbare droom sê meeste maar miskien tog nie. Sommige navorsers bereken die persentasie golfers wat op ‘n golflandgoed woon op tussen 17% en 20%. Tog beskou elke inwoner van die landgoed die golfbaan as hulle eie en is elke inwoner is ewe trots op die golfbaan. In hierdie gevalle is dit dikwels die golfers wat ‘n onverdraagsaamheid en selfsugtigheid toon teenoor nie-golfers. Elke golfspeler in Suid-Afrika kan gerus gaan kyk hoe die Skotte hierdie naasbestaan bemeester en miskien ‘n bietjie meer verdraagsaam wees teenoor die nie-golfers in die omgewing. Golfbane het ‘n ongelooflike positiewe impak op die natuurlike omgewing, dit is ook ons verantwoordelikheid om seker te maak die mense in die omgewing ervaar ‘n soortgelyke impak. Dr. Chris van der Merwe (Ph.D – Dierkunde)

St Andrews. Die mees gesogte golfbaan in die wêreld en heeltemal toeganklik vir die algemene publiek.

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GOLFING DESTINATIONS - KZN NEWS CLIP

UK drought highlights water usage An emergency ‘Drought Summit’, called this week by the government’s land resources agency, Defra, has highlighted the perilous state of the UK’s water reserves. Large parts of England are already experiencing drought conditions, with forecasters warning that it is likely to continue into the summer. For turf managers in much of England, especially the south, there is the very real prospect of water restrictions on irrigation resources. Many golf courses have already had restrictions imposed on existing abstraction licenses that would normally now be filling reservoirs ready for the summer. Water companies in affected areas are now expected to file for emergency drought orders and drought permits that will impose further restrictions on water use. NEWS CLIP

Golf Datatech Releases Serious Golfers and Modern Media Study Key findings in the Serious Golfers and Modern Media Study include the following: • The two major U.S.monthly magazines Golf Digest and Golf Magazine have the strongest readership among printed publications; however, they are read less frequently than they were one year ago. • Although it remains in its infancy, digital delivery of golf information is the fastest growing method of distribution. • Facebook is the most widely used social networking tool by serious golfers, with 30% saying they visit daily and 49% reporting they visit at least weekly. Findings reveal social media consumption is skewed towards younger golfers. • 82% of respondents watch the Golf Channel at least once a week, and golfchannel.com leads PGAtour.com, golfdigest.com and golf.com as the most popular golf websites. 54

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Mossel Bay’s Pinnacle Point supports responsible tourism It started with the Cape Town Declaration of 2002 - when delegates from all over the world came together to commit themselves to making tourism responsible both for its actions and to the people it affects - and now the concept of responsible tourism has entered the mainstream.

t’s one of the most talked about subjects on social media, and the general consensus is that it’s best for everyone.

is the only refreshment station along the way, we’re delighted to be able to offer them the use of our facilities, restaurant and bar.

But more importantly, it’s good for local communities and for the environment.

“As every golfer knows, walking is the best way to discover an area, and the St Blaize Trail surely lives up to that expectation since the fynbos at Pinnacle Point is in absolutely pristine condition, and the property offers brilliant opportunities for seeing whales, dolphins and birds like the rare African black oystercatcher in the marine environment that borders the estate.

“The concept is actually quite easy,” said Mossel Bay Tourism’s Marcia Holm. “Responsible tourism is defined as ‘tourism that creates better places for people to live and better places to visit.’” According to Bertu Nel, the manager of golf at Mossel Bay’s Pinnacle Point, it’s a principle that’s very close to the hearts of the members of the Pinnacle Point Beach and Golf Resort’s Homeowner’s Association. “It’s important for us to have good relations with the people of Mossel Bay, and with visitors to the town - especially since the golf course is also the focal point of the Mossel Bay Archaeology Project, which has discovered the earliest evidence for modern human behaviour right here in the caves in the cliffs under the course. “The Archaeology has reignited interest in the beautiful St Blaize Trail, which follows a contour path along the cliffs, and takes walkers from Cape St Blaize to Dana Bay - and since the club house 56

“With the course in beautiful condition at this time of year, and the whale season (which coincides with the best flowering time for the fynbos) fast approaching - isn’t it time you played Pinnacle Point?” asked Mr. Nel. General Manager of the Homeowner’s Association, Carl van der Linde, said that the Association (a Section 21, not-for profit organisation) recently took ownership of the golf club, the course, the clubhouse, and related facilities, and that nonmembers are welcome to play whenever slots are available. More information: www.visitmosselbay.co.za and www.pinnaclepointestate.co.za

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Continued from p42 The junior game also dropped last year, with the three

Top five countries in terms of share of junior golfers (compared to all golfers in the country)

largest markets, the UK & Ireland, Sweden and Germany recording a total decrease of 25,000 in the number of junior golfers in 2011. Although starting from a low base, Bulgaria, Serbia, Slovakia and Greece have seen a positive Top five countries in terms of absolute junior golfers shift towards a higher composition of junior golfers. Turkey is still experiencing junior growth from the ”Golf Junior League“ initiative, having added more than 900 golfers since the programme was introduced in 2009.

Key initiatives across Europe • Grow the Game of Golf is an initiative set up in conjunction with a number of organisations including the EGCOA, The European Tour, and the EGIA with the common goal of inspiring and encouraging golf clubs and associations to help grow the game from a grass roots level. They advertise many initiatives from national and local bodies which have proved successful, indicating the need for structure and support to develop the sport from a participation perspective. • Clubgolf is a government-backed initiative to give every child in Scotland the chance to play golf following the country’s successful 2014 Ryder Cup bid. One hundred forty thousand juniors have already been introduced to the concept. • Germany is a leading example in encouraging women to play, allowing higher handicaps (a maximum of 54). • In the Netherlands, Kids4Golf is a non-profit organisation aimed at 8-12 year-olds, providing fun golf events in public recreation areas, with special balls and child friendly hole-lengths. • Again in the Netherlands, Fun Factories is for children aged 5-12 years, with 10-15 events held annually. Established in 2002, there are now 50 participants at each event, on average. • Slovenia Plays Golf is a package deal the Slovenian Golf Association is running, where EUR 99 enables a player to acquire a licence and a 54-handicap. The scheme started in April 2011 and there are currently 1,800 players enrolled, from which 1,000 are projected to become full club members. Continued on p62

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NEWS CLIP

FedEx extends deal for FedExCup through 2017 The PGA TOUR and FedEx Corp. announced a five-year extension of the shipping giant's umbrella sponsorship of the FedExCup, effective 2013 through 2017. The FedExCup, which fundamentally changed the PGA TOUR structure by introducing a seasonlong competitive and promotional platform in 2007, will continue to offer $35 million in total bonus money to players based on their finish in the points standings, including $10 million to the winner. Beginning in 2013, the four-tournament PGA TOUR Playoffs for the FedExCup will be officially called the FedExCup Playoffs. "We are thrilled that FedEx has had such a positive experience with the FedExCup and will continue its sponsorship through 2017," Finchem said.

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Did someone say golf? Knysna is one of South Africa’s top golfing destinations and boasts some world class golf courses.

“PEZULA, the breathtaking award winning 18 hole golf course, rates amongst the best and the most scenic golf courses in the world. So why would you not take advantage of becoming a full member for as little as R5,200 with a seat on a golf cart and experience the refurbished clubhouse. The bar has moved back to the middle and the service has moved up the charts. Make sure you take advantage of this offer right away at the worlds’ most picturesque golf club.”

For more information and an Application Form, please log onto our brand new website: www.pezulagolf.com Keeping your head down at Simola Golf Estate can be a challenge; simply because the views around the course are awe-inspiring, and with this, it is clear to see why Simola takes its place as one of South Africa's premier golfing destinations. www.simolaestate.co.za

The Knysna Golf course might not have the views of its luxurious neighbours, but is a testing challenge among water hazards and treelined fairways, close to the Knysna estuary. www.knysnagolfclub.com

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What’s next for golf in Europe? hile we expect 2012 to remain a tough year for Europe’s golf market, a recovery in the Eurozone and an overall upswing in the world economy would play an important part in the uptake of golf by new and returning players. However, the timing and nature of such a recovery is obviously difficult to forecast.

A future project set to be rolled out in 2012 is a new concept with the English Golf Partnership encouraging adults to start playing quick, social golf with rounds lasting no longer than 60 minutes. While these are all positive examples, the lack of proper promotion often hinders the success of such initiatives.

Some of the countries where golf continued to grow in 2011 – notably, Germany and Finland – have benefited from relatively resilient economies, given the scale of the economic downturn across Europe, and enduring uncertainties. These countries remain well positioned to see a growth in both numbers of players and, to a lesser extent, courses.

In Wales, the Ryder Cup Legacy has put significant effort into growing the youth game, which saw peaks in 2008. But, just two years after the Ryder Cup, there is a call for continued support and investment in fresh and new initiatives to turn around the recent reduction of junior players.

Where golf had previously been tipped to grow significantly was the emerging markets of Central and Eastern Europe (CEE). Despite the Czech Republic’s impressive growth figures (7.6% increase in the number of players to nearly 50,000, and seven new courses), demand and course development has slowed down across the region. However, based on our survey of industry experts, expectations for the CEE – as well as the Mediterranean region – remain high, following a recovery from the economic downturn. Once again, the timing is hard to predict. There is no doubt the apparent drop-off in the number of registered golfers in Europe’s largest golf market, the UK and Ireland, was significant in 2011, and follows an ongoing trend. However, it is difficult to determine how much of this is as a result of golfers giving up club memberships in favour of playing golf on a casual or daily fee basis, or giving up the sport altogether. (Unlike other European countries, golfers in the UK and Ireland don’t have to be registered.) There are several initiatives aiming to offset this negative trend. For example, the Over 45’s Project is a local scheme that has been running in conjunction with England Golf to involve people aged over 45 as part of a fitness and social concept. Significant funds have been allocated for this initiative between 2009 and 2013. 62

While much of the golf market stagnation in Europe may be attributed to the overall economic climate, continued support and investment in new programmes will be needed to sustain demand and generate further growth in the game, especially in mature and developed golf markets. Golf clubs need to proactively and effectively face up to the challenging economic climate to retain members or attract new golfers. Based on our survey, rather than introducing youth and family promotional programmes, 30-40% of Europe’s operators and club managers actually increased prices in 2011. On the other hand, more than half of clubs have not enhanced marketing efforts – and (somewhat surprisingly) many have not yet capitalised on the opportunities provided by online marketing and social media. Today, there is a need for joint efforts by industry stakeholders – arguably more so now than at any time in the past two decades. Therefore, whatever aspect of the industry you represent, we invite you to share your thoughts, best practices and creative ideas on www.golfbusinesscommunity.com. For clarification regarding the results of this report, please contact us at gbc@kpmg.hu.

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TPL appointed to design new course in Nigeria International golf architecture practice Thomson Perrett & Lobb has signed a contract to design a new course outside the Nigerian city of Calabar. The eighteen hole course will be built on a dramatic riverside site just outside the city, the capital of Cross River State, whose state government is developing the project. The development covers a total site of 400 hectares and includes an international convention centre, which is already under construction. Renowned Danish firm Henning Larsen Architects has designed the centre, as well as the other components of the project, a hotel and a hilltop housing community. Thomson Perrett & Lobb is the golf course design firm founded by Peter Thomson (five times Open Champion) based in Surrey, UK. The principals of Thomson Perrett & Lobb have more than 80 years of experience in golf course design and a portfolio of more than 200 projects in more than 30 countries worldwide. March/April 2012

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Continued from p62 Appendix Country statistics: Affiliated players and regular golf courses in Europe, 2011

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AMATEUR NEWS

Cool hand Porteous closes out for SA Stroke Play title Despite coming under intense pressure from Italy’s Andrea Bolognesi, South Africa’s Haydn Porteous was the coolest man at the final hole at Glendower Golf Club as he closed out the South African Stroke Play Championship with a even-par 72 last month. He delivered the shot of the tournament at the par-five 15th, where he pulled off a magnificent flop shot to match Bolognesi’s birdie.

The 17-year-old surrendered a three shot lead to the Italian after a bogey at the 12th and a double at the 13th – his Achilles Heel through four rounds. But Porteous showed incredible resilience to reel off two birdies in his final four holes and win one of the most prestigious titles on the amateur circuit. His winning score was eight-under-par 280, one stroke better than the Italian, who closed with a 74. “Words can’t explain how I feel,” said the emotional winner, who dedicated the victory to his good friend and 2011 winner, Jared Harvey. “My body is shaking and I don’t know if I want to laugh or cry. This has just been one of most unbelievable moments of my life. You don’t really know what to do, except smile. After Jared won last year, he challenged me and I swore I would win this for him. “I can’t wait to get him on the phone to tell him I pulled it off.” Porteous, playing with Bolognesi and Musi Nethunzwi in the final group, began his title charge one shot behind the Italian and one ahead of a chasing pack including Nethunzwi, Brandon Stone, Desne van den Bergh, as well as Toby Tree from England. After seven steady pars, he birdied the eighth and hit the front, putting three shots between himself and Bolognesi, Van den Bergh and Filippo Bergamaschi of Italy. 68

“I watched Musi hit it in the water on 12, so I went right and ended up under the trees,” he said. “I had to chip out and ended up making a bogey and it was a two-shot swing when Bolognesi birdied the hole. He is an incredible competitor under pressure and I knew I would have to birdie 13 to catch up to him.” But the 13th has been a problem for Porteous all week. “I haven’t been able to make anything happen at that hole. I had no confidence standing on the tee. It was probably the most conservative that I’ve played the hole all week. “But I found the water yet again. That was the third successive time this week. Double bogey, five over for that hole this week; it’s just not right. I told Mike, the head greenkeeper, they should dig up that hole and make it a par three.” The country’s number two amateur knew he would have to make a few birdies coming home to put pressure on the Italian. www.sagolftrader.co.za

“That was the best flop shot of my life,” said Porteous. “I was 30 metres out with no green to work with but it came out perfectly and finished about three foot from the hole. At the par-three, the 17th, I knew I had to sink an eight-footer when Bolognesi bogeyed and I drilled it in. “I went into the 18th with a lot of hope. I hit my tee shot exactly where I wanted to, just to the right of the middle of the fairway. That put the pressure I needed on Bolognesi. The Italian pushed his approach over the pin, leaving himself with a 20-foot downhill putt which he rolled six foot past. “Mine was below the pin, about 20-feet and I hit the lip and rolled to about a foot and a half. I knew he would have a tough second putt, All I could do was wait to see what Bolognesi would do and when he missed the putt by a couple of feet, I knew I only had the tap in to win. “I was so relieved when that putt dropped, I didn’t know what to do for about 10 second. I have to say, though, I feel a bit sorry for Bolognesi – he’s a solid golfer and it would have been a really good play-off had he parred the last.” March/April 2012

AMATEUR NEWS

Weinstein stuns at Glacier Junior Series When she was younger, boys would often taunt Lara Weinstein on the golf course. They would tell her to “be a good girl, to go home and play with her dolls and leave golf to the professionals.” Play and Stroke Play).

But after pulling off the most extraordinary victory at the Glacier Junior Series at Ebotse CC in Benoni last month, no-one will dare to send this petite 17year-old home again.

She represented South Africa in Jakarta at 2008 World Junior Championships u/13 -14 girls and was awarded a golf scholarship to the Holy Rosary High School, where she is completing matric.

A force on the Women’s SA Golf circuit for some years, Weinstein underlined her growing stature when she outplayed 36 junior boys to become the first female finalist in the series sponsored by Glacier by Sanlam since it launched in 2010.

In 2010, Weinstein was selected for a third year running to represent South Africa at the World Junior Championships and made the SA Junior Team that competed at the Harder German Junior Masters and the Girls British Open Amateur Championships. She also won the Nomads SA Girls U16 Championship and Hex City Albatross Invitational in India and had five top-10 finishes in Provincial Women's Championships.

The teenager from Dowerglen in Edenvale booked her spot in the elite winners-only field for the Series Final later this year when she claimed the Dave Usendorff Tournament with a one-under-par 71 to win by one stroke from nearest rival, Phillip Kruse, and two shots former finalist Keegan de Lange and Arno Muller. Weinstein proved her worth against the boys before when she became the first girl ever to win the Glendower Junior Club Championships in 2009. She is no stranger to the winner’s circle and could very well deliver another surprise at the Final. Weinstein will tee it up in the Final, where she will compete with the other Glacier Junior Series Winners for an all-expenses paid trip to the Orange Bowl Junior Invitational in the United States in December. “The Orange Bowl is the biggest, most prestigious junior golf tournament in the world. March/April 2012

Along with various international appearances, Weinstein added the WP U-18 Championship, the Limpopo Ladies Amateur, KZN Botswana Ladies Amateur and Botswana Ladies Amateur to her impressive resume. The Glacier Junior Series is the only junior initiative that offers such an incredible incentive and this is my last chance to qualify and compete at the Orange Bowl. I definitely want to win and earn that trip.”

“Although I’m already guaranteed a spot in the final, I am certainly going to try to play more of the Glacier events when they don’t conflict with the Woman’s Golf SA calendar,” she said.

In 2006, she won the Oddesey World Putting Championship and in 2007, visited the podium six times, including a double victory in the KwaZulu Natal Ladies' Championships (Match

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1. Lara Weinstein 71 2. Phillip Kruse 72 3. Keegan De Lange 73 69

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Exciting things happening at the River Club! The year has kicked off with a bang at the Riverclub Golf & Conference Centre in Cape Town. They are launching new and exciting things on the Golf course, conference centre and within their events portfolio. One of the most exciting of these new ventures is the launch of a new initiative to host a fundraising golf day once a month in support of local, community driven charities. They put on two of these events at the end of last year for Mamelani Projects as well as the Community Chest and both were more successful than they could ever have hoped for. Currently they are busy with the first of these events for Nazurus House on the 29th of March, followed by The Red Cross on the 12th of April and St Lukes Hospice on the 10th of May.

The fundraising Golf Day for each charity will include the following; 10.30am: Tea, Coffee & Muffins followed by registration 11am: Shot gun start on the mashie course 12.30pm: Prize Giving 1pm: Constantiaberg catering will provide a top class 3 course meal 2pm: The auction commences 3pm: Thank you and farewell The guests will be given the opportunity to learn about what it is these deserving organizations do whilst enjoying the best that will be on offer.

Having chosen these three charities to begin with as they are all doing incredible work for the children of the local community and they feel they deserve as much support as can be given to them.

The Riverclub believes in giving back and doing their bit to ensure the future security not only for the community as a whole but also for the charities that work tirelessly to support it.

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Ankles and Lower Legs Maintaining balance during the golf swing is critical to all golfers. Proper balance allows one to maximize clubhead speed, so delivering the club powerfully and consistently to the ball. Instability in the legs is a common problem. This month we are focusing on the lower legs – if unstable they directly impact a golfer’s ability to Roger Wessels* – Golf Director KeNako Golf & Sports Academy

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• transfer weight • coil the upper body • maintain balance • create the correct momentum through the hitting area

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I have on many an occasion seen a reverse pivot, hip slide, poor shoulder turn, weight transfer or a host of other technical deficiencies linked to instability in the lower legs. You may initially struggle to do the exercise recommended by KeNako’s Biokineticist below, but work at it and you may well find that your golf technique and scores start improving! Try doing this exercise 3 times per week – it can be done in the comfort of your home or office. An exercise to improve stability and proprioception in the ankles and lower legs: 1. Stand, balancing on one leg. 2. Go down into a mini Squat. 3. As you come back up to full knee extension, bring the opposite knee up and across. 4. Lower the knee and go back down into the mini Squat. 5. Maintain your balance, carrying full body weight on one leg for 20 repetitions, before putting the other foot down on the ground. 6. The foot you are standing on should not be allowed to shift during this exercise. Do 3 sets of 20 rep’s on each leg! This exercise will improve the strength of your lower leg stabilizer muscles, resulting in greater ability to transfer weight from one leg to the other in your golf swing. Roger Wessels credentials • 20 Years playing experience on Sunshine Tour. • 11 Tournament wins including SA PGA Championships (1991) & 2 international victories Canadian Masters (1994) and Smurfit COC Pro-Am (1999) • Sunshine Tour, Canadian Tour and European Tour Player. • Studied at Birmingham University after retiring from European Tour in 2003 • Committed to teaching and sharing knowledge.

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Gholf glo ek is een van die moelikste sportsoorte in die wêreld. Nee, in teendeel, weet ek dat gholf die moeilikste sport in die wêreld is. Ons soek almal die beste stokke, drywers wat die bal die verste kan slaan, balle wat verder gaan, ens, ens, ens. Maar dink ons ooit aan die beste oplossing vir die situasie waarin ons, ons self vind. Sukkel met my swaai? Sethoue wil nie val nie! My kap werk is nie goed nie! Kry nie die bal in die lug nie! “Fade” te veel? Klink dit bekend?

aar wat gaan doen ons, ons koop nuwe stokke. Asof dit gaan hel ! Ja dit kan – maar ek gaan julle ’n beter opsie gee. Gaan sien ’n “coach”, ’n PGA pro, ’n pro gholfer, enige iemand wat jou kan help met enige van jou probleme. Dit gaan jou so R300 – R400 kos (baie goedkoper as gholfstokke) en die advies en hulp wat jy daauit gaan baat, gaan vir jou baie meer werd wees as ’n nuwe stok. En as hy sy sout werd is, sal hy vir jou sê dat ’n nuwe model stok wat op die mark is jou sal help en vir jou sê hoekom. En glo my daar is sulke stokke, maar die enigste manier wat jy sal 74

weet is as jy bereid is om na ’n “coach” toe te gaan en vir hom verduidelik wat jy mee sukkel en wat jy graag sal wil bereik op die lang termyn. Kies jou “pro” baie versigtig vir wat jy soek. Byvoorbeeld, van ons “pro’s” gaan na Derek James toe vir kortspel lesse. Hoekom? Hy is baie goed met kort spel en verduidelik sy tegnieke baie maklik, en boonop is hy ’n fantastiese ou. Sukkel met die swaai ? Bel mense soos Ashley Roestoff, Mike de Villiers, Pelop Panagopoulos, Lyall Cooper, John Dixon en nog vele meer PGA pro’s wat naby julle bly – hulle sal julle definitief kan help, dit belowe ek!

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Al wat ek vra is, vertel die persoon wat jy graag wil doen en waarheen (voorgee) jy graag wil gaan. Kies dan die “Pro” met met wie jy die mees gemaklikste is en voel want dit is baie belangrik! Jy moet glo in hom, en dat hy jou kan help. Ons het almal verskillende persoonlikhede, en dis hoekom, as jy ’n keuse het, gaan sien die regte persoon vir jou persoonlikheid. Vra hom vrae oor die telefoon en kyk hoe hanteer hy jou. Net soos enige ander besigheids transaksie. Onthou, baie keer is dit iets kleins – bv, “alighnment” wat jy nie kan raak sien nie, maar hy sal dit dadelik optel. So ja, ek raai almal aan om vir ’n les of twee te gaan. Laat weet my asb of dit gehelp het of nie. Dit kan jou baie goedkoper uitwerk as ’n nuwe drywer. Geniet dit daar buite op die gholfbaan, en onthou, iemand het destyds gese: “The harder I practice, the luckier I get” Maar jy gaan nie beter raak as jy aan jou ou foute werk nie. Laat weet van julle asb by: andrecruse@worldonline.co.za of 082 990 7156. Groete March/April 2012

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Focus on Fundamentals This is not a trick question – if you build a house on sand and another one on a solid rock, which house is going to withstand a heavy storm the best? Easy answer, the house built on a rock, the one with a solid foundation. Let’s take Ernie Els and Jim Furyk for example their golf swings have nothing in common, but both of them apply good fundamentals (that I can promise you!!). Our focus is going to be on the fundamentals which are generally viewed from down the line. They are: posture, alignment and aim. Mareli Joubert Tuks Golf Academy Elite Coach: Centurion CC

Posture

Golf is one of the only sports where the ball is stationary. In tennis or cricket, you sometimes only have a split second to position your body in the best possible way to achieve the desired result. With golf, time is on your side so use it wisely! When you think of posture, you need to think of being in a ‘ready’ position. A good vision to have is that of a soccer goalie preparing to save a goal – I can bet you he’s not standing with straight legs and hunched over shoulders (pic 1)! Always make sure that your knees are slightly bent (like when you land on your feet after you have jumped over an obstacle). Create a nice angle between your hips and upper body by bending over from the waist and NOT dropping the head which will lead to a rounded upper back. (pic 2)

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Alignment Alignment is a very important fundamental in the game of golf. More often than not, alignment and aim are confused. Alignment involves the positioning of the body. This includes everything that you have two off: two feet, two knees, two hip bones and two shoulders that need to be positioned in relation to one another (pic 3), not like in picture 4!

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The best way to think of alignment is thinking of railway tracks. Looking down the line, your feet will be on the left track and your club on the right track (the right track represents your ball to target line as shown in pic 5). It is of vital importance to make sure that when you practice, you are able to constantly check yourself by either placing a club or an alignment stick on the ground (pic 3). This will assist in practicing good alignment so that you can step onto the golf course with lots of confidence! Another good way to groove good alignment is by practicing your alignment in the mirror – this is awesome, immediate feedback as to how your body is aligned!

Aim

Aim involves the positioning of the club face, which is essentially the most important part as you strike the ball with the club face. The biggest mistake most golfers make is ‘aiming’ their body directly at the target, not taking into account that the club face then will be aiming a couple of fairways to the right!! As seen in picture 6, the club face is perpendicular (or square) to the intended ball to target line. You always want to get the feeling that if there was a mirror on your club face, it will reflect your intended target! In picture 7, we can clearly see that the club face is closed (aiming left) of the intended target. To simplify, if you are playing paint ball or shooting with a ‘kettie’ and you want to strike a specific target, but you are aiming at the tree next to the target…good luck to the tree!

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He was born in Red Bluff, California on September 1st 1937. He graduated from the University of Southern California in 1959 and turned pro shortly afterwards.

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He won eleven times on the PGA Tour with victories that included one major, the 1966 PGA Championship. In 1975 he won the Tournament Players Championship. He played on the 1967 and 1975 Ryder Cup teams. He also won ten times on the Senior PGA Tour (now called the Champions Tour).

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His nickname is “59” since on June 10, 1977, in the second round of the Danny Thomas Memphis Classic played at the Colonial Country Club in Cordova, Tennessee, he became the first person in history to post a score of 59 (par was 72) in a PGA Tour-sanctioned event. He shot a bogey free round of six pars, eleven birdies, and one eagle going on to win the tournament.

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He has six children. One, Brent, is a 2-time winner on the PGA Tour; another, John, is a national championship-winning college golf coach.

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He was noted for a smooth, rhythmic form that led many to want to copy his tempo.

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Stomach and intestinal problems plagued him through out his career and one wonders how many majors he might have won if it were not for this. Answer on page 96

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Sanlam Cancer Challenge celebrates 20th Anniversary and a place in SA Golf Hall of Fame The Sanlam Cancer Challenge celebrates its 20th Anniversary as South Africa’s biggest charitable sporting event this year, earning it a place in the South African Golf Hall of Fame. The nationwide amateur tournament, which last year drew 37 000 golfers from 800 club qualifying competitions, annually raises millions of rands for the Cancer Association of South Africa (CANSA). Since its inception in 1993 it has raised over R26 million for CANSA to assist with research into the disease and the treatment thereof. “For the past 20 years we’ve been proud to support CANSA, with the help of thousands of golfers around South Africa. With this being such a significant year for the Sanlam Cancer Challenge and for CANSA as an organisation, we’re hoping we can raise a record amount in 2012,” said Gary van Loggerenberg, Sanlam Sponsorship Manager. The Sanlam Cancer Challenge’s significant status in South African golf will be recognised in the South African Golf Hall of Fame at the Oubaai Golf Estate near George, where the tournament will be permanently showcased. With 2012 also marking the 80th anniversary of CANSA, this year’s Sanlam Cancer Challenge is expected to be one of the most memorable in its history. Golfers will register for the 2012 Sanlam Cancer Challenge in February, followed by the nationwide club competitions from March to July, the Regional Finals from August to September, and culminating in the Finals at Sun City on both the Gary Player Country Club and Lost City Golf Club courses in October. March/April 2012

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Sunshine Tour supports SA golf development through Big Easy Tour The South African Golf Association (SAGA) has welcomed a groundbreaking initiative from the Sunshine Tour to offer the country’s leading amateurs the chance to test the waters on the professional circuit during this year’s Sunshine Big Easy Tour. “The Sunshine Tour has afforded 40 amateurs the opportunity to compete on the professional circuit this year,” said SAGA president Colin Burger. “One player each from the SAGA, SAGDB, Ernie Els and Fancourt Foundation and the SAGA Junior Golf will be given a spot to tee it up in each of the 10 tournaments that make up the 2012 Big Easy Tour. “This translates to 40 playing opportunities for our leading amateurs to gain invaluable experience and 84

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test themselves against the professionals. It will also afford them the chance to gain invaluable insight into the pressures lying ahead when they join the paid ranks.” Burger said this opportunity follows a determined effort between the SAGA and the Sunshine Tour over the last 18 months to bridge the traditional divide between the amateur and professional ranks in South Africa. “There exists a much better understanding between ourselves and the Sunshine Tour these days and this step forward is a direct result of the improved relationship between our organisations. I believe this announcement will even further strengthen the relationship between us.” Selwyn Nathan, Chief Executive of the Sunshine Tour, echoed Burger’s sentiments, saying that the Sunshine Tour sees this as a major step forward in developing golf in South Africa. “The SAGA, in turn, feed their amateurs onto the Sunshine Tour. In the past, the view was held that the amateur ranks lost players when they joined the pro circuit, when in fact, it is exactly the opposite. Stonehage Chief Executive Officer, Giuseppe Ciucci, welcomed the inclusion of the country’s top amateur golfers to compete alongside professionals in a series that is aimed to offer a wider cross section of professionals the chance to play in competitive professional events. Burger said that the SAGA wished to give different amateurs the chance to compete, but the selection criteria still needed some refinement. “There is no doubt that this is a fantastic initiative. The chance to compete on a professional level affords the amateurs the chance to assess the state of their games and encourages an informed decision about their future in golf.”

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Tournament of Hope announced for SA in 2013 The International Federation of PGA Tours, an organization of the top professional golf tours in the world that sanctions the World Golf Championships and the World Cup, today announced that the Southern Africa PGA Tour (Sunshine Tour) will stage the Tournament of Hope as an International Federation of PGA Tours-sanctioned event beginning in 2013. The Tournament of Hope will be the centerpiece of a worldwide awareness effort to be undertaken by the Sunshine Tour and partner promoter SAIL Rights Commercialisation (Pty) Ltd to raise awareness of HIV/AIDS prevention and treatment in Africa and globally. In addition to the Tournament of Hope, the promoters will organize other awareness functions in South Africa and around the world during the week of the tournament. The Tournament of Hope will be staged in South Africa for the first time in 2013, the week of November 25 and culminating on December 1, which is World AIDS Day. The tournament will be staged on similar dates in future years. The US$8.5-million Tournament of Hope will be a major international competition for the worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s best professional golfers with eligibility similar to that of the four World Golf Championship events, based primarily on the Official World Golf Ranking and supplemented by the individual money lists and Orders of Merit of the various Tours that make up the International Federation of PGA Tours. 86

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h Afri – Former Sout y e v o T l i e Nccer Captain h Sout al football in ayed profession most e th r fo rd Neil Tovey pl co lding the re ho s, ar ye ue ag 20 r Le Africa fo nal Soccer s for the Natio ce he an T ar . pe ue ap ag club ccer Le e the Premier So before it becam Durban City, ed ud cl in ed for clubs he play ze Kai r Chiefs. 10 years with Amazulu and when re-add South Africa ne ai pt ca y ent ve To Neil otball. Neil w ternational fo in s to ha in d d an te it es m tim fana Bafana 29 on to captain Ba l caps. 52 internationa

Where were you born and which schools did you attend? I was born in Pretoria but schooled at Northlands Boys High in Durban.

Did you come from a sporting background? Yes, my dad Elwin and brother Mark played various sports.

At what age did you start playing soccer? Started playing soccer at the age of 5.

When did you realise that soccer would be your career? I was about 19, just after finishing school.

Do you have a nickname? Yes, Mokoko !

Where did you get it from? Was given to me long time ago by the Kaizer Chiefs fans.

Are you still involved in coaching? Yes, I’m currently involved at Thanda Royal Zulu F.C.

What are your goals for the future? I would love to coach Kaizer Chiefs and ‘Bafana Bafana’.

Zambia won the Africa Cup of Nations recently, becoming only the second southern African side to do so. Do you think that will inspire other Southern African countries? Definitely – you saw how Botswana also realised their dreams by qualifying.

10. What in your opinion does South African soccer need to be more competitive? – We need a better all round organisation of our National Teams. 11. Do we have the right systems in place to produce good players on a regular basis? We have the natural talent in abundance but our youth structures need to be over hauled.

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12. What has been the highlight of your career? Privileged to have captained my country to their only major success, the Africa Cup of Nations in 1996. 13. Favourite music? I love Rhythm and Blues. 14. Favourite food? Seafood. 15. Favourite drink? Red Grapetiser. 16. How do you get away from soccer, any other hobbies besides golf? No not really, maybe a getaway to a sunny beach resort. 17. Do you have a favourite saying or quote? Luck happens when hard work meets opportunity!

GETTING ON TO GOLF 1.

For how long have you been playing golf? I have been playing since I was a teenager.

Where would your ultimate golfing destination be? Anywhere on the Mediteranean.

What is your current handicap? 8.

Where are you currently a member at? Mount Edgecombe CC in Durban.

Who would be in your ideal fourball? Tiger Woods, Nelson Mandela and brother Mark.

Do you get a lot of time to play? Not as much as I would like.

Any memorable moments on the golf course? Absolutely, my hole in one at Glendower GC.

Who is your favourite golfer? Tiger Woods, and I think he will win another Major within the next 3 years.

What is your favourite club in the bag? My 18 degree driving iron.

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10. Your favourite Golf course in South Africa? Gary Player CC at Sun City.

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ACCOMMODATION AMAZING DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITY. Rent an entire village in the Lowveld including 100 houses and a golf course. Your very own tourist resort. Contact Brian 083 959 4827 or visit www.pgagolf.co.za Holiday House. Private clean and crisp en suite rooms in upmarket residential area near George Golf Course. Contact 083 462 8822. 5 Star House on the Vaal River. Just more than an hour from Jo/Burg 4 en suite bedrooms sleeps 8. Swimming pool, braai ,great views on the 12th green. Discounted golf rates. R 350.00 P/P Minimum 2 nights. fouries@global.co.za or Contact Francois 082 568 0061. Luxury Pinnacle Point accommodation. 4 bed, 4 bath e/s home, swimming pool, braai room, great views, gas fireplace, www.pinnaclepointgolf.com. Contact 082 339 9736.

BAGS Reebok stand bag, 14 compartment, good condition. R450-00. Contact Bob 082 568 1183. Golf stand & cart bags in good condition from R150.00. Contact Maurice @ 012 347 9103 or 082 293 9523

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BALLS 250 mint condition second hand golf balls, mint condition. Pro V1 and Z Star golf balls for sale. R15 each. Contact Colin 082 856 5335 / 012 667 5041.

CARTS & TROLLEY’S Yamaha Golf Cars. Second Hand, great condition. Contact 083 635 5842. 2 Seater electric golf carts for sale. Q-car 2005 model with charger. Contact Monica 083 556 5251 Middelburg R 14 000-00.

COMBO’S King Cobra Golf Clubs & Bag, includes King cobra irons 4 - PW, YES C Groove Hanna Putter, King Cobra Driver, Speed LD offset M/10.5 new. King cobra 18',23', & 20' DWS BAFFLER, only took a few shots on the driving range, lightly used. Contact Jill Brunner 082 888 6464. Ping Eye 2 irons. 3 - LW, putter. Aaron Scott Driver, 3 & 5 woods. Ping Bag. Contact 082 705 8764.

DRIVERS Callaway FT-3 Big Bertha Fusion 350 10 degree, with Aldila 55 Regular shaft R750 Bob 082-568-1183

IRONS Callaway X24 Hot irons. 4-GW steel shafts. Virtually brand new. R 3 500.00. Ferdi 082 603 1510 Mizuno MX 200 irons. 4 – LW. R 1 500-00. Contact Price 082 616 1072. Ping Irons 5 - S/W as well as 3 & 4 Hybrid. Steel Regular shafts. Excellent condition. Normal price R5,999.00 on offer at only

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R1,450.00. Contact Maurice on 012 347 9103 or 082 293 9523 Wilson Irons 5 - SW with 3/4 hybrids. Regular steel shafts. Normal cost R 3 750.00. On special @ R 750.00. Contact Maurice 012 347 9103. Several sets of irons in good condition from R250.00 to R750.00 per set. Contact Maurice on 012 347 9103 or 082 293 9523

MISCELLANEOUS COOLWELL G2 CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEMS Golf Car Aircon units. Converts between heating & cooling at the flip of a swich. Built in beverage storage compartment. Sold at R1 000-00 excl vat. Comes with installation kit. Excl. delivery charge. Contact Mark 082 457 4356. Sono caddie GPS V 300, like new R 1 500.00. Contact Price 082 616 1072.

SHAFTS KBS C-Taper Iron shafts. Stiff Flex. 4-PW. New R280 per shaft. My price R1500 for set. Contact Morne 072 587 4139. True Temper Dynamic Gold S300 shafts 4-PW. Only about 4 rounds played. R 700-00 for set. Contact Morne 072 587 4139.

WANTED Callaway Hawk Eye irons in any condition to restore. Based in Pta but can be from anywhere. Contact Josef Nagel 082 709 7861. Wanted electric golf cart and trailer in good condition, Contact Roland 082 453 0562.

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Bushman Sands GC Fish River Sun GC Hankey GC Humewood Links GC Jeffreys Bay GC Port Elizabeth GC Royal Port Alfred GC Shark River GC Uitenhage GC Walmer Park GC Walmer CC Zwartenbosch GC

Driving Ranges

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

Golf Shops

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KZN Golf Clubs

Amorello Game Lodge(035) 562-3182 Beachwood CC (031) 564-4257 Bluff National GC (031) 467-7448 Boschoek GC (033) 234-4232 Cathedral Peak GC (036) 488-1888 Cotswold Downs GC (031) 716-8184 Durban CC (031) 313-1777 Glengarry GC (033) 701-1355 Greytown CC (033) 417-2441 Kloof GC (031) 764-0555 Ladysmith CC (036) 637-3521 Margate CC (039) 317-2340 Maritzburg GC (033) 396-5755 Mt. Edgecombe CC (031) 539-5330 Port Shepstone GC (039) 695-0141 Princeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Grant GC (032) 482-0041 Royal Durban GC (031) 309-2581 Sakabula GC (033) 330-6751 San Lameer GC (039) 313-5141

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Scottburgh GC Southbroom GC St Cathryns GC Umdoni Park GC Umhlali CC Umkomaas GC Victoria CC Wild Coast CC Windsor park GC

Driving Ranges

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

Golf Shops

The Golfers Club Umhlanga The Pro Shop Durban

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LIMPOPO Golf Clubs

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

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NORTH WEST Golf Clubs

Brits GC Klerksdorp GC Leopard Park GC Magaliespark GC Mooinooi GC Orkney GC Pecanwood CC Potchefstroom GC Rustenburg GC Sandy Lane GC

Driving Ranges Jim & Jerrys

(012) 250-2522 (018) 462-6696 (018) 386-3086 (012) 207-9102 (014) 574-4111 (018) 478-3522 (012) 244-8000 (018) 293-0210 (014) 597-1844 (012) 244-3000 (012) 205-1485

MPUMALANGA Golf Clubs

Barberton CC Belfast GC

(013) 712-2923 (013) 253-0981

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Driving Ranges Broham D/R Riverside Golf Park

Golf Shops The Pro Shop Nelspruit

(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 (013) 755-6156 (013) 757-0960 (013) 757-1264

LESOTHO Maseru GC

(00266) 223-21164

NAMIBIA Windhoek CC

(002646) 125-8498

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(011) 485-1370

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LAUGH LOUD SPECIALOUT FEATURE

The A to Z of Golf: D, E & F D

the group ahead who takes fourteen shots to reach the The Dance Floor - The green. green and still insists he's havPerhaps the term conies from ing fun. the smooth surface and relative flatness of the green, or maybe Duffer - A golfer whose actual it is meant to convey the joy score on any given hole is ordithat accompanies finally mak- narily more than twice his or her reported score. ing it there.

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F First Tee - See FLUFF, HOOK, SCLAFF, SHANK, SLICE, TOP and WHIFF. Follow through - The part of the swing that takes place after the ball has been hit but before the club has been thrown. Fore - The first of several fourletter words exchanged between golfers as one group of players hits balls toward another in front of them on the course. Four-jack - To take four putts on a hole. Only tolerable for those who can drive the green on a par five. When asked how he four-jacked a hole at the Masters, Seve Ballesteros replied, "I miss. I miss. I miss. I make." Well said. Front Nine - The first half of an 18-hole golf course. A golfer who, by the end of the 9th hole, has shot within a few strokes of par for 18 is entitled to skip the second half of the course and head directly for the 19th hole.

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Answers: Ball 5, Al Geiberger

Delay - Golfers are expected to play "without undue delay." E The question of exactly what Eagle - Unusually low score on constitutes undue delay has a hole achieved by a golfer with been under intensive study an exceptionally good drive and since 1971. one or two exceptionally good Double Eagle - Three strokes follow-up shots, or by a golfer less than par for a given hole. with an exceptionally poor This unusual achievement memory. might be accomplished by, say, Elephant burial ground - Coltaking advantage of a tailwind lective term for the huge on a straight par-5 hole to get mounds found on the greens of down in two strokes, scoring a certain golf courses. Where hole-in-one on a short par-4 or good scores often go to die. just skipping entirely a difficult Etiquette - The rules of behavpar-3 hole. iour in golf. There isn't room Drive for show and putt for here for a complete list, but a dough - "He who putts the best few of the more important ones wins the most." This timeless are: golf cliche supports the contention of some PGA Tour crit- Never put tees in your nose. ics who say the professional Never sneeze into your glove. game amounts to little more Never concede a chip shot. than a weekly putting contest. Never practice drives against a Dub - To mishit a shot badly, backboard. causing it to roll on the ground and come to a stop far short of Never wear golf shoes to a its target. A dubber is the guy in dance.

Explosion Shot - A shot in which, after a poorly swung sand wedge fails to contact enough sand, the ball flies off the face of the club and the player flies off the handle.