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Bushveld golf Whatever happened to?... Hugh Baiocchi All about greenkeeping – Q&A with Steven Motitsoe Talking Turf tips – Pests management

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SP E C IA L F E AT U R E S Bushveld golf

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AFFORDABLE GOLF

How to perfect the dreaded flop shot 8 Know your rules 16 Know your golf club’s general manager – Gavin Chowles 18 The John Collier report 29

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LE T TER TO THE EDITOR

LETTER TO THE EDITOR Send us your letters, giving us your views, opinions or articles of interest (max 500 words). The most interesting letter will be published in the next edition of SA Golf Trader. Golf may not be your thing...it is hard...very

Dear Ed A few thoughts on the game that we all love. Golf allows you develop a skill and is a form of entertainment that you can do from a young age all the way through your 80’s. Other sports such

hard to get good at, but it is a lifelong pursuit that many wouldn’t live without. Regards George Berger

as soccer, cricket & rugby, you will more than likely give up as it is tiresome as you age to play these and the physical demands needed to compete leave you exhausted. Imagine people in their 30’s of 40’s trying to get a group of people to play a game of rugby or soccer on the weekend or after work? You can practice different aspects of golf by yourself or with friends or strangers at the local golf course. You can go to the driving range and hit balls or practice chipping by yourself or with friends. You may have a foursome that you play with weekly and socialize with and compete with. The best part is that you can track your results through the handicap system. Using this handicap, you can play numerous games for money or fun with your group, as the handicap evens out everyone so they compete on a level playing field.

Dear George Thank you for writing in. It is clear to see that you are passionate about the game and your enthusiasm is infectious. The many benefits of playing golf are well documented and as you say the handicap system is unique in that it allows for competition between people of vastly different abilities. That said, I know of many people that are playing the other sports that you mentioned well into their later years, which is fantastic. Here’s to all sport and the great joy that it brings to all of us! Regards

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Part 2: How to perfect the dreaded ‘Flop Shot’

THE SHO How to perfect the dreaded ‘Flop Shot’ So basically you have found yourself in a bit of a tough situation. You have hit a bad shot and have found yourself short sided and in a tricky situation around the green. The flag is tucked just 4 metres over a bunker and your playing partner is sitting comfortably in the middle of the green with a virtually certain two-putt. You need to up-and-down to halve the hole and win the match.

Performance Tip brought to you by Karl Lehmacher – BSI Coach

Let’s start with the basics of the Set-Up of the Flop Shot (for right-handed golfers): Firstly, you are going to assess how your ball is lying and make sure you take the club in your bag with the least amount of bounce, we do this to ensure we can get under the ball easily, so we can get the ball up as quickly as possible. 1. Weight distribution When addressing the ball, you would want to stand a little wider with 70% of your weight on your lead/ front leg. 2. Aim You would want to be aiming left of target as you will have your club face well open to expose all the loft that the club has to offer you. This would mean that the golf ball should come out right of where you are aiming. 3. Body Positioning With your body position, you will want to get a little lower than usual with the hands lower at set up also. You would also grip down slightly.

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ball up as soon as possible this means we need to hit down on the ball releasing the hands fairly quickly, similar to a flicking motion resulting with a shallow angle of attack. 4. Strike. To execute the Flop Shot you would strike the ball in the centre of the clubface or slightly off the toe of the club, due to the club face being so open and the club path being out-to-in, with your hands gripping the club softly. 5. Club Speed. To get the ball up in the air as soon as possible, you would need to generate a lot of club head speed, more than your basic chip shot.

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The Flop Shot is an intimidating shot to pull off and is not for the faint-hearted. To control the distance the ball travels, it comes down to the players feel and skill level in controlling the speed and strike of the shot. I hope this helps you when you in a tough situation coming down the 18th on a Saturday morning.

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sweep of all four of these titles. Oliver Bekker used his victory in the Dimension Data Pro-Am to go on and secure his DP World Tour card. Benjamin Follett-Smith (Bain’s Whisky Cape Town Open), JJ Senekal (SDC Open) and Dylan Mostert (NMB Championship) all used their victories last season to play the Challenge Tour in search of a DP World Tour card. Casey Jarvis also built on his strong start to the year in these four tournaments and went on to claim a maiden victory

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on the Challenge Tour as well as two runners-up finishes that currently puts him within the top five on the Road to Mallorca Rankings and on track to earn his DP World Tour card next season. In 2024, the Challenge Tour’s South African Swing will tee off with the SDC Open at Zebula Golf Estate & Spa from 1-4 February, followed by the Bain’s Whisky Cape Town Open at Royal Cape Golf Club from 8-11 February, the Dimension Data Pro-Am at Fancourt from 15-18 February, and the NMB Championship at Humewood Golf Club from 22-25 February. Following these events, the Sunshine Tour will host two DP World Tour

co-sanctioned tournaments – the SDC Championship at St Francis Links from 29 February to 2 March and then the Jonsson Workwear Open at Glendower Golf Club from 7-10 March. The Tour will then take on a local focus with the Stella Artois Players Championship at Dainfern Golf Estate from 21-24 March, the Limpopo Championship at Euphoria Golf Estate from 4-7 April and the season-ending Tour Championship at Serengeti Estates from 11-14 April. “The longstanding partnership between our two tours has been an invaluable step on the global pathway for Sunshine Tour professionals seeking to develop

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their careers on the international stage,” said Thomas Abt, Commissioner of the Sunshine Tour. “It’s a vital opportunity for our members early in the new year to really set themselves up for a strong international season that can allow them to progress onto the DP World Tour, and we’re grateful to our partners at the Challenge Tour for being able to keep strengthening this relationship.”

members and these events provide them with valuable playing opportunities at a time of the year when it is difficult to stage events in Europe. “We have worked closely with Thomas Abt and his team to develop the global pathway and it has been wonderful to witness the exciting new talent emerge from the Sunshine Tour and earn a place on the DP World Tour through the Challenge Tour.”

Jamie Hodges, Challenge Tour Director, said: “We are delighted to further strengthen our relationship with the Sunshine Tour and take the Challenge Tour to South Africa for the fifth consecutive year. South Africa has always been a popular destination for our

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Gavin Chowles - Club General Manager Port Elizabeth Golf Club 1. You have been in the management industry for a long time, what made you choose this career? It all happened by accident, I was in the job market and I received a mail from the PEGC President informing members that the manager has resigned, I decided that I should try and was successful with my application. 2. Are there any unique differences being a GM at a golf club? I come from the retail industry, hotels and restaurants, mainly in the casino environment, dealing with many different cultures of people. Golfers are similar to gamblers, wanting the best every time when they visit. 3. Who has been your biggest mentor? As I come from the entertainment industry, I would like to recognise my first GM in my casino employment, Graham Vaas, true gentlemen that was driven by service.

4. Describe a typical workday for you at Port Elizabeth GC? My day will always start with a walkabout, I make sure I go and greet everyone that is at work, fellow employees, then off to greet all members that are at the club. Once all that is over, I move to my office to start with mails etc. 5. What are your biggest challenges as the GM of Port Elizabeth GC? I think the biggest challenge in life is to keep fellow workers motivated, to ensure the working environment is friendly and enjoyable, whilst still getting the job done. 6. Has the golf industry grown in your opinion over the last 3 years ? I have only been in the industry for 4 years, personally I think golf clubs are better off now than previously.

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7. With consumers already being careful on how they spend their money these days, what is your plan to attract people to Port Elizabeth GC? To give them the best experience when visiting our club, whether for golf, light meal or just a drink. 8. In your opinion, what factors contribute to excellent customer service and keeping your standards at such high levels? The main factor in my opinion, is consistency, always making sure that a customers visit is better than their previous visit, this will make them return numerous times.

10. What are your short & long term goals? Personal goals are reviewed yearly, work goals are reviewed quarterly. 11. What do you enjoy doing in your free time? I enjoy racket ball, padel and walking. I often play golf at other clubs when not at work, playing at my club feels like work. 12. Do you still get time to play a round of golf? Yes, sometimes I play with members, I generally try and play twice a month with committee members or members.

9. Does your position require you to be available on weekends, evenings, and holidays, and if so, does this place demands on your personal life? Yes, I am fortunate that my family has always known my working hours to be different to our friends and family, they support my industry and when I am off, generally on a Sunday, we spend family time together.

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NEW GLOBAL INCENTIVES AT 2023 JOBURG OPEN The 2023 Joburg Open will tee off an historic international season on the Sunshine Tour as the tournament celebrates the start of the DP World Tour’s new Opening Swing to its global season with a world-class field and a host of added incentives on offer. The Sunshine Tour and DP World Tour co-sanctioned tournament will take place at Houghton Golf Club from 23-26 November with a field already including former Joburg Open champions Thriston Lawrence and Branden Grace as well as Dean Burmester, Christian Bezuidenhout and a selection of the leading professionals from the DP World Tour. November | December 2023

There will be several added incentives for the professionals this year including a share of a sizeable cash bonus pool on the Opening Swing and the opportunity to possibly play their way onto the DP World Tour and ultimately the PGA Tour. Since 2007 the Joburg Open has been a leading tournament on the Sunshine Tour and DP World Tour calendars with a proud record of creating opportunities for young professionals to take their careers onto the global stage and supporting the transformational drive of South African golf through exemptions

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into the tournament for members of the Sunshine Tour’s Papwa Sewgolum Class for historically disadvantaged professionals or invitations for leading GolfRSA amateurs to gain competitive exposure. The 2023 Joburg Open will be the first to tee off the DP World Tour’s new globally restructured season as it ushers in an Opening Swing that will run from November to December this year. This swing will have its own Order of Merit, and the leading professional at the conclusion of this will earn an extra $200 000 and, if already a member of the DP World Tour, an invitation into the Hero Dubai Desert Classic – a Rolex Series tournament – and a spot in each of the

DP World Tour’s ‘Back Nine’ series of nine lucrative tournaments towards the end of the season from August to October 2024. The value of a strong start to the season in the Joburg Open translates into possibly finishing within the top 110 players on the Race to Dubai Rankings at the conclusion of the ‘Back Nine’ to earn a DP World Tour card for 2025, while the top 70 also qualify for the DP World Tour Play-Offs where the top 10 will earn their PGA Tour cards (if not already members) for the following season, as well as compete for a share of a $6 million bonus pool. “The Joburg Open has always sought

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to mirror the ambitions of the City of Joburg’s residents and create an aspirational effect amongst our residents. This year’s Joburg Open epitomises this spirit of opportunity,” said Mayor Kabelo Gwamanda. “We know that golf courses are where business deals are struck. So, we believe that this is the place where we are going to talk about how we are going to build, repair, and grow the City as well as attract investment. “Johannesburg is a world-class African city and the Joburg Open reflects this through its status in world golf as an event that creates opportunities at the highest level and which can transform November | December 2023

lives. This is the kind of sporting excellence we are proud to be associated with, and equally so with organisations as globally respected as the Sunshine Tour and the DP World Tour.” Thomas Abt, the Commissioner of the Sunshine Tour, said: “We are excited to welcome back some of our leading professionals for the Joburg Open and the start of an exciting international season on the Sunshine Tour.” “The months of November and December on the Sunshine Tour represent an incredible opportunity for our Sunshine Tour members, starting with the Joburg Open. It really is quite possible that one of our members can

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perform well on this Opening Swing and set up a season that could see him earn a PGA Tour card by the end of it. That’s the power of the global pathway we’ve worked hard to create with the DP World Tour and PGA Tour.”

two events which will launch both our 2024 Race to Dubai and our inaugural Opening Swing. There will therefore be even more for players to compete for in this year’s edition of the Joburg Open.”

Keith Pelley, the DP World Tour’s Chief Executive, said: “We have a longstanding history with the Sunshine Tour, and the Joburg Open is a terrific example of how that strategic partnership continues to benefit members of both Tours through increased playing opportunities and pathways.” “It is the first of six events on our 2024 schedule which are co-sanctioned with the Sunshine Tour, and it is also one of

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John Collier Survey INFORMATION GATHERING PARTICIPATION

When the John Collier Survey started researching environmental compliance and good governance some 20 years ago, we assumed that the best source for information would be the clubs’ greenkeepers and superintendents. At that time, the participation rate was 9.6 % of clubs in South Africa, and there was a compliance level of 30%. Some nine years later, after a discussion with Mr. Dale Hayes and others, it was suggested that the Survey should also target club managers, general managers, and directors of golf. During this time, the club participation gradually increased to 40%, while the compliance level fluctuated between 28% and 30%. Recently, participation and compliance levels have tended to plateau out, which has prompted the question, why would this be the case? We looked at Survey results submitted by South Africa’s current TOP CLUB, Blair Atholl Golf and Equestrian Club and host to the 113th South African Open, and Special Mention Club, Elements Private Golf Reserve, as well as the gold, silver and bronze compliance level clubs. What became clear is that we have missed an important stakeholder within golf, in women golfers, and women in golf management. What our research indicates is that many of the gold and silver compliance level golf clubs have strong women involvement in club management, and in particular environmental compliance, and where this is the case, these clubs reflect positive environmental compliance levels. However, it is a moot point that golf is a male dominated sport, in respect of numbers of players, as well as in terms of management and management committees, and where international research still often characterises men as dominant and controlling, while the female identity is described as emotional and caring. International research, into sport environment sustainability, has been studying the issue of

environmentally friendly behaviour by members at sports clubs. The first important finding is that in order to be environmentally compliant, sports clubs depend on their members’ willingness to behave in environmentally friendly ways, which reinforces the issue of peer pressure. In this context, one has to ask, whether members and management are prepared to be held accountable, when environmental compliance issues need attention? The current research indicates there is room for improvement in this area. The second factor, of what would appear to be lowering compliance levels, is the issue of male dominance within golf clubs, and the influence by a male club environment, which, it is believed, has shaped women’s attitudes negatively in terms of their environmental behavior. In an effort to adjust to this male club environment, it is thought possible that women club members have responded, by adjusting their attitudes towards environmental compliance. The concern with this is that while the role of gender has been widely discussed in environmental research, and it is generally agreed that women tend to act more in a more environmentally friendly manner than men, this inevitably raises question, given the lower that the required levels of environmental compliance, whether women’s views on in this key area of club life are being ignored, shouted down, or drowned out? In terms of engagement with our stakeholders, we certainly need to raise our game, however in the interim, the 2023 John Collier Survey period is rapidly drawing to a close, and following previous calls to participate, we once again encourage all clubs in South Africa to participate in the Survey.

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ALISON LEE BREAKS RECORDS IN RIYADH Alison Lee having etched her name into the record books with back-to-back rounds of 61 (-11) on the Friday and Saturday, made more history on the Sunday at the Aramco Team Series presented by PIF – Riyadh as she fired a final round 65 (-7) to cruise to an eight-shot victory and break the 54-hole scoring record on the Ladies European Tour (LET). The American continued her relentless form carding seven birdies and dropping no shots to November | December 2023

ease to a second LET title. With a winning score of 29-under par, Lee crushes the previous record set by Scotland’s Kylie Henry (-24, 2014 Ladies German Open) and equals the best overall tally set by France’s Gwladys Nocera – a 72-hole score from the 2008 Goteborg Masters. On top of that, Lee becomes the second player in history to win an LET tournament without dropping a single shot – Italy’s Diana Luna recorded the other at the 2011 UniCredit Ladies German Open.

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RECORDS PILE UP FOR GOLFRSA’S LAMPRECHT Christo Lamprecht set two new benchmarks for South African amateur golf when he rose to No 1 in the World Amateur Golf Rankings in September and moved to the summit of the PGA Tour University Rankings in early October. The GolfRSA National Squad member became the first South African since the inception of the World Amateur Golf Ranking in January 1997 to reach the number one spot on the world list after a one-shot victory last month in the OFCC Fighting Illini Invitational at Olympia Fields CC. This marked his second individual title on the US collegiate circuit. The lanky Lamprecht – already on the crest of a wave after he became just the third South African to win the Amateur Championship in England in July – led the field with rounds of 65 and 66 and triumphed on nine-under after the final round was cancelled because of poor weather. The Southern Cape native surpassed the previous two best ranked South Africans, Cameron Johnston and Nicol van Wyk, who both reached third in the rankings. On October 11th, Lamprecht moved to the top spot in the PGA Tour University rankings ahead of the 2023-24 academic year following a runner-up finish Ben Hogan Collegiate Invitational at Shady Oaks CC.

It continues a year of history-making moments for Lamprecht, who took the Amateur Championship title when he secured a 3 & 2 victory over Rohan Kleu from Switzerland in the 36-hole final at Hillside GC The Louis Oosthuizen Junior Golf Academy graduate followed that by a performance which saw him become the first-ever South African amateur to win the Silver Medal in the 151st Open Championship at Royal Liverpool. Lamprecht was also named to the 2024 Fred Haskins Award list this September. This prestigious award recognises the most outstanding male NCAA Division 1 college golfer, and should he be successful, Lamprecht will join four former Georgia Tech golfers who have won the Fred Haskins Award, including David Duval (1993), Stewart Cink (1995), Matt Kuchar (1998) and Bryce Molder (2001). The South African amateur was a Haskins Award finalist last year following an outstanding 2022 | 2023 college season with Georgia Tech. He won the Inverness Intercollegiate, racked up runner-up finishes in the Watersound Invitational, the Linger Longer Invitational and The Goodwin, and was selected to the All-Atlantic Coast Conference team for the second straight year.

The Georgia Tech standout is also the first South African to reach No 1 in the rankings for collegiate seniors. The winner of this two-year cycle of the PGA Tour University rankings at the end of May 2024 will earn PGA Tour membership, while the players ranked one to five will earn full exemption for the Korn Ferry Tour and players ranked sixth to 10th earn conditional cards.

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MACNAB CRACKS WAGR TOP 20 University of Mississippi at the, and immediately impressed. She backed up a top five finish in her first start at the Cougar Classic with victory in the Mason Rudolph Championship, finishing the event as the only player in the field to return three sub-70 rounds. Signing for rounds of 69, 67 and 68 at the Vanderbilt Legends Club’s North Course in Franklin, Tennessee, Macnab celebrated a two-shot triumph on 12-under-par 204 and helped Ole Miss to a fifth-place finish overall.

South Africa’s leading women’s amateur Caitlyn Macnab climbed to a career-high 18th in the official World Amateur Golf Ranking at the end of September following her second individual collegiate win and first victory with the Ole Miss Women’s Golf Team. Following a stellar career on the GolfRSA amateur circuit and her victory in the Sunshine Ladies Tour’s 2021 Sunshine Ladies Tour’s Jabra Ladies Classic, the former double SA Amateur champion took up a golf scholarship at Texas Christian University in 2021. She excelled at No 1 for the Frogs and notched her first collegiate title in the Schooner Fall Classic, where she fired rounds of 69, 67 and 64 to win on 10-under-par 20. Her six-under 64 in the final round was a career-best and tied the second-lowest score posted in TCU history. At the start of the 2023 | 2024 season, the 21-year-old Ekurhuleni golfer transferred to the November | December 2023

In recognition of her success in Tennessee, Macnab was named SEC Women’s Golfer of the Week for the first time in her career, although she was named the All-Big 12, First-Tam Academic All-Big 12, and Academic All-Big 12 Rookie Team during her time at TCU. She also received All-American Honorable Mentions from the Womens Golf Coaches Association back-to-back in 2022 and 2023. Macnab had the distinct honour of flying the flag for South Africa in the prestigious invitation-only Augusta National Women’s Amateur twice, where she finished 11th and ninth respectively in 2022 and 2023. The Serengeti golfer also represented South Africa in the Espirito Santo Trophy in Abu Dhabi in October alongside fellow GolfRSA National Squad members Kajal Mistry and Megan Streicher. This marked her third appearance in the World Team Amateur Championships. She made her debut in Ireland in 2018, and again in France last year.

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KINGSTON IS KING AT ITALIAN SENIOR OPEN James Kingston is a three-time winner on the Legends Tour following victories in back-to-back seasons at the Senior Italian Open in 2023 & 2021 and Swiss Seniors Open in 2022. James Kingston became a three-time winner on the Legends Tour following a one-shot victory at the Sergio Melpignano Senior Italian Open at San Domenico; where he was victorious in 2021.

Kingston secured his second European tour win in 2009 with a playoff triumph against fellow Legend Anders Hansen at the 2009 Mercedes-Benz Championship in Cologne.

Kingston also won the WINSTONgolf Senior Open in 2021 continuing his remarkable consistency on the senior circuit where he has never finished outside the top-15 on the Legends Tour Order of Merit in five seasons.

A winner on the Sunshine Tour and Asian Tour in the 1990s, DP World Tour success finally arrived at the South African Airways Open in what became a breakthrough year in 2007. Kingston would top the Sunshine Tour Order of Merit that same year.

The South African achieved a hole-in-one at the 2002 Dunhill Championships which didn’t happen in the conventional sense. His ace occurred on the 15th hole after his tee shot hit a tree, took a lucky bounce and rolled in the hole.

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MAIDEN WIN FOR RUPERT KAMINSKI AT SA PGA CHAMPIONSHIP Rupert Kaminski stayed calm and centred through a gruelling and testing final day of the SA PGA Championship held at the St Francis Links in September, holding off Matthew Spacey, who stayed in contact with him the whole day, to claim victory by one shot and make his first Sunshine Tour title a big one. With extreme winds expected on the Sunday, Saturday was a race against time to get the tournament finished with both the third and fourth rounds being played, with three-balls going off at the same time in shotgun starts.

morning to close to within one stroke of leader Peter Karmis (71) on nine-under-par. In the afternoon, it became a two-horse race as Kaminski, who teed off on the first hole, and Spacey, who set off on the 18th, separated themselves from the field. Karmis could only manage a 77 in the final round, finishing on four-under and in a tie for third with Ryan van Velzen (72) and Adam Breen (73). Spacey had a troubled start with two bogeys in his first four holes, while Kaminski played sublime golf on the front nine, with three birdies in the first six holes.

Kaminski and Spacey both fired terrific six-under-par 66s in the third round in the

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professional golf tournament. He joins the likes of Gary Player, Dale Hayes, John Bland, Tony Johnstone, Ernie Els, David Frost, Mark McNulty and Louis Oosthuizen in putting their names on the impressive trophy.

Kaminski parred the last though for a level-par 72, while Spacey fell agonisingly short with bogeys on the par-four 15th and on the par-three 17th, his closing hole.

“It’s incredible, apart from moving into fifth on the Order of Merit, I’m also into all the big events for the rest of the season, the co-sanctioned tournaments at the end of the year.

“I’m still extremely overwhelmed and I don’t think it’s ever going to really sink in. I’m blown away with the way I played and it’s such a privilege for me to lift this prestigious trophy,” Kaminski said some time after his triumph.

“Hopefully this will be the start of really big things and it’s a nice step in that direction. And I love coming to the St Francis Links, there’s something about this place, I really enjoy the course and the people,” Kaminski said.

Like an astronaut being rocketed off to Mars, Kaminski now finds himself in a new world of golf; in celebrated company as the winner of South Africa’s second-oldest

The R2 million event this year celebrated the significant support of the Eastern Cape Tourism and Parks Agency and African Bank.

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

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

KORN FERRY TOUR

SUNSHINE TOUR ORDER OF MERIT AS OF 31 OCT 2023

RYAN VAN VELZEN LOUIS ALBERTSE LUCA FILIPPI NEIL SCHIETEKAT KYLE BARKER PETER KARMIS RUPERT KAMINSKI MARTIN ROHWER ROBIN WILLIAMS GERHARD PEPLER PIETER MOOLMAN MATTHEW SPACEY MALCOLM MITCHELL JEAN HUGO CJ DU PLESSIS TREVOR FISHER JNR ROBSON CHINHOI JACQUES P DE VILLIERS JONATHAN BROOMHEAD HEINRICH BRUINERS

RSA RSA RSA RSA RSA GRE RSA RSA RSA RSA RSA RSA RSA RSA RSA RSA ZIM RSA RSA RSA

1,030.3 1,000.73 995.58 906.04 842.37 786.93 743.04 732.93 663.57 663.39 659.94 647.47 604.49 569.18 505.23 501.47 500.20 500.06 496.79 464.36

KORN FERRY TOUR MONEY EARNINGS AS OF 31 OCT 2023

1 BEN KOHLES 2 CHAN KIM 3 ALEJANDRO TOSTI 4 GRAYSON MURRAY 5 PAUL BARJON 6 BEN SILVERMAN 7 RICO HOEY 8 PIERCESON COODY 9 NORMAN XIONG 10 CHANDLER PHILLIPS OTHER SOUTH AFRICANS 159 DAWIE VAN DER WALT

USA USA ARG USA FRA CAN USA USA USA USA

$ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $

692,148.00 611,644.00 547,509.00 537,767.00 529,596.00 522,828.00 521,802.00 495,604.00 433,654.00 420,609.00

RSA

27,390.00

CHAMPIONS TOUR CHAMPION TOUR MONEY EARNINGS AS OF 31 OCT 2023

1 STEVE STRICKER 2 STEVEN ALKER 3 BERNHARD LANGER 4 STEPHEN AMES 5 DAVID TOMS 6 ERNIE ELS 7 JERRY KELLY 8 PADRAIG HARRINGTON 9 ALEX CEJKA 10 BRETT QUIGLEY OTHER SOUTH AFRICANS 31 RETIEF GOOSEN 78 KEITH HORNE 127 DAVID FROST

USA NZL DEU CAN USA RSA USA IRL GER USA

$ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $

3,986,063.00 2,059,025.00 1,965,516.00 1,816,794.00 1,769,534.00 1,760,383.00 1,540,967.00 1,513,396.00 1,507,083.00 1,485,256.00

RSA RSA RSA

$ $ $

787,829.00 141,053.00 27,549.00

DP WORLD TOUR RACE TO DUBAI POINTS AS OF 31 OCT 2023

PGA TOUR PGA TOUR FINAL MONEY EARNINGS AS OF 31 OCT 2023

1 SCOTTIE SCHEFFLER 2 JON RAHM 3 VIKTOR HOVLAND 4 RORY MCILROY 5 MAX HOMA 6 WYNDHAM CLARK 7 PATRICK CANTLAY 8 BRIAN HARMAN 9 KEEGAN BRADLEY 10 XANDER SCHAUFFELE OTHER SOUTH AFRICANS 87 CHRISTIAAN BEZUIDENHOUT 91 GARRICK HIGGO 132 ERIK VAN ROOYEN 141 MJ DAFFUE 151 DYLAN FRITTELLI

USA ESP NOR NIR USA USA USA USA USA USA

$ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $

21,014,342.00 16,522,608.00 14,112,235.00 13,921,008.00 10,761,517.00 10,757,490.00 10,372,998.00 9,151,023.00 9,010,040.00 8,459,066.00

RSA RSA RSA RSA RSA

$ $ $ $ $

1,886,083.00 1,784,592.00 981,390.00 796,889.00 683,295.00

1 MCILROY, RORY 2 RAHM, JON 3 MERONK, ADRIAN 4 FOX, RYAN 5 PEREZ, VICTOR 6 LEE, MIN WOO 7 VÄLIMÄKI, SAMI 8 MACINTYRE, ROBERT 9 BJÖRK, ALEXANDER 10 HOVLAND, VIKTOR OTHER SOUTH AFRICANS 26 LAWRENCE, THRISTON 30 LOMBARD, ZANDER 49 STRYDOM, OCKIE 72 DE JAGER, LOUIS 74 DU PLESSIS, HENNIE 104 SCHAPER, JAYDEN 117 VAN TONDER, DANIEL 125 GERMISHUYS, DEON 128 NIENABER, WILCO 130 BEKKER, OLIVER

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NIR ESP POL NZL FRA AUS FIN SCO SWE NOR

9 7 22 17 20 14 27 25 23 7

5,164.47 3,081.94 2,775.19 2,773.39 2,050.32 2,003.03 1,961.99 1,925.06 1,916.63 1,884.58

RSA RSA RSA RSA RSA RSA RSA RSA RSA RSA

26 29 25 32 22 22 22 28 20 28

1,404.28 1,279.11 915.40 702.88 695.60 499.88 429.45 391.78 359.71 353.70

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CHALLENGE TOUR

LADIES EUROPEAN TOUR

EUROPEAN CHALLENGE TOUR ROAD TO MALLORCA POINTS AS OF 31 OCT 2023

LADIES EUROPEAN TOUR RACE TO COSTA DEL SOL POINTS AS OF 31 OCT 2023

1 ELVIRA, MANUEL 2 COUSSAUD, UGO 3 JARVIS, CASEY 4 SVENSSON, JESPER 5 BLOMME, ADAM 6 SCALISE, LORENZO 7 PAVAN, ANDREA 8 MANASSERO, MATTEO 9 FITZPATRICK, ALEX 10 GOUVEIA, RICARDO OTHER SOUTH AFRICANS 16 STONE, BRANDON 30 SENEKAL, JJ 32 PRINSLOO, JACO 44 FICHARDT, DARREN 48 MOSTERT, DYLAN 49 KRUYSWIJK, JACQUES 56 NIENABER, WILCO 63 MOOLMAN, PIETER 86 VORSTER, MARTIN 90 DAVIDSE, KEENAN

ESP FRA RSA SWE SWE ITA ITA ITA ENG POR

24 21 22 16 23 24 24 22 15 21

1,227.97 1,208.48 1,172.09 1,148.97 1,143.40 1,142.86 1,083.72 1,082.52 1,003.50 999.66

RSA RSA RSA RSA RSA RSA RSA RSA RSA RSA

20 19 20 10 19 11 11 12 13 20

785.15 551.50 534.50 433.49 413.37 394.18 350.91 326.16 216.70 198.79

1 CELINE BOUTIER FRA 2 DIKSHA DAGAR IND 3 TRICHAT CHEENGLAB THA 4 JOHANNA GUSTAVSSON SWE 5 ANA PELAEZ TRIVINO ESP 6 ADITI ASHOK IND 7 LINN GRANT SWE 8 KLARA DAVIDSON SPILKOVA CZE 9 CHARLEY HULL ENG 10 GABRIELLA COWLEY ENG OTHER SOUTH AFRICANS 27 NICOLE GARCIA RSA 43 ASHLEIGH BUHAI RSA 44 CASANDRA ALEXANDER RSA 48 LEE-ANNE PACE RSA 138 STACY LEE BREGMAN RSA 182 CARA GORLEI RSA

5 25 22 23 20 7 9 19 6 23

1,792.88 1,720.61 1,641.72 1,619.07 1,487.20 1,309.19 1,276.28 1,243.46 1,215.00 1,209.04

18 5 18 15 14 4

797.73 611.69 595.68 562.43 73.98 8.00

LPGA TOUR LPGA MONEY EARNINGS AS OF 31 OCT 2023

EUROPEAN LEGENDS TOUR EUROPEAN LEGENDS TOUR ORDER OF MERIT AS OF 31 OCT 2023

1 PETER BAKER 2 ADILSON DA SILVA 3 ALEX CEJKA 4 VIJAY SINGH 5 JAMES KINGSTON 6 PHILLIP ARCHER 7 PHILLIP PRICE 8 BRADLEY DREDGE 9 GREIG HUTCHEON 10 KEITH HORNE OTHER SOUTH AFRICANS 28 ERNIE ELS 38 RETIEF GOOSEN 51 CHRIS WILLIAMS

ENG BRA GER FIJ RSA ENG WAL WAL SCO RSA

12 13 4 4 12 13 13 5 11 10

3258.4 2305.1 2171.3 1631.7 1484.6 1339.3 1223.3 1214.7 1188.7 1147.3

RSA RSA RSA

3 2 10

595.5 429.0 308.0

1 ALLISEN CORPUZ 2 LILIA VU 3 CELINE BOUTIER 4 RUONING YIN 5 CHARLEY HULL 6 HYO JOO KIM 7 YUKA SASO 8 ANGEL YIN 9 MINJEE LEE 10 AYAKA FURUE OTHER SOUTH AFRICANS 23 ASHLEIGH BUHAI 102 PAULA RETO 131 LEE-ANNE PACE

USA USA FRA CHN ENG KOR JPN USA AUS JPN

22 17 20 19 16 18 20 16 17 21

$ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $

3,017,771.00 2,764,803.00 2,730,340.00 2,683,616.00 2,298,894.00 2,043,459.00 1,749,944.00 1,617,216.00 1,552,475.00 1,551,157.00

RSA RSA RSA

21 25 6

$ $ $

965,949.00 176,004.00 90,556.00

OFFICIAL GOLF WORLD RANKINGS AS OF 31 OCT 2023

1 SCOTTIE SCHEFFLER USA 2 RORY MCILROY IRL 3 JON RAHM ESP 4 VIKTOR HOVLAND NOR 5 PATRICK CANTLAY USA 6 XANDER SCHAUFFELE USA 7 MATT FITZPATRICK ENG 8 MAX HOMA USA 9 BRIAN HARMAN USA 10 WYNDHAM CLARK USA OTHER SOUTH AFRICANS 95 THRISTON LAWRENCE RSA 107 CHRISTIAAN BEZUIDENHOUT RSA 139 DEAN BURMESTER RSA 169 GARRICK HIGGO RSA 170 ZANDER LOMBARD RSA 189 ERIK VAN ROOYEN RSA 210 HENNIE DU PLESSIS RSA 218 MJ DAFFUE RSA

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10.6903 9.9490 9.1434 7.3777 6.5503 6.2852 5.0636 4.9467 4.6674 4.5054

47 44 44 49 39 43 53 46 52 53

1.1935 1.1039 0.9213 0.7884 0.7820 0.7142 0.6616 0.6343

63 57 40 57 62 49 49 56

CALENDAR

Sunshine Tour

DATE EVENT VENUE NOVEMBER 2023 2 - 5

Vodacom Origins of Golf Finals

Pezula Championship Course

18 - 19

Gary & Vivienne Player Invitational

Lost City Golf Course

Joburg Open Qualifier

Benoni Country Club

23 - 26

Joburg Open

Houghton Golf Club

30 Nov - 3 Dec

The Investec South African Open Championship

Blair Atholl Golf and Equestrian Estate

Alfred Dunhill Qualifier

Benoni Country Club

7 - 10

Alfred Dunhill Championship

Leopard Creek Country Club

14 - 17

AfrAsia Bank Mauritius Open

Heritage Golf Club

25 - 28

Mediclinic Invitational

Maccauvlei Golf Club

SDC Open Qualifier

Benoni Country Club

DECEMBER 2023

JANUARY 2024

Amateur events - Men DATE EVENT VENUE NOVEMBER 2023 4 – 5

Limpopo Senior Open

Kameeldoring Golf Club

6 – 8

Harry Oppenheimer Trophy

Maccauvlei Golf Club

10 – 12

Central Gauteng Open

Royal Jhb And Kensington GC

13 – 14

Coastal Inland Challenge

Highland Gate Golf Club

14 – 16

Bobby Locke Invitational

Parkview Golf Club

18 – 19

Otway Hayes Senior Classic

Zwartkop Country Club

14 – 15

Jhb Jnr U15 Open

Kyalami Country Club

18 – 22

Junior Inter-Provincial

Centurion Country Club

4 – 5

NOMADS Coastal

Selborne Country Club

8 – 10

NOMADS SA U15 Championship

Waterkloof Golf Club

DECEMBER 2023

JANUARY 2024

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EVENTS CALENDAR NOVEMBER, DECEMBER & JANUARY 2024

DATE EVENT VENUE 9 – 10

NOMADS Inland

Benoni Country Club

12 – 14

Free State Open

Maccauvlei Golf Club

13 – 14

Gauteng North Senior Open

Waterkloof Golf Club

Central Gauteng Mid-Amateur Open

Bryanston Country Club

19 – 21

Gauteng North Open

The Els Club, Copperleaf

20 – 21

Free State Senior Open

Bloemfontein Golf Club

27 – 28

Central Gauteng Senior Open

Kyalami Country Club

30 Jan – 1 Feb

South African Stroke Play Championship

Mount Edgecombe CC

Amateur events - Women DATE EVENT VENUE NOVEMBER 2023 13 – 15

SA Women’s Mid-Amateur Championship

Parys Golf Club

8 – 10

NOMADS SA U15 Championship

Waterkloof Golf Club

27 – 28

Border & Eastern Province Open Championship 2024 East London Golf Club

DECEMBER 2023 None

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

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

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

(057) 899 1724 (012) 667 1087 (054) 332 3323 (021) 850 6500

KZN Golf Union Mpumalanga Golf Union Limpopo Golf Union North-West Province Golf Union

(031) 202 7636 (013) 692 3002 (015) 295 4118 (044) 533 3507

Southern Cape Golf Union Eastern Cape Golf Union Western Province Golf Union Sunshine Tour (Joanne)

(044) 873 5823 (043) 735 4443 (021) 686 1668 (021) 850 6500

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LIV Golf have announced that Lawrence J. Burian has been named Chief Operating Officer (COO) after a competitive international recruiting process. As COO, Mr. Burian will oversee a wide range of responsibilities including, corporate development and strategy, the successful delivery of LIV Golf’s global schedule of 14 LIV Golf League events, the management and commercialization of the league’s teams, the full integration of the International Series, investor relations, global impact and sustainability, events, production, information technology, human resources, procurement, and general day-to-day business operations.

As a former Executive Vice President with the Madison Square Garden family of public companies, Mr. Burian has extensive experience across the sports, entertainment, media and hospitality sectors. During his more than a decade of simultaneous service to MSG Sports Corporation (NYSE: MSGS), MSG Entertainment Corporation (NYSE: MSGE) and MSG Networks, Inc. (formerly NYSE: MSGN), Mr. Burian worked closely with each company’s Board of Directors and executive management teams to lead significant corporate and strategic transactions and initiatives that

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strengthened the group’s portfolio of businesses and built long-term shareholder value.

A selection of MSG companies included the New York Knicks (NBA) and New York Rangers (NHL) franchises, two MSG regional sports networks (with telecast rights to 7 professional sports franchises), the famed MSG arena and other high-profile entertainment venues, the Radio City Rockettes and Christmas Spectacular, the Tao Group Hospitality family of restaurant and nightlife brands, the Tribeca Film Festival, the Boston Calling music festival and CLG (e-sports). Mr. Burian served in multiple executive roles across the portfolio of assets, including as head of Corporate Development, General Counsel and as a member of the board of directors of multiple strategic joint ventures. “Lawrence is a proven leader and a proven winner, and we couldn’t be more excited to have him on our executive leadership team,” said LIV Golf CEO and Commissioner Greg Norman. “After more than two years of breaking moulds and pushing boundaries, LIV Golf is on the precipice of significant growth. Lawrence’s decades of business experience are exactly what we need to keep us competitive and moving forward.” Before joining MSG, Mr. Burian worked for a decade at Cablevision Systems Corporation (formerly NYSE: CVC), the former cable, media, sports and entertainment parent company of the MSG businesses. There Mr. Burian played an instrumental role in many of the company’s strategic transactions and initiatives, including the spin-off of The Madison Square Garden Company, the acquisitions of the Sundance Channel and the Newsday Media Group, and the sales of the Fox Sports New England and Fox Sports Bay Area regional sports networks November | December 2023

“I am excited to join LIV Golf as Chief Operating Officer and look forward to harnessing my more than two decades of senior executive experience to help build on the progress and momentum that is well underway,” said Mr. Burian. “The creation of a new global sports league in less than two years was nothing short of extraordinary and now is the time to capitalize and build on that success. LIV Golf has a very bright future as we seek to continue growing the game of golf, engaging new audiences, enhancing the guest experience, innovating our event and media production and building franchise value, all while creating a compelling home for our world-class athletes. I’m committed to working with my talented colleagues at LIV Golf towards achieving our ambitious goals.” “Adding Lawrence to the LIV executive team is the clearest indication of the next phase of this league’s growth and future aspirations,” said LIV Golf Acting COO Gary Davidson. “Lawrence is an excellent addition to the Senior Management team and brings a wealth of experience which will be invaluable as we enter the exciting next phase of the business. We are thrilled to have him on the team and I’m excited to continue supporting him and LIV Golf into 2024.” Prior to Cablevision, Mr. Burian was an Associate with the law firm of Davis Polk & Wardwell, specializing in mergers and acquisitions in both their New York and London offices. Mr. Burian holds a doctorate of juris prudence from the Yale Law School and received his Bachelor of Arts in economics from Yeshiva University in New York, where he graduated summa cum laude. Mr. Burian is an active leader in numerous not-for-profit organizations.

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JON RAHM WITHDRAWS FROM TGL’S INAUGURAL SEASON Jon Rahm will not compete in the inaugural season of TGL presented by SoFi, the world No. 3 announced. Rahm had originally committed to the tech-infused golf league last fall, noting TGL’s potential in reaching new audiences and its innovative format. But the Arizona resident ultimately opted against competing in the league’s first season, set to begin in January, noting the level of commitment required to travel to south Florida for up to seven weeknight matches. “I am sad to confirm that I will not be participating in the first TGL season,” Rahm said on X, formerly known as

Twitter. “While I still think it’s a great opportunity, right now it would require a level of commitment that I can’t offer. Best of luck to everyone (involved) and may the best team win!” TGL will feature six four-player teams, with all matches contested at SoFi Center, a custom-built venue in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, that will combine a data-rich virtual course with a state-of-the-art short game complex. Each team will compete in five regular season matches, there will then be semifinals and a championship series.

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Mcilroy was announced as a member of TGL franchise Boston Common Golf, along with Keegan Bradley, Adam Scott and Tyrrell Hatton. Justin Thomas and Colin Morikawa were also matched with their TGL teams. New York and San Francisco will also have TGL franchises, with a sixth team yet to be announced. Rahm’s replacement on the TGL roster has yet to be announced, as well.

Rahm is an 11-time PGA TOUR winner, including major titles at the 2021 U.S. Open and this year’s Masters. The Spaniard holds 10 DP World Tour titles and has spent 52 weeks at world No. 1. He was also part of the European Team’s decisive victory at this year’s Ryder Cup in Italy, compiling a 2-0-2 record.

“Jon is one of the most talented players in the game and we will miss him during the inaugural TGL season,” TGL said in a statement. “We understand that players have to balance a lot of different facets of their professional and personal lives and respect Jon’s choice and

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IVOR ROBSON, ICONIC OPEN CHAMPIONSHIP ANNOUNCER DIES AT THE AGE OF 83 One of golf’s most iconic voices has gone quiet.

for his unique inflection and taciturn self-seriousness.

Ivor Robson, the famed voice of the Open Championship’s first tee box for more than four decades, has died at 83. The R&A announced the news last month, welcoming in a rush of support from golf fans and golfers who have recognized his dulcet tones as the soundtrack of Open Championships past.

“We are deeply saddened to hear of Ivor’s passing,” Martin Slumbers, the CEO of the R&A, said in a release. “As official starter at the Open for over 40 years, his voice was instantly recognizable and synonymous with the Championship for players and millions of golf fans worldwide.”

Robson leaves behind a legacy as perhaps the greatest first-tee announcer in the sport’s history, his 41-year run at the Open endearing him to golf fans several generations over

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second of work — not one — at Opens beginning in 1975 and ending in 2015. In a sign of his dedication to the event and

his job, Robson famously did not eat or drink an ounce of sustenance during play, opting instead for a sandwich and a glass of mineral water upon the completion of play each day so as to not be distracted by bathroom breaks. As Rick Reilly wrote in a 1999 Sports Illustrated piece, Robson regularly lost “about a stone,” or roughly 14 pounds, during Open play. “This is the greatest job in the world, and I give it the ultimate respect,” Robson told SI then. continued on page 67...

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Robson, a longtime resident of Moffat, Scotland, was maniacal about all aspects of the job — which required he work for roughly 10 hours each tournament day without sitting, taking a break, eating or using the bathroom — but no element was more important than the art of the pronunciation. As a first-tee announcer, Ivor was tasked with presenting each of the Open’s 156 competitors, a job that often meant working with competitors in those critical few minutes before their tee times to ensure he had mastered the proper pronunciation. As golfers more than a generation over November | December 2023

can attest, Robson commanded an unwavering presence and impressive precision from the lectern, no matter how difficult the name. Robson retired from his Open post in 2015, the 144th at St. Andrews also serving as his final championship in front of the microphone. “To the professionals, it has been great fun being here with you,” he said from the Old Course then. “We have had lots of banter and it has been wonderful. You are a credit to the professional game.” Asked for his secret to four decades of excellence, Robson answered simply. “I love this job,” he said. “I absolutely love it.”

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found here and the areas proximity to Johannesburg make it a very attractive destination for weekend golf getaways. So, get some friends together, pack your clubs and head off for some great golf, a spot of game viewing and fun filled nights around the fire recollecting the days round and of course the Springboks fourth Rugby World Cup win. Should you need any assistance contact RiddleGolf (see their ad on page 71) and they will gladly assist you with all your needs.

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Koro Creek is a luxury residential estate, golfing resort and vacation destination all in one, and perfect for the family, from close encounters with wildlife on the golf course to experiencing the true outdoors – there is something for everyone. Modimolle was famous for its export-quality grapes and fruit. Popularly called the “Gateway to Africa’s Eden”, In Recent years grape farming has given way to a host of game farms and lodges. The area is particularly renowned for its variety of outdoor recreation options, ranging from horse safaris, family holiday accommodation, 4×4 trails, hiking and nature trials, to luxury hunting safaris. Koro Creek is close to the beautiful Nylsvley Nature Reserve. Koro Creek Golf Estate is close enough to civilization to make the drive pleasantly quick, but far enough into the bushveld to offer a fantastic, de-stressing

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getaway from the pressure and frantic pace of everyday life. The region offers a climate of splendid summers, and warm sunny winters. The area is malaria-free. Adjoining the estate is an 860-hectare nature reserve. The 18-hole golf course is a 6825m par 72 course. There are four tee boxes on every hole to accommodate every level of visiting golfer. A portion of the golf course extends into the reserve, offering the golfers the relaxing experience of golf combined with nature. A welcome sight at the end of this golf course is the clubhouse, where both golfer and non-golfer can relax while watching the African sunset over this exclusive estate. The clubhouse hosts a restaurant, bar, pro shop and conference facilities.

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RiddleGolf - Exceeding Expectations RiddleGolf are a can-do company. Our passion for people, golf and making a difference, this is what drives us. From small beginnings (the driving range at Pretoria Golf Club), we consistently grew. As a company we focused on all things golf. We added an Academy, soon after our first on course or green door Golf Pro Shop, course management, design and finally our first cautious steps into product development. RiddleGolf Academy With a unique feel for the mechanics of the golf swing we pioneered the concept of weight transfer and how important kinetic balance is in the swing, we also grasped that a golf swing is unique to each person, no position frozen in time with modern technology can be copied and pasted to all golfers. The focus at our academies is to train the big muscles to move correctly for you and the details of your unique swing will develop with time. With our kids’ programs, as much time is spent on the values of the game, passion for the game and respect for each other as we do on teaching the actual game of golf. RiddleGolf Management In management we work on creating a positive environment for the team members, an environment in which they can then excel at Exceeding Expectations and creating unforgettable experiences for all our golf course members as well as our visiting guests. We are well respected and trusted in the industry, loyal to our partners and passionate about our clients. Clients, past and Current: Pretoria Golf Club, Services Golf Club, Koro Creek Bushveld Golf Estate, Legend Golf and Safari Resort.

commitment and the desire to create for our clients something different, something that will offer unique selling points and give golfers new and exciting experiences. All this while considering our clients budget requirements. We deliver on time and within budget. Some of our accolades include Best New Golf Hole in the World and best new golf course in SA. Trust the company that gave you The Extreme 19 to create your vision. Projects: Pretoria Golf Club, Akasia, Royal Swaziland, Legend Golf and Safari Resort, Koro Creek Bushveld Golf Estate, Middleburg Golf Club RiddleGolf Retail Links Pro Shop is our retail brand, we currently have a single outlet, but more will be opening soon. A simple philosophy, give honest advice at a fair price. Watch this space for exciting news and specials, we will soon be launching a unique online store. RiddleGolf Tours/RiddleGolf Events Two new divisions of our company, bringing unique products and hosting events with groundbreaking activations and exciting golfing experiences. We also offer custom made and set golf tours to the Bushveld and we will soon be spreading our wings further afield. See this issue for our launch specials. After a hiatus of seven years RiddleGolf is back, thank you to our great new partners and our old partners. Put us to the test, call or email and we will exceed your expectations.

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landscaping. An unsurpassed Peter Matkovich design which has been rated in the Top 30 Golf Courses of South Africa for the last 10 years.

A stunning, unique golf estate on 495 hectares of property located only one and a half hours drive north of Pretoria in the magnificent Waterberg region of the Limpopo Province. The setting for Elements Private Golf Reserve is one of the biggest factors that count in its favour.

Taking in all the natural surroundings, this is not only a game of golf but a retreat from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. The golf course is just the excuse needed to get out there and enjoy it.

The surrounding bushveld terrain varies between natural hillsides and open plains, with mountain views and perennial streams. The golf course meanders through a fertile valley of indigenous vegetation and artful

In addition to golf and excellent practice facilities, the estate offers mountain bike trails, tennis courts, hiking, game viewing, bird watching, swimming, conferencing, and a comprehensive food and beverage offering in the clubhouse.

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THE ZEBULA GOLF ACADEMY OFFERS AN OPPORTUNITY FOR YOUTH INTERESTED IN GOLF The Zebula Golf Academy is a great opportunity for youth interested in Golf, offering a structured foray into the world of golf during the school holiday periods. Catering to youngsters aged 6-18, the academy is designed not just as a playground but as a serious training ground for the sport of golf, where talent meets opportunity in the lush expanses of the Zebula Golf Estate and Spa. Golf, a sport of discipline and technique, requires a nurturing environment to flourish, and that’s exactly what the Zebula Golf Academy provides. With an emphasis on professional growth in the sport, the academy November | December 2023

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range; they’re being meticulously schooled in the finer aspects of the game, from the grip and stance to course management and sportsmanship.

non-residential experience, parents are provided an affordable option for their children to immerse in golf, while the R5030 package with lodging represents a comprehensive camp experience, complete with the comforts of home. For parents and children alike, the Zebula Golf Academy is not just an investment in a sport; it’s an investment in the life skills that come with it. Golf teaches patience, integrity, and resilience—qualities that the academy fosters in its young attendees.

The academy’s approach is comprehensive, utilizing both group and individual sessions to ensure that each child receives the attention they need to develop their game. The seasoned coaches at Zebula are committed to unlocking each child’s potential, helping them to refine their swing, improve their putting, and understand the strategic nuances of golf. This personalized attention is crucial in a sport where every detail counts and Zebula’s professional staff are well-equipped to provide it.

With the promise of professional coaching, a supportive environment, and an enriching program, the Zebula Golf Academy stands out as a premier destination for young golf enthusiasts. It’s an invitation to embrace the sport, and for many, it could be the first step towards a lifelong passion or even a professional career in golf. As such, for those looking to give their children a meaningful and engaging holiday experience, Zebula Golf Academy offers an excellent option. If you would like more details and to secure a spot, please feel free to drop a line at proshop@zebula.co.za or give us a ring at 014 734 7708.

Moreover, the Golfers Summer Camp is not just a chance to improve one’s handicap; it’s a holistic experience that includes various activities designed to enrich the children’s holiday period. The package is rounded off with delicious meals and accommodation options, ensuring that the young golfers are well-fed, well-rested, and ready to learn. The pricing of the academy’s offerings is competitive, making it accessible for more families. Starting at R2030 for a 6-day

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CHAMPIONSHIP GOLF COURSE The tranquil setting belies the challenging nature of the signature Annika Sorenstam 18-Hole Championship Golf Course. Annika Sorenstam, number one female golfer for the past five years, is the name behind the first lady golfers’ signature golf course in South Africa. Designed with a serious commitment to the preservation of the indigenous fauna and flora, it is the combination of golf and the unsurpassed beauty of the Waterberg landscape that makes Euphoria such a unique golfing experience. Euphoria provides a true test of golf in one of the most beautiful African Bushveld settings.

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Martin Rohwer had the good graces to call it “unexpected” and thanked the weather for helping him, but his wonderful victory in the SunBet Challenge hosted by Sun Sibaya at Umhlali Country Club in October was down to the fabulous golf he played on the final day. Starting the last round eight shots off the lead, Rohwer fired a superb six-under-par 65 on Friday, lifting him into a playoff with Christiaan Burke. Rohwer then parred the par-three 18th hole three times, with Burke making bogey on the third attempt, to seal a most unlikely triumph. “I just made the cut on the number yesterday and I missed the cut last week, so to win is obviously unexpected,” a delighted Rohwer said. “The win never crossed my mind and I was just thinking about getting a low round and moving as high up the leaderboard as possible.”

wind was going to pick up in the afternoon and as soon as I stepped off the 18th, the wind turned south-westerly and started blowing quite hard. So it was a struggle for the later golfers. “I made a really nice putt for eagle on the par-four 14th and then I chipped in for birdie on the 15th and that really threw me into contention. I then just tried to hold on and post something. I thought I might then potentially have a chance. “I had not hit a shot for a couple of hours and then I went to the range before the playoff. The 18th is a relatively short [182m] par-three with quite a strong wind coming off the left and I hit seven-iron all three times. I made a good putt for par on the first playoff hole, par again and then two putts for par the third time as Christiaan made bogey,” Rohwer said. The Kloof Country Club golfer said his putter

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was his other main benefactor as he claimed his third individual title on the Sunshine Tour.

struggling to a five-over-par 76, Burke took control with three consecutive birdies from the ninth hole giving him a two-shot lead over Luke Brown and Luke Jerling.

“The best part of my game was on the greens. I made some really nice putts. I drove the ball pretty well too. It’s been a pretty solid season. I’ve finished third twice, had another top-10, and I’ve only missed two cuts. But I’m stoked to win and hopefully I can take this form into the summer swing and the rest of the year,” Rohwer said.

But Burke then dropped shots on the 14th, 16th and 18th holes to sign for a 72 and give Rohwer a chance.

The 30-year-old had three birdies and a bogey on the front nine, and then dropped another shot on the par-four 12th. But that was followed a tremendous birdie-eagle-birdie-birdie run as Rohwer roared into contention.

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Brown (67) and Jerling (71) also had late bogeys as they finished in a tie for third on four-under-par, just one stroke behind. SCORES: (*won in playoff)

209 - Luke Brown 70 72 67, Luke Jerling 68 70 71

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Whatever happene I was born in Johannesburg in August 1946. At the time my parents were living in Modderfontein, a small town on the east side of Johannesburg. I attended primary school at Saint Paul’s Parochial in Orange Grove. My high school years we spent at Saint Benedict’s College in Bedfordview. My father was an avid golfer and from about the age of 8, I realized that there were always golf clubs and balls lying around the house. This was when I first became exposed to golf, although when I was a toddler, apparently when my dad went off to play golf my mom would insist that he take me along. So, he would employ a caddy to ferry me around the course generally on his back.

and a member Martin Smith. Howe and he drilled into me the fundam based on Ben Hogan’s books. He st throughout the swing and working the age of 18 or 19, I began compe eventually being selected to a Sou I was able to win several amateur e Strokeplay at Randpark by 14 strok the South African Matchplay Cham where I came back from 3 down w on the 37th hole.

My dad’s enthusiasm for the game resulted in me becoming interested in playing at the age of 12. My dad was a Bobby Locke disciple, having also competed in a Transvaal Open at Glendower which Bobby won by a street, shooting scores in the low 60’s. As a result, I was aware of the maestro’s eccentricities, such as wearing a tie on the course and wearing white golf shoes with tassels covering the laces. My dad owned a pair of those tasseled white shoes which I would ‘borrow’ when I went to the course after school. The shoes were obviously too large for me so I would stuff socks into the toes to make them fit. I would also wear my school tie when I played on my own.

in 1967, I was selected to represen Commonwealth Tournament in Ca on six further occasions during wh Brazilian Amateur in Sao Paulo in 1 represent SA at an event in New Ze passed a resolution banning SA sp competition which scuppered that wished to continue playing at a hig pro. I was thus almost forced into b illusions of success - it was literally happens’.

“My dad was my first teacher and he drilled into me the fundamentals of the golf swing”

in 1971 I competed as a pro on the on the then Order of Merit which g British events of the European Tou 1994, winning 15 events on the Su combined. Notable wins were the

At Modderfontein Golf Club there was a strong junior membership, and we were encouraged to improve by the club pro Stan Gates

in Europe I competed until 1992, w my best year with a second-place f Seve Ballesteros. In 1996 at age 50 attempt to qualify for the Senior To Pre-Qualifying event in Orlando an card at the Tour School finals at TPC

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Gary Player , Andy North, Bob Charles and Hugh Baiocchi at PGA National in Florida .

in 1997 my wife and I flew to the U Fortunately, I was successful early o tournament in Pittsburgh, eventua in 25 starts ending the year 8th on 1998 was more successful as I was

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ever, my dad was my first teacher mentals of the golf swing which he tressed staying in one’s posture g always on good swing tempo. At eting in amateur events, uthern Transvaal provincial team. events notably the Transvaal kes with a score of 270 as well as mpionship at Mowbray in 1970 with 3 to play to beat Roy Joubert

nt South Africa at the anada. I represented South Africa hich time I managed to win the 1968. In 1971 I was selected to ealand, but the United Nations portsman from international t event. I determined then if I gher level, I would have to turn becoming a pro, but I had no a question of ‘let’s see what

e Sunshine Tour, finishing third granted me exemption into the ur. I competed in South Africa until unshine and Winter Tours SA PGA and the SA open.

winning seven events. 1977 was finish on the money list behind 0, I travelled to the USA in an our. I managed to get through the nd then obtained a provisional C Jacksonville.

onally play with Nick Price, Charl Their golfing ability is amazing, not familiar”

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MOOLMAN CHARGES TO VODACOM ORIGINS VICTORY Pieter Moolman’s strategy on the final day of the Vodacom Origins of Golf KwaZulu-Natal event at the Wild Coast Sun Country Club in October was to try and create as many opportunities for himself to net birdies, and the Benoni Lake golfer succeeded admirably as he fired a sensational 64 to get into a playoff with Ethan Smith, which Moolman won. The 32-year-old Moolman began the final round six shots behind on four-over-par, following a 68 in the weather-delayed second round. He was so far behind Hennie O’Kennedy on two-under that he began his last round on the 10th hole, and a wonderful start saw him birdie four of the five holes from the 11th.

although Moolman’s back nine (from the first) featured a couple of bogeys, at the first and eighth holes, he still collected four birdies to come home in two-under, his 64 being the low round of the tournament. Smith, meanwhile, also made a brilliant start with three birdies from the first hole, quickly overhauling O’Kennedy, who had been one stroke ahead of him. The 25-year-old from Paarl bogeyed the 18th hole however, forcing him into the playoff. Moolman added to his birdie count in the sudden-death decider as he made a three on the 305m par-four first hole, while Smith could only make par.

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3. You are at Maccauvlei GC, right on the banks of the Vaal river, what are your biggest challenges especially when the river is in flood? Our biggest challenge being right next to the Vaal River is when we have flooding and we lose some holes due to this. We then have to redo the greens and clean up all the debris that has washed over the course. 4. Are there any precautionary measures that can be taken to prevent certain areas from flooding? Unfortunately there are no precautionary measures we can take to prevent flooding as we are right next to the river, Mother Nature can’t be beaten. 5. What are the differences in grasses (fairway, rough, greens) at Maccauvlei to other parts of the country? The difference is our fairways are Coco grass and the rough is normal grass. Our greens are Poa but we are inter seeding Bent grass. 6. Does one need different machinery on course for different types of grasses around the country?

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The same machines can be used with different settings on cutting height etc. 7. What are the big differences for tournament setup as opposed to normal day to day setup? For tournaments, the fairways must be shorter and the first cut must be precise. During tournaments we let the rough grow to ensure tougher playing conditions when the player misses the fairways. The greens must be fast and true to ensure excellent putting surfaces. The course setup will be from the back tees during tournaments.

10. Do maintenance staff ever come into conflict with golfers and how do you deal with this? Sometimes, but I speak to my staff on what they must do. They must wait for the golfer to play and then he can carry on with his job. 11. People always complain about inconsistent bunkers, how difficult is it to maintain consistent bunkers and do you implement general checks and how? With regards to the bunkers, it is sometimes difficult especially with rain and sprinklers. I do check them myself, by

8. In your opinion does course machinery or golfers spread more seeds like POA or diseases? It is difficult to say but foreign grasses are mostly brought in with golfers. 9. Do you think it should be mandatory for each golf courses to close one day per week for maintenance? No, I don’t think it should be mandatory. At Maccauvlei, we do not close the course and we work around the bookings for the day.

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be and I enjoyed St Andrews, playing really well there. It was the same thing as today in terms of approach, just trying to give myself plenty of opportunities. “With all the rain and the course flooding a bit, the Wild Coast was actually a bit similar to playing in Scotland and the wind was still up today, but calmer than yesterday,” Moolman said. Third place, just one stroke behind Moolman and Smith, ended up being shared property between England’s David Wicks (68), Trevor Fisher Jnr (69), who won the Wild Waves Challenge at this course in 2012, and MJ Viljoen (67). O’Kennedy shot a three-over-par 73 on Sunday to finish in the tie for 10th on one-over-par.

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• Our mystery golfer was born on April 4th 1939 in Kirkland, Washington, U.S. • She is the only woman to have won the U.S. Girls’ Junior, U.S. Women’s Amateur, and U.S. Women’s Open titles, and was the first person ever to win three different USGA championship events. • She captained the 1994 U.S. Solheim Cup team. • She was nicknamed “The Great Gundy” • While still an amateur in 1969, she won an LPGA Tour event, the Burdine’s Invitational. She was the last amateur to win on the LPGA Tour until 15-year-old New Zealander Lydia Ko won the CN Canadian Women’s Open in 2012. • Her greatest professional victories were her two U.S. Women’s Opens, in 1971 and 1976. • Her late husband and her were known for driving from tournament to tournament and staying in an Airstream trailer. Answer on page 114

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FILIPPI BAGS BLUE LABEL CHALLENGE TITLE Making birdies is usually the name of the game in the modified scoring system used by the Blue Label Challenge but making 15 pars was at the centre of Luca Filippi’s success in October when he claimed the title by two points at the Gary Player Country Club. Filippi, who went into the final round leading by six points, had to recover from a tough start in which he bogeyed the fourth and sixth holes to lose two points. But after his mishap at the par-four sixth, Filippi did not drop another shot, his eight pars in a row being interrupted by a crucial birdie, worth two points, on November | December 2023

the par-four 15th hole. The 24-year-old then parred his way home, despite high drama on the last hole when he hit his approach into the water but managed to get up-and-down for par on the par-five. That left Filippi on 34 points, two ahead of Ryan van Velzen and Keenan Davidse. Van Velzen pushed Filippi hard with a seven-point haul, but he made crucial bogeys on the 13th and 17th holes, while Davidse scored four points on the back nine but paid dearly for a pair of bogeys

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on the second and third holes, and then four in a row from the sixth. “It was a tough day with guys seeming to struggle to control their ball-flight in the hot weather, it went a bit further today,” Filippi said. “It was weird that I wasn’t that nervous because in this format it’s anyone’s game and I knew I was always in play. “I just wanted to make pars but give myself chances to make birdies, if the putt drops then it’s a bonus. Draining that birdie putt on 15, after hitting a lob-wedge from 81 metres in the middle of the fairway to two metres was big for momentum coming down the stretch, putting me all-square for the day.

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“The 18th was nervewracking though. Keenan and I both hit good tee-shots and I had 185 metres to the flag, so I hit a five-iron, but I was short-right and into the water. Keenan missed a four-metre birdie putt to win, but I made my four-metre putt for par. “There’s no better feeling than winning a golf tournament, it was unbelievable, that’s the only word to describe it. I’m very happy, it was a great day,” Filippi said. The victory is the Milnerton golfer’s first in a regular individual event on the Sunshine Tour, Filippi having won the Bain’s Whisky Ubunye Teams Challenge at Pretoria Country Club in August.

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“It’s been a long journey and it’s wonderful to get it done. The teams event didn’t quite feel like a proper win, there has been some talk about ‘is it really a win?’, but I just had to suppress those thoughts. Now the monkey is completely off my back,” said Filippi, who finished second in last year’s Blue Label Challenge at Sun City after his eagle-putt on the last lipped out. November | December 2023

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MAJOR CHAMPION OOSTHUIZEN TO PLAY IN AFRASIA BANK MAURITIUS OPEN Major winner Louis Oosthuizen has confirmed that he will tee it up in this year’s AfrAsia Bank Mauritius Open and compete against a strong Sunshine Tour and DP World Tour field on La Réserve Golf Links, which he co-designed. Oosthuizen, the winner of the 2010 Open, adds to a quality field that also includes defending champion Antoine Rozner and five-time DP World Tour champion and Heritage Golf Club ambassador Marcel Siem as part of the seventh edition of the AfrAsia Bank Mauritius Open from 14-17 December.

The South African said he is looking forward to playing La Réserve Golf Links, which he co-designed with Peter Matkovich as the first and only contemporary links in the Indian Ocean and the latest and most keenly anticipated offering in Heritage Resorts’ golf portfolio. “I’m very excited to compete in the AfrAsia Bank Mauritius Open once again. Mauritius is a wonderful destination to visit and enjoy with my whole family. I also cannot wait to play La Réserve Golf continued on page 111...

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Mauritius Open and be able to showcase to the world what is an outstanding addition to the amazing golf offering in Mauritius. I’m delighted to be a part of it.” This will be Oosthuizen’s second appearance in the AfrAsia Bank Mauritius Open following his seventh-place finish in 2017. La Réserve Golf Links adds significantly to the already world-class golf offering in the south of Mauritius and on the renowned Bel Ombre estate, with Heritage Golf Club having hosted the AfrAsia Bank Mauritius Open on three previous occasions on its critically acclaimed Le Château Golf Course.

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

FREESTATE Golf Clubs

Bethlehem GC (058) 303-0940 Bloemfontein GC (051) 447-0906 Clarens GE (058) 256-1270 Clocolan GC (051) 943-1933 Ficksburg GC (051) 933-3711 Heron Banks Golf Estate (078) 052-4083 Kimberly GC (053) 841-0179 Kroonstad GC (056) 212-5169 Ladybrand GC (051) 924-3146 Oppenheimer Park (057) 353-2131 Parys GE (056) 818-1567 Schoeman Park GC (051) 408-3811 Tempe GC (051) 402-1489 Vaal de Grace (056) 811-2013

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Arabella GC (028) 284-0000 Atlantic Beach GC (021) 553-2223 Bellville GC (021) 913-3100 Bredasdorp GC (028) 424-1855 Clovelly CC (021) 784-2111 Devonvale GE (021) 865-2080 De Zalze GC (021) 880-7300 Erinvale GC (021) 847-1144 King David Mowbray GC (021) 685-3018 Kleinmond GC (028) 271-3525 Langebaan GC (022) 772-2112 Paarl GC (021) 863-1140 Parow GC (021) 930-2160 Pearl Valley GC (021) 867-8000 Rondebosch GC (021) 689-4176 Royal Cape GC (021) 761-6551 Shelley point CC (022) 742-1394 Simonstown CC (021) 786-1233 Somerset West GC (021) 852-2925 Steenberg GC (021) 715-0227 Stellenbosch GC (021) 880-0103 Strand GC (021) 853-6268 Westlake GC (021) 788-2020

Driving Ranges Riverclub

(021) 447-3757

Golf Shops The Golfers Club Century City

(021) 555-3540

THE GARDEN ROUTE Golf Clubs Fancourt - Montagu / Outeniqua Fancourt - The Links Fynbos GCE George GC Goose Valley GE Kingswood GE Knysna GC

(044) 804-0183 (044) 804-0785 (042) 285-0321 (044) 873-6116 (044) 533-5082 (0861) 727-170 (044) 384-1150

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(044) 691-2379 (044) 851-1234 (044) 302-5300 (044) 606-5300 (044) 533-2132 (044) 302-9677

Golf Shops The Pro Shop Bells Academy

(044) 871-0620

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

(042) 231-8000 (043) 735-1356 (040) 676-1101 (043) 740-5645 (042) 284-0335 (041) 583-2137 (042) 293-2532 (040) 864-1010 (041) 374-3140 (046) 624-4796 (041) 581-6188 (042) 294-0467 (042) 200-4500 (041) 966-1868 (074) 259-1788 (041) 581-1877 (043) 731-1523 (042) 291-0569

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

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

Golf Shops The Pro Shop - PE

(041) 363-0470

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) 714-4432 Durban CC (031) 313-1777 Glengarry GC (033) 701-1355 Greytown CC (033) 417-2441 Kloof CC (031) 764-0555 Ladysmith CC (036) 637-3521 Margate CC (039) 317-2340 Maritzburg GC (033) 396-5755 Mt. Edgecombe CC (031) 539-5330 Port Shepstone GC (039) 695-0141

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

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

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

Golf Shops The Golfers Club Umhlanga The Pro Shop Durban

(031) 566-5292 (031) 263 0034

LIMPOPO Golf Clubs

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

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

NORTH WEST Golf Clubs Klerksdorp GC Leopard Park GC Magaliespark GC Mooinooi GC Orkney GC Pecanwood CC Potchefstroom GC Rustenburg GC Sandy Lane GC Seasons Eco Golf Estate

(018) 462-6696 (018) 386-3086 (012) 207-9102 (014) 574-4111 (018) 473-2899 (012) 244-8000 (018) 293-0210 (014) 597-1814 (012) 244-3000 (082) 804-2780

Driving Ranges Jim & Jerrys

MPUMALANGA Golf Clubs Barberton CC Belfast GC Bethal GC Delmas GC Drakenzicht Mountain Links Graceland GC Kinross GC Komatipoort GC Kriel GC Kruger Park Lodge Leopard Creek GC Lydenburg GC Nelspruit GC Middelburg CC Morgenzon GC Sabie Country Club Sabi River Sun GC Standerton GC Tweefontein GC Walker Park GC Whiteriver GC Witbank CC

(013) 712-2923 (013) 253-0981 (017) 647-3265 (013) 665-5077 (083) 708-1994 (017) 620-1188 (017) 687-0122 (082) 888-0188 (017) 617-1145 (013) 737-5000 (013) 791-2406 (013) 235-3391 (013) 744-0958 (013) 282-6176 (017) 793-3074 (013) 764-2282 (013) 737-7311 (017) 719-1123 (013) 686-9660 (074) 259-1788 (013) 751-3781 (013) 656-3109

Driving Ranges Broham D/R Riverside Golf Park

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

Golf Shops The Pro Shop Nelspruit

(013) 757-1264

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