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Special Features • Dainfern: Gauteng’s first residential golf estate • Celebrity golfer profile - Musicians on lockdown • How to produce that ultimate playing surface
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We have a closer look at Dainfern, Gauteng’s first residential golf estate, see how musicians Albert Frost, Jack Parow & Gareth Wilson are coping during lockdown and hear what Sue de Zwart has to say on producing the ultimate playing surface.
SP E C IA L F E AT U R E S Dainfern: Gauteng’s first residential golf estate
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Celebrity golfer profile Musicians on lockdown
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REGULARS LETTER TO THE EDITOR
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LETTER TO THE EDITOR Send us your letters, giving us your views, opinions or articles of interest (max 500 words). The most interesting letter will be published in the next edition of SA Golf Trader. To the editor Brooks Koepka garnered a lot of attention on the Sunday at the PGA Championship, the 4-time Major winner received criticism for a comment he made in an interview on the Saturday night that was widely construed as dismissive of his supposed friend and one-time major winner Dustin Johnson, who if I remember correctly was leading at the time. “A lot of the guys on the leaderboard, I don’t think have won, I guess DJ has only won one. I don’t know a lot of the other guys up there,” said Koepka. Johnson ended the tournament tied for second whilst Koepka finished tied for the 29th spot. What is your opinion on this, I reckon Koepka is making an error mouthing off like this. Regards Irwin Freeman
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Dear Irwin To be honest with you I feel that incidents like these are more often than not blown out of proportion. Brooks Koepka is a highly competitive guy (as are all the professionals) however Koepka doesn’t seem completely at home on tour with his brash, straight talking ways. He is also someone who feels that the game lives in the past and in that regard he has some traction. I certainly don’t think he has bad intentions and he has acknowledged that his remarks could have been misconstrued. Sport needs characters and Brooks Koepka fits the bill. Regards
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Your Coach in Your Pocket, Andre Louw
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utting in essence is a game on its own within the game of golf. As most of the game is played with the ball being airborne, putting is played along the ground. Now conceptually good putting is really just being able to roll the ball across the grass into a small hole. Potentially it is the easiest of all tasks which any level of golfer at any age can achieve. From a technical stand point putting is fairly simple. The biomechanics and skill necessary to perform a putting stroke is way less than that of hitting a shot over 300m. There are only two things you need to get right in order to hit a good putt:
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Putting Understanding the two elements to putting What would you say is the most important one between the two if you could only get one right every time? Getting the correct pace or the correct line? To answer this question think about the proximity to the hole the ball will finish if you got the pace correct but line wrong and vice versa. I do also want to bring to your attention that both these elements are reliant on each other and to explain the relationship between the line and pace have a look at this short video. https://vimeo.com/451974379 Let’s look at pace
1. Get the pace correct 2. Start the ball on the correct line Now to know which one is the problem in your game is the first step. I would suggest you have a look at www.golfstatscoach. com for more on using strokes gained statistics to give you feedback on where you can improve.
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tuition & instruction What would you prefer: getting the pace right every time and you always have a tap in for the next putt even though you sometimes leave it just short? Or being past the hole 100% of the time by average distance of 4 foot and have a knee jerker coming back just because you felt you needed to “give it a chance”? When considering your answer, remember that the closer the ball is to the hole according to strokes gained stats, the higher the probability of making the put.
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The technical aspects that have an influence on getting the pace right are • Striking the ball in the centre of the putter • Good rhythm and controlling the length of the stroke • Controlling the speed the putter is moving Let’s look at direction / line As per the video in the link I mentioned earlier, we see that you can still make a putt with different starting lines, it all depends on the pace that you add to that line. So line in itself does not actually mean anything without the correct pace to support it. The technical aspect that influence where the ball goes or on what line it starts is the angle of the club face at impact. You can control the angle of the club face by • minimizing the rotation you have in your putting stroke
Should you need more personal assistance with your game do not wait any longer - Download the app https://golfcoachapp.com/download-app and create student account using coach code CoachAndre Please look out for the next issue of your favourite golf magazine where I will provide you with some insight in using stats and course management to improve your game.
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1. When did you qualify as a PGA Professional? 5. Who has been you mentor in the golfing 2015. industry? 2. What made you choose this career? My mentor in the golfing industry is none While I was studying a BCom in marketing & other than Mr Ian Leach, he took me under management I learned that a career in golf his wing. Because I was very interested in the was possible, I really enjoyed the golf business business he taught me how running it was an model so once I had a chance I enrolled in the art and what challenges you were presented PGA and I have only been looking forward with on a daily basis. since then. The PGA has only strengthened my 6. You have been at Zebula for quite a while love for this magical game. now, what are your biggest challenges at 3. Has it always been golf for you? such a big residential golf estate? Yes my father always played on Saturday The biggest challenges at Zebula are mornings and I used to go with him to look for managing the irrigation water as we have golf balls, I then started with junior lessons and no access to municipal water, we rely purely golf became a big part of my life. on dam water and boreholes to supply the 4. Did you ever play or did you ever want to golf course with its daily water. The second play on tour? biggest challenge is controlling the animals Yes I did, but my love for the business side of on the course, the biggest problem we face the game stoked my interest more, I do still is protecting the greens in the evening and try pre-qualify for some Sunshine Tour repairing animal damage. I would not change tournaments. a thing as the experience of playing golf and
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HEALTH & LIFEST YLE having animals around you is an experience that you won’t forget. 7. During the current lockdown we find ourselves in due to the Covid-19 virus, how did you keep yourself busy before the courses opened? We had a very pleasant lockdown experience, we only had 3 greenkeepers on-site, so my entire team would assist with cutting tee boxes, fairways, approaches and greens. 8. With the golf courses open now, what are your immediate challenges? The biggest immediate challenge we are faced with is to ensure all safety measures are followed to protect both staff and golfer against contracting Covid-19. 9. How is the golfing public, members and your staff responding to the new rules and regulations? The staff are more than happy that they can return to work and the golfers are just as happy that they are allowed to play the game they love so much. 10. With consumers already being careful on how they spend their money these days (pre Covid-19), what is your plan to attract people to the club now that we are on level 2 of the lockdown? We have already started applying lockdown level specials which seems to be attracting the golfers to Zebula, as the levels begin to drop and restrictions are lifted the easier it becomes for guests to take weekend holidays.
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11. Slow play is one of the biggest problems in golf today, how do you manage slow play at Zebula? We manage the slow play at Zebula by marshaling both sides with two marshals. This allows us to ensure both 9’s are flowing correctly. 12. Does your position require you to be available on weekends, evenings, and holidays, and if so, does this place demands on your personal life? My position demands all of the above, the benefit is that I am on property and all these demands come with the job, I have a very supporting wife thus she understands the jobs responsibilities. 13. Covid-19 aside, what is your opinion on the state of golf in South Africa? My personal opinion, I feel Covid-19 did hurt our industry but I also feel that more people are playing more golf now as they can work from home and time is available for the game. 14. What do you enjoy doing in your free time? Any free time I get I really enjoy spending time with my wife and baby girl, she is almost 3 years old and she loves going on game drives and looking for all the animals. We are truly blessed to live in the bushveld. 15. Do you still get time to play? I still do get time to play some golf, most afternoons we try get in 6 to 9 holes. I also get a lot of support from Zebula to play in professional tournaments whether it be PGA events or qualifying for a Sunshine Tour event.
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Mickelson wins PGA TOUR Champions debut
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here was something so Mickelsonian about what happened at the Bass Pro Shops Big Cedar Lodge in Missouri as fearless Phil went wire-to-wire to become the 20th player to win in his PGA TOUR Champions debut at the Charles Schwab Series at Ozarks National. The winning itself was like him; he has 44 PGA TOUR titles. But so was the way he did it. Wearing what ESPN’s Scott Van Pelt calls his Cartman sunglasses, Mickelson swung from the heels at sumptuous Ozarks National, and shot an opening 10-under 61 with a bogey on a par 5. In round two, after showing front-nine highlights, the Golf Channel went live to Mickelson as he looked for his ball in waist-high fescue at the 10th. It was classic Phil whiplash, and while he never found the ball, he saved bogey. Under
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threatening skies and with the tee times moved up in round three, he drove the green and eagled the fifth hole, opening up a five-shot lead. That Mickelson cooled off and carded a final-round 66 to finish 22 under, four better than runner-up Tim Petrovic (66) , didn’t quite recall his 13-shot victory at the 2006 BellSouth Classic, but the win was impressive nonetheless. “I wasn’t as sharp the back nine,” Mickelson said. “I got off to a good start, though, fortunately to build enough cushion. … I really enjoyed seeing all the guys again, seeing how they were so accommodating and fun. It’s fun for me to compete. I got to shoot scores and compete. Winning is winning, and as Mickelson proved at Big Cedar Lodge, he can still get it done.
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International Federation of PGA Tours cancels 2020 WGC-HSBC Champions
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“In line with Chinese government guidelines and being mindful of the logistical implications, we collectively made the difficult decision to cancel the 2020 event.” Votaw added: “The WGC-HSBC Champions has been a catalyst in the growth in interest and participation in our sport throughout China and Asia. While we are disappointed with not being able to bring the world’s best players to Shanghai this year, our thanks goes out to HSBC, the China Golf Association and the fans in China who have helped make this event so successful since it became a World Golf Championships event in 2009.”
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SPECIAL FEATURE - DAINFERN
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vision was born. In 1986 JCI purchased the company Dainfern Investments (Pty) Ltd and applied for a township to be known as “Dainfern” to be developed on the outskirts of Fourways. This pioneering act would see Dainfern develop into Gauteng’s first Residential Golf Estate Dainfern, a private Estate nestled away in the northeast of Johannesburg, which was acquired by Johnnic Properties in 1985. The old Fourways Golf Course formed part and parcel of the acreage acquired by Johnnic Properties and, after a great deal of
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research, consulting, planning, and negotiation, the premier lifestyle Estate, Dainfern, was born. The township of Dainfern was proclaimed in 1992. The name Dainfern is a blend of the names of the two owners of the property from whom Johnnic purchased the property. The Estate is managed by the Dainfern Homeowners Association originally registered as a Section 21 company in 1991. Johnnic transferred the management of the Estate to the Dainfern Homeowners Association on 31 August 2000. By the Company Laws of South Africa, the company profile was changed to an NPC (Not for Profit Company) in 2014. The Estate is governed by a Memorandum of Incorporation and the Estate Rules which are all-embracing and entrench the rights and interests of all Homeowners. Homeowners pay a monthly levy to the DHA which cover the costs of Security, Estate Common Areas and Gardens and all other expenditure.
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Homes of distinction and style are built in any one of fourteen Villages that frame a stunning emerald green 18-hole Gary Player designed championship golf course that ebbs and flows along with the Jukskei River. Each Village has its character and personality which is enhanced by homes designed by many of the best and most highly respected Architects in South Africa. The golf course is 6,637 meters in length covering 65ha of rolling Highveld grassland with groves of shrubs and trees sprinkled across the landscape. Dams and streams lend a serene and soothing quality to space. The Estate is fully matured with 1235 homes built on the Estate ranging in size from 450m2 to more than 800m2 on stands measuring between 790m2 to 1600m2. Most of the construction taking place at present is extensions and remodeling. Contractors are required to adhere to stringent building standards to ensure that the Estate remains aesthetically pleasing to residents and visitors alike.
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JOHN COLLIER 2020
THIRTEENTH ANNUAL
John Collier Survey
GOOD GOVERNANCE AND ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE
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ne of the conclusions, drawn from the Thirteenth John Collier Annual Survey of Good Governance and Environmental Compliance of South Africa’s golf courses, is that a methodical and disciplined approach to good golf course governance and environmental compliance, are quickly revealed as common characteristics of well-run clubs. These programmatic characteristics will be evident when you visit St Francis Links, which was named the John Collier Survey 2019/2020 TOP CLUB in South Africa. Examples of these characteristics include; transparency, discipline in implementing policies and procedures, an ethical approach towards the club culture and the societal environment, with fairness being of equal
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concern for all stakeholders, social responsibility, balanced objectives, and risk management. The last is a key element as risks are an inevitable part of golf club operations. Another excellent example of implementing a programmatic approach is the Dainfern Golf Club, which achieved a compliance level of SILVER for the 2019/2020 review period. Congratulations to Dave Weyer and his management team as well as golf director, Tim Steynberg and greenkeeper, Fanie Bester. All golf clubs throughout South Africa are invited to participate in the 2020/2021 Survey. The costs are minimal, requiring only the time it takes to complete and return the questionnaire, while the benefits are significant. If you have any questions please do not hesitate to email at ajcollier@telkomsa.net.
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ANNIKA TO CAPTAIN EUROPEAN PING JUNIOR SOLHEIM CUP TEAM
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ith a year to go, the LET and PING have named Annika Sorenstam as the captain of the 2021 European PING Junior Solheim Cup team. Team Europe will face the United States in the 11th PING Junior Solheim Cup, which will take place immediately prior to the Solheim Cup at Inverness Club in Toledo, Ohio, next September. Annika is regarded as one of the best golfers in history of the game. She started playing golf in Sweden at the age of 12 and achieved success at the highest levels. Over a 16-year Hall of Fame career, she earned 89 worldwide wins, including ten major championship titles. The former Rolex Women’s World Golf Rankings No.1 is an eight-time Solheim Cup player, a
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three-time vice-captain and led the 2017 European Solheim Cup Team at the Des Moines Golf and Country Club in Iowa. Annika’s involvement in junior golf started when she created the ANNIKA Foundation in 2007, with the goal of developing women’s golf around the world and encouraging children to lead healthy, active lifestyles. Annika said: “I am really excited to captain the Europeans in next year’s PING Junior Solheim Cup. The Solheim Cup was a very important part of my career. Since stepping away in 2008, I’ve been focused on my Foundation and giving back to the next generation of junior girls. I already know most of the girls who will be aiming to qualify for next year’s European team and I look forward to working with them in Toledo.”
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eorge Coetzee added yet another title to the many he has won at Pretoria CC over the years, claiming the Sunshine Tour’s Titleist Championship by four shots. There was a sense of inevitability to Coetzee’s triumph on a golf course he has known and loved since he first played it and won a tournament here at the age of 10, and where he’s also won two European Tour titles in the 2015 and 2018 Tshwane Opens.
“I’m over the moon. It’s nice performing well when people expect it. It’s really nice to have pulled this off on my home course.” Teeing off tied for the lead with Tristen Strydom on seven under par, Coetzee struggled at the start as he opened with back-to-back bogeys. But it was his run of six birdies in seven holes from the fourth that distanced him from the rest of the field. Further birdies at holes 14 and 17 confirmed his victory.
And now he can add the Titleist Championship to that list as he closed with a 66 to win this Rise-Up Series tournament on 13-under-par 203.
This is Coetzee’s 11th victory on the Sunshine Tour, but perhaps more significant is that since 2014 he’s only had one year – 2017 – in which he hasn’t won at least once on the Tour.
“It’s a very special victory because Pretoria CC and Titleist have supported me my whole career, so to win with both involved this week is truly special,” he said.
Strydom closed with a 70 for sole second place on nine under par and his best finish on the Sunshine Tour since winning the Tour’s Qualifying School in March.
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iguel Ángel Jiménez made European Tour history when the Spaniard struck his opening tee shot at the Hero Open, the second event of the UK Swing, becoming the Tour’s leading appearance maker with 707 starts. The 56-year-old overtakes Sam Torrance’s record of 706, the Scot having made his final appearance on the Tour in 2010.
2012, before defending that title a year later to extend it for the first time, and then extending it further on home soil in 2014. Jiménez also holds the record for most holes-in-one on the European Tour, his ace at the 2015 BMW PGA Championship taking him to a career total of ten, beating Colin Montgomerie’s nine.
The Malaga-born player already holds the record for the oldest player to win a European Tour event, courtesy of his most recent victory at the 2014 Open de España – which he won aged 49 years and 337 days. He had first beaten Des Smyth’s record at the Hong Kong Open in
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2020 Nedbank Golf Challenge Cancelled
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he 2020 Nedbank Golf Challenge hosted by Gary Player, the planned penultimate event on the 2020 European Tour International Schedule, has been officially cancelled. The European Tour, in partnership with title sponsors Nedbank and tournament host Sun International, has announced that the much-anticipated 40th anniversary of the tournament, originally rescheduled for December 3-6, 2020 at the Gary Player Country in Sun City, will now take place in 2021.
decision they would not have taken lightly. The Nedbank Golf Challenge is a tournament we are all extremely proud of, and if postponing it for a year allows us to present an even better Nedbank Golf Challenge in 2021, then I fully support this.”
Keith Pelley, European Tour Chief Executive, said: “The Nedbank Golf Challenge is a spectacular event which showcases many of the wonderful elements that South Africa brings to the world of golf. To ensure that the tournament is the best it can be for the players and all of our stakeholders, it is right that we wait until a time when we Tournament host Gary Player said: “I am confident can celebrate the 40th anniversary in a fitting manner.” that the European Tour, Nedbank and Sun International would have done all in their power The date for the 40th Anniversary Nedbank Golf to try and make sure this year’s Nedbank Golf Challenge in 2021 will be announced in due Challenge could go ahead, and that this is a course.
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Musicians on Lockdown
Name: Albert Frost Band: Solo Instrument: Guitar 1. Do you come from a musical family? You could say that yes. I played in a band with my father for years and Robin Auld is my brother in law. 2. During this lockdown, how did you keep busy? We have a house full of kids, keeping them busy eats most of my time! The free time I do get has given me time to work on my next album which is a blessing because I am always always on the road... 3. Can you plan for future gigs, shows, concerts etc during lockdown? It’s very difficult to book shows as a musician right now, no one really knows when all this will blow over. The good thing is I’ve been forced to make a living from home and thanks to technology it is very possible via platforms like Facebook Live and Youtube.
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4. What music did you listen to growing up, who influenced you? Good old classic rock like Cream, Pink Floyd, Led Zep, Beatles, Stones etc. When I was a little older focus fell on ACDC, Metallica, Pixies, Violent Femmes and of course Jimi Hendrix, Stevie Ray Vaughan and pretty much everyone that influeced them. Then when I turned ten years old... 5. Which is your favourite album of all time? Truth be told there are tons. 6. Did you manage to practice your golf at home during lockdown? I had just moved into a new house with no lawn and so no, I could not and it was driving me crazy. Golf is the best way for me to take a break from that Albert Frost guy for a couple of hours... 7. Favourite golf course in South Africa? I’d have to say Ceres GC. I started playing golf there and it’s special everytime for me, a great 9 hole course.
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SPECIAL FEATURE - CELEBRIT Y GOLFER PROFILE Name: Jack Parow Band: Jack Parow Instrument: Vocals
1. Do you come from a musical family? My dad was super musical when he had a few double brandies in but my mom would say he sounded like someone kicking a cat. So i geuss it depends on what you call musical, i say yes, i do. 2. During this lockdown, how did you keep busy? Mostly booze and tv games and anxiety attacks. 3. Can you plan for future gigs, shows, concerts etc during lockdown? Definitely. Ive planned the craziest shows in my mind...you don’t even understand...like fkn a setup where my mouth is the stage and smoke comes out my nostrils and and those fancy lasers that write things like HAPPY NEW YEAR! Name: Gareth Wilson Band: Southern Gypsey Queen, Coelacanth and Cockles Instrument: Guitar and vocals 1. Do you come from a musical family? My uncle has been a pro must since the 70’s and my brother was the drummer for SGQ, so I guess a little bit ja. 2. During this lockdown, how did you keep busy? I started a streaming platform called Home Stage which has been keeping me busy and I also am a co owner of a little bar in Melville called Romeos and have been writing songs commissioned by our supporters to raise funds for our staff. Other than that I have been dreaming about playing golf and drinking way too much beer. 3. Can you plan for future gigs, shows, concerts etc during lockdown?
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out my eyes. 4. What music did you listen to growing up, who influenced you? Shaggy. 5. Which is your favourite album of all time? Strangely enough, Jagged Little Pill by Alanis Morissette, which you would never think, because I literally only listened to shaggy. 6. Did you manage to practice your golf at home during lockdown? I have spent a lot of my time during lockdown on grass, but not the type you play golf on unfortunately. 7. Favourite golf course in South Africa? Bellville. I have done one streaming concert which was great and I plan to do more but with regards to real gigs, it is really tough because we will be the last guys that get back to work. 4. What music did you listen to growing up, who influenced you? My dad’s record collection mainly. Stones, led Zep, Springsteen, The Who etc and then when I was about 11 I discovered Guns n Roses, Rage Against The Machine and N.W.A and it was all downhill from there. 5. Which is your favourite album of all time? Yoh tough one, Bitches Brew by Miles Davis maybe but hard to say. 6. Did you manage to practice your golf at home during lockdown? I managed to do a little bit of chipping but it was sad to walk past Parkview Golf Course every morning knowing that I could not play. 7. Favourite golf course in South Africa? I am gonna go with East London Country Club. Love nothing more than heading back to the home province and going for a round with Brad Mc Donagh and Dennis Taylor.
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Strong showing from SA’s Telfer in U.S. Women’s Amateur
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outh Africa’s Kaleigh Telfer enjoyed a great run in the 120th U.S. Women’s Amateur Championship before her maiden bid for glory was thwarted by world number 9 Rose Zhang in the Saturday’s quarter-finals. “It was my first tournament back, so I honestly wasn’t expecting much,” Telfer said. “I’m really proud of myself that I made it that far and obviously a little disappointed. I didn’t play my best golf, but I am still proud that I made it to the quarterfinals in my first U.S. Women’s Amateur appearance. And it was just really great to get back out on the course.”
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Zhang went on to beat Gabriela Ruffels in 38 holes to win the event.
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R E S U LT S & R A N K I N G S Other South Africans T13 Louis Oosthuizen
Sunshine Tour Betway Championship Killarney CC, 19 - 21 August 2020
1 Darren Fichardt RSA 73-70-64 2 Ulrich van den Berg RSA 70-69-69 T3 Jaco Prinsloo RSA 71-70-68 Ruan Korb RSA 68-72-69 Alex Haindl RSA 70-67-72 6 Adilson Da Silva BRA 70-69-71 T7 Jaco Van Zyl RSA 77-69-65 Martin Rohwer RSA 73-70-68 T9 Daniel van Tonder RSA 70-75-68 Dylan Naidoo RSA 68-76-69 Jake Roos RSA 73-70-70 Michael Hollick RSA 69-74-70 Keith Horne RSA 70-71-72 Anton Haig RSA 69-69-75
207 208 209 209 209 210 211 211 213 213 213 213 213 213
African Bank Sunshine Tour Championship Glendower GC, 26 - 28 August 2020
1 T2
Daniel van Tonder RSA 67-70-68 Adilson Da Silva BRA 68-73-67 George Coetzee RSA 71-69-68 Neil Schietekat RSA 70-69-69 5 Dylan Mostert RSA 70-72-68 T6 Deon Germishuys RSA 73-71-68 Luke Brown RSA 71-72-69 Louis Albertse RSA 70-70-72 Darren Fichardt RSA 68-71-73 Jaco Ahlers RSA 70-68-74 Martin Rohwer RSA 65-72-75 Jayden Schaper RSA 67-70-75
205 208 208 208 210 212 212 212 212 212 212 212
(-3) (-2) (-1) (-1) (-1) (0) (+1) (+1) (+3) (+3) (+3) (+3) (+3) (+3)
R R R R R R R R R R R R R R
95,100.00 69,000.00 38,000.00 38,000.00 38,000.00 22,800.00 17,700.00 17,700.00 12,500.00 12,500.00 12,500.00 12,500.00 12,500.00 12,500.00
(-11) (-8) (-8) (-8) (-6) (-4) (-4) (-4) (-4) (-4) (-4) (-4)
R R R R R R R R R R R R
95,100.00 51,600.00 51,600.00 51,600.00 28,200.00 15,857.14 15,857.14 15,857.14 15,857.14 15,857.14 15,857.14 15,857.14
Sunshine Tour order of merit as of 31 August 2020
1 Darren Fichardt RSA 2 Daniel van Tonder RSA 3 Adilson Da Silva BRA 4 Ulrich van den Berg RSA 5 Neil Schietekat RSA 6 George Coetzee RSA 7 Jaco Prinsloo RSA 8 Alex Haindl RSA 8 Ruan Korb RSA 10 Dylan Mostert RSA 11 Martin Rohwer RSA 12 Jayden Schaper RSA 13 Jaco Ahlers RSA 14 Jake Roos RSA 15 Thriston Lawrence RSA 16 Dylan Naidoo RSA 17 Keith Horne RSA 18 Jaco Van Zyl RSA 19 MJ Viljoen RSA 20 Heinrich Bruiners RSA
2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2
R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R
110,957.14 107,600.00 R 74,400.00 69,000.00 55,860.00 51,600.00 45,770.00 38,000.00 38,000.00 37,665.00 33,557.14 25,322.14 22,349.14 21,776.00 18,741.00 18,650.00 18,110.00 17,700.00 17,496.00 17,235.00
PGA TOUR THE NORTHERN TRUST TPC Boston, 20 - 23 August 2020
1 2 3 T4
Dustin Johnson Harris English Daniel Berger Kevin Kisner Scottie Scheffler
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254 265 266 267 267
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$ 1,710,000.00 $ 1,035,500.00 $ 655,500.00 $ 427,500.00 $ 427,500.00
RSA 65-65-68-73 271 (-13) $ 175,275.00
BMW Championship Olympia Fields CC, 27 - 30 August 2020 1 Jon Rahm 2 Dustin Johnson T3 Hideki Matsuyama Joaquin Niemann 5 Tony Finau
SPA 75-71-66-64 USA 71-69-69-67 JPN 67-73-69-69 CHI 72-71-68-67 USA 70-71-73-65
276 276 278 278 279
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$ 1,710,000.00 $ 1,026,000.00 $ 551,000.00 $ 551,000.00 $ 384,750.00
Other South Africans T25 Louis Oosthuizen T33 Dylan Frittelli
RSA 72-69-74-71 286 (+4) $ RSA 72-75-69-71 287 (+7) $
69,469.00 49,129.00
PGA Tour order of merit as of the 30th August 2020
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Justin Thomas USA Jon Rahm SPA Dustin Johnson USA Collin Morikawa JPN Webb Simpson USA Bryson DeChambeau USA Daniel Berger USA Rory McIlroy NIR Sungjae Im KOR Patrick Reed USA
17 14 13 20 13 16 16 14 25 19
$ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $
7,344,040.00 5,959,819.00 5,837,267.00 5,250,868.00 5,097,742.00 4,998,495.00 4,439,420.00 4,408,415.00 4,337,811.00 4,250,060.00
Other South Africans 57 Dylan Frittelli RSA 66 Louis Oosthuizen RSA 122 Charl Schwartzel RSA
24 13 12
$ 1,507,497.00 $ 1,312,138.00 $ 677,980.00
Korn Ferry tour Korn Ferry Tour order of merit as of the 31 Aug 2020
1 2 3 4 5
Will Zalatori USA Davis Riley USA Lee Hodges USA Brandon Wu USA Stephan Jaeger GER
15 16 16 16 16
$ $ $ $ $
358,978.00 331,203.00 289,788.00 277,236.00 265,467.00
Other South Africans 49 Dawie van der Walt RSA 148 Tyrone Van Aswegen RSA
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CHAMPIoNS TOUR Champions Tour order of merit as of 31 August 2020 1 2 3 4 5
Bernhard Langer GER Scott Parel USA Ernie Els RSA Brett Quigley USA Miguel Angel Jiménez SPA
9 9 7 8 8
$ $ $ $ $
914,737.00 815,198.00 782,916.00 688,825.00 683,785.00
Other South Africans 14 Retief Goosen RSA 76 David Frost RSA
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$ $
451,156.00 50,703.00
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ISPS HANDA Wales Open Celtic Manor Resort, 20 - 23 August 2020
1 Langasque, Romain Fra 2 Välimäki, Sami Fin T3 Dixon, David Eng Jordan, Matthew Eng 5 Canter, Laurie Eng Other South Africans T15 De Jager, Louis Rsa T21 Burmester, Dean Rsa T27 Stone, Brandon Rsa T44 Harding, Justin Rsa T53 Lombard, Zander Rsa
276 278 279 279 280
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€ € € € €
156,825.00 101,475.00 52,121.25 52,121.25 33,025.50
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USA KOR USA AUS THA
7 6 8 7 9
$ $ $ $ $
70-74-70-68 72-71-68-72 70-72-70-72 70-70-73-73 77-69-68-73
282 283 284 286 287
(-2) € (-1) € (0) € (+2) € (+3) €
12,238.50 10,009.12 7,795.12 4,335.75 3,105.75
Other South Africans 35 Ashleigh Buhai RSA 75 Lee-Anne Pace RSA
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$ 115,722.00 $ 53,659.00
ISPS HANDA UK Championship The Belfry, 27 - 30 August 2020
1 Højgaard, Rasmus 2 Walters, Justin T3 Hebert, Benjamin Kaymer, Martin T5 Howie, Craig Wiesberger, Bernd Other South Africans T19 Easton, Bryce T31 Burmester, Dean T47 Higgo, Garrick T51 Nienaber, Wilco
LPGA Tour order of merit as of 31 Aug 2020
71-68-72-65 70-72-67-69 70-70-71-68 69-72-72-66 71-69-72-68
73-69-67-65 64-71-69-70 67-69-70-69 68-72-66-69 68-72-71-65 67-71-73-65
274 274 275 275 276 276
(-14) € (-14) € (-13) € (-13) € (-12) € (-12) €
156,825.00 101,475.00 52,121.25 52,121.25 35,700.75 35,700.75
Rsa Rsa Rsa Rsa
72-68-70-73 70-70-76-70 70-71-75-73 69-72-76-73
283 286 289 290
(-5) € (-2) € (+1) € (+2) €
10,608.70 6,999.47 4,243.50 3,505.50
EuropeanTourRacetoDubaipoints asofthe31stAug2020 3 4 7 12 3 6 12 8 5 5
1,820.70 1,698.20 1,326.40 1,163.30 1,054.90 909.60 879.00 873.10 853.50 834.50
7 9 4 13 14 14 7 14 15 9 12 4
809.60 739.90 618.40 514.90 417.10 391.00 365.00 308.60 297.60 179.70 178.60 170.10
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EUROPEAN seniors TOUR European Seniors Tour order of merit points as of 31 AuG
1 PRICE, Phillip WAL 2 KINGSTON, James RSA 3 SHACKLADY, David ENG 4 REMESY, Jean-François FRA 5 FOWLER, Peter AUS Other South Africans 17 WILLIAMS, Chris RSA
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643,933.00 613,691.00 577,203.00 529,317.00 482,248.00
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Den Rsa Fra Ger Sco Aut
1 MORIKAWA, Collin USA 2 REED, Patrick USA 3 WESTWOOD, Lee ENG 4 HØJGAARD, Rasmus DEN 5 CASEY, Paul ENG 6 OOSTHUIZEN, Louis RSA 7 HORSFIELD, Sam ENG 8 HERBERT, Lucas AUS 9 FLEETWOOD, Tommy ENG 10 FITZPATRICK, Matthew ENG Other South Africans 13 VAN ROOYEN, Erik RSA 17 BEZUIDENHOUT,Christiaan RSA 23 GRACE, Branden RSA 27 STONE, Brandon RSA 38 BURMESTER, Dean RSA 39 HARDING, Justin RSA 45 NORRIS, Shaun RSA 55 WALTERS, Justin RSA 58 LOMBARD, Zander RSA 67 COETZEE, George RSA 95 DE JAGER, Louis RSA 99 SCHWARTZEL, Charl RSA
Danielle Kang Inbee Park Austin Ernst Minjee Lee Jasmine Suwannapura
17 17 18 18 18
2,887.80 2,526.20 2,196.40 2,136.80 2,131.50
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1 Emily Kristine Pedersen DEN 2 Caroline Masson GER 3 Azahara Munoz ESP 4 Ashleigh Buhai RSA 5 Manon De Roey BEL Other South Africans 13 Lee-Anne Pace RSA 29 Monique Smit RSA 83 Lejan Lewthwaite RSA 97 Casandra Hall RSA 109 Stacy Lee Bregman RSA 113 Nicole Garcia RSA
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€ 184,276.31 € 96,081.14 € 95,253.35 € 79,964.87 € 57,233.07
3 3 1 1 3 1
€ 33,930.92 € 15,000.00 € 3,350.00 € 2,353.33 € 1,890.00 € 1,620.00
Official golf world rankings 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Dustin Johnson USA John Rahm SPA Justin Thomas USA Rory McIlroy NIR Collin Morikawa USA Webb Simpson USA Brooks Koepka USA Bryson DeChambea USA Patrick Reed USA Adam Scott AUS
9.95 9.87 8.33 7.86 7.53 7.03 6.13 6.02 5.76 5.42
45 52 50 49 30 46 49 54 65 38
Other South Africans 24 Louis Oosthuizen RSA 46 Erik van Rooyen RSA 49 Christiaan Bezuidenhout RSA 82 Shaun Norris RSA 94 Dylan Frittelli RSA 98 Branden Grace RSA 130 Justin Harding RSA 152 JC Ritchie RSA 160 George Coetzee RSA 187 Dean Burmester RSA 189 Charl Schwartzel RSA 192 Brandon Stone RSA 197 Garrick Higgo RSA
3.89 2.40 2.34 1.68 1.55 1.53 1.27 1.09 1.04 0.89 0.88 0.87 0.85
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olfRSA’s hottest prospect and number one amateur in the country, Casey Jarvis, used his course-knowledge of the State Mines CC to his advantage and his one-shot victory proved it all.
“I didn’t really feel much pressure,” said Jarvis after his win, “maybe it’s because I know the course well. The round was good but was a bit stressful there on the last hole. I didn’t play the greatest today but I was happy to score well and get the win.
He came into the final round tied for the lead at nine-under for the tournament and got straight to work in the final round, birdieing five of his first seven holes while a single bogey tainted his front nine score-card. A quick birdie after the turn to get things back on track and Jarvis was solid from there on with pars until the last hole where he made another drop to sign for a 68 which brought his total to 13-under-par for a win.
“The final round was good but I struggled a bit with the golf swing today. I putted nicely, however, and I was happy to score well eventually and win. This is my second IGT win, and I hope I can win again next week.”
Jarvis has been in scintillating form from the beginning of the year and some of his highlights include a record-shattering victory as the youngest winner in South African Stroke Play Championship history when he won the title in dominant fashion at Randpark GC in February, while at 15 years, seven months and 22 days old, Jarvis became the youngest Big Easy IGT Tour winner after a four-shot triumph in the Race to Q-School #4 at the same State Mines layout.
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Former GolfRSA squad member Therion Nel played some solid golf all week long but his three-under 69 final-round meant he fell short of forcing a playoff with Jarvis and therefore succumbed to a one-stroke defeat. Despite a gallant effort which saw him card a six-under 66 round on day three, Michael Kok had to do with third place as his 11-under-par total wasn’t enough to win him this title. Amateur Yurav Premlall signed for a perfect 68 in the final round and walks away with the fourth spot finish after a solid week. Vaughn Van Deventer also proved that course-knowledge can, sometimes, work in one’s advantage, finishing the tournament at his home course in a strong fifth position at nine-under-par.
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ape Summer Villas’ Charity Golf Day #TeeOff4Tourism Challenge, held in August 2020 at the Goose Valley Country Club in Plettenberg Bay, was a huge success, according to Paul Duverge, Group General Manager of Cape Summer Villa Boutique Collection.
sponsorships - actually the four balls sold out within seven days”.
“We had a record sell out and we garnered a whopping R30 000 from ticket sales, and hole
The main objective of the Cape Summer Villas #TeeOff4Tourism Golf Day was to raise funds for the procurement of food for Plettenberg Bay’s hospitality workers, many being the sole breadwinners of their families, who have been adversely affected by the Covid-19 lockdown.
LEFT TO RIGHT: Elmar Killian (general manager of The Bungalow Plett), Byron Shrosbee (Sticks and Balls), Paul Duverge (Group General Manager Cape Summer Villas Boutique Collection) and Dave Richardson.
LEFT TO RIGHT: Marius Venter (CEO Plett Tourism), Paul Duverge (Group General Manager Cape Summer Villas Boutique Collection) and Mel Glennie (Coastal Prime Real Estate).
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AFFORDABLE GOLF - THE GARDEN ROUTE With the current situation that the South African tourism sector has been experiencing, The Cape Summer Villas Boutique Collection - with its collation of Western Cape exclusive accommodations, from quaint hotels in Garden Route to luxury accommodation in Plettenberg Bay - felt strongly about adding its voice to the #ServeUsPlease, #Tourisminmyblood and other similar campaigns, as a means of placing pressure on the government to re-open the tourism sector and assisting the now, many unemployed hospitality workers within the Plettenberg Bay industry. All proceeds from the Cape Summer Villas #TeeOff4Tourism Golf Day will be allocated to providing food parcels for these affected hospitality workers, Duverge explained. “Our focus has always been about uplifting our community, and what is gratifying about our Golf Day initiative is the way it brought in generous support from the entire town and community of Plettenberg Bay. We’re hoping that other companies, towns, and provinces will follow our lead and start similar initiatives of their own.” “All round it was a fabulous day - well done to the team and big thanks to all our supporters”. Great prizes included the Grand Prize – a five-night stay at one of the properties of Cape Summer Villas Boutique Collection, and hotel vouchers, meal vouchers, golf goodies and a prize for the Best Dressed team. “It makes me proud that Goose Valley Golf Course was part of this important initiative. It was a hugely successful Golf day”, said Daniel Gouws, Goose Valley’s PGA Head professional at the signature Gary Player designed 18-hole, 72-par golf course.
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View from Sky Villa Boutique Hotel (part of Cape Summer Villas)
Cape Summer Villas Boutique Collection Cape Summer Villas is a boutique collection of exclusive accommodations in the Western Cape along the Cape Coast to Plettenberg Bay. Properties, well positioned within close proximity to popular tourist hotspots, offer luxury amenities and cater to the discerning guest. All the properties within the group have been carefully selected to showcase their surroundings and feature tastefully decorated interiors, the finest linen and 5-star service. A privately-owned hotel group, the Cape Summer Villas Collection has a total of nine properties. These include: • 9 on Camp Apartments in the historic suburb of Gardens, Cape Town • 22 Eikehoff Apartment and The Den Apartments in the university town of Stellenbosch • Pringle Bay Villa on the beach in Pringle Bay • Spanish Farm Guest Lodge in Somerset West, with views of False Bay and surrounding mountains • The Oubaai Villa situated in the Oubaai golf estate in close proximity to George airport • In Plettenberg Bay - the Sky Villa Boutique Hotel with views over the ocean, The Bungalow and The Bungalow Villa right on Hobie Beach Cape Summer Villas Boutique Collection Tel: +27 87 550 2967 www.capesummervillas.co.za
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hen Zola Mkumla, entrepreneur, philanthropist and avid golfer, first met PGA professionals Marc Alexander and Ryan Kimber, none of them could predict that this friendship, which revolved around the love and passion for the game of golf, would someday lead to the foundation of a golfing academy for scholars. Mkumla recently made a significant investment into education by purchasing his alma mater, Hermannsburg School. Founded in 1856, Hermannsburg School, situated near Greytown in the KZN-Midlands, is the oldest independent co-educational boarding school in KwaZulu-Natal. The school has an impeccable academic track record and offers all the usual South African school team and individual sports; but as a small school, its attention to the individual means that considerable effort is being poured into golf as a school sport - and this has seen the formation of the Hermannsburg Penrose Golf Academy. Situated on the St Cathryn’s Country Golf Estate, a short distance from the school, the academy is run by Marc Alexander and Ryan Kimber. Scholars are transported to the academy for their coaching sessions in the school’s brand-new bus fleet, and all necessary golfing equipment is available at no cost, making this usually expensive sport, accessible to all. “Golf is a unique sport which we believe will have a great impact on the scholars if they have the opportunity and exposure to it,” says Mkumla, he himself of humble beginnings, having grown up in a township near Pietermaritzburg. “We believe that golf can
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teach many life lessons, as well as give scholars an advantage when taking on the business world. This is why we have started the academy. I have great faith that Marc and Ryan will make this work.” Marc Alexander is a class “AA” PGA professional from Johannesburg. Marc started his golf career at Eye of Africa in 2012; he completed his apprenticeship in two years with the PGA and went from an apprentice to the Head Professional. After five years at Eye of Africa he moved to a more demanding role as the Assistant Golf Director at The Country Club Johannesburg, whilst at CCJ he worked closely with the PGA and soon upgraded to a class “AA” Professional. Ryan Kimber also started his career in golf at Eye of Africa. Ryan spent a little over two years there and then moved to The Els Club at Copperleaf as a shop assistant. He went on to complete his apprenticeship and became a full member of the PGA. The mission of Hermannsburg Penrose Golf Academy is not only to teach its students the mechanics of the game of golf, but also to teach them golfing etiquette, networking skills and, most importantly, build their confidence to be able to go out into the game of life and play the ball, no matter where it lies. “Am I any good at golf? Definitely not!” says Mkumla. “It punishes me all the time, but I absolutely love the game. And it keeps me humble.” For further information, please contact: wecare@hmbschool.co.za
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Graduating, with honours
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hen Luca Filippi launched his pro career in the recent Betway Championship, the Western Province golfer became the 23rd Sunshine Tour professional to graduate via GolfRSA’s National Squad system.
2019/20 Sunshine Tour Rookie of the Year Top 5
A tie for 39th hardly set the golfing world alight, but it is a first step towards Filippi’s goal of emulating fellow National Squad member Garrick Higgo, who won the 2019/20 Sunshine Tour Rookie of the Year title. Higgo, who impressed with two tournament wins in a rookie season where he finished sixth on the Order of Merit with nearly R1.3 million in earnings, finished the rookie race ahead of three fellow former Squad members – Wilco Nienaber, Dylan Naidoo and Deon Germishuys. In fact, these days it’s hard to find a front page of any Sunshine Tour leaderboard that doesn’t feature a recent graduate of the National Squad, such is the success of the programme since its inception five years ago, following a generous donation from businessman Johann Rupert.
Deon Germishuys
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2020/21 Sunshine Tour Rookie of Year Race Top 10 1 Jayden Schaper*
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T6 Andrew Williamson
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How to produce that ultimate playing surface By: Sue de Zwart
move the moisture off the surface & into the rootzone. Studies have shown this product to give you up to 21 % more moisture in the rootzone. I am blown away by our results at 4 litres/ha every month in the cooler months allowing you to build your rootzone & 10-20 litres/ha in the heat of summer.
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e are always striving to produce that ultimate playing surface and there are so many contributing factors to ensure you achieve this. There are a few key check points. Ensure your greens are draining well – finding the day light where the greens drainage flows out is a great starting point. Ensure this is not clogged and able to flow freely. If your green drains below the water level you will need to consider adding a sump pump. Moisture meter – this is a wonderful tool to take the guessing game out of irrigating. A POGO is a great tool, but if that is out of your price range you can use a simple hand held moisture meter for R250. These can be issued to all irrigation staff. I have found this to be a very useful tool for our team.
Wetting agents – this really does take your turf to a new level. A monthly application at low rates in the cooler months and higher rates in the heat allows you to hold moisture in the rootzone. Qualibra is a penetrant & polymer Karl Dannenberger and Wallyallows Bergmann inDr. one awesome product which you to
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Nutrition – this is a great time of year to take your soil samples if you have not done so yet and get them off to a reputable laboratory which we are fortunate to have in South Africa. We use Labserve in Nelspruit or Agri Science in the Western Cape. Once you get these results we will gladly assist you to build a fertilizer programme which suites your plant & your budget. This is a value add Talking Turf offers to all our Syngenta clients. Your plant hates being on a roller coaster – consistent feeding is really important. IPM – a sound integrated pest management programme is critical to manage your pests in a sustainable manor. I have used the Syngenta product range since 1996 and I love the fact that you are able to target unwanted pests without affecting the bees, birds or fish. We work with many golf clubs in Southern Africa to ensure they are applying the right product at the right time. We have programmes for all the turf types in South Africa which we are constantly tweaking and improving. Your product choice & application timing & method are critical. Having a sound IPM allows you to control your pests before the damage is visible to the eye, produce a better quality playing surface more cost effectively than fighting fires. There is no greater thrill for us “Turfheads” than the reward for doing all the above. Planning is a vital part of producing the end product.
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GREENKEEPING NE WS CLIP
How data and technology help players work smarter, not harder
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olf is a game with a simple objective: get the ball in the hole in the fewest strokes possible.
But several different skills must be mastered to accomplish that task. There’s driving, iron play, short game and putting. Players must attain, and maintain, a certain level of proficiency in each aspect of the game to have success. That’s why players turn to data and technology to make their practice time more efficient. Rory McIlroy, the reigning FedExCup champion, is among the players who relies on stats to show him what to work on. For example, a report he received after the World Golf Championships-Mexico Championship showed him that his sand shots weren’t up to
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his standards. “I got a stats report after the three weeks that I had at Torrey Pines, at Riviera, and Mexico, and that’s what I based my practice off going into the next few weeks,” McIlroy said at this year’s Arnold Palmer Invitational. “My bunker play wasn’t up to the same standards it needed to be. I needed to get better (with putts) from 6 to 12 feet. Its stuff that you sort of know anyway, but it’s nice when you have that objective data in front of you.” As Bobby Jones once wrote, “Golf is a difficult game to play consistently well because the correct swing is not a thing the human body can accomplish entirely naturally.” Technology and data can help players when they get off-kilter, however.
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Turning back the clock is the Golfer from the past?
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Born in Fairfield, Connecticut on the 3rd of March 1920 he was of Hungarian descent. He was known for an effortless-looking swing and a strong record on difficult golf courses, particularly at the U.S. Open. He won 18 PGA Tour events, including three Major championships: the 1952 and 1963 U.S. Opens and the 1968 PGA Championship. He is well remembered for not wasting any time on either the greens or the fairways. He was instrumental in starting the Senior PGA Tour in the late 1970s. “Swing easy, hit hard” was his popular catch phrase. He suffered a fatal heart attack in 1994 on the golf course at the Coral Ridge Country Club in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. He was found sitting in a golf cart under a willow tree by two club members near the 16th hole, his favourite spot on the course. Answer on page 84
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GAUTENG Golf Clubs Akasia GC Avion Park GC Benoni CC Bronkhorstspruit GC Bryanston CC CMR GC Copper Leaf GE Dainfern GC Eagle Canyon GC Ebotse GC ERPM GC Eye of Africa Germiston GC Glendower GC Glenvista GC Hillside GC Irene CC Jackal Creek GE Johannesburg CC Kempton Park CC Killarney GC Krugersdorp GC Kyalami GC Leeuwkop GC Maccauvlei GC Meyerton GC Modderfontein GC Observatory GC Parkview GC Pebble Rock GC Pollak Park GC Pretoria CC Pretoria GC Randpark GC Randfontein GC Reading GC Riviera on Vaal CC Royal Jhb & Kensington GC Royal Oak CC Services GC Silver Lakes CC Southdowns CC Springs CC State Mines CC Wanderers GC
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Waterkloof GC (012) 460-2542 Wingate CC (012) 997-1298 (012) 542-1309 Woodhill CC (012) 998-0011 (011) 970-7000 Zwartkops CC (012) 654-2111 (011) 849-5211 (013) 932-3940 Driving Ranges (011) 706-1361 Colbyn D/R (012) 342-3882 (011) 472-8060 Grasslands D/R (082) 777-8912 (012) 668-8900 Greenhills D/R (011) 828-9555 (011) 875-0400 Jim and Jerrys’ D/R (011) 662-1603 (011) 801-6611 (012) 997-2240 (087)2853555/7 Kimiad D/R & Mashie Course (011) 826-2466 (011) 487-3898 (071) 401 3127 Observatory D/R (012) 661-0533 (011) 827-7818 Panorama D/R (073) 109-4239 (011) 453-1013 Sandy Bunker D/R (012) 809-0430 (011) 432-3150 Six Fountains D/R (082) 371 7323 (012) 546-1764 Verwey D/R (011) 717-9416 (012) 667-1081 Wits D/R (011) 251-6721 Zwartkops D/R (012) 654-4830 (011) 202-1620 (011) 970-1075 Golf Shops (011) 442-3880 Second Chance (011) 440-0558 (011) 660-4365 The Golfers Club (011) 453-6352 (010) 594-0034 Edenvale (011) 466-2888 The Golfers Club (011) 465-9985 (016) 422-1263 Fourways (016) 362-0809 The Golfers Club (011) 475-7519 (011) 608-2033 West Rand (011) 648-9574 The Pro Shop (011) 602-8888 (011) 646-5400 Woodmead (012) 808-0883 (011) 362-6757 FREESTATE (012) 460-3372 (012) 386-6836 Golf Clubs (011) 215-8600 Bethlehem GC (058) 303-0940 (011) 693-5414 Bloemfontein GC (051) 447-0906 (058) 256-1270 (011) 907-8906 Clarens GE (051) 943-1933 (016) 430-1380 Clocolan GC (051) 933-3711 (011) 640-3021 Ficksburg GC Heron Banks Golf Estate (078) 052-4083 (053) 841-0179 (011) 740-0016 Kimberly GC Kroonstad GC (056) 212-5169 (012) 651-4411 Ladybrand GC (051) 924-3146 (012) 809-2110 Oppenheimer Park (057) 353-2131 (011) 943-4448 Parys GE (056) 818-1567 (011) 362-5031 Schoeman Park GC (051) 408-3811 (011) 740-9962 Tempe GC (051) 402-1489 (011) 447-3311 Vaal de Grace (056) 811-2013
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WESTERN CAPE Golf Clubs Arabella GC (028) 284-0000 Atlantic Beach GC (021) 553-2223 Bellville GC (021) 913-3100 Bredasdorp GC (028) 424-1855 Clovelly CC (021) 784-2111 Devonvale GE (021) 865-2080 De Zalze GC (021) 880-7300 Erinvale GC (021) 847-1144 King David Mowbray GC (021) 685-3018 Kleinmond GC (028) 271-3525 Langebaan GC (022) 772-2112 Paarl GC (021) 863-1140 Parow GC (021) 930-2160 Pearl Valley GC (021) 867-8000 Rondebosch GC (021) 689-4176 Royal Cape GC (021) 761-6551 Shelley point CC (022) 742-1394 Simonstown CC (021) 786-1233 Somerset West GC (021) 852-2925 Steenberg GC (021) 715-0227 Stellenbosch GC (021) 880-0103 Strand GC (021) 853-6268 Westlake GC (021) 788-2020
Driving Ranges Riverclub
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Golf Shops The Golfers Club Century City
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THE GARDEN ROUTE Golf Clubs Fancourt - Montagu / Outeniqua Fancourt - The Links Fynbos GCE George GC Goose Valley GE Kingswood GE Knysna GC
(044) 804-0183 (044) 804-0785 (042) 285-0321 (044) 873-6116 (044) 533-5082 (0861) 727-170 (044) 384-1150
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SA GOLF TR ADER DIREC TORY Mossel Bay GC Oubaai GE Pezula GC Pinnacle Point GR Plettenburg Bay GC Simola GE
(044) 691-2379 (044) 851-1234 (044) 302-5300 (044) 606-5300 (044) 533-2132 (044) 302-9677
Prince’s Grant GC (032) 482-0041 Royal Durban GC (031) 309-2581 Sakabula GC (033) 330-6751 San Lameer GC (039) 313-5141 Scottburgh GC (039) 976-0041 Selborne Park GE 087 135 05589 Southbroom GC (039) 316-6051 St Cathryns GC (033) 444-1945 Golf Shops Umdoni Park GC (039) 975-1320 The Pro Shop (044) 871-0620 Umhlali CC (032) 947-1181 Bells Academy Umkomaas GC (039) 973-1330 Victoria CC (033) 347-1394 EA STERN CAPE Wild Coast CC (039) 305-2799 Windsor park GC (031) 303-1728 Golf Clubs (032) 538-1041 Bushman Sands GC (042) 231-8000 Zimbali CC East London GC (043) 735-1356 Driving Ranges Fish River Sun GC (040) 676-1101 Lynton Hall (039) 975-1502 Gonubie GC (043) 740-5645 Golf Academy Hankey GC (042) 284-0335 Mt Edgecombe D/R (031) 502-3480 Humewood Links GC (041) 583-2137 University Dbn D/R (031) 261-8062 Jeffreys Bay GC (042) 293-2532 Westville D/R (031) 265-0148 Katberg GC (040) 864-1010 Port Elizabeth GC (041) 374-3140 Golf Shops (031) 566-5292 Royal Port Alfred GC (046) 624-4796 The Golfers Club Shark River GC (041) 581-6188 Umhlanga (031) 263 0034 St Francis Bay GC (042) 294-0467 The Pro Shop St Francis Links (042) 200-4500 Durban Uitenhage GC (041) 966-1868 LIMPOPO Walmer Park GC (074) 259-1788 Walmer CC (041) 581-1877 Golf Clubs West Bank GC (043) 731-1523 Elements (010) 591 2951 Zwartenbosch GC (042) 291-0569 Private Golf Reserve Euphoria GC (014) 743-5000 Driving Ranges Hans Merensky GC (015) 781-3931 (015) 491-5563 Harbour View D/R (084) 622-7259 Kameeldoring CC (014) 495-0026 Londt Park D/R (041) 360-8707 Koro Creek GC (012) 443-6700 Walmer Woods D/R (082) 372-8252 Legend GE Naboomspruit GC (014) 743-1963 Polokwane GC (015) 295-4118 Golf Shops Swartklip GC (014) 786-0186 The Pro Shop - PE (041) 363-0470 Univ. of Limpopo GC (015) 268-2183 Zebula CC (014) 734 7700
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Golf Clubs Amorello Game Lodge (035) 562-3182 Beachwood CC (031) 564-4257 Bluff National GC (031) 467-7448 Boschoek GC (033) 234-4232 Cathedral Peak GC (036) 488-1888 Cotswold Downs GC (031) 714-4432 Durban CC (031) 313-1777 Glengarry GC (033) 701-1355 Greytown CC (033) 417-2441 Kloof CC (031) 764-0555 Ladysmith CC (036) 637-3521 Margate CC (039) 317-2340 Maritzburg GC (033) 396-5755 Mt. Edgecombe CC (031) 539-5330 Port Shepstone GC (039) 695-0141
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NORTH WEST Golf Clubs Klerksdorp GC Leopard Park GC Magaliespark GC Mooinooi GC Orkney GC Pecanwood CC Potchefstroom GC Rustenburg GC Sandy Lane GC Seasons Eco Golf Estate
(018) 462-6696 (018) 386-3086 (012) 207-9102 (014) 574-4111 (018) 473-2899 (012) 244-8000 (018) 293-0210 (014) 597-1814 (012) 244-3000 (082) 804-2780
Driving Ranges Jim & Jerrys
MPUMAL ANGA Golf Clubs Barberton CC Belfast GC Bethal GC Delmas GC Drakenzicht Mountain Links Graceland GC Kinross GC Komatipoort GC Kriel GC Kruger Park Lodge Leopard Creek GC Lydenburg GC Nelspruit GC Middelburg CC Morgenzon GC Sabie Country Club Sabi River Sun GC Standerton GC Tweefontein GC Walker Park GC Whiteriver GC Witbank CC
(013) 712-2923 (013) 253-0981 (017) 647-3265 (013) 665-5077 (083) 708-1994 (017) 620-1188 (017) 687-0122 (082) 888-0188 (017) 617-1145 (013) 737-5000 (013) 791-2406 (013) 235-3391 (013) 744-0958 (013) 282-6176 (017) 793-3074 (013) 764-2282 (013) 737-7311 (017) 719-1123 (013) 686-9660 (074) 259-1788 (013) 751-3781 (013) 656-3109
Driving Ranges Broham D/R Riverside Golf Park
(013) 755-6156 (013) 757-0960
Golf Shops The Pro Shop Nelspruit
(013) 757-1264
SWAZIL AND Nkonyeni GE (+268) 254 00023 Royal Swazi Spa CC (+268) 2416 5000
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