Month: January 2015
SA triumph against France at St Francis Links
South Africa’s junior team carried a five point lead to a resounding 14-4 victory in the two-day Test against France at St Francis Links on Wednesday.
SA stretch lead in Test against French
South Africa has stretched their lead to 10 – 2 in the test against France at St Francis Links on Wednesday.
Overnight rain caused a delayed start to the final day’s proceedings, but the South African juniors was quick out of the blocks and stretched their five point overnight lead to eight points after another whitewash in the Foursomes.
SA in control against France
South Africa enjoyed a productive first day against France at St Francis Links and will carry a five point lead into the final of the two-day Test on Wednesday.
The South African six-pack scored a clean sweep in the morning Foursomes and claimed four points in the afternoon Singles to lead the Test 7 – 2.
Hendrikse targets Players’ Championship
Having started the season on a winning note in the season-opening Gauteng North Senior Open, Mellette Hendrikse is targeting the elusive ‘double’ at the invitation-only Players’ Championship at Sun City next month.
SA take early lead against French
The French will have to come out firing in the Singles to rescue the first round of two-day Test at St Francis Links after South Africa’s six-man junior side took three straight points in a productive morning.
SA six-pack primed for French Test
Southern Cape junior Jovan Rebula will lead South Africa against France in a two-day Test that kicks off at St Francis Links on Tuesday. The local six-pack will be looking to extend South Africa’s winning record to two after the country’s success in the first Test at Serengeti Golf & Wildlife Estate last year.
Bezuidenhout lands GNGU Stroke Play
Rustenburg amateur Theunie Bezuidenhout put on a classy performance at Pretoria Country Club to close out victory in the weather-affected Gauteng North Open Stroke Play on Sunday.
Boshoff takes control at Gauteng North Open
South Africa’s number one junior Paul Boshoff finished birdie-birdie at Pretoria Country Club to sit on top of the international pile at the end of the second round at the Gauteng North Open Stroke Play Championship on Saturday.
Strydom threatens at Pretoria Country Club
South Africa’s number two ranked amateur, Tristen Strydom, fired a four-under-par 68 to finish within one shot of first round pacesetter, Theunie Bezuidenhout, in the season-opening Gauteng North Open Stroke Play on Friday.
Strauss knocked out at Aussie Amateur Open
South Africa’s Bertine Strauss claimed a top 10 finish to make match play field in the Australian Women’s Amateur, but Yumi Matsubara from Japan ended the Rustenburg golfer’s campaign after an epic second round tussle at the Australian Golf Club in Sydney on Thursday.
Strauss & Samu set pace at Aussie Amateur Open
South Africa’s Bertine Strauss and reigning Sanlam SA Women’s Amateur champion Ivanna Samu lead the South African challenge after the first round of the Australian Amateur Open at the Australian Golf Club in Sydney on Tuesday.
Amateur golf receives 10-million reasons to smile
The South African Golf Association (SAGA), in association with the South African Golf Development Board (SAGDB), will launch a South African National Golf Squad programme following a crucial and timely sponsorship of a R10-million from business leader, Johann Rupert.
SA geared up for Australian Amateur Open
South Africa’s Bertine Strauss, Lora Assad and 16-year-old juniors Ivanna Samu and Eleonora Galletti are primed defy the weather at the Australian Amateur Open and attack the two challenging championship courses at the Australian Golf Club in Sydney on Tuesday.
SA finishes fourth in Astor Trophy
Team South Africa took fouth while Australia c laimed their fifth victory in the prestigious Astor Trophy after a resounding result against the national team in the final round at The Grange Golf Club in Adelaide on Friday.
SA strengthen chances in Astor Trophy
South Africa is heading for an almighty final round showdown against host nation Australia after a second successive victory in the Astor Trophy in Adelaide on Thursday.
SA rally for victory in Australia
South Africa rallied after a first round loss to defending champions Great Britain & Ireland to beat New Zealand 4 & 3 in the second round of the Astor Trophy at The Grange Golf Club in Adelaide, Australia.
SA struggle against Brits at Astor Trophy
South Africa will have to rally after defeat in their opening match at the Astor Trophy at The Grange Golf Club in Adelaide, Australia on Tuesday.
Eagle lands Nienaber a hat-trick in Durban
Free State junior Wilco Nienaber chipped in for an eagle at Durban Country Club’s final hole to claim his third title in six days in a three-way play-off in the Nomads National Order of Merit on Tuesday.
Mighty Meichtry goes wire-to-wire in Cape Town
Azelia Meichtry from Switzerland thwarted a brave bid from Gauteng’s Kaleigh Telfer to lift the Nomads WGWP Junior Championship title at Durbanville Golf Club on Sunday.
Nienaber on course for hat-trick in Durban
Bloemfontein junior Wilco Nienaber is stalking a hat-trick of wins after taking a two shot lead at the 36-hole mark of the in the Nomads National Order of Merit at Durban Country Club on Monday.