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Month: August 2018

Unsung hero Nel ready to face the future

6 August 2018 – The GolfRSA National Squad celebrated a noteworthy slice of success with the international achievements of Jovan Rebula, Wilco Nienaber, Christo Lamprecht, Martin Vorster and Deon Germishuys between May and July this year. These world beaters undoubtedly deserved the attention showered on them, but it’s time to shine the spotlight on Therion Nel,…

Is Your Golfing Insurance on Par?

Golfing is steadily growing as a favoured pastime and golf estate living is a lifestyle that increasing numbers of South Africans are embracing. People are drawn to the allure of country living in the heart of the city that addresses security concerns and eliminates the need for 6-foot walls and electric fencing, offering unobstructed views…

A quick 18 with Amilkar Bhana

The Quick 18 series shines the spotlight on 13-year-old Central Gauteng golfer Amilkar Bhana, with his big drives and lethal short game. In two short years since he started competing on the South African Golf Association’s junior circuit, Bhana has risen to third in the Under-15 Rankings and broken into the top 30 in the…

Sign up now for GolfRSA’s Rules Modernisation Seminars

The R&A and the USGA have announced the final changes to the Rules of Golf for 2019. It is important all golfers, golf administrators, referees, golf directors and PGA professionals understand this fundamental modernisation of the Rules in order to run golf competitions effectively, write Local Rules, mark the course and of course, play the…

Curro Aurora double up at SA High School Champs

3 August 2018 – Curro Aurora celebrated a successful title defence in the eighth South African High School Championship with a wire-to-wire victory at Devonvale Golf and Wine Estate on Friday. The 2017 champions carried a slender one shot lead into the final round over Afrikaanse Hoër Seunskool Pretoria after setting the first round target…

Kruinsig cruises to Ernie Els Champs victory

3 August 2012 – Laerskool Kruinsig celebrated national breakthrough with a winning performance in the eighth Ernie Els SA Primary School Championship at Humewood Golf Club in Port Elizabeth on Friday. The Kempton Park-based team opened up a three shot lead with an opening round of 240 and clinched a two shot victory on a…

Curro Aurora has early control at SA High School Champs

2 August 2018 – Curro Aurora picked up where they left off last year and set the first round pace in the eighth South African High School Championship on Thursday. South African Golf Development Board trio Carl Mwale, Cole Stevens and Kieron van Wyk – all members of last year’s victorious team – combined for…

Kruinsig claims Ernie Els lead at Humewood

3 August 2012 – Ian van Rhyn, Marno Lange and La-Velle Clark-Halket braved the sweeping rain at Humewood Golf Club to give Laerskool Kruinsig the first round honours in the eighth edition of Ernie Els SA Primary Schools Championship on Thursday. Van Rhyn and Lange carded rounds of 79 and Clark-Halket posted 82 at the…