National Squad - Men
The GolfRSA National Squad has been funded by businessman Johann Rupert and one of the main objectives is to ensure that our best players are groomed to represent South Africa in international competition and are fully prepared for life in the paid ranks, should they opt to turn professional.
The National Squad is made up of some of the most talented and promising young amateurs in South African golf, with a good mix of players from the top of the open and junior amateur rankings, and promising youngsters.
“We believe that by encouraging the players to stay amateur for a little longer, we can provide them with the best preparation for life as a professional golfer,” explains GolfRSA CEO Grant Hepburn. “And that’s where the National Squad comes in. Thanks to the generosity of Mr Rupert, we are able to provide funding, support, advice, training camps and, ultimately, playing opportunities for the best of South Africa’s young golfing talent.”
The National Squad provides a valuable platform for talented golfers to further develop their skills and showcase them through competition, locally and on the world stage.
GolfRSA National Squad Members 2022
Name | Home Club | Date of Birth |
Aldrich Potgieter | Pinnacle Point Golf Club | 13/09/2004 |
Amilkar Bhana | Country Club Johannesburg | 12/10/2004 |
Christiaan Maas | Pretoria Country Club | 19/03/2003 |
Christo Lamprecht | Pinnacle Point Golf Club | 30/01/2001 |
Christopher Bagnall | State Mines Country Club | 05/01/2004 |
Cole Stevens | Parkview Golf Club | 11/07/2001 |
Dan Bennett | Beachwood Country Club | 08/09/2005 |
Dylan Kayne | Pearl Valley Golf Estate | 04/10/2005 |
Fabrizio de Abreu | Woodhill Country Club | 09/03/2006 |
Jack Buchanan | Milnerton Golf Club | 20/01/2005 |
Jaden Deltel | Bryanston Country Club | 14/10/2004 |
Janko van der Merwe | Magaliespark Country Club | 24/04/2006 |
Johndre Ludick | Graaff-Reinet Golf Club | 04/02/2007 |
Jonathan Broomhead | Durban Country Club | 24/11/2000 |
Jordan Wessels | Mooinooi Golf Club | 25/04/2005 |
Kieron van Wyk | Ruimsig Country Club | 15/01/2002 |
Kyle de Beer | Port Elizabeth Golf Club | 26/05/1998 |
Marno Lange | Serengeti Estates | 09/11/2006 |
Nash de Klerk | Pecanwood Golf & CC | 31/12/2003 |
Pascal Gunther | Bryanston Country Club | 05/01/2004 |
Tyran Snyders | Durbanville Golf Club | 23/06/2001 |
Vuyisane Makama | Country Club Johannesburg | 21/11/2006 |
Werner Deyzel | Woodhill Country Club | 21/01/2000 |
Zinan Maimane | Silver Lakes Country Club | 09/11/2008 |
Notable former GolfRSA National Squad members
Garrick Higgo (2017 - 2019) PGA Tour, DP World Tour and Sunshine Tour winner
Wilco Nienaber (2016 - 2019) Challenge Tour and Sunshine Tour winner
Jovan Rebula (2016 - 2021) 2018 British Amateur champion
Sunshine Tour winners: Tristen Strydom, Herman Loubser, Albert Venter, Deon Germishuys, Dylan Mostert.