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Mixed emotions for Investec SA Open trophy winners Naidoo and Maas
SA Open history beckons for Maas
Maas keeps Investec SA Open title hopes alive with magnificent 64
Pacesetter Maas edges ahead in rain-hit SA Open
Maas, Arthur lead amateur challenge in Investec SA Open
Braveheart Barnard captures SA Amateur at Humewood
Barnard to battle Mukherjee for the SA Amateur title
Giant slayers topple big names at SA Amateur
Favourites bring it on day one at SA Amateur
Victorious Van der Watt lifts the 2025 Proudfoot Trophy
Classy Coetzee charges clear in SA Amateur
Flying Frenchman Auch-Roy soars to SA Stroke Play glory
Unflappable Wessels keeps control at SA Stroke Play
Wessels goes deep to lead SA Stroke Play in Mossel Bay
Newman seals stunning Africa Amateur victory
Newman gunning for Africa Amateur glory
R&A backs GolfRSA Tournament Support Programme to benefit young golfers
Raad and Craig power to the summit at Leopard Creek
Chatora, Coetzer lead the way in Africa Amateur at Leopard Creek
Leopard Creek the hunting ground for huge rewards in the Africa Amateurs
Arthur the Lionheart seals dream GolfRSA International victory
SA teams swoop to spirited double GolfRSA International triumph
Brown blitzes to GolfRSA International lead
Arthur off to a flying start in GolfRSA International
Teams Primed to fly SA flag at GolfRSA International
Lange triumphs in thriller Nomads Inland play-off
Viljoen victorious in Nomads SA U15 Championship
Van der Vyver dominates at Nomads Coastal opener
Fab Five ready for Dunhill test
Proteas power to All Africa win in Zimbabwe
GolfRSA’s 2024 Champion of Champions crowned at Pecanwood
Western Province outlast tough test to win SA IPT
Play Royal Portrush before the Pros
Flying the flag in Finland
Burmester to defend Investec SA Open title at Durban Country Club
Dream debut for Cornwall Hill in 2024 Ernie Els SA Primary School Championship
Waterkloof wins fourth SA High Schools title
Walters, Ressell & Craig join the 2024 Nomads Winner’s Circle
Celebrating Sun City champions Van Ettinger & Combrink
Ticket Ballot for the 153rd Open Championship now open
Spotlight: The Open Championship
Weber and Coetzer named for 2024 Junior Open
North West, Southern Cape the SACD heroes at Heron Banks
Western Province romp to Challenge IPT glory
GolfRSA rising stars named for international stage
Golf the Biggest Champion at 2024 All Africa Junior Teams
Van Vuuren fires to Nedbank Junior Challenge victory
Curlewis simply superior at SA Mid-Amateur Champs
Province & Gauteng North double up in the 2024 SA Senior IPT
Mpumalanga & Southern Cape clinch promotion at San Lameer
Hunt is on for Nedbank Junior Challenge glory
GolfRSA Juniors double up in Zimbabwe Junior Open
UPDATE: ATMS Disruption
Congratulations to GolfRSA Race to the R&A 9 Hole Challenge Finalists and Prize Winners
GolfRSA rising stars heading for Zim Junior Open
In-form Lamprecht ready for Masters test
Barnard gets Nomads SA Boys retribution in Benoni
Van Ettinger comes up trumps at Gowrie Farm
Teams for prestigious 2024 Africa events announced
Mopani Leopards victorious in GolfSixes League Limpopo Series
Van der Merwe books 152nd Open berth in Africa Amateur
Stay and Play with Southern Sun at Arabella Hotel, Golf & Spa
Van der Merwe victorious in GolfRSA International Amateur
Leopard Creek prepares to host inaugural Africa Amateur Championship
Graham adds to Scottish success in SA Amateur
Teen Weber claims historic Proudfoot Trophy victory
Burnand seals stunning SA Stroke Play victory
Van der Merwe caps breakout season with Freddie Tait Cup win
Van der Merwe and Bennett lead Investec SA Open amateur challenge
Freddie Tait Cup beckons at 113th Investec SA Open
Lamprecht leads amateur challenge in Investec SA Open
Proteas shine in 2023 Eisenhower Trophy in Abu Dhabi
Burnand, Verster do SA proud in Argentina
Woodbridge goes back-to-back in SA Senior Champs
GolfSixes League SA Modderfontein 2023
Records pile up for GolfRSA’s Lamprecht
Lions soar to the summit in premier IPT’s
Welcome to the 2023 SA IPT at East London Golf Club
GolfRSA Quartet impress in Egypt
Lamprecht soars to No 2 on WAGR
East London Golf Club primed for SA IPT battles
GolfRSA’s Coastal Inland Challenge heading North
“Don’t make a big deal about it,” says Broomhead
GolfRSA introduces THE GOLF MAG!
A feast of first-time winners
Silver Medal the latest in long list of Lamprecht achievements
Experience of a lifetime for SA duo at Royal Liverpool
SA’s Lamprecht survives Open baptism of fire
Stunning start for GolfRSA’s Lamprecht at Hoylake
R&A launches African Amateur at Leopard Creek
GolfRSA announces power-packed 2023 Eisenhower Team
Juniors named for 2023 Reply Italian U-16 challenge
GolfRSA launches the Caddie Handicap Initiative
Golfsixes hits South African shores
SA’s Lamprecht claims The Amateur Championship
SA pair thrilled to be heading to Royal Liverpool
PLAY South Africa’s Top Courses
Van Wyk takes Amateur Qualifier honours
GolfRSA welcomes 2023 National Squad inductees
Newman takes 3rd Nedbank Junior Challenge crown
GolfRSA salutes Joan Herbert
SA quartet selected for Indonesian challenge
Draw Procedure: 2023 GolfRSA Race to The R&A 9 Hole Challenge
SA Senior & Super Senior IPT B-SECTION: Round 3 Results and Log
SA Senior & Super Senior IPT A-SECTION: Round 3 Results and Log
SA Senior & Super Senior IPT B-SECTION: Round 2 Results and Log
SA Senior & Super Senior IPT A-SECTION: Round 2 Results and Log
SA Senior & Super Senior IPT B-SECTION: Round 1 Results and Log
SA Senior & Super Senior IPT A-SECTION: Round 1 Results and Log
GolfRSA Rising Star Newman shines in Scotland
Potgieter prepped for Masters baptism of fire
Lewin reigns supreme in Nomads SA U-19 Match Play
2023 GolfRSA Race to The R&A 9 Hole Challenge at Royal Liverpool
SA’s Pienaar celebrates international breakthrough in Cape Town
Jones off to flying start in World Champs at Milnerton Golf Club
Historic Nomads SA Boys victory for record-breaker Bennett
Pienaar powers to Ladies lead in SA Blind Open
World’s best blind golfers set for Milnerton challenge
Potgieter and Davis go wire-to-wire to win Junior Invitational
Teams for prestigious 2023 Africa events announced
Couvra makes SA Amateur history at Mount Edgecombe
Whateley and Phipps victorious at Mount Edgecombe
Hot Couvra rides top form to Proudfoot Trophy triumph
Whateley, Van der Merwe set Mount Edgecombe pace
GolfRSA welcomes Anne Vermaak as Operations Manager
Class-act Couvra cruises to SA Stroke Play glory
Clinical Couvra pulls away in SA Stroke Play
Irish delight as Hill climbs to the summit
Scotland’s Wilson takes early lead at The Lakes
Broomhead braces for SA Stroke Play title defence
Potgieter’s dream year continues at African Amateur
Team SA goes back-to-back at Leopard Creek
Pack closes in on Potgieter at Leopard Creek
Potgieter sprints to African Amateur lead
Deltel gets GolfRSA Junior Protea Team nod
SA golf celebrates Denis Hutchinson
Sakota seals sensational breakthrough at ERPM
Newman remains on the rise in 2023
Weber goes wire-to-wire in Nomads SA U-15
Lions claw their way to SA U19 IPT victory
Elephants mow down opposition at Mbombela
Teams named for 2023 African Amateur
Lawrence joins the greats as Investec SA Open champion
History-maker Maas lifts Freddie Tait Cup at Blair Atholl
Premlall primed for Freddie Tait Cup chase at Blair Atholl
Masterful Maas aims for double Investec SA Open glory
Former SA Amateur champs toe-to-toe at Investec SA Open
Potgieter eager to get going in debut Investec SA Open
2023 R&A and USGA Rules of Golf Update
GolfRSA’s Champion of Champions crowned at Kyalami
Woodbridge seals memorable SA Senior Amateur win
Daisies delight in SA Mid-Am IPT glory at Devonvale
KZN rally for SA Mid-Am IPT promotion
Mount Edgecombe to host GolfRSA flagship events
Amateur line-up announced for 2022 Investec SA Open
Showtime for SA Club Champions
Bennett battles back to win Cape Town Junior Open
Potgieter edges Bhana for Dimension Data triumph
Weber goes wire-to-wire in George
Lions power to Nomads U-13 Teams victory
WP doubles up with unbeaten Koro Creek feat
Premlall soars to GolfRSA summit
Free State clinches cliff-hanger promotion at Koro Creek
SA duo star for Internationals in Junior Presidents Cup
SA Teams sign off with Top 20s at WATC 2022
Van der Merwe claims top 10 in Italy
Meet GolfRSA’s No 1 Junior Keagan Crosbie
The Courier Guy to deliver 2022 Champion of Champions
Thompson takes on new R&A role in Africa
Triple golf finalists in 2022 Momentum gsport Awards
Potgieter & Premlall heading to Junior Presidents Cup
SA team named for AAGTC defence
SA juniors named for Reply Italian U-16 challenge
Selborne soars at Ernie Els Primary School Champs
Verster conquers Friends of Engelberg, hosted by Anna
Paul Roos dominates SA High School Champs
GolfRSA announces 2022 WATC Teams
SA teenage sensation Potgieter seals Amateur glory
SA’s Broomhead takes Amateur Qualifier honours
GolfRSA talent primed for Amateur Championship assault
Masterful Maas lifts Brabazon Trophy
May the month of success for GolfRSA Squad
North West and Free State steal the show in Sishen
Lions roar to victory in Challenge IPT
Investec secures the title sponsorship to both SA Opens
Jacobs eagles his way to Nedbank Junior title
Steady Steenkamp strikes Mid Am gold
Team South Africa triumph in Angola
New SAGA Office Bearers welcomed
Second Nedbank Junior Challenge draws major interest
Celebrating the 2022 SA Senior IPT champions
Seven inducted into 2022 GolfRSA National Squad
GolfRSA Junior Proteas excel in Egypt
De Abreu and Louw named for 2022 Junior Open
More Nomads history for Potgieter at Royal Cape
Record-setting Potgieter impresses with Nomads SA Boys win
Newman tames Gowrie to claim Nomads U15 Champs
SA quartet ready to shine at Africa Region 5
Talented Juniors to defend SA pride in Egypt
Nomads – what are they all about?
Brave Broomhead seals stunning SA Stroke Play victory
Maas on track to make SA Stroke Play history
Maas rises to the top at Randpark
Red-hot Van der Merwe blitzes to Randpark lead
Jarvis conquers Leopard Creek for African Amateur double
Team South Africa triumphs in African Amateur
Jarvis builds four-shot barrier at Leopard Creek
Jarvis jumps to the front at Leopard Creek
Duo top jammed leaderboard at Leopard Creek
De Beer, Legentil and Smit crowned SA champs
New SA Amateur champions ready to be crowned
Big names topple, but top seeds hold at SA Amateurs
Early upsets as SA Amateur gets underway
Memorable Proudfoot Trophy victory for Mckain
RJK’s Mckain on song in SA Amateur qualifier
Teams named for African Amateur
Just rewards for Joshua
Deltel pips Gunther for Selborne success
The Dian Kruger effect
Looking back at 2021
Juniors complete majestic IPT sweep for WP
Brave Boland bags promotion at the SA U-19 IPT
Newman caps 2021 at No 1 with maiden win
Coastals clinch epic first win at St Francis
Premlall prevails to lift the Freddie Tait Cup
SA Open Delight for Daniel
Top-ranked amateur Vorster joins pro ranks
Floyd and Steenkamp crowned the ultimate club champions
Team SA seals top 10 in The Spirit USA
Fantastic Five set for SA Open
Teams revealed for inaugural GolfRSA Coastal vs Inland Challenge
Lyall the Lionheart seals dream victory at Glendower
Watson hunting sweet double at Glendower
Homies lays marker for unique SA Amateur Triple
GolfRSA names strong quartet for Spirit International
Singh & Moorgas double up in Canon PE Disabled Open
Western Province finish on top in SA Mid-Am IPT
North West nails promotion at Elements
EP, North West and Northern Cape go big at Elements
Big guns make noise at Elements
Free State, Limpopo in fiery form at SA Mid-Am IPT
Quartet of teams sound an early warning at Elements
Western Province conquers at Rondebosch
Eastern Province nails SA Women’s IPT promotion
Bennett claims unique double in St Francis
Emotional win for Ekurhuleni in U13 Champs
Ekurhuleni, Province battle on the cards at Rondebosch
Cubitt doubles it with Tshwane Junior Open win
SAGDB’s Jacobs goes low for Cape Town Junior Open title
Class act Brown clinches Nomads SA Girls glory
WP celebrates long-awaited return to SA IPT winner’s circle
Eastern Province tames the wind to earn promotion
Maas eager to make amends as SA Open returns to Sun City
SA IPT showdowns in the offing at San Lameer
Epic battles loom at San Lameer
Four teams lead the charge at San Lameer
Early markers laid in SA IPT at San Lameer
Cape Town golfers: Sign up for GolfRSA’s Level 2 Rules course
Van Rooyen hunting more Nomads success
Battle-ready teams primed for SA IPT at San Lameer
Price-Moor targets top 10 in Canon Disabled series
GolfRSA salutes late SAGA President Martin Saaiman
GolfRSA launches exciting Coastal/Inland Challenge
Vorster takes aim at US Amateur
Resuming the search for the Ultimate Club Champion
Wire-to-wire win for dominant Burke at Modderfontein
GolfRSA celebrates three Momentum gsport Awards finalists in 2021
Team South Storm To Provincial Challenge Victory
Bezuidenhout leads Team SA’s Olympic finish
GolfRSA’s Burke blossoms in 2021
GolfRSA announces nationwide Training Program
Buhai joins Higgo and Bez at 2021 Tokyo Olympics
Statement from GolfRSA: Adjusted Alert Level 4 status update
Higgo, Bezuidenhout qualify for Tokyo Games
GolfRSA’s Rebula heads to US Forme Tour
Higgo breaks into top 40 in world rankings
Higgo headlines next wave of international talent
Nienaber is a glimpse into golf’s future
Perfect week for KZN and Southern Cape in East London
GolfRSA salute Norma Potgieter and Neale Kunhardt
Higgo romps to 3rd European Tour title in Canary Islands
Nienaber nails first pro win in Dimension Data Pro-Am
Premlall goes wire-to-wire at Nedbank Junior Challenge
Premlall feels the heat at Nedbank Junior Challenge
Premlall powers to Nedbank Junior Challenge lead
Steady Strooh takes Nomads SA Boys U-19 Champs crown
Comeback King Craig claims national breakthrough at Gowrie Farm
Dreyer gets his just deserts at Devonvale
Du Toit keeps control at Nomads Gowrie SA U-15 Challenge
Dreyer chasing unique SA amateur double
Van der Merwe the early pace-setter at Devonvale
Majestic Maas roars historic Nomads SA Boys victory
Du Toit sets the pace at Nomads Gowrie SA U-15 Challenge
Double delight for Western Province Seniors in Stellenbosch
North West and Boland celebrate success at Erinvale
North and South tussle on the cards in Stellenbosch
Ekurhuleni with a slight edge at Erinvale
Boland double up as Lions take control in Stellenbosch
Ties the order of the day in B-Division tussles at Erinvale
Ekurhuleni and Boland with early advantage at Erinvale
Lions signal early intent in Stellenbosch
Saaiman confirmed as SAGA President
Excitement builds for GolfRSA team events
Irrepressible Maas stays on a winning course
New Nedbank Junior Challenge a major boost for SA junior golf
Manchest gets redemption with Soweto victory
GolfRSA 2021 National squads announced
GolfRSA No 1 Maas to test himself against Sunshine Tour pros
Champion of Champions is back
Macnab and Maas a cut above in SA Amateurs
Switched on Dyer and Streicher cruising in SA Amateur
Braveheart Bhana delivers big SA Amateur upset
Late heroics hand England’s Dyer the Proudfoot win
Whateley, Dreyer steps up at Royal Johannesburg
Macnab wary of strong field ahead of SA Amateur title defence
Watch: Highlights of the 2021 SA Stroke Play Championship
Jarvis closes out the first GolfRSA Triple Crown at Glendower
LISTEN: The best bits of The Long and the Short Of It
Jarvis takes two shot lead into last lap at Glendower
Jarvis leads the chasers in African Amateur
Canon SA Disabled Golf Open Restructured
Kistensamy claims early African Amateur lead
Long hopes to make short work of wet Glendower
Vorster wins SA Stroke Play in style
Unflappable Vorster on course for SA Stroke Play glory
Vorster lights up Firethorn to lead SA Stroke Play
Goldhill goes low at Randpark
Favourites have designs on SA Stroke Play title
GolfRSA poised for 2021 South African Swing
Maas seals Nomads double with masterclass at ERPM
Sweet Nomads SA U15 success for Shutt at Selborne
Cubitt claims first Nomads win for 2021 season
2021 African Amateur moves to Glendower
Jarvis is 2020 AGC Men’s Player of the Year
GolfRSA National tournaments are a GO in 2021
GolfRSA Statement – 29 December 2020
Festive Season message from GolfRSA CEO Grant Hepburn
GolfRSA – A look back at the 2020 highlights
Old dog Daniel sparkles in GolfRSA Race to 2021
Vorster eyes comeback in 2021
Breaking through in 2020
Double delight for PGA of SA’s Ficalbi in Mbombela
Lin lucks out with birthday wish in the SA Blind Open
Old King Cole
SA Blind Golf Open tees off at Glendower
Bezuidenhout & Jarvis bank big wins in 2020 SA Open
SA Open Fast Facts – Most Prolific Champions
SA Open Memories – Levenson’s Longevity
SA Open Memories – Johnstone’s Double Glory
SA Open Memories – Hayes’ Revenge
SA Open Memories – Allan makes it a Henning Treble
Bezuidenhout chasing SA Open glory
Another historic milestone for Jarvis at SA Open
Jarvis, Maas lead amateur challenge in SA Open
Amateur glory beckons at 110th SA Open
SA OPEN MEMORIES: Hutchie’s Horseshoe
Golfers dreaming of a place in SA Open history
The SA Open – Freddie Tait Cup Story
Maas, Duminy and Mbetse heading for SA Open at Sun City
Frittelli excited for SA Open challenge
Simpson runs clear in EP
Jarvis gets Alfred Dunhill Championship nod
Cream of amateur crop named for SA Open
Selborne Park to host Nomads National double in 2021
Memorable Silver Salver triumph for Majestic Maas
Big Easy Tour winner Van Velzen leads strong squad challenge at Silver Salver
Sun City the home of the 2020 South African Open
GolfRSA Rising Star: Introducing Filip Sakota
GolfRSA Rising Star: Introducing Zinan Maimane
Africa’s Els & Price honoured by R&A Golf Club of St Andrews
GolfRSA’s Higgo claims maiden European Tour title in Portugal
Double delight for Mpumalanga’s Ngobeni
Saaiman appointed acting President at SAGA
GolfRSA announces huge auction drive to boost GolfRSA Help Fund
Graduating, with honours
GolfRSA Rising Star: Introducing Jaden Deltel
GolfRSA salutes Phillip Viljoen
Nienaber making hay on UK mini tours
Good news day for GolfRSA Help Fund and new National Squad caps
GolfRSA Statement – Announcement on the return to Golf
GolfRSA STATEMENT – 8 June 2020
GOLFRSA STATEMENT – RETURN TO GOLF
GolfRSA STATEMENT – GolfRSA reaction to High Court Ruling
GolfRSA STATEMENT – 31 May 2020
GOLFRSA STATEMENT 30 MAY 2020
GolfRSA to equip golf industry with HealthDocs
Statement from GolfRSA – 29 May 2020
SA Sports Federations highlight the importance of the safe return of sports
Covid-19 SA Lockdown Update – 12 May 2020
GolfRSA CEO Grant Hepburn talks golf & Covid-19 Relief Fund
Feedback from the Ministerial Meeting
GolfRSA launches Covid-19 Relief Fund
Update on cancellation status of National Tournaments
Golf Course Maintenance Rules during Covid-19 Lockdown
Africa Golf Confederation events postponed
2020 SA Country Districts cancelled
Golf course maintenance during Covid-19 lockdown
Duo seal chance for Junior North & South spot
Coronavirus / COVID 19 Update – Cancellation of National Tournaments
All-Africa Junior Golf Teams Championship postponed
Mwale and Healey triumphant in Nomads SA Juniors International
SA Quartet named for Africa Region 5
Double SA Amateur delight for South Africa’s top golfers
Big test for SA’s best in Aon SA Amateur finals
Epic duels loom in quarters at Aon SA Amateur
Late eagle gives Vorster a big boost in SA Amateur
Simpson lifts Proudfoot Trophy at SA Amateur
Jarvis surges to summit at Royal Johannesburg and Kensington
Record-breaking Jarvis triumphs in SA Stroke Play
Jarvis powers to commanding lead in SA Stroke Play
Jarvis on song at SA Stroke Play Champs
Wilson leads logjam at SA Stroke Play
Vorster edges Huggins for African Amateur success
Team South Africa triumphant at African Amateur
Unflappable Van Velzen still on top in African Amateur
Van Velzen on fire at Leopard Creek
Brits books Bridge Junior Series Final berth at Oubaai
2020 All-Africa Junior team announced
Freddie Tait winner Schaper ready to chase more records
Grace shifts gears and guns to SA Open glory
SA golf pays tribute to Denis Hutchinson
Mental strength nets Maas maiden Nomads title in Benoni
Schaper uses crowd support as he chases SA Open history
Oosthuizen poised to defend SA Open title
Van Rooyen captures Bridge Junior Series win in thrilling playoff
Procter doubles up on Bridge Fund Managers Junior Series
‘Ancient history’ beckons at Randpark
Budding star Schaper impresses at SA Open
Nkosi nails Nomads SA Under-15 Champs win
Success for Senger at Mount Edgecombe
Record 11 amateurs primed for SA Open
Hess: I want to win the SA Open for all the kids out there
Stone lauds Randpark greenkeeping staff ahead of SA Open
No par fives for the pros in SA Open
The SA Open hosted by the City of Joburg gives hope to Soweto
Oosthuizen leads SA’s best at Randpark
Pedro banks first Bridge Junior Series win in Robertson
Play-off birdie lands Ludick a maiden Bridge Junior Series title
Rama scorches Milnerton to lift Bridge Junior Series title
Loubser goes big in Bridge Junior Series in Strand
Duminy wins Bridge Junior Series at Clovelly
Gough captures Bridge Junior Series at Royal Durban
Sweet taste of victory for Senger at Royal Cape
Perfect eagle start as Ryan beats top field at ERPM
De Klerk defends Bridge Junior Series at Wanderers
Festive Season Greetings from GolfRSA
GolfRSA’s Premlall gets SA Open nod
Introducing GolfRSA Rising Star Jack Buchanan
SAGDB celebrates 20 years of changing lives
GolfRSA Proteas Teams named for African Amateur Championship
Hat-trick heroes Ekurhuleni and KZN celebrate at Oubaai
Glory battle at Oubaai going down to the wire
Ekurhuleni stay on track for SA U-19 IPT hat-trick
KZN on the rampage in Southern Cape
Ekurhuleni off to great start in title defence at Oubaai
Internationals come up short in Junior Presidents Cup
Internationals with work to do down-under
SAGA announces amateur line-up for 2020 SA Open
GolfRSA Proteas does SA proud in the USA
Filippi and De Beer close out top 20s in Argentina
GolfRSA Proteas on the move abroad
Filippi within striking distance in Argentina
Mixed fortunes for GolfRSA Proteas in Texas
SA’s ultimate club champions crowned
GolfRSA Proteas pumped for Texas action
Ernie names Captain Picks for President’s Cup
Rebula & Auburn claim titles at Kiawah Classic
Top 4 for GolfRSA Proteas at Juan Carlos Tailhade Cup
SA pair inch closer in Juan Carlos Tailhade Cup
GolfRSA Proteas make battling start in Argentina
Filippi and De Beer geared for Argentine challenge
Introducing GolfRSA Rising Star Casey Jarvis
Cool-hand Kingston closes out SA Senior Open victory
Kingston on brink of SA Senior Open history
Kingston forges four shots clear at SA Senior Open
Botes goes low for SA Senior Open lead
Plettenberg Bay set for 2019 SA Senior Open action
Senior Players boasts new sponsor, venue and format
SA Senior Amateur double for remarkable Phillips
Skinner set sights on SA Senior Amateur title
Johnston lands slender lead in SA Senior Amateur
GolfRSA Proteas continue All Africa record in Mauritius
Daisies reigns supreme in SA Mid-Amateur IPT
Eastern Province seals epic promotion in SA Mid-Am IPT
SA off to solid start in ACCT title defence in Mauritius
Showtime at SA Mid-Amateur IPT
Mauritius set to host the 2019 AACT
WP and EP take a stand at King David
Daisies and North West show strength at KDM
Battle lines drawn on day one at SA Mid-Amateur IPT
Steenberg pair claims Cape of Good Hope Wine Series title
Duminy revels in double victories at Clovelly
Double Delight for Daisies in Nomads SA Under-13
Gauteng North in driver’s seat at Nomads SA U-13s
Junior Daisies off to solid start at Devonvale
Roses claim historic first SA IPT victory
SA IPT showdowns on the cards in Mbombela
Epic battles loom at Mbombela
Ekurhuleni and Boland lead the charge in Mbombela
Early markers laid in SA IPT
Lions primed for SA IPT defence in Mbombela
GolfRSA juniors sign off at Duke of York
SA Juniors battle on at Royal Portrush
Gough captures Bridge Junior Series at Royal Durban
Mixed fortunes for GolfRSA duo at Duke of York
GolfRSA five headed Down Under for Junior Presidents Cup
SA’s Nienaber presented with Ballesteros Award
2019 Junior Presidents Cup teams finalized
De Beer and Duminy capped for South Africa
Macnab and Simpson set for Duke of York
Bhana seals graduation with Italian triumph
GolfRSA juniors hang tough in Italy
Royal Durban hosts Bridge Junior Series opener
Premlall hits the front at Italian U16 Champs
Sublime win for Schaper in Junior Players Champs
Kistensamy claims Nomads North & South Junior
Bester sets the pace at Pecanwood
SA Juniors continue to impress
Meet GolfRSA Rising Star Christiaan Maas
GolfRSA welcomes three new caps to National Squad
Zietsman maidens at EP Amateur
SA trio through to Girls Amateur Match Play
GolfRSA Girls shine in Scotland
Rebula leads SA charge at Pinehurst
SA trio line up in U.S. Amateur at Pinehurst
Rama breaks through in Stellenbosch
Rama roars to Friends of Engelberg lead
De Beer drives to new heights
De Villiers Graaff comes up trumps at SA High School Championships
Midstream College claims Ernie Els Champs glory
TGSE tops tight SA High School Champs leaderboard
Wierdapark takes early control of Ernie Els Champs
SA juniors named for Italian U-16 challenge
SA Amateur champion Nienaber joins pro ranks
Vorster pips Senger for Tshwane Junior Open title
Duminy goes wire-to-wire in Nomads SA Boys U-17
Snyders captures SA’s first US North & South Junior win
Maas makes a big move at St Francis Links
SA Juniors impress at Pinehurst No 2
Duminy drives to Nomads SA Boys lead at St Francis Links
SA’s Snyders sets the pace at Pinehurst Resort
Open season at Nomads SA Boys U-17 Champs
Cat nabs share of Nomads SA Girls lead
Van Wyk hits the mark at St Francis Links
Juniors set for showdowns at Fancourt
Maas, De Aubreu set early pace at Fancourt
GolfRSA Boys seal record World Cup win
GolfRSA Boys Team poised to strike in Japan
Rose blooms in Nomads National event
GolfRSA Boys hit the front in Japan
GolfRSA launches new initiative for club golfers
GolfRSA Boys make fast start in Japan
Premlall leads South African charge in Ireland
GolfRSA rising stars relish international challenges
Delighted SA duo signs off at St Andrews
GolfRSA talents primed Home of Golf
Magnificent double for Mpumalanga at Maccauvlei
GolfRSA’s Vorster conquers County Louth for Irish win
GolfRSA quartet through to Irish final
De Beer drives to top five in Brabazon Trophy
Filippi flying at Brabazon Trophy
Premlall sets SA pace in Ireland
Nienaber, Filippi make English Amateur weekend
Tough first day for GolfRSA Squad at Brabazon Trophy
GolfRSA juniors do SA proud in Indonesia
SA Junior pair gives chase in Indonesia
GolfRSA Junior quartet make steady start in Jakarta
New look, Royal venue for SA’s top amateur golf event
KZN, Boland celebrate success in Plettenberg Bay
SA Country Districts heads to humdinger final
Double Delight for Browne in SA Disabled Open
North West keeps SA Countries title defence on track
Southern Cape makes strong start in SA Countries promotion battle
Brave Browne battles to extend Canon SA Open lead
KZN off to blistering start at SA Country Districts
Boland, Mpumalanga draw first blood in Plettenberg Bay
Browne mounts case for defence at Magalies Park
SA Mid-Amateur double for Scully
Homann set for SA Mid-Amateur showdown at Ebotse
Le Roux leads the way at Ebotse
Bridge Junior Series winners heading to Pinehurst
Fabulous 4 for Lions & Super Senior glory for KZN
Boland and Border bank promotion in Katberg
Team SA seals 23rd Africa Region 5 title in Namibia
Boland, Mpumalanga heading for Katberg showdown
Intense final day battles slated for Wingate
Western Province take a stand at Wingate Park
Boland, Free State with early control at Katberg
Team SA in pound seats at Africa Region 5
Schaper leads Team SA with strong start in Africa Region 5
Lions, KZN have early edge at Wingate Park
Mpumalanga, Boland draw early blood at Katberg
SA quartet ready for unique desert challenge
National Squad to build on recent success in UK tour
Van Wyk victorious in Nomads SA Boys Match Play
Debut delight for Wilsenach at SA U-15 Challenge
Simpson seals sensational Nomads SA Boys win
Jarvis mounts charge for Nomads SA Boys success
Wilsenach edges clear of Gowrie Farm field
Snyders strides clear at Nomads SA Boys in Bay
Gavagnin grabs lead at Gowrie SA Challenge
Paxton eagles his way to Bridge golf title in Germiston
SA’s top junior talent on show across South Africa
Four new caps in GolfRSA National Squad
Double joy for GolfRSA at AAJGC
GolfRSA Teams in pound seats at All-Africa Junior
GolfRSA Teams shine in Botswana
GolfRSA Juniors make solid start in Botswana
SA Quartet named for Africa Region 5
Agherdien takes the helm at SAGA
Steady Schaper seals SA Stroke Play victory
Province continue Provincial Challenge dominance
Schaper on the edge of glory at De Zalze
Cool-head Schaper takes control at De Zalze
Three-way tie leads SA Stroke Play at De Zalze
SA challenge to stave off foreign attack at De Zalze
Memorable 112th SA Amateur victory for Nienaber
Agherdien, Saaiman and Smith to guide SAGA
SA Amateur set for all South African showdown
Duminy boosts local challenge in SA Amateur
Tough battles ahead at SA Amateur
Filippi lifts Proudfoot Trophy in SA Amateur
Filippi fires warning shot at SA Amateur Qualifier
Walker extends Scottish legacy in African Amateur
Eagle-eyed Walker eyes success at Leopard Creek
England deny GolfRSA Juniors for African Amateur glory
GolfRSA Juniors keep control in Africa Amateur
Higgo heads log-jam at Leopard Creek
GolfRSA Juniors set pace at Leopard Creek
Schaper sprints to African Amateur lead
Historic win for teen Jarvis on IGT Challenge Tour
All-Africa Junior team announced
GolfRSA quartet ready to fire on African Swing
Maia secures Bridge Junior Series win at Oubaai
Du Plessis and De Doncker step up roles within GolfRSA
Girl power rules as Jordan battles boys in Durbanville
Bhana seals Nomads SA Boys hat-trick
Premlall in ascendancy again at Nomads Umhlali
Bhana has Nomads SA Boys U-15 title in sight
Bhana makes an early move at Killarney
GolfRSA teams named for African Amateur Championship
Ekurhuleni goes back-to-back in Benoni
Boland seals return to top draw at SA U-19 IPT
SA U-19 IPT on knife’s edge in Benoni
Lions and North West make a move SA U-19 IPT
Boland lays down a marker at SA U-19 IPT
Golfing Galant brothers dominate in Rondebosch
Ekurhuleni makes strong stand in Benoni
Simpson seals stylish Junior Series double at Randpark
Rebula marches to Freddie Tait Cup glory in SA Open
Historic SA Open triumph for emotional Oosthuizen
Els pushes, Rebula tightens grip in SA Open
Trio ready to give chase in SA Open
Rebula lays down SA Open marker at Randpark
Amateur talent primed for SA Open
Young Premlall stuns at CCJ to seal SA Open spot
SA seals Fellowship Cup hat-trick in India
Mweli goes wire-to-wire at Magalies Park
South Africa firmly in driver’s seat in India
South Africa with early advantage in India
Mweli dominates opening day at Junior Deaf Inter-Provincial
SA teams ready to fire in Fellowship Cup
Macnab and Lessingh crowned ultimate Champions
Lessing, Galletti take pole in Champion of Champions
GolfRSA duo delighted with Argentina experience
Champions Gather for Grand Finale
Fighting start from Filippi in Argentina
Nash and Rorisang do battle in thriller at the Wanderers
Amateurs announced for new-look SA Open
SA pair raise expectations after fifth in Argentina
SA pair slip, Argentina takes control in Tailhade Cup
SA pair upbeat ahead of moving day in Argentina
Carl Mwale has a shot at the USA after his biggest victory
SA duo make modest start in Argentina
Introducing GolfRSA National Squad rising star Yurav Premlall
GolfRSA Course Raters Acknowledged
Teams set for 2018 Fellowship Cup in India
City of Johannesburg drives new era of SA Open
Caddies laud GolfRSA Rules Awareness Session in Cape Town
Phillips seals memorable SA Senior Amateur win
Phillips builds four shot lead in SA Senior Amateur
Filippi and Nel primed for Argentine challenge
Phillips and Kamps lead the way in SA Senior Amateur
Global consensus for golf in race to tackle physical inactivity
Lions roar to record fifth SA Mid-Am IPT victory
Fairy-tale finish for Free State in SA Mid-Am IPT
SA juniors cherish Olympic experience
Champions have one more goal at SA Mid-Amateur IPT
Mixed results for SA pair in Argentina
Free State on fire at SA Mid-Amateur
Sanlam Cancer Challenge winner inspired by son’s fight against cancer
SA Juniors off to solid start in Youth Olympics
Lions roar at SA Mid-Amateur IPT
Aspiring Tour pro in hunt for Sanlam Cancer Challenge glory
Ex-Springbok Breyton Paulse celebrates heroes of a different nature
Big guns fire early at SA Mid-Amateur IPT
‘No pressure’ as Van Wyk strides to victory at Clovelly
Daisies go all the way at Nomads SA Under-13 Champs
Battle lines drawn SA Under-13 Champs
SA golfers open their hearts for CANSA
Western Province wins SA IPT promotion
Lions roar to record 29th SA IPT victory
Boland back in SA IPT promotion battle
Lions moving right along at SA IPT in Oubaai
Province in the pound seat at SA IPT
Western Province on fire at Oubaai
KZN and Southern Cape give chase at SA IPT
North West makes some noise in SA IPT at Oubaai
Gauteng North shows huge heart in SA IPT opener
Lions ready for Free State onslaught at SA IPT
SA sign off with solid salvo in Ireland
Team SA sprints on moving day at Eisenhower
Top marks for SA Juniors in Italy
Team SA optimistic despite setbacks in Ireland
SA trio with work to do at Eisenhower
SA Juniors bunched in top 20 in Italy
Mitchell replaces Rebula in Eisenhower Team for SA
Team SA ready to do battle in Ireland
Moodley and Stevens heading to 2018 Youth Olympics
SA juniors relish Italian U-16 challenge
Double delight for GolfRSA at 2018 gSport Awards
New handicap changes: what to expect
Venues announced for SA’s Big Three
Filippi comes full circle in Southern Cape
A Quick 18 with Jaden Deltel
Loubser pips Couch for Bridge Fund win
Fearless Filippi soars to victory in Southern Cape
Schaper returns to winning form at North & South
Jarvis charges to Africa Junior Open victory
Van Wyk on fire at Fish River
Unsung hero Nel ready to face the future
A quick 18 with Amilkar Bhana
Curro Aurora double up at SA High School Champs
Kruinsig cruises to Ernie Els Champs victory
Curro Aurora has early control at SA High School Champs
Kruinsig claims Ernie Els lead at Humewood
SA juniors set to strike in Italy
Vorster goes wire-to-wire in The Junior Open
Rebula likes SA odds at The Open
Vorster flies clear of Junior Open opposition
Vorster takes early command at The Junior Open
Cilliers claims season-opening Bridge Fund event
Ice-cool Simpson seals Tshwane Junior Open win
Deltel and De Abreu share Sun City success
Simpson has early control in Tshwane Junior Open
Burke beats Vorster for glory at Bryanston
NMU lays down marker USSA Golf Champs
NMMU, Maties make fast start at USSA Golf Champs
Van der Klis edges into Nomads lead at Bryanston
Red-hot Jarvis enjoys Nomads SA Boys bliss
SA Juniors clinch top five and top 20 at Pinehurst
Two share lead as Stevens chases in Middelburg
Simpson lays down marker at SA Boys
Gopal and Germishuys impressive at Pinehurst
SA Juniors make fast start at Pinehurst
Bridge Fund Juniors make impressive start in USA
Lamprecht takes the crown at Kingswood
Brave Bhana steals the show at Kingswood
Epic clash on cards in Di-Data Junior Open
GolfRSA Squad trio named for Eisenhower Trophy
GolfRSA pays tribute to Ben van Zyl
Vorster and Nkosi set Dimension Data pace in George
Rebula seals GolfRSA double in The Amateur
Rebula to face Irish Open champion in Amateur final
SA’s Rebula the last man standing at The Amateur
Joy and heartbreak for GolfRSA six in Scotland
Nienaber medals as SA fields strong challenge in Scotland
SA’s Nienaber leads The Amateur in Scotland
Big finish for GolfRSA Juniors in Japan
First Major Test for GolfRSA’s Homann
GolfRSA Juniors ready to go big in Japan
SA teams gain ground at Junior World Cup
SA Juniors with work to do in Japan
GolfRSA Squad reboots for Amateur Championship
Lamprecht back in pursuit in Links Trophy
Filippi sets SA pace at St Andrews
SA teens sign off at World Junior in Indonesia
SA juniors enjoying Indonesia
SA quartet on the march in Jakarta
Mixed results for SAGDB duo on day 1 in Jakarta
Lamprecht claims historic Irish victory
Lamprecht leaps into lead in Ireland
Poppleton pips Nienaber for Brabazon glory
Solid Saturday showing for GolfRSA in England and Ireland
SA Junior quartet Jakarta bound
Nienaber edges into contention in England
GolfRSA seven fixed to shine in UK
GolfRSA confirms 2018 Fellowship Cup
GolfRSA’s Homann to officiate at US Open
KZN duo clinch Irish Amateur top 10s
Final push for SA crew in Irish Amateur
North West nails SA Country Districts success
Northern Cape seals SA Country Districts promotion
SA trio in touch at Royal County Down
Jubilant GolfRSA Juniors conquer at SA Challenge Cup
Saulez sets local pace at Irish Amateur
GolfRSA Juniors unstoppable at Irene
SA Country Districts going down to the wire
NW, NC in pound seats at SA Country Districts
USSA and Central Gauteng get back in the fight at Irene
Brilliant Browne seals graduation with Canon SA Open title
North West and Northern Cape take a stand in Potch
President’s Men show heart at SA Challenge Cup
SA duo chasing Brown in Disabled SA Open
Boland, Northern Cape looking dangerous in Potch
KZN and North West deadlocked in Potch
GolfRSA Juniors throw down gauntlet at Irene
Douries books date with Brown at SA Disabled Open
Open season at SA Challenge Cup
Juniors looking to impress at Canon SA Disabled Golf Open
Scullard seals magnificent SA Mid-Amateur victory
Feast of international golf awaits top SA amateurs
Stage set for SA Mid-Am showdown
Scullard on attack as Moolman dominates SA Mid-Am
Moolman smashes course record to lead SA Mid-Amateur
Border, Boland celebrate success at Pecanwood
Hat-trick heroes Lions celebrate at St Francis Links
Intense final day battles slated for Pecanwood
WP and Mpumalanga in pursuit at SA Senior IPT
Mokoena on top in Boland Amateur
Central dominate day 2 of SA Senior A IPT
KZN teen Gopal seizes Junior Golf Series grand prize
Gauteng North shows strength at St Francis Links
Germishuys seals US spot with perfect chip
Team SA victorious at Africa Region V
Saulez edges Amm at Africa Region 5
SA quartet ready to shine at Africa Region 5
Mighty Mclachlan marches Nomads SA Boys victory
Du Plessis keeps cool for SA U-15 win
Germishuys guns to glory in Nomads SA Boys
Nkosi roars into contention at Gowrie Farm
Stevens, Burke lead SA U-19 logjam
Schaper takes control at Woodhill
Deltel drives to SA U-15 lead at Gowrie Farm
Lamprecht leads pack at Woodhill
Mistry simply majestic in Nomads SA Rose Bowl
GolfRSA honours top 2017 achievers
Bekker cleans up at Sunshine Tour awards
Carlsson edges Woollam for Northern Amateur glory
Albertse conquers at Pro Shop Northern Amateur
Golf’s new Rules for 2019 include significant changes
Double joy for SA at AAJGC in Morocco
SA firmly in control at AAJGC
SA teams solidify position in Morocco
Solid start for SA teams in Morocco
Sanlam SA Amateur glory goes to Germishuys
Woollam, Germishuys to face off in SA Amateur final
Local hopes slashed at Sanlam SA Amateur
Ekurhuleni teens topple tall trees in Sanlam SA Amateur
Langley lifts Proudfoot at SA Amateur
Late eagle lifts Langley to SA Amateur lead
Golf’s new World Handicap System designed to grow the game
GolfRSA National Squad for 2018 unveiled
Jubilant Jones books ticket to Bridge Fund Junior Series final
Du Preez drives to divine comeback in African Amateur
Abt appointed Deputy Commissioner of the Sunshine Tour
Dominant Du Preez drives to African Amateur lead
Three-way tie leads logjam at African Amateur
LaCroix sprints to African Amateur lead
Williams seals first SA Senior Amateur double
Record-breaking Gillberg wins SA Stroke Play
Gillberg on the attack in SA Stroke Play
Duo leads SA Stroke Play logjam at Pecanwood
Slatter sets sizzling pace at SA Stroke Play
SA players set for foreign invasion at Pecanwood
GolfRSA names teams for All-Africa Junior
Pure magic from McClatchie
Nienaber keeps cool to claim Free State Open crown
Galant aims to inspire Cape Flats kids
McClatchie marches to Freddie Tait Cup glory in BMW SA Open
McClatchie motors into BMW SA Open top 10
Amateur trio set to give chase at BMW SA Open
Germishuys guns to victory at Royal Durban
SA amateur duo in the mix at BMW SA Open
Joy for Jarvis at Nomads SA Boys U-15
Jarvis to the fore at SA Boys U-15
Bhana makes an early move at Kingswood
Spencer revels in season-opener success
Vorster capped for Africa Amateur Championship
Nienaber and Son sizzle in United States
SA U-19 IPT glory for Ekurhuleni
North West wins historic promotion in SA U-19 IPT
Epic battles loom in Buffalo City
North West on the rampage at SA U-19 IPT
Border keeps banking as Central rallies at SA U-19 IPT
Ekurhuleni makes early move in East London
Sweet seventh for Western Province
Gauteng North sweeps SA Super Senior promotion
Mansfield motors into Indian Amateur match play
Amateurs primed for Joburg Open
SA duo makes solid start in India
Boost for Bridge Fund Junior Series
Higgo captures Harry Oppenheimer Trophy
Nienaber caps banner season at CCJ
A Quick 18 with Therion Nel
Amateurs announced for BMW SA Open
Fearless Higgo seals Bobby Locke victory
SA’s Champions of Champions crowned
McNab and Steenkamp in charge at Champion of Champions
SA duo seals top four in Juan Carlos Taihade
Mitchell and Saulez set for Argentinean challenge
Full marks for Ferdie at SA Senior Amateur
Watson lines up SA Senior Champs title
Van Dyk edges clear in SA Senior Champs
All-Africa champions elated and humbled
Rose edges Stevens for Junior Series win
Schaper stakes his claim at ERPM
Southern Cape seals historic SA Mid-Am promotion
Lions revel in SA Mid-Amateur IPT glory
Top SA juniors primed for BFM Junior Series battle
Thrilling climax awaits at SA Mid-Am IPT
Team SA gives back in Zimbabwe
Promotion battle heats up at SA Mid-Am IPT
SA cements lead at All Africa Teams
Central Gauteng and EP on rampage at Oubaai
SA make positive start at All Africa
Big guns fire early at SA Mid-Amateur IPT
Lamprecht captures Lion of Africa Junior Open
SA quartet fired up for AAGTC defence
Silver Salver makes nine for Nienaber
Attitude key to Senger’s success at Clovelly
Lamprecht hunting gold at Clovelly
Central Gauteng celebrates SA U-13 success
Epic battle looms at SA Under-13 Champs
North West edges clear in Nomads SA U-13 Champs
Players Championship confirm exciting new partnerships
Double joy for WP juniors at Kingswood
SA quartet cherish Junior Presidents Cup experience
Schaper simply superior at Tshwane Junior Open
It’s crunch-time at USSA Golf Champs
De Klerk joins Schaper in front at Fancourt
NMMU gunning for USSA Golf Champs double
Schaper and De Klerk share Dimension Data Junior Open spoils
Tuks blasts to USSA Golf Champs win
Venter & Higgo set SA pace in Scotland
International breakthrough for GolfRSA’s Nienaber
KZN clinches SA Country Districts glory
Daisies determined to rise to the challenge
US pair primed for disabled dog-fight
Team America say they intend to come out firing in the 54-hole Canon SA Disabled Golf Open, which tees off alongside the 12-nation World Cup of Disabled Golf in Cape Town on Monday.
Williams targets SA Open double
If former Canon SA Disabled Golf Open winner Williams is a super star of disabled golf, so is his namesake Charles Williams.
After all, the 23-year-old from Lavender Hill in the Western Cape is South Africa’s top ranked deaf golfer.
Meet South Africa’s top ranked amateur Kyle McClatchie
This month we introduce you to South Africa’s number one ranked amateur Kyle McClatchie, the first South African golfer to hit a shot in the Olympics when he represented the country in the 2014 Youth Olympics in Nanjing alongside Kaleigh Telfer.
Douries ready to battle Goliaths in SA Open
Ignation Douries is not just targeting success in the Les Autres* Division at this year’s Canon SA Disabled Golf Open. The 18-year-old from Citrusdal is aiming for the overall prize and the prospect of facing global champions at King David Mowbray Golf Club from 15 to 17 May does not dent his title aspirations.
MacDermott leads foreign charge at SA Disabled Open
Reigning World Disabled Golf champion Bob MacDermott flew into the City of Cape Town ahead of a whole slew of global winners arriving this weekend to do battle in the Canon SA Disabled Golf Open from 15-17 May.
Pfeifer ready to fire in Cape Town
Big-hitting American Chad Pfeifer is primed to start his title defence in the Canon SA Disabled Golf Open at King David Mowbray Golf Club from 15-18 May.
SA vs India return Test match announced
Such was the success of the inaugural Golf Test Series against India in December that a reverse fixture, to be played at the iconic Leopard Creek Country Club, has been arranged for later this year.
GolfRSA Squad named for United Kingdom Tour
GolfRSA has announced a team of GolfRSA National Squad players to take part in its annual tour to the United Kingdom this June.
The team of 10 will participate in various top-ranked international tournaments over a four-week stretch, including the Carrick Neill Scottish Men’s Open Championship, the St Andrews Links Trophy and the British Amateur Championship.
Theron goes from Jack to King at Sun City
Unheralded Almero Theron defeated tournament favourite Ryan Dreyer in a dramatic play-off to lift the South African Mid-Amateur Stroke Play Championship title at Sun City on Friday.
Dreyer keeps control at SA Mid-Am Champs
Second round leader Ryan Dreyer put one hand on the trophy on day three at the South African Mid-Amateur Stroke Play Championship and the former number one could add the other if he can keep the pack at bay in Friday’s final round at Sun City.
Dreyer drives into lead at Gary Player
For a second successive day, failing light had the final say at the South African Mid-Amateur Stroke Play Championship, but not before Birthday Boy Ryan Dreyer opened up a yawning gap over the field in Wednesday’s second round in Sun City.
Steyn joins SA golf’s young stars with Prince’s Grant win
Central Gauteng’s Marco Steyn joined an illustrious list of champions including Charl Schwartzel, Brandon Stone and Haydn Porteous when he won the Oxigen Prince’s Grant National Amateur Invitational on Wednesday.
Steyn won by four strokes on a tournament total of 286 and with a final round of 70.
SA amateur golf salutes David Konzani
The South African golfing fraternity mourns the passing of former number one ranked senior David Konzani, who passed away this morning at the age of 55 after a year-long battle with cancer.
McClatchie romps to 7-shot Big Easy win
James gives chase in SA Mid-Am at Sun City
Elton James from Western Province is in an excellent position to avenge his 2015 loss after he came within striking distance of first round leader Derek Scullard in the suspended South African Mid-Amateur Stroke Play Championship at Sun City on Tuesday.
Mayo, Steyn share lead at Prince’s Grant
KwaZulu-Natal’s Luke Mayo and Central Gauteng’s Marco Steyn came through the challenge of 36 holes, another windy afternoon and a tougher course set-up to share the lead in the Oxigen Prince’s Grant National Amateur Invitational on Tuesday.
The two golfers head into Wednesday’s final round locked together on level par for the tournament and four shots clear of their nearest challenger in Darin de Smidt.
Man on a mission McClatchie
Just two days after he lifted the Western Province Amateur title at Westlake Golf Club, South Africa’s number one ranked amateur Kyle McClatchie rode a rich vein of form to lead the first event of the 2017 Big Easy Tour on Tuesday.
The 19-year-old from Serengeti Golf and Wildlife Estate crafted a magnificent seven-under-par 63 to take pole position at Killarney Country Club. He leads by three shots from fellow amateur Slade Pickering and he is five shots clear of Bennie van der Merwe.
Roux eyes historic hat-trick at Sun City
South Africa’s top ranked Gerlou Roux will be bidding to become the first man in history to win the South African Mid-Amateur Stroke Play Championship three times when he leads the field into action at the Gary Player Country Club in Sun City today.
Quartet share lead at windy Prince’s Grant
Mistakes were made, but amongst the leading quartet of Marco Steyn, Darin de Smidt, Gregory McKay and Dean Martin there was relief that they weren’t too costly on day one of the Oxigen Prince’s Grant National Amateur Invitational on Monday.
Magwaza ready to take his chance at Prince’s Grant
The little villages nestled amongst the rolling fields of sugar cane on KwaZulu-Natal’s North Coast already have a golfer they can be proud of. And now Thabiso Magwaza is hoping he can give them something more to talk about. Magwaza teed off in Monday’s first round of the Oxigen Prince’s Grant National Amateur Invitational determined to take advantage of the invitation he has been given to one of South African golf’s premier amateur tournaments.
Confident Steyn chasing Prince’s Grant Amateur glory
Marco Steyn heads into today’s Oxigen Prince’s Grant National Amateur Invitational as the highest ranked player in a quality field and with his game having turned a corner after a difficult start to the year.
Central Gauteng takes SA Senior IPT glory
Western Province and Gauteng North did everything possible to spoil Central Gauteng’s party, but they could not stop the Lions from roaring to a successful title defence in the 30th South African Senior Inter-Provincial in Knysna on Friday.
EP seals SA Senior IPT promotion
Twelve months after the side was relegated at Kyalami Golf Club, Eastern Province emerged as the undisputed champions in an epic battle for supremacy against Boland in the final round of the 30th South African Senior Inter-Provincial in Knysna on Friday.
SA Amateurs chase title wins of Schwartzel, Stone
Multiple European Tour winner Brandon Stone says next week’s Oxigen Prince’s Grant National Amateur Invitational tournament always awakened in him the same feeling Jordan Spieth must have every time he steps onto Augusta National Golf Club during the Masters.
SA Senior IPT heads to humdinger final
Western Province beat Central Gauteng by the narrowest of margins in 2014 and 2015, but the Lions turned the tables on Province last year to celebrate their 12th victory since 2002 in the South African Senior Amateur Inter-Provincial.
Boland and EP all out in Battle for Promotion
The B-Division battle for promotion is perched on a knife’s edge as just half a games point separate Boland and Eastern Province ahead of the final round of the South African Senior Inter-Provincial in Knysna.
Fabulous Frade triumphs at Westlake
Nicholaus Frade from Gauteng North finally got the putter going and it paid off with a provincial breakthrough in the Western Province Amateur on Wednesday.
Lions hunt Southern Cape at SA Senior IPT
Central Gauteng are within a games point of A-Division log leaders Southern Cape at the midway point of the 29th SA Senior Amateur Inter-Provincial Championship after a powerful assault in Wednesday’s second round in Knysna.
Boland and EP at loggerheads in Knysna
Boland and Eastern Province will start the third round in the battle for promotion at the 29th SA Senior Amateur Inter-Provincial Championship in Knysna locked at the top of the standings on Thursday.
Saulez has control at Westlake
Just four days after Clayton Mansfield lifted the Boland Amateur Stroke Play title, fellow Durban Country Club golfer Matt Saulez will attempt to make it two in a row for KwaZulu-Natal when he starts the final two rounds of the Western Province Amateur Stroke Play Qualifier in pole position at Westlake Golf Club.
Southern Cape and Central Gauteng show strength in Knysna
Central Gauteng made a dream start to their title defence in the 29th SA Senior Amateur Inter-Provincial and Southern Cape showed they mean business in the first round matches at the Simola Golf and Country Estate near Knysna on Tuesday.
Seniors ready to rumble at SA IPT
Central Gauteng launches their title defence in the 29th SA Senior Amateur Inter-Provincial at the Simola Golf and Country Estate near Knysna today.
Els helps SA golf to keep giving back
A near-death experience when Ernie Els was just starting his career certainly gave the four-time Major champion an appreciation for the value of life. And it’s perhaps no surprise that he’s since become one of golf’s most ardent supporters of charity.
Mansfield hopes to double down in Western Cape
KwaZulu-Natal’s Clayton Mansfield has shifted his sights to the Western Province Amateur this week after he bagged his first provincial title in wire-to-wire style at Stellenbosch Golf Club on Friday.
“You gain a different kind of confidence with that first big win,” said 22-year-old from Durban Country Club after he closed out a five stroke victory in the Boland Amateur Open on a winning total of 14-under-par 202.
SAGA salutes Michael Sherriff
It was with sadness that the South African Golf Association learned of the unexpected passing of one of the country’s rising stars, Michael Sherriff, who lost his life in a car accident over the Easter weekend.
Chips Shots with Garrick Higgo
GolfRSA National Squad member Garrick Higgo celebrated his debut in the prestigious Junior Invitational with a tie for 45th at Sage Valley Country Club in South Carolina. The De Zalze junior posted rounds of 79, 73 and 76 to finish on 12 over 228.
We chatted to the ambitious firecracker from Boland and found out more about what drives him, his likes and dislikes and what he still hopes to accomplish this year.
Third time’s a charm as Niemans wins Junior Invitational
Joaquin Niemann from Chile celebrated his third start in the Junior Invitational with a four stroke victory over American Austin Eckroat at the Sage Valley Golf Club.
The Chilean carded rounds of 67, 70 and 67 to triumph on 204 and don the prized Gold Jacket as the prestigious junior championship’s second international champion after 2015 winning Marcus Kinhult from Sweden.
Higgo makes struggling start at Junior Invitational
South Africa’s Garrick Higgo battled a balky putter in the first round of the prestigious Junior Invitational in in Graniteville, South Carolina. The Boland junior carded three bogeys on the front nine at Sage Valley Golf Club and pencilled two more on the back nine alongside a birdie at the par five 15th for a seven-over-par 79.
Mansfield clings to Boland Amateur Open lead
It wasn’t quite as special as his flawless 63 in the first round, but KwaZulu-Natal’s Clayton Mansfield did more than enough to maintain his overnight lead in the Boland Amateur Open at Stellenbosch Golf Club in Thursday’s second round.
Mansfield motors to Boland Amateur Open lead
KwaZulu-Natal’s Clayton Mansfield fired a flawless nine-under-par 63 to open up a three shot lead on Boland amateur Christiaan Basson in Wednesday’s first round of the Boland Amateur Open at Stellenbosch Golf Club.
National Team seals 21st victory for SA at Africa Region 5
South Africa’s top talent rose to the occasion to successfully defend the country’s A- and B-Division titles in the Africa Region 5 Golf Tournament in Zambia.
The National Team reeled in the country's 21st victory in the premier African teams' championship, while the GolfRSA Team combined to lift the B-Division title for a second successive year.
Nienaber nails down Nomads North & South
Big-hitting Free State junior Wilco Nienaber hammered out a two stroke victory in the Nomads North and South National Order of Merit thanks to a bucket full of birdies in Tuesday’s final round at Bloemfontein Golf Club.
Van Buynder leads Nomads North & South
Former Tshwane Junior Open champion Otto van Buynder birdied the final hole at Bloemfontein Golf Club to edge one shot clear of four challengers at the 36-hole mark of the Nomads North and South National Order of Merit in Bloemfontein on Monday.
Daveyton golfing duo earn scholarships
Talented golfers Bandile Mokoena and Senzo Funeka will begin a new journey after receiving scholarships from the Ekurhuleni metro’s Sport, Heritage, Recreation, Arts and Culture (SHRAC) Department to attend the TuksSport High School, an independent co-ed school catering for learners from Grade Eight to 12.
Schaper seals historic Nomads SA Boys ‘Double’
Jayden Schaper from Ebotse became only the fourth player to earn the rare double in the 29 year history of the Nomads SA Boys U-19 Championship.
In adding his name to very short list that includes Richard Sterne (1999), Dylan Frittelli (2008) and Zander Gous (2013), the 16-year-old Ekurhuleni golfer had to defeat reigning Sanlam SA Amateur champion Christo Lamprecht. Twice.
Schaper, Lamprecht headed for epic SA Boys final
Reigning Sanlam SA Amateur champion Christo Lamprecht punched his ticket to what promises to be a do-or-die battle of wits against Jayden Schaper for the Nomads SA Boys U-19 Championship title on Saturday.
Schaper seals Nomads SA Boys hat-trick
Ekurhuleni junior Jayden Schaper lifted his third SA Boys trophy when he defeated reigning Sanlam SA Amateur champion Christo Lamprecht in a play-off for the Nomads SA Boys U-19 Stroke Play title on Wednesday.
Brilliant Bhana banks Gowrie SA U-15 win
A strategic move on the final hole at Gowrie Farm Golf Estate paid off handsomely for Amilkar Bhana, who defeated Carl Mwale and Jordon Duminy for the Gowrie SA U-15 Challenge title on Wednesday.
Bhana – who won the Individual Competition at the Nomads SA Boys U-13 Championship in October last year – triumphed by one shot on even-par 213 after he two-putted the last for an even-par 70.
Big guns in deadlock at Nomads SA Boys U-19
Curro SA Juniors International champion Wilco Nienaber found himself deadlocked for the lead with two members of South Africa’s victorious All-Africa Junior Golf Championship team and two more in close pursuit as second round action wrapped up in the Nomads SA Boys U-19 Stroke Play Qualifier on Tuesday.
Mwale motors to Gowrie SA U-15 lead
Eagle Canyon junior Carl Mwale eclipsed the field and charged to the top of the pile with a birdie-birdie finish in the second round of the Gowrie SA U-15 Challenge on Tuesday.
Lamprecht soars at Nomads SA Boys U-19
South Africa’s top ranked junior Christo Lamprecht continued an excellent start to the season as he soared to the first round lead in the Nomads SA Boys U-19 Stroke Play Qualifier on Monday.
Jarvis mounts case for title defence at Gowrie Farm
Casey Jarvis from Ekurhuleni carded a flawless two-under-par 70 to get his title defence in the Gowrie SA U-15 Challenge underway on Monday.
The 13-year-old State Mines golfer followed a birdie start with a run of eight straight pars and interrupted another run of pars on the back nine at Gowrie Farm Golf Estate with a second birdie at the par-5 13th for a one shot lead.
Big boost for Junior Golf in South Africa
Junior golf in South Africa has received a timely lift with the announcement of a brand new national series of events that will culminate in two players qualifying to take part in the North and South Junior at Pinehurst, North Carolina in the United States of America next year.
Double delight for SA at All-Africa Junior Golf Championship
Kajal Mistry, Symone Henriques and Kaleigh Telfer lifted the inaugural Girls Competition trophy at the All-Africa Junior Golf Championship while compatriots Luca Filippi, Jayden Schaper, Garrick Higgo and Christo Lamprecht celebrated a 19th consecutive victory for South Africa in the Boys Competition at Africa’s premier junior golf contest in Zimbabwe on Friday.
SA teams hold reins at All-Africa Junior
A pair of 67s from Luca Filippi and Kajal Mistry at Royal Harare Golf Club put the two South African teams in an undeniably strong position on moving day at the 2017 All-Africa Junior Golf Championship in Zimbabwe.
SA teams battle but hang on to All-Africa Junior lead
Tough pin positions and gusting wind led to considerably higher scoring and the two South African squads had to dig deep to stay ahead of the opposition in round two of the All-Africa Junior Golf Championship at Royal Harare Golf Club on Wednesday.
SA juniors off to great start at All-Africa Junior
The South African junior teams made a promising start in the 2017 All-Africa Junior Golf Championship, which teed off at Royal Harare Golf Club on Tuesday.
UPDATE – All-Africa Junior Golf Challenge Round 1
SA juniors set for All Africa Junior title bids
Seven of South Africa’s top ranked juniors have arrived at this week’s All Africa Junior Golf Challenge in Zimbabwe in pursuit of spots into the prestigious Toyota Junior Golf World Cup supported by JAL.
Nienaber in class of his own at Northern Cape Open
Two years ago, unheralded Wilco Nienaber hit the South African amateur junior circuit like a tidal wave. Swing problems forced the GolfRSA National Squad member off the golfing radar, but on Sunday, the Free State tsunami underlined his comeback to the top tier with an emphatic seven stroke victory in the Northern Cape Open.
Freiburghaus seals rare Northern Amateur double
Jeremy Freiburghaus from Switzerland sealed a rare double in The Pro Shop Northern Amateur Championship when he became the first player to win the stroke play qualifying and the match play stages since Scotland’s David Law achieved the double in 2011.
Nienaber to face top local talent in Northern Cape Open
In-form GolfRSA National Squad member Wilco Nienaber will be hunting a third victory this season in the Northern Cape Open, which tees off at Kimberley Golf Club today.
The World Masters Championship
Fancy taking on some of the west coast of Scotland’s finest courses? Well here’s your chance – with the launch of the World Masters Golf Championship, a competitive event in a social environment that is open to all amateur golfers over 50 years of age who have an official handicap.
Swiss bliss for Freiburghaus at Randpark
Swiss golfer Jeremy Freiburghaus edged out South Africa’s Albert Venter to win the 72-hole Stroke Play Qualifier for the 2017 Pro Shop Northern Amateur Championship at Randpark Golf Club on Tuesday.
Loubser and magnificent seven graduate to big time
It is said that Qualifying School is the ultimate test for any golfer. A battle from start to finish, Q-School is a gut-check week that launches the select few to the top and breaks the spirit of many. And this year, the Sunshine Tour upped the ante even further.
Rest in peace, Mrs Rules
It is with great sadness that we learned of Carol Goldsbury’s passing on Friday morning 10th of March. Fondly known as ‘Mrs Rules’, Carol lost her battle against cancer.
Double SA joy in double play-off at Curro SAJI
In an amazing twist of fate, both the defending champions in this year’s Curro South African Juniors International (SAJI) found themselves in the heat of the battle as the final rounds in both the Girls and Boys Competitions went into extra time on Thursday.
SA Junior teams shine in Curro SA Junior International
South Africa’s top ranked juniors produced a double victory for the country in the 36-hole Team Competition during the 2017 Curro SA Juniors International at Durbanville Golf Club.
Scots depart SA with confidence soaring
The Scottish Golf National Squad flew back to Scotland having brought down the curtain on a successful six week sojourn to South Africa with victory in the International Triangular at Houghton Golf Club on Tuesday.
Nienaber, Macnab a fierce force at Curro SAJI
Free State’s Wilco Nienaber fired a five-under-par 67 in round two to take a three-shot lead in the 106-strong Boys Competition at the Curro South African Juniors International (SAJI), while fellow South African Caitlyn Macnab edged out Australia’s Jihye Park to keep the overnight lead in the 42-strong Girls Competition on day two of the Global Golf Junior Tour event at Durbanville Golf Club on Wednesday.
Lasalarie and Macnab set Curro SAJI pace
France’s Alexandre Lasalarie fired a brilliant five-under-par 67 to take the first round lead in the 106-strong Boys Division on day one of the Curro South African Juniors International (SAJI) on Tuesday, while South Africa’s Caitlyn Macnab leads the 42-strong Girls Division in the 54-hole Global Golf Junior Tour strokeplay event at Durbanviile Golf Club.
Higgo takes up title defence in Curro SA Junior Invitational
Revenge will be on the cards for the international entrants when amateurs from 18 countries around the globe converge for the 2017 Curro South African Juniors International (SAJI) at Durbanville Golf Club from 7 to 9 March.
Johnston seals Scottish double at African Amateur Championship
Liam Johnston from Scotland made it a Scottish double at the African Amateur Stroke Play Championship when he lifted the trophy after an epic tussle with compatriot Connor Syme and South Africa’s Christo Lamprecht at Leopard Creek Golf Estate on Friday.
Leopard and baboons standoff at Africa Amateur Championship
A rare encounter between a big cat and a troop of angry baboons during the recent African Amateur Championship at Leopard Creek Golf Estate on Wednesday left Trevor Saulez with a unique experience that he will never forget.
Scots celebrate as Lamprecht hangs on at Leopard Creek
Scotland celebrated an early victory at the African Amateur Championship with a successful title defence in the Team Competition, but the visitors are still trying to catch Christo Lamprecht in the 72-hole Stroke Play Championship at Leopard Creek Golf Estate.
Sanlam celebrates 25 years of working together for hope
The Sanlam Cancer Challenge, South African golf’s greatest contribution to the fight against cancer, celebrates a 25-year partnership with the Cancer Association of South Africa (CANSA) and the country’s passionate amateur golfers this year, and with a host of new prizes and incentives on offer.
Syme stalks Lamprecht at Leopard Creek
Connor Syme from Scotland will be stalking South Africa’s Christo Lamprecht when the third round of the African Amateur Championship tees off at Leopard Creek Golf Estate on Thursday.
Lamprecht edges into African Amateur Championship lead
Just four days after his record-setting victory in the Sanlam South African Amateur Championship, Christo Lamprecht constructed a flawless six-under-par 66 at Leopard Creek Golf Estate to sweep into the first round lead in the prestigious African Amateur Championship in Mpumalanga on Tuesday.
Venter braced for Leopard Creek defence
South Africa’s Albert Venter is looking forward to his title defence in the African Amateur Championship this week and to representing South Africa as a member of the GolfRSA SA Senior Team in the Team Competition at Leopard Creek Golf Estate this week.
Sweet 16 Lamprecht rewrites Sanlam SA Amateur history
Louis Oosthuizen Junior Academy prodigy Christo Lamprechtproduced a career-defining performance at Humewood Golf Club tobecome the youngest Sanlam South African Amateur champion in the 110 year history of premier international championship on Friday.
Southern Cape duo to duel for Sanlam SA Amateur title
The first all-South African final since 2014 will also be an all-Southern Cape affair in the Sanlam SA Amateur Championship after Caylum Boon and Christo Lamprecht showcased their skills in a four-club south-westerly wind that pummelled the players in first the quarterfinals and then the semi-finals at Humewood Golf Club on Thursday.
Slatter & Kok slay giants at Sanlam SA Amateur
On another balmy day at Humewood Golf Club, unheralded Keaton Slatter and Dylan Kok were a picture of mental calmness as they played their way into the quarterfinal of the Sanlam South African Amateur Championship on Wednesday.
Taylor, Agherdien and Saaiman to guide SAGA
The South African Golf Association, in support of GolfRSA, will be guided by 57 years of experience in golf administration after the three office bearers for 2017-2018 were elected on Tuesday.
Geoff Taylor was appointed President, Naadir Agherdien elected to the position of the Senior Vice-president and Martin Saaiman as the Junior Vice-President at the Annual General Meeting held during the Sanlam South African Amateur Championship at Humewood Golf Club.
Juniors impress as big names fall at Sanlam SA Amateur
Luke Mayo fought 17 players for a chance to start the match play stage of the Sanlam South African Amateur Championship and the KwaZulu-Natal junior didn’t put a foot wrong in the first round at Humewood on Tuesday.
Woollam slays Brown to lift Proudfoot Trophy
KwaZulu-Natal teenager Chris Woollam stunned with a profound victory in the 36-hole stroke play qualifier for the Sanlam South African Amateur Championship when he defeated reigning English Amateur champion Dan Brown in a sudden-death play-off on Monday.
Pickering picks his way to Sanlam SA Amateur lead
Slade Pickering went on a birdie barrage down the back nine at Humewood Golf Club to lead Sunday’s first round of the 36-hole stroke play qualifier the 2017 Sanlam South African Amateur Championship in Port Elizabeth.
The North West junior fired a flawless nine-under-par 63 to open up a one shot lead over Pierre Pinaeu from France and he holds a two shot advantage over Chris Woollam from KwaZulu-Natal and Frenchman Anthoine Auboin.
Higgo targets Sanlam SA Amateur
Boland junior Garrick Higgo believes that the time has come to end the foreign dominance in the Sanlam South African Amateur Championship. When Craig Ross won last year, his was the second successive victory by a Scottish golfer and the fourth win for Scotland in the last six editions of the South African Golf Association’s flagship event, but Higgo believes South Africa has the depth of talent to win the premier international championship, which tees off at Humewood Golf Club on Sunday.
SA duo in running for Junior Presidents Cup
GolfRSA national squad members Garrick Higgo and Luca Filippi are both in the running for the Junior Presidents Cup from 25-26 September 2017. According to the selection and eligibility criteria for the inaugural event, Higgo from Boland and Filippi from Western Province are respectively third and eighth in the official International Team Standings that were announced this morning.
Gleeson doubles up at Central Gauteng Senior Open
Greg Gleeson says he doesn’t mind doing things the hard way after the Kyalami senior captured his second title in as many months at the Central Gauteng Senior Open at Ruimsig Country Club on Sunday.
Vive le Bleu for SA Stroke Play champion Catherine
The prestigious South African Stroke Play Championship trophy is back in French hands after Edgar Catherine triumphed at Kingswood Golf Estate on Friday.
Irish eyes SA Stroke Play double
Jack Hume did it in 2016. Now Irishman Robin Dawson has similar designs on the prestigious South African Stroke Play Championship trophy after he edged into the lead in Thursday’s third round at Kingswood Golf Estate.
SA duo tucked in foreign logjam at SA Stroke Play
Southern Cape duo Brandon Cloete and Andre Nel shared the top 10 at the South African Stroke Play Championship with a Swede, an Irish pair, a Scot, three Frenchmen and an Englishman after second round action wrapped up on a soggy Wednesday in George.
Sizzling Swanepoel surprises at SA Stroke Play
The saying goes ‘when life hands you lemons, make lemonade’, but if Phillip Swanepoel didn’t have three rounds left in the South African Stroke Play Championship, the Stellenbosch student would have started brewing champagne after coming up trumps at Kingswood Golf Estate on Tuesday.
SA players set for foreign invasion in George
South Africa’s top amateurs are ready to take on a wave of international players when the South African Amateur Stroke Play Championship gets underway at Kingswood Golf Estate in George on Tuesday.
Venter debuts at African Amateur Championship
The second African Amateur Championship at the end of February will be a significant occasion for defending champion Albert Venter, who will wear the national blazer for the first time.
The South African Golf Association (SAGA) named Venter – along with Aubrey Beckley, Kyle McClatchie and Marco Steyn – to the Senior Team that will represent South Africa alongside a Junior Team at the prestigious international championship at Leopard Creek from 28 February to 3 March.
Beckley bags Liberty Gauteng North Open title
Potchefstroom’s Aubrey Beckley raised his fist and pumped the air as he boxed in a 10-footer for a birdie and victory in the Liberty Gauteng North Open at Wingate Park Country Club on Sunday.
Mclachlan and Mitchell lead the way at Wingate
Gauteng North’s Keegan Mclachlan and Malcolm Mitchell from KwaZulu-Natal are locked at the top of the leaderboard heading into the final day of the Liberty Gauteng North Open after the pair carded matching rounds of 67 at Wingate Park Country Club on Saturday.
Golf RSA Junior team announced
Golf RSA has named the leading four juniors on the South African Golf Association Junior Rankings – Christo Lamprecht, Luca Filippi, Garrick Higgo and Jayden Schaper – for the upcoming African Amateur Championship at Leopard Creek and the 2017 All-Africa Junior Golf Championship in Zimbabwe from 28 – 31 March.
Lamprechts leads logjam at Wingate Park
Erhard Lambrechts fired an opening four-under-par 68 to lead the Liberty Gauteng North Open at Wingate Park Country Club on Friday, but there is a large crowd looming in the Bolander’s rear-view mirror.
Smith makes stylish comeback after knee surgery
When Jason Smith starts the Gauteng North Open today, he won’t be thinking about Sunday’s triumph at the Free State Open.
“It would be a big mistake to start thinking about back-to-back victories at Wingate Park because that course warrants all your attention,” said the former SA Stroke Play champion after his practice round at the Tshwane layout on Thursday.
Storm holds off McIlroy for SA Open title
It has been 10 years since he tasted success as a professional golfer, and Graeme Storm made his second victory as memorable as can be as he defeated world number two Rory McIlroy on the third play-off hole on Sunday in the BMW SA Open proudly hosted by the City of Ekurhuleni.
Jeffrey’s Proudly South African moment at Glendower
Sunshine Tour caddie Thama Jeffrey Nkonyane is about to collect the biggest cheque of his 32 year long career after helping England's Graeme Storm to victory in the BMW SA Open at a packed and trilled Glendower on Sunday afternoon.
Delight and heartbreak for BMW SA Open Ammies
Over the last 12 months, the sun has risen over the careers of South Africa’s leading amateurs Marco Steyn, Kyle McClatchie and Jovan Rebula. The trio was among a nine-strong amateur contingent to tee off in this year’s BMW SA Open, proudly hosted by the City of Ekurhuleni, however, two sobering days in the star-studded field left these rising stars with a lot to chew on.
McIlroy primed to pounce at BMW SA Open
Rory McIlroy had to overturn a three-shot deficit if he wants to lift the BMW SA Open crown and get his 2017 season off to a winning start in the City of Ekurhuleni.
Calm Storm keeps cool for SA Open lead
It’s hard to quibble when the 54-hole leader last made a bogey 41 holes ago, but that’s exactly the position in which England’s Graeme Storm finds himself after the third round of the BMW SA Open proudly hosted by the City of Ekurhuleni.
Legacy Project leaners revel in BMW SA Open Golf Clinic
Enthusiastic young golfers from Ekurhuleni enjoyed the chance to show off their blossoming skills in a golf development clinic before catching some of the action at this year’s BMW SA Open hosted by The City of Ekurhuleni.
Clouds move in over BMW SA Open
Graeme Storm fired a course record nine-under-par 63 to hit the front at Glendower Golf Club, but neither the Englishman’s feat nor the cut worries of South Africa’s two top ranked amateurs ranked high on the minds of the golf fans after the second round of the BMW SA Open proudly hosted by the City of Ekurhuleni was suspended on Friday.
McClatchie conquers at Glendower
South Africa’s first Olympian golfer Kyle McClatchie beat the nerves with an impressive show of composure to lead the nine-strong amateur delegation on day one of the BMW SA Open hosted by the City of Ekurhuleni.
The 19-year-old from Ekurhuleni crafted a magnificent one-under-par 71 at the championship layout of Glendower Golf Club on Thursday to grab a share of 43rd.
Horne, Fisher lead McIlroy & Co
South Africans Keith Horne and Trevor Fisher Jnr managed to upstage Rory McIlroy on Thursday in the opening round of the BMW SA Open proudly hosted by the City of Ekurhuleni at Glendower Golf Club – but only just.
The duo each carded six-under-par 66 to have a one-stroke edge over the world number two, with four other players on five-under-par 67 with McIlroy – South Africans Thomas Aiken, Dean Burmester and Jbe’ Kruger, and England’s Jordan L Smith.
BMW SA OPEN Amateur Watch
Here are the amateur pairings and tee times for the first round of the 2017 BMW SA Open Hosted by Ekurhuleni at Glendower Golf Club on Thursday, 12 January. Good luck to all our rising stars!!
Rising stars live the BMW SA Open dream
If you were wondering just how badly the next generation wants a stab at competing in the world’s second oldest national championship, just ask 20-year-old Free State amateur Juran Dreyer.
Naidoo wants to make SA Open impact
Amateur Dylan Naidoo’s unprecedented win on the Big Easy Tour at Observatory last year has made him one of the hottest amateur golfers in the country, and he will want make an impact at this week’s BMW SA Open hosted by the City of Ekurhuleni at Glendower Golf Club.
Stone’s ‘father and son’ SA Open recipe
Brandon Stone played awfully good golf in the last tournament he played. He won the Alfred Dunhill Championship by seven strokes, and he’s back in the saddle for this week’s BMW SA Open hosted by the City of Ekurhuleni at Glendower Golf Club.
Rory raring to go at BMW SA Open
Rory McIlroy may be entering the €1.2 million BMW SA Open hosted by City of Ekurhuleni as the favourite but the world number two is taking nothing for granted at Glendower Golf Club.
SA’s Rebula and Faldo Series Team share spoils in first Friendship Cup
In a dramatic finish to the inaugural Friendship Cup, Ernie Els and Fancourt Foundation member Jovan Rebula pipped Harry Goddard from the Faldo Series team at the last hole to claim his place in the BMW SA Open Pro-Am on Wednesday.
Higgo hammers home first win in Durban
Boland junior Garrick Higgo underlined his rising star status when he captured the Golf RSA Nomads National Order of Merit Coastal on Monday. Picking up where he left off last year, the 17-year-old reigning Central Gauteng Open champion started his 2017 season on a winning note when he closed out a three shot victory on 14-under-par 205 on a windy final day at Royal Durban Golf Club.
Vorster crowned Nomads SA Boys U-15 champion
Southern Cape junior Martin Vorster fired a closing 69 on Friday to complete a wire-to-wire victory over Casey Jarvis from Ekurhuleni in the Golf RSA Nomads South African Boys Under-15 Championship.
Jarvis in pursuit at Nomads SA Boys U-15
Casey Jarvis from State Mines threw everything except the kitchen sink at Martin Vorster, but the tenacious Southern Cape junior held on to his overnight lead on day two of the Nomads South African Boys U-15 Championship on Thursday.
Nienaber nails first Nomads Junior National in 2017
Reigning Nomads SA Boys Under-17 champion Wilco Nienaber held his nerve to edge out Slade Pickering from North West for the first title on South African Golf Association’s 2017 national junior circuit on Thursday.
Voster flies into SA Boys U-15 lead
Southern Cape’s Martin Vorster made a flying start with a five-under-par 67 to grab the first round lead in the Nomads South African Boys U-15 Championship on Wednesday.
Pickering storms to pole in Benoni
Slade Pickering is hunting consecutive victories on the South African Golf Association’s National Junior circuit after he soared into the lead in the Nomads Inland National Order of Merit with a sizzling second round nine-under-par 63 on Wednesday.
Central Gauteng lifts SA U-19 IPT title
Gauteng North spoiled Central Gauteng’s party a tiny bit, but in the end the final round loss did nothing to dampen the excitement as the youthful side celebrated victory in the South African U-19 Inter-Provincial on Friday.
Boland banks promotion at SA U-19 IPT
Boland edged out Mpumalanga by one single point to snatch the coveted promotion in this year’s B-Section matches of the South African U-19 Inter-Provincial Championship at White River Country Club on Friday.
B-Section battle looms as Central Gauteng celebrates
Central Gauteng might have a small party tonight after they sewed up the A-Section title, but the team will be saving the big celebration until the 2016 South African U19 Inter-Provincial at White River Country Club officially wraps up on Friday. For Mpumalanga and Boland, though, there are no such comforts.
Battle lines drawn at SA U-19 IPT
Southern Cape carved out a tidy victory while Western Province mounted a spirited comeback with a win and a draw in the third round of the South African Under-19 Inter-Provincial on Wednesday, but it could be too little, too late for the defending champions and 2014 winners.
SA’s Special Olympics golfers celebrate their Olympic moment
In a year in which golf made its return to the Olympic Games, South Africa’s Special Olympics golfers once again showed how the game is still thriving at this level of competition.
Ekurhuleni, Boland take command at White River
Ekurhuleni took command of the A-Section in the South African Under-19 Inter-Provincial Championship as Boland continued its rampage in the B-Section with another blistering performance at White River Country Club on Tuesday.
Early candidates to the fore at SA U-19 IPT
Gauteng North and Central Gauteng were in commanding form on day one of South African Under-19 Inter-Provincial Championship, while Boland and Mpumalanga got off to a blistering start in the B-Section Battle for Promotion at White River Country Club on Monday.
Stapleton bows out of Indian Amateur
Central Gauteng mid-amateur Shaun Stapleton fought the good fight, but South Africa’s lone survivor at the 116th Amateur Golf Championship of India reached the end of the road in Friday’s second round at Royal Calcutta Golf Club.
Pickering powers to Joburg Junior Open victory
Slade Pickering from North West held his nerve to fend off several contenders as he completed a wire-to-wire victory in the Joburg Junior Open at Royal Johannesburg and Kensington Golf Club on Friday. The 18-year-old Pecanwood golfer produced a final round four-under-par 68 at the East Course to close out a four shot victory at 10 under 134.
Stapleton stays the course in India
Shaun Stapleton is the last man standing in the 116th Amateur Golf Championship of India after Western Province senior Francois le Roux was eliminated in the first round of the match play stage on Thursday.
Pickering pushes to pole at Joburg Junior Open
Pecanwood’s Slade Pickering surged to the top of the first round leaderboard in the Joburg Junior Open courtesy of an eagle and seven birdies at Royal Johannesburg and Kensington Golf Club on Thursday.
R&A and USGA announce new local rule
The R&A and the USGA today announced the introduction of a new Local Rule that eliminates the penalty when a ball is accidentally moved on the putting green.
Le Roux and Stapleton advance in India
Western Province senior Francois le Roux and Shaun Stapleton, a mid-amateur from Central Gauteng, are the only South Africans starting the match play stage in the 116th Amateur Golf Championship of India today.
SA make a battling start in India
Morgan Phillips and Shaun Stapleton led the eight-man challenge for South Africa in the opening round of the 116th Amateur Golf Championship of India on Tuesday.
Phillips, who ranks fourth in the South African Golf Association Senior rankings and third ranked mid-amateur Stapleton posted a pair of 76s at Royal Calcutta Golf Club to grab a share of 15th in the Indian Golf Union’s flagship event.
South Africa wins first ever Test against India
South Africa celebrated a crushing victory in the inaugural Golf Test Series against India at the Royal Calcutta Golf Club on Sunday. The South African team vowed to win the Test for fallen team-mate Mellette Hendrikse. True to their word, the four-man senior and mid-Amateur sides clinched six of the eight Singles matches to defeat the host nation 11.5 - 4.5.
SA team takes control in Kolkata
The South Africa team was in commanding form as they extended their first round advantage to three points in Saturday’s second round of the inaugural Golf Test Series in India. The local heroes racked up victories in three of the four Fourballs games and will head in to the final round on Sunday leading Indian 5.5 – 2.5.
SA team edges ahead in India
South Africa’s Senior and Mid-Amateur teams swept into the early lead against India in the opening round of the inaugural Golf Test Series at the Royal Calcutta Golf Club on Friday.
SADGA salutes Eugene Vorster
South African Disabled Golf Association chairman Enver Hassen announced on Friday that CEO Eugene Vorster will be leaving the organisation at the end of 2016 to pursue new interests.
SA teams set for ground-breaking test in India
South Africa’s Senior and Mid-Amateur teams have thoroughly enjoyed the magnificent hospitality from the Indian Golf Union since their arrival in India on Tuesday, but the two four-man sides are ready for the gloves to come off when the ground-breaking Golf Test Series tees off at the Royal Calcutta Golf Club today.
Tribute to Mellette Hendrikse
On behalf the South African Golf Association, and in particular the Senior and Mid-Amateur national teams on tour in India at the moment, I extend our heartfelt condolences to Mellette’s family and friends.
Funeral Notice – Mellete Hendrikse
SA golf mourns Mellette Hendrikse
The South African golfing community is reeling with shock at the unexpected passing of one of its most passionate administrators, Mellette Hendrikse.
“Mellette was extremely well known and respected, both as a player and golf administrator, and we were incredibly saddened to learn that he passed away after suffering a heart attack on Wednesday afternoon,” said South African Golf Association acting president Geoff Taylor.
Heroic Higgo triumphs at Central Gauteng Open
Boland junior Garrick Higgo bounced back from a narrow loss in last week’s Bobby Locke Open to celebrate success in the Central Gauteng Open on Sunday.
Stylish Stapes seals Bobby Locke Open
Shaun Stapleton put the finishing touches on his prep for the upcoming SA Mid-Amateur Test against India with a superb one shot victory in the inaugural Bobby Locke Open at Parkview Golf Club.
The Wanderers golfer opened with a 70 in the weather-hit first round on Monday and carded a 69 in the second round to pull within two shots of the 36-hole leader Garrick Higgo.
On Wednesday morning, Stapleton overhauled the rising star from Boland with another 70 in the third round and he followed with an even-par 72 in the afternoon to secure victory at seven under 281.
SA amateurs do SA proud
The South African junior quartet competing in the 8th Albatross International Golf Championship India arrived home on Sunday boasting top 10 finishes in the two team events, as well as three top 10 places in the Individual Competitions at the Classic Golf and Country Club near New Delhi.
Mwale shines for SA in India
South African Golf Development Board member Carl Mwale grabbed a share of the lead in the Boys 13-14 Category at the 8th Albratross International Golf Championship India in Gurgaon on Thursday.
McLatchie triumphs in Argentina
South Africa’s first golf Olympian Kyle McClatchie blazed to a new tournament record in the 36-hole stroke play qualifier for the 121st FiberCorp Argentine Amateur Championship in Argentina on Monday.
SA seals top five finish in Argentina
Kyle McClatchie and Aubrey Beckley extended South Africa’s proud history in the Juan Carlos Tailhade Cup with a top five finish as Agustin Tarigo and Juan Alvarez capture Uruguay’s first victory at the 45th edition of the prestigious event at Los Lagartos Country Club on Sunday.
Boon banks EP Stroke Play title
Southern Cape golfer Caylum Boon picked up his first win of the season in the Eastern Province Stroke Play Championship after a sudden-death play-off against Paul Colditz from Western Province on Sunday.
Golf RSA appoints Board of Directors
Golf RSA today announced the confirmation of elected nominees to its Board of Directors including Johann Rupert as chairman and Cynthia Rayner, Dale Hayes, Jabulane Mabuza, Ken Walker and Zanosi Kunene as independent, non-executive directors.
No place for discrimination or violence in SA golf
The South African Golf Association (SAGA) today stated that any acts of discrimination or violence by its members will not be tolerated.
“The SAGA does not discriminate on the basis of race, religious, sex or national origin, nor does it condone any form of violence from its members,” said SAGA Acting President Geoff Taylor.
R&A Rules School in Cape Town a huge success
SA eight named for India Test
The South African Golf Association (SAGA) is pleased to announce the eight players that will represent South Africa in a historic first foray to Calcutta, India this December.
Historic win for Williams at SA Senior Champs
South Africa’s number one ranked Steve Williams became the first player in the country’s golfing history to hold both the senior national titles on the amateur and pro circuit concurrently after he closed out a wire-to-wire victory in the 28th Indwe Risk Services SA Senior Stroke Play Championship at Kyalami Country Club on Friday.
Gobel eyes breakthrough at SA Senior Champs
Thanks to four rounds on some of the toughest Links courses in Scotland at the recent Alfred Dunhill Links Championship, unheralded Rurik Gobel will be gunning for the 28th Indwe Risk Services SA Senior Stroke Play Championship title on Friday.
Madalas fire at Kyalami
First round leader Steve Williams and former champion Mellette Hendrikse steered the Madala team to a 13 point lead in the first round of the Madala Challenge at the 28th Indwe Risk Services SA Senior Stroke Play Championship on Wednesday.
Williams starts with a bang at SA Senior Champs
Top ranked Steve Williams from Modderfontein Golf Club in Gauteng made a superb start in the 28th Indwe Risk Services SA Senior Stroke Play Championship at Kyalami Country Club on Wednesday.
Pros share their knowledge with SAGDB’s young stars
The South African Golf Development Board’s (SAGDB) Limpopo chapter was given the chance for eight of its elite squad golfers to receive coaching from a few of the professionals competing in this week’s Vodacom Origins of Golf at Euphoria Golf Estate.
Western Province celebrates SA Mid-Am IPT success
Western Province defeated Ekurhuleni to complete an unbeaten week and a welcome return to the winner’s circle in the South African Mid-Amateur Inter-Provincial Championship at Rustenburg Golf Club on Friday.
Boland banks promotion at SA Mid-Am IPT
Boland blew Mpumalanga out of the water in their final round skirmish to bank promotion to the A-Section for next season at the South African Mid-Amateur Inter-Provincial Championship at Rustenburg Golf Club on Friday.
Rivals set for epic showdown at SA Mid-Am IPT
Western Province are in a strong position to celebrate South African Mid-Amateur Inter-Provincial glory on Friday after making the most of their penultimate match against Gauteng North, while Mpumalanga took back the prime spot in the promotion battle on day four at Rustenburg Golf Club.
Seniors set for SA Stroke Play challenge
A blend of past winners, 2016 champions and a prime piece of real estate promises to serve up an intoxicating cocktail when the Indwe Risk Services South African Senior Stroke Play Championship tees off at Kyalami Country Club from 19-21 October.
Western Cape golfers claim Sanlam Cancer Challenge glory
Golfers from the Western Cape dominated the finals of the 2016 Sanlam Cancer Challenge that was played at the Gary Player Country Club at Sun City on Monday and Tuesday this week.
WP, Boland in fiery form at SA Mid-Am IPT
Western Province painted Central Gauteng and Eastern Province into a corner on day three as Boland strengthened their claim for promotion in the B-Section clashes in the South African Mid-Amateur Inter-Provincial at Rustenburg Golf Club on Wednesday.
Central solid as EP takes a bow at SA Mid-Am IPT
Central Gauteng strengthened their position in the A-Section as last year’s B-Section winners Eastern Province got off the mark on day two of the South African Mid-Amateur Inter-Provincial at Rustenburg Golf Club on Tuesday.
Southern Cape fires at SA Mid-Am IPT
Free State edged Mpumalanga for the top spot in the standings, but Southern Cape went on a winning spree to get within striking distance of the log leaders on day two of the South African Mid-Amateur Inter-Provincial at Rustenburg Golf Club on Tuesday.
WP, Gauteng and Mpumalanga sizzle at SA Mid-Am IPT
Western Province and North West forced defending champions KwaZulu-Natal on the back foot in the opening round of the South African Mid-Amateur Inter-Provincial, while Central Gauteng took two scalps and Mpumalanga got their promotion campaign off to a flying start at Rustenburg Golf Club on Monday.
Ekurhuleni seals SA U-13 Champs hat-trick
Ekurhuleni clinched their third successive Nomads SA Under-13 Championship title in formidable fashion at Killarney Country Club on Thursday. The six-strong side claimed a roaring 53 stroke victory on 1161, while North West edged out Gauteng North by two strokes to finish in second on 1214.
Ekurhuleni widens gap at SA U-13 Champs
Thanks to the courageous efforts of Zamokuhle Nxasana, Christopher Bagnall, Nash de Klerk, Kiera Floyd and Hunter Walker, Ekurhuleni is in the driver’s seat and just 18 holes away from a hat-trick of wins in the Nomads SA Under-13 Championship.
Ekurhuleni hunt Nomads SA Boys U-13 hat-trick
Ekurhuleni’s finest young prospects lined up a hat-trick of wins in the Nomads South African U-13 Championship after they marched to an overwhelming first round lead at Killarney Country Club on Tuesday.
Twelve months after the side powered their way to a successful title defence at Royal Durban Golf Club, the two-time champions picked up where they left off to open up a yawning gap on the field with a first round total of 389.
Southern Cape claims historic SA IPT win
Southern Cape mowed down Gauteng North in a pressure packed final round tussle to claim a historic first victory in the 56th South African Inter-Provincial Championship on Friday.
KwaZulu-Natal nails promotion at SA IPT
KwaZulu-Natal earned the coveted promotion in the 56th South African Inter-Provincial Championship, sponsored by Tempest, with an unbeaten performance at the Fish River Sun Country Club on Friday.
Aussies win, SA seals 31st at WATC
South Africa wrapped up their Eisenhower Trophy campaign with a frustrating tie for 31st as the Australians captured their fourth World Amateur Team Championship title this weekend in Mexico.
SA IPT 2016 – A-SECTION Final Round Foursomes Update
Southern Cape made a solid start in the fight for glory against Gauteng North to lead the final round foursomes 2.5 – 1.5 at the 56th South African Inter-Provincial Championship, but the Garden Route side had to dig deep after Gauteng North fought back hard on the back nine at the Fish River Sun Country Club. Ekurhuleni and Central Gauteng drew 2-all and Western Province set up a second successive victory with a 3 – 1 lead over Boland.
SA IPT 2016 – B-SECTION Final Round oursomes Update
Log leaders KwaZulu-Natal edged out Eastern Province in the final round foursomes to take a one point lead into the last eight singles at the 56th South African Inter-Provincial, while North West will need to dig deep if they want to stay alive in the promotion battle after drawing with Free State. Mpumalanga made the most of the calm start to the final day to claim 3.5 points against Limpopo.
Aussies take control as SA slip at WATC
Australia rocketed to an eight-stroke lead in the Eisenhower Trophy, while South Africa lost some ground in the second round of the 30th World Amateur Team Championship (WATC) in Mexico on Thursday.
Three-way tussle for glory at SA IPT
There will be a three-way fight for glory in the 56th South African Inter-Provincial after a brutal south-westerly wind immobilised Gauteng North and Central Gauteng in Thursday’s fourth round Fish River Sun Country Club.
EP, North West pursue KZN in SA IPT promotion battle
The battle for promotion at the 56th South African Inter- Provincial will come down to a scrimmage between log leaders KwaZulu-Natal, Eastern Province and North West on Friday.
B-SECTION – Round 4 Foursomes Update
While KwaZulu-Natal and Eastern Province are enjoying their fourth round bye, Border made the most of the windy conditions at the Fish River Sun Resort to take the lead against Free State and hold Mpumalanga to a draw in the foursomes the 56th South African Inter-Provincial Championship, sponsored by Tempest. Free State got the early edge on Free State and the foursomes between North West and Limpopo ended in a draw.
A-SECTION – Round 4 Foursomes Update
Southern Cape and Boland both made a promising against Central Gauteng on day four of the 56th South African Inter-Provincial Championship, sponsored by Tempest, while Gauteng North and Western Province drew 2-all in the foursomes at the Fish River Sun Resort.
SA start solid as Scotland leads WATC in Mexico
Scotland opened with a 10-under-par 134 lead Australia by one stroke, while South Africa tied for 22nd with Finland, Iceland, Italy and the host nation Mexico in the first round of the Eisenhower Trophy at the 30th World Amateur Team Championship (WATC) on Wednesday.
Showdowns looming at SA IPT
On another day of upsets and jostling for position, Ekurhuleni and Central Gauteng pulled one out of the bag, while Gauteng North drew a bold line under their intention to win this year’s South African Inter-Provincial on Wednesday.
KZN, EP keep fireworks going at SA IPT
B-SECTION – Round 3 Foursomes Update
KwaZulu-Natal and Eastern Province were motoring in the third round foursomes at the 56th South African Inter-Provincial Championship, while North West got an early edge on Border in the calm, sunny conditions at the Fish River Sun Country Club.
A-SECTION – Round 3 Foursomes Update
The inland teams were king of foursomes on day three of the 56th South African Inter-Provincial Championship with Ekurhuleni taking the biggest cut of the points ahead of the afternoon singles at the Fish River Sun Country Club.
Eisenhower Trophy – By the numbers
Here is a look ahead to the Eisenhower Trophy, which will see a total of 71 teams compete in the 30th World Amateur Team Championship in Mexico. In 2012, 72 teams competed, making this is the second-largest field in Eisenhower Trophy history.
Wind causes more upsets at SA IPT
Southern Cape and Gauteng North came through a real battle of attrition in the three-club westerly wind to come out on the winning side at the 56th South African Inter-Provincial Championship, sponsored by Tempest, at the Fish River Sun Resort, on Wednesday, while a heated scuffle between Boland and defending champions Central Gauteng ended in a 6-all draw.
Eastern Province hit back at SA IPT
Eastern Province claimed two vital victories in the battle for promotion at the 56th South African Inter-Provincial Championship, sponsored by Tempest, while KwaZulu-Natal stunned Mpumalanga on day two at the Fish River Sun Resort on Tuesday.
Team SA ready to challenge at WATC
Top ranked Jovan Rebula, Marco Steyn and Dylan Naidoo are primed to hunt South Africa’s first victory in the Eisenhower Trophy at the esteemed biennial World Amateur Team Championship (WATC), which tees off at Riviera Maya near Cancun in Mexico on Wednesday.
A-SECTION – Round 2 Foursomes Update
Coming off a first round victory, Southern Cape made a confident start at the Fish River Sun Resort to lead Western Province 3 – 1 going into the singles on day two at the 56th South African Inter-Provincial Championship. Gauteng North and Ekurhuleni drew 2-all, as did Boland against the defending champions Central Gauteng.
B-SECTION – Round 2 Foursomes Update
After a win and loss on day one, Eastern Province came out firing in round two at the 56th South African Inter-Provincial, sponsored by Tempest, to lead both their foursomes against Border and Limpopo at the Fish River Sun Resort
Wind serves up surprises at SA IPT
The Fish River Sun Country Club lived up to its billing as one of the Eastern Cape’s toughest tests as the first round of the 56th South African Inter-Provincial Championship, sponsored by Tempest, turned into a tale of wind and woe.
KZN & North West in pound seats at SA IPT
KwaZulu-Natal and North West were off to a winning start in the battle for promotion in the 56th South African Inter-Provincial Championship, sponsored by Tempest, at the Fish River Sun Resort on Monday.
B-SECTION Round 1 Foursomes Update
KwaZulu-Natal and North West issued an early warning in the first round Foursomes at the 56th South African Inter-Provincial Championship at the Fish River Sun Resort. KwaZulu-Natal scored a clean sweep against Limpopo while North West hammered Mpumalanga 4 – 1.
A SECTION – Round 1 Foursomes Update
Commanding starts in the first round Foursomes will see Gauteng North, Ekurhuleni and Southern Cape head into the first round Singles of the 56th South African Inter-Provincial Championship with the edge as the North-Westerly wind shows up at the Fish River Sun Golf Club.
Border wants wind to show at SA IPT
Border are hoping the weather gods send a robust westerly wind to a certain corner of the unspoilt Eastern Cape’s Sunshine Coast during this week’s South African Inter-Provincial Championship.
Gauteng set for SA IPT title defence at Fish River
Central Gauteng are primed to chase down a record 28th victory when the South African Inter-Provincial Championship tees off at the Fish River Sun Hotel and Country Club from 19-23 September.
SA pair joint 25th at Duke of York
South African juniors Danielle du Toit and Deon Germishuys wrapped up their Duke of York Young Champions Trophy campaign in a tie for 25th at Royal Birkdale on Thursday.
Mixed results for SA pair at Birkdale
Gauteng North’s Danielle du Toit vaulted 13 spots on day two of the 2016 Duke of York Young Champions Trophy, while Deon Germishuys slipped outside the top 20 at Royal Birkdale in England on Wednesday.
SA duo get DOY campaign underway
South African juniors Deon Germishuys and Danielle du Toit made a battling start to the 2016 Duke of York Young Champions Trophy in fickle weather conditions at Royal Birkdale in England on Tuesday.
Louis’ Boys triumph at SA Junior Club Champs
Louis Oosthuizen’s young protégées stayed the course to celebrate wire-to-wire success in the Louis Oosthuizen SA Junior Golf Championship at Mossel Bay Golf Club on Tuesday.
The five stroke victory was an emotional one for Martin Vorster, Christo Lamprecht, Marcus Smal and Jordan Duminy, who have thrived under the watchful eye of the 2010 Open Champion at the Louis 57 Junior Golf Academy.
De Beer takes Individual Honours at Louis’ Tourney
Congratulations to Bradley de Beer from Fancourt, who won the Individual Title at the 2016 Louis Oosthuizen SA Junior Club Championship at Mossel Bay Golf Club.
The reigning Nomads North vs South champion held his nerve to stave off a final round challenge from Ian Botha from Durbanville Country Club to triumph.
SA delegates geared for R&A’s TARS
Two years ago, the South African Golf Association (SAGA) introduced the R&A Three-tiered Rules Education Programme to South Africans with the Level 1 R&A Rules Courses.
Following the success of the first Level 1 courses, SAGA extended its commitment to the R&A Working for Golf campaign with the launch of the Level 2 R&A Rules Courses.
Louis 57 take charge at SA Junior Club Champs
Louis Oosthuizen’s charges came out in full force at Mossel Bay Golf Club on Monday to secure the top spot in the 2010 Open Champion’s SA Junior Golf Championships at the 36-hole mark.
Louis 57 edge ahead at SA Junior Club Champs
Martin Vorster, Christo Lamprecht and Marcus Smal has given the home crowd a reason to cheer after taking the first round lead in the Louis Oosthuizen SA Junior Club Team Championship on Monday.
The trio – all members of the 2010 Open champions’ Louis 57 Junior Golf Academy – combined for an opening total of 221 at Mossel Bay Golf Club.
Exciting Test await top SA Seniors and Mid-Amateurs
South Africa’s top ranked Senior and Mid-Amateur golfers are in for an exciting experience when they go head-to-head with the cream of Indian senior and mid-amateur golf this December.
SA U16 Boys impress at Italian Championship
Southern Cape pair Christo Lamprecht and Martin Vorster, Free State junior Wilco Nienaber and Ekurhuleni’s Jayden Schaper topped off an impressive week at the 10th Reply Italian International Championship with four top 10 finishes in Italy on Thursday.
Vorster leads SA junior challenge in Italy
Southern Cape junior Martin Vorster will lead the four-strong South African challenge when the second of the Reply Italian International Under-16 Championship gets underway in Italy today.
Vorster, Christo Lamprecht, Jayden Schaper and Wilco Nienaber were among 144 juniors from a record 20 countries worldwide that lined up in the 10th edition of this prestigious international championship at Golf Club Biella le Betulle.
McClatchie conquers in KwaZulu-Natal
Ekurhuleni amateur Kyle McClatchie added to his trophy haul this season after denying local favourite Matt Saulez a home victory in the KwaZulu-Natal Championship the past weekend.
Mwandla takes aim at KZN Championship
KwaZulu-Natal’s Siyanda Mwandla made the most of the sunny conditions at Margate Country Club on Thursday to win the 36-hole Stroke Play Qualifier for the eLan KwaZulu-Natal Amateur Championship in wire-to-wire fashion.
Mwandla motors into KZN lead
Six birdies on the back nine at Margate Country Club sent Siyanda Mwandla from Mount Edgecombe hurtling straight to the top of affairs in the 36-hole Stroke Play Qualifier for the KwaZulu-Natal Amateur Championship on Wednesday.
The Ernie Els and Fancourt Foundation player opened with five-under-par 66 to lead Malcolm Mitchell from Kloof Country Club by one stroke.
Strydom seals second IGT Tour title in style
Tristen Strydom continued the amateur dominance of the 2016 IGT Tour season when he swept to a second victory in four weeks at the Wingate Challenge on Wednesday.
McClatchie chases more success in KZN
After positive forays on the country’s top golf development circuits, Kyle McClatchie is eyeing more success in this week’s KZN Amateur Championship. The Golf RSA National Squad player will start his title bid alongside a strong cast of rising stars in the 36-hole Stroke Play Qualifier that tees off at Margate Country Club today.
Park’s gold medal performance in Rio captures the world
Arms held over her head in triumph, Inbee Park showed about as much emotion as you are likely ever to see from the stoic South Korean golfer.
The 28-year-old seven-time Major winner held off the rest of the field Saturday in Rio to win gold at the first women's golf competition since 1900. She closed with a five-under-par to lap the field at 16 under — the same mark Justin Rose posted to win the men's competition.
Reto, Ko on the rampage in Rio
Paula Reto could tick the biggest box of all when she starts today’s final round in the Women’s Golf Competition at the Olympic Games as a definite medal contender in Rio de Janeiro.
Player’s charges make a move in Rio
Advice from South Africa’s team captain Gary Player helped Paula Reto to make a significant move on day two of the Women’s Golf Competition in Rio de Janeiro, while compatriot Ashleigh Simon’s decision to let go also paid dividends on Thursday.
Rose strikes Olympic Gold on historic day for golf
South African-born Justin Rose became golf's first Olympic champion in over 100 years, as the Brit outlasted British Open champion Henrik Stenson, in a brilliant advert for the game in Rio de Janeiro on Sunday.
Can SA duo make the most of moving day in Rio?
Australian Fraser maintained his lead at the Rio de Janeiro Olympic Golf Course while South African golfers Jaco van Zyl and Brandon Stone will aim to make the most of moving day as they continued to struggle in the Olympic Men’s Golf Competition in Rio de Janeiro on Friday.
De Beer drives off with Africa Junior Open title
A change in tactics at the fourth extra hole yielded a huge pay off for Eastern Province junior Kyle de Beer, who bagged his first national victory in the Africa Junior Open in a play-off on Monday.
Filippi edges clear at Africa Junior Open
Western Province’s Luca Filippi will be chasing his second junior title this season when he tees off in pole position in the final round of the Africa Junior Open on Monday. The country’s number two ranked junior will be looking to convert a one shot lead into victory but he could come under pressure from Jayden Schaper – already a two-time winner this season – and Kian Rose from Central Gauteng.
De Villiers Graaff drives to SA High Schools victory
Just a year after their first appearance in the SA High School Championship, De Villiers Graaff High School blew away the competition and celebrated victory in the prestigious high school team event in East London on Friday. Herman Loubser, Tyron Davidowitz and Daniel Cronje posted rounds of 228 and 219 at East London Golf Club to steer the team to a seven stroke victory on nine over 447.
Krugerpark Primary clinches Ernie’s Championship
Krugerpark Primary School celebrated an eight shot victory over Curro Serengeti in the sixth Ernie Els SA Primary School Championship on Friday. The champions combined for an opening total of 241 at Port Shepstone Country Club and protected their lead in the second round with a 260 to triumph on 501.
Krugerpark cruise to lead at Ernie’s Champs
Percy Hawken, Declan Brews and Johanco Welgemoed from Krugerpark Primary School combined for an opening 241 to open up a yawning gap on the field at the sixth Ernie Els Primary Schools Championship in KwaZulu-Natal on Thursday.
De Villiers Graaff takes SA High School Champs lead
De Villiers Graaff High School grabbed pole position at the South African High School Championship with the help of a pair of eagles in the first round at East London Golf Club on Thursday.
Naidoo nails Border Stroke Play victory
Golf RSA National Squad player Dylan Naidoo rocketed to fourth in the Open Amateur rankings following a two stroke victory in the Border Stroke Play Championship at the Fish River Sun Country Club on Sunday.
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Spotlight on Eisenhower Trophy challengers
Jovan Rebula, Marco Steyn and Dylan Naidoo from South Africa will challenge 71 nations for the Eisenhower Trophy at the 2016 World Amateur Team Championships in September.
Let’s take a closer look at the trio inspiring to become the first South African winners in the prestigious biennial international amateur competition, conducted by the International Golf Federation, this September.
Lefson to take charge of SA course rating
Golf RSA has recently contracted former Western Province Director of Golf Eric Lefson to coordinate a course rating programme that will bring the rating of South African golf courses in line with the USGA’s course rating system.
SA juniors named for Italian U-16 Championship
Christo Lamprecht and Martin Vorster from Southern Cape, Ekurhuleni’s Jayden Schaper and Wilco Nienaber from Free State will represent SA at the 10th Reply Italian International Under-16 Championship at Golf Club Biella in Italy at the end of August.
Higgo’s purple patch continues in the USA
Fingers crossed for Boland junior Garrick Higgo, who starts the match play stage of the 69th US Junior Amateur at The Honors Course in Ooltewah, Tennessee tonight. The 17-year-old De Zalze golfer carded rounds of 75 and 72 in the weather-interrupted stroke play qualifier to tie for 30th on three over 147.
Final Fields confirmed for Olympic Golf
South Africa's Jaco van Zyl, Brandon Stone, Ashleigh Simon and Paula Reto are among the 120 men and women who will create golf history in Rio de Janeiro next month at the Olympic Games competition at Reserva de Marapendi Golf Course between August 11 and 20.
Super-cool Schaper scores at Tshwane Junior Open
Just three days after his Nomads National Order of Merit victory, Ebotse golfer Jayden Schaper produced a nerveless display to defeat Ge-Rico Muller at the third hole of a sudden-death play-off to scoop the Tshwane Junior Open title at Pretoria Country Club on Friday.
Leach takes Tshwane Junior Open lead
Bryce Leach from Central Gauteng will carry a one stroke lead over Dawid Opperman and Kyle de Beer into the final round of the Tshwane Junior Open at Pretoria Country Club on Friday.
Lamprecht, Son sign off at Junior Open
As one prestigious Open wrapped up on Wednesday, another started in Scotland and, having flown the flag for South Africa with great pride in the Junior Open Championship this week, two of the country’s brightest prospects were eager to get to Royal Troon to for the first round of The Open Championship.
McClatchie, Moralee impress on Big Easy Tour
South Africa's first golf Olympian Kyle McClatchie claimed an impressive joint runner-up finish in the Big Easy Kempton Park, while Freddie Tait Cup winner Cameron Moralee from Gauteng also bagged a top 10 finish at Kempton Park Golf Club on Tuesday.
Schaper survives to clinch NOoM Modderfontein
Ebotse’s Jayden Schaper produced two moments of brilliance on the 18th hole to savour a play-off victory in the Nomads National Order of Merit at Modderfontein Golf Club on Tuesday. The 15-year-old Ekurhuleni golfer defeated Cole Stevens and Dylan Mostert with par at the first play-off hole to triumph.
Higgo hits big time in USA
As the excitement builds for South Africa’s debut at the Olympics and the start of the 145th Open Championship at Royal Troon is eagerly anticipated, Garrick Higgo from Boland made a little history of his own when he punched his ticket to the US Amateur Championship on Monday.
Son and Lamprecht make solid start at Junior Open
South Africa’s top ranked Woo-Ju Son from Gauteng and recent Dimension Data Junior Open champion Christo Lamprecht from Southern Cape are rubbing shoulders with the cream of junior golf in the Junior Championship in Scotland.
Schaper hits front at Modderfontein
Reigning Nomads SA Boys U-15 champion Jayden Schaper fired an opening five-under-par 67 to lay down a marker for his second national junior victory this season in the Nomads National Order of Merit at Modderfontein Golf Club on Monday.
Meyers motors to Limpopo Open victory
David Meyers crusied to a seven-shot victory in the Limpopo Open on Sunday. The Dainfern golfer fired rounds of 70, 69 and 67 at Koro Creek Golf Club to triumph on 10-under-par 206.
Three-way tie at Limpopo Open
Double USSA Championship joy for NMMU
For the full 90 holes of the University Sport South Africa (USSA) Championship, the eight lads from Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University executed a well-laid plan and the outcome was a double celebration at Humewood Golf Club on Friday.
NMMU gunning for USSA Championship double
Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University will be gunning for a double celebration after both the A- and B-teams reached the final round of the University Sport South Africa (USSA) Championship on Thursday.
Nienaber coasts to SA Boys U-17 triumph
Free State junior Wilco Nienaber sealed his first victory this season with a commanding wire-to-wire performance in the Nomads SA Boys Under-17 Championship in George on Thursday.
Nienaber opened with a three-under-par 69 at Kingswood Golf Estate, kept his one shot overnight lead in tact with a second 71 and completed his march to victory with a final round 70 to claim a four shot victory on six-under-par 210.
Big battles brew at USSA Championship
Local favourites Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University A, both teams from the defending champions University of Pretoria and this year’s dark horse Varsity College will be heading into battle for the Cup Champion honours at the University Sport South Africa (USSA) Championship on Thursday.
Nienaber keeps command at Kingswood
Mother Nature made life tough for the juniors competing in the Nomads SA Boys U-17 Championship in George, but Free State golfer Wilco Nienaber hung tough to preserve his overnight lead in Tuesday’s second round at Kingswood Golf Estate.
The 16-year-old Bloemfontein golfer followed an opening 69 with a 71 to finish one shot clear of Daniel Cronje from Boland at four-under-par 140.
Brilliant Big Easy triumph for Beckley
North West amateur Aubrey Beckley claimed the Big Easy – Irene by one-stroke from Makhetha Mazibuko after a flawless final round six-under-par 66 at Irene Country Club on Tuesday.
Beckley’s victory marks a second time this season that an amateur has won on the Sunshine Tour's development circuit after fellow HPC Tuks Golf Academy player Dylan Naidoo claimed the opening event on this year’s schedule.
NMMU take flight at USSA Championship
Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University’s A-team made the most of their home course advantage to soar to victory in the 36-hole stroke play seeding qualifier at the University Sport South Africa (USSA) Championship on Tuesday.
Nienaber sets SA Boys U-17 pace at Kingswood
Free State junior Wilco Nienaber overcame a slight stumble on the back nine at Kingswood Golf Estate to pull one stroke clear of the chasing pack in round one of the Nomads SA Boys U-17 Championship in George on Tuesday.
NMMU show their teeth at USSA Champs
Luke Jerling led the Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University A-team to joint first on day one of the University Sport South Africa (USSA) Championship at the Humewood Links in Port Elizabeth on Monday.
Jerling boosted NMMU A with a solid opening two-under-par 70. Michael Mayberry added a 73 and Jacques Smit and Colin Baldie supplemented their 221 total with a pair of 78s.
Lamprecht, Jarvis triumphant at Fancourt
Southern Cape junior Christo Lamprecht and Casey Jarvis from Ekurhuleni braved high winds, rain and icy conditions to come up trumps in the Dimension Data Junior Open at Fancourt on Friday.
Filippi takes a bow in St Francis
Luca Filippi went through an intense battle of attrition when he wasted an eight shot lead to lose the Dimension Data Junior Open last July, but the young Western Province standout finally got his just deserts when he claimed the St Francis Links Nomads National Order of Merit event on Monday.
SA seven impress in Europe
The South African Universities team took fourth in the World Universities Golf Championship in France, South Africa’s top ranked Jovan Rebula led the SA pack at the Brabazon Trophy in England and Southern Cape junior Caylum Boon made a great recovery to finish 33rd in Switzerland on Sunday.
SA trio still solid at Brabazon Trophy
South Africa’s top ranked Jovan Rebula and reigning African Amateur Stroke Play champion Albert Venter will lead the local charge into the final round of the Brabazon Trophy at the London Golf Club today.
Solid start for SA Universities in France
The South African Universities Team are in a strong position heading into the weekend at the 16th World University Golf Championships at Golf de Planchetorte in Brive-la-Gaillarde in France.
Boon shares lead in Switzerland
South Africa's Caylum Boon shared the overnight lead after the first round of the Swiss International Amateur Championships with Germany's Mauro Anderi in Switzerland.
SA team named for World Amateur in Mexico
The South African Golf Association (SAGA) have named Southern Cape’s Jovan Rebula and Central Gauteng pair Marco Steyn and Dylan Naidoo to represent South Africa at the biennial World Amateur Team Championships in September.
SA trio march on at Brabazon Trophy
South African trio Albert Venter, Jovan Rebula and Tristen Strydom survived the cut after the weather-hit second round of the Brabazon Trophy was completed on Friday at the London Golf Club in Kent, England.
SA trio wired for World University Golf Championships
The key to success at Golf de Planchetorte is excellence off the tees and perfection is exactly what Andrew van der Knaap, Rupert Kaminski and Luke Jerling from the South African Universities Team will aim for in the 16th World University Golf Championships in France from 23-26 June.
SA Juniors wrap up at Junior World Cup
The United States celebrated a double victory, while the South African Boys team shared fourth and the SA Girls team tied for seventh after a final push in the 2016 TOYOTA Junior Golf World Cup, supported by JAL, in Toyota City, Aichi-Prefecture, Japan on Friday.
SA Boys on the rampage in Japan
The South African Boys team moved to third in the 2016 TOYOTA Junior Golf World Cup Supported by JAL, but the Girls Team lost a little footing on day three of the prestigious international teams event in Toyota City, Aichi-Prefecture, Japan.
SA make up ground in Japan
The South African Boys and Girls teams made positive headway in Wednesday’s second round at the 2016 TOYOTA Junior Golf World Cup Supported by JAL in Toyota City, Aichi-Prefecture, Japan.
SA pair to start in Amateur Championship Match Play
Aubrey Beckley from North West and Southern Cape’s Andre Nel were the lone survivors of the 11-strong South African pack to make the match play stage of the Amateur Championship in Wales on Tuesday.
SA teams make solid start in Japan
The South African Boys team tied for sixth and the SA Girls grabbed a share of seventh in the first round of the 2016 TOYOTA Junior Golf World Cup Supported by JAL in Toyota City, Aichi-Prefecture, Japan on Tuesday.
Nel leads SA cast at Amateur Championship
Southern Cape’s Andre Nel will lead an 11-strong South African charge in the final round of the Amateur Championship Qualifying Stage in Porthcawl, Wales on Tuesday. Nel and his compatriots were among 288 players from 30 countries who started the 121th edition of this prestigious international amateur championship on Monday.
SA duo impress in Japan
Juniors Dylan Mostert and Ivanna Samu flew the flag for South Africa with great pride in the curtain-raiser for the 2016 Toyota Junior Golf World Cup, presented by JAL, in Toyota City, Japan on Sunday.
SA third at International Tri-Nations Test
South Africa clinched third in the annual International Tri-Nations Test as Australia and Scotland shared the spoils at Rowallan Castle Golf Club in Ayrshire, Scotland on Thursday.
Wellington wants a shot at Senior SA Stroke Play
A return to the winner’s circle in May has not only put a spring in Jock Wellington’s step, but the 65-year-old is now targeting afourth INDWE Senior SA Stroke Play Championship title in October and there are a few good reasons why the three-time champion could start the senior circuit’s flagship event as one of the favourites.
Rebula reels in top 15 at St Andrews
South Africa’s top ranked Jovan Rebula enjoyed a top 15 finish in the St Andrews Links Trophy, while Conor O’Rourke from Ireland denied Scottish golfer Sandy Scott a home victory at the famous Old Course on Sunday.
SA duo enjoy top five finishes in Jakarta
Cole Stevens and Caitlyn Macnab grabbed top five finishes in the 13-14 age group at the Ciputra Enjoy Jakarta World Junior Golf Championship, while compatriots Symone Henriques and Hilmi Mallick both finished just outside the top 10 in the 15-17 age group at Damai Inda Golf in Indonesia on Friday.
SA juniors press on in Jakarta
The junior quartet from South Africa produced a mixed bag of results at the Ciputra Enjoy Jakarta World Junior Golf Championship in Indonesia on Thursday.
Smith leads strong SA assault at St Andrews
Former SA Stroke Play champion Jason Smith will lead a nine-strong South African pack against a vast group of international challengers in the prestigious St Andrews Links Trophy.
McNab, Stevens in pursuit at Enjoy Jakarta
Caitlyn Mcnab is in hot pursuit after a solid performance at the Ciputra Enjoy Jakarta World Junior Golf Championship in Indonesia while Cole Stevens stayed in touch with the leader on Wednesday.
Stevens makes great start in Jakarta
South Africa’s Symone Henriques and Caitlyn Mcnab launch their Ciputra Enjoy Jakarta World Junior Golf Championship campaign today, while Cole Stevens and Hilmi Mallick take aim in round two of the Boys Competitions at the Pantai Indah Kapuk (PIK) Course at Damai Inda Golf in Indonesia.
SA Juniors primed for Jakarta World Junior test
Four of South Africa’s leading lights will line up against a host of foreign nations in the Ciputra Enjoy Jakarta World Junior Golf Championship in Indonesia this week.
Rebula leads SA onslaught in Scotland
South Africa’s top ranked Jovan Rebula will lead an 11-strong South African pack against a world-class international field from 12 countries in the Carrick Neill Scottish Open Stroke Play Championship, which tees off at Gullane Golf Club today.
Golf RSA’s Naidoo clinches Big Easy victory
Golf RSA National Squad member Dylan Naidoo became the first amateur and youngest winner of a Sunshine Big Easy Tour event when he lifted the Big Easy Observatory title with a two stroke victory on Wednesday. The 18-year-old Modderfontein golfer upstaged a field of 109 professionals with rounds of 64 and 69 to triumph on 11-under-par 133.
Daisies edge Gauteng for Challenge Cup victory
In 2014, the difference come down to one point and the Challenge Cup went the way of Central Gauteng. Last year, the SAGA Juniors did it with a single games point. Not surprisingly then, the 2016 edition produced another final round of high drama. But no-one imagined that Gauteng North would celebrate their first victory in five years with the smallest margin ever.
North West crowned SA Country Districts champions
North West Province claimed the A-Section title in a show of true sportsmanship at the 2016 South African Country Districts Tournament at Nelspruit Golf Club on Friday.
KZN seals promotion at SA Country Districts
KwaZulu-Natal completed their undefeated march to promotion in the 2016 South African Country Districts Tournament at Nelspruit Golf Club on Friday.
Challenge Cup going down to the wire
Gauteng North and Central Gauteng are deadlocked heading into the final round of the 2016 Challenge Cup, but the SAGA Juniors are still in the mix after fourth round action wrapped up at Parkview Golf Club on Thursday.
Final day battles loom at SA Country Districts
The 2016 SA Country Districts Tournament will go down the wire as the two top teams in both sections will have to combat each other for glory in Friday’s final round at Nelspruit Country Club.
North West & KZN looking solid at SA Country Districts
North West will enjoy a well-deserved bye on Thursday after three successive A-Section victories at this year’s SA Country Districts, while frontrunners KwaZulu-Natal continued to blaze a winning trail in the B-Section battle for promotion at Nelspruit Golf Club on Thursday.
It’s still up in the air at the Challenge Cup
Midway through the 2016 Challenge Cup and it is still wide open after the SAGA Juniors flattened Western Province, USSA halted Gauteng North’s winning run and Central Gauteng eked out a second victory at Parkview Golf Club on Wednesday.
President’s Men blazes trail at Challenge Cup
Gauteng North was in blistering form, Central Gauteng got their groove on, but it was the President’s Team that delivered the most stunning blow on day two of the 2016 Challenge Cup at Parkview Golf Club on Tuesday.
Frontrunners emerge at SA Country Districts
North West enjoyed another productive outing, KwaZulu-Natal extended their dominance in the B-Section and Mpumalanga got their title defence back on track on day two of the 2016 SA Country Districts Inter-Provincial at Nelspruit Golf Club on Tuesday.
SAGA juniors rally for win at Challenge Cup
It took a feisty comeback in the Singles, but the South African Golf Association (SAGA) Juniors got their title defence in the Challenge Cup underway, while the Gauteng North and the South African Universities sides also came up trumps in round one at Parkview Golf Club on Monday.
Boland take revenge at SA Country Districts
A year ago, Mpumalanga torpedoed Boland’s title defence when they beat the defending champions in the opening round of the SA Country Districts Inter-Provincial at ERPM Golf Club. But revenge is sweet and 12 month on, Boland reciprocated to derail Mpumalanga’s bid for successive titles in Monday’s opening round at Nelspruit Golf Club.
De Smidt takes Route 66 to KZN Open victory
The two things that define Darin de Smidt – a great set of pearly whites and a beaming smile – were both on display as the lanky Krugersdorp amateur walked up to receive the KwaZulu-Natal Open trophy at San Lameer Country Club on Sunday.
Roux rakes in SA Mid-Amateur Championship double
Western Province’s Gerlou Roux staved off Shaun Stapleton from Central Gauteng to claim back back-to-back titles in the SA Mid-Amateur Stroke Play Championship last Friday.
Roux re-takes pole at SA Mid-Am Champs
Defending champion Gerlou Roux made his move in the third round to strengthen his bid for back-to-back titles in the SA Mid-Amateur Stroke Play Championship at Silver Lakes Country Club on Thursday.
Stapleton steers clear at SA Mid-Am Champs
It’s moving day at the SA Mid-Amateur Stroke Play Championship and Shaun Stapleton will have his job cut out to stave off an assault from defending champion Gerlou Roux and Ryan Dreyer at Silver Lakes Country Club.
Pfeifer and Theron share SA Open delight
American Chad Pfeifer rolled in a clutch putt for par at the final hole to celebrate a wire-to-wire victory in the Nedbank SA Disabled Open, while 19-year-old Stellenbosch University student Charl Theron upstaged South Africa’s big guns to top the local challenge with a tie for fourth on Wednesday.
Trio share SA Mid-Amateur Stroke Play lead
South Africa’s top ranked Gerlou Roux made a great start in his title defence at the SA Mid-Amateur Stroke Play when he grabbed a share of the three-way tie in the first round at Silver Lakes Country Club on Tuesday.
Foreigners freeze out local attack at SA Open
You have to look all the way to sixth place to find Herman van Wyk’s name after the foreign challengers – led by American Chad Pfeifer – took command in the second round of the Nedbank SA Disabled Golf Open at Zwartkop Country Club on Tuesday.
Van Wyk upstages SA Open favourites
It came as no surprise to see Chad Pfeifer’s name at the top of the leaderboard, but it was ‘John Daly-lookalike’ Herman van Wyk from North West who set the cat among the pigeons in round one of the 2016 Nedbank SA Disabled Golf Open on Monday.
First Swingers savour SA Open start
The arrival of well-known American pairChad Pfeifer and Vince Biser at Zwartkop Country Club on Sunday morning sent a ripple of excitement through this year’s participants of the Nedbank SA Disabled Open and Raylen de Wee and Charles Williams caught a quick photo with the Yanks before setting off at a brisk pace to catch up with the rest of the First Swing Programmers for a practice round ahead of Monday’s first round.
Wheelchair gladiators primed for SA Open
Popular Afrikaans musician Mathys Roets and highly-rated former Border left-hand batsman Ralph Cullinan come from very diverse backgrounds, lead vastly different lives and don’t even speak the same language. Yet, on the eve of their debut in the 2016 Nedbank SA Disabled Golf Open, the pair discovered that they share more common ground than either imagined.
Dynamic duo back with a bang
Former SA Youth Olympian Kyle McClatchie made a welcome return to the winner's circle at the 2016 Boland Stroke Play Championship. The Serengeti golfer fired rounds of 70, 63 and 74 at Robertson Golf Club for a two shot victory on seven under 209 over Aubrey Beckley and Angus Ellis-Cole.
McClatchie vaulted to sixth in the Open Amateur rankings, while former national junior team-mate Jovan Rebula rocketed to the number one spot.
Title-hungry Slabbert amped up for international onslaught
South Africa’s Daniël Slabbert is primed to face a power-packed line-up of international stars as he takes a fifth stab at success in the Nedbank SA Disabled Golf Open at Zwartkop Country Club from 2-4 May.
Mdudu counting days to SA Open
In three days, teen golfer Simu Mdudu will board the first flight of his life and travel to Pretoria to debut in his first national golf tournament. The flight is exciting. Playing in the 18th Nedbank SA Disabled Golf Open is a massive deal, but the prospect of lining up alongside the legendary Manuel de los Santos from the Dominican Republic at Zwartkop Country Club from 2-4 May has the 18-year-old leg amputee from the Western Cape bouncing in anticipation.
Schuhknecht wants to shake SA Open bridesmaid tag
The only thing to do when victory keeps eluding you is to ‘try and try again’, says double World One-Arm champion Reinard Schuhknecht.
The towering Vanderbijlpark golfer is targeting the Nedbank SA Disabled Golf Open as one of the most important titles on his schedule this season and will spearhead the home challenge in the 18th edition of SA disabled golf’s flagship event alongside four-time winner Daniel Slabbert at Zwartkop Country Club from 2-4 May.
Venter eyes Western Province double
Pretoria amateur Albert Venter will be looking to emulate former top ranked SA amateur Christiaan Bezuidenhout when he starts his quest for the Western Province Amateur Championship double today.
SA teams announced for Junior World Cup
The South African Golf Association (SAGA) and Womens Golf South Africa (WGSA) has named two teams to represent South Africa in the 24th edition of the Toyota Junior Golf World Cup in Aichi-Prefecture, Japan this June.
Venter keeps command at Clovelly
Centurion amateur Albert Venter kept pedal to the metal and extended his overnight lead in the Western Province Stroke Play Championship at Clovelly Country Club on Tuesday.
SAGA bids farewell to Hannes Botha
The South African Golf Association (SAGA) extends its heartfelt condolences to Wilna, children Louis and Lize Botha, the grandchildren and friends of former SA Senior Golf chairman Hannes Botha, who passed away on Sunday morning, 17 April.
Venter on fire at WP Stroke Play
Gauteng North’s Albert Venter took advantage of tranquil conditions in the first round of the Western Province Stroke Play to race to a two shot lead at Clovelly Country Club in the Silvermine Valley close to Fish Hoek on Monday. The 20-year-old from Centurion Country Club was in imperious form as he reeled in 10 birdies on his way to a nine-under-par 63.
Presidents Team do SA proud at Zone VI
South Africa’s Presidents Team won the B-flight at the prestigious Africa Zone VI Golf Tournament with a commanding performance at the Royal Swazi Spa Country Club in Swaziland last week.
SA National teams sizzle at Zone VI
South Africa’s National Team sealed the country’s 20th victory in the prestigious Africa Zone VI Golf Tournament, while the Presidents Team reigned supreme in the B-Flight at the Royal Swazi Spa Country Club in Swaziland on Friday last week.
Central Gauteng and WP triumph at SA Senior IPT
After close calls in the last two editions of the INDWE SA Senior Amateur Inter-Provincial, Central Gauteng produced a champions’ innings on the final day to end Western Province’s reign in the prestigious national senior team championship.
Mpumalanga and North West make merry at SA Senior IPT
They stewed over their relegation for 12 months, but Mpumalanga are back in the A-Division after a mighty push in the battle for promotion at the 28th INDWE SA Senior Amateur Inter-Provincial, while North West edged out Free State to claim the Super Seniors title at Killarney Country Club on Friday.
Can Central Gauteng dethrone WP for IPT crown?
The battle for supremacy in the A-Division of the 28th INDWE SA Senior Amateur Inter-Provincial is going right down to the wire as defending champions Western Province and Central Gauteng lock horns for victory on Friday.
Another day, another victory for Mpumalanga
Looking to reverse their 2015 relegation in this year’s INDWE SA Senior Amateur Inter-Provincial, Mpumalanga stayed on the winning path in the B-Division with more success on day three at Killarney Country Club.
SA teams dominate Zone VI qualifier
South Africa’s National Team won the A-Division seeding in the stroke play qualifier at the 22nd Africa Zone VI Golf Tournament, while the Presidents Team took honours in the B-Division at Royal Swazi Spa Country Club on Wednesday.
Province moves clear at Indwe SA Senior IPT
The Western Province senior and super senior teams took early control at the 2016 INDWE SA Senior Amateur Inter-Provincial with a commanding performance on day two of the prestigious national team championship at the Wanderers Golf Club.
Mpumalanga motors ahead at Indwe SA Senior IPT
Mpumalanga strengthened their claim for promotion in the 2016 INDWE SA Senior Amateur Inter-Provincial with a 9.5 – 2.5 result against Limpopo, while Boland defeated Free State 7 – 5 on day two at Killarney Country Club.
Province, Gauteng off to great start at SA Senior IPT
Western Province and Central Gauteng enjoyed a productive start in Tuesday’s opening round of the 2016 INDWE SA Senior Amateur Inter-Provincial at the Wanderers Golf Club.
Central Gauteng beat both their first round opponents, while the defending champions defeated North West by four points and held off a spirited challenge from Gauteng North for a one point victory.
SA teams primed for new-look Zone VI
Four of the country’s top ranked amateurs and four of its most promising rising stars will represent South Africa in the Africa Zone VI Golf Tournament in Swaziland, which tees off at Royal Swazi Spa Country Club from 13-15 April 2016.
NATIONAL TEAM (Top): Dylan Naidoo, Marco Steyn, Tristen Strydom, team manager South African Golf Association Acting Second-Vice President Martin Saaiman and James du Preez.
PRESIDENTS TEAM (Bottom): Sentanio Minnie, Aneurin Gounden, team manager Eastern Province Golf Union Director of Golf Greg de Doncker, Steven le Roux and Franklin Manchest.
Battles lines drawn for INDWE SA Senior IPT
Central Gauteng are ready to welcome the country’s top senior and super senior amateurs for the 28th playing of the INDWE SA Senior Amateur Inter-Provincial at the Wanderers Golf Club and Killarney Country Club from 12-15 April.
Province ready to pursue more Indwe SA IPT glory
Western Province will be looking to extend their incredible INDWE SA Senior Amateur Inter-Provincial record when the 28th edition of the prestigious senior team championship tees off from 12-15 April.
The Seniors and Super Seniors teams are champing at the bit to exert their dominance at this year’s matches at the Wanderers Golf Club after last year’s double A-Section celebration at the Ebotse Links.
Sinclair sweeps to SA Boys U-19 double
Gauteng North junior Ross Sinclair staved off a brave challenge by 16-year-old Garrick Higgo from Boland to defend his Nomads SA Boys U-19 Championship title at Bloemfontein Golf Club on Saturday.
Jarvis pips Duminy for SA U-15 Challenge victory
Casey Jarvis missed the chance to lift the SA U-15 Challenge title in regulation play, but a cautious approach at the first extra hole paid handsome dividends for the 12-year-old Ekurhuleni junior at Gowrie Farm Golf Estate in KwaZulu-Natal.
Sinclair and Higgo head to SA Boys U-19 final
Garrick Higgo made the most of his free pass into the semi-finals of the Nomads SA Boys U-19 Championship to book a spot in the final against defending champion Rosswell Sinclair at Bloemfontein Golf Club on Friday.
Final Four decided at SA Boys U-19
Garrick Higgo will continue his hunt for a third victory this season after newly-minted Stroke Play champion Deon Germishuys gave him free passage into the semi-finals in the Nomads SA Boys U-19 Championship at Bloemfontein Golf Club.
The Strand golfer battled bravely over the first four holes, but was forced to concede his quarter-final match due to a stomach ailment.
Ekurhuleni trio chasing Duminy at Dowrie Farm
Southern Cape’s Jordon Duminy hit the front on day two of the South African U-15 Challenge, but the young gun will have to hold off a hungry threesome from Ekurhuleni - Liam van Deventer, Yurav Premlall and Casey Jarvis - to claim victory at Dowrie Farm Golf Estate on Friday.
The hunt is on at SA Boys U-19 Championship
Boland junior Garrick Higgo made a strong case for a third victory this season, Ross Sinclair kept his title defence on track and Aneurin Gounden rose to ascendancy again at the Nomads SA Boys U-19 Match Play Championship at Bloemfontein Golf Club on Thursday.
Haickney to meet Higgo at SA Boys U-19 Match Play
He needed an extra hole to get the job done, but Reece Haickney dispatched Karabo Mokoena at the 19th hole to make the top 16 in the Nomads SA Boys U-19 Match Play Championship on Thursday.
The Randpark junior could be in for another tough tussle, though, as he faces Garrick Higgo from Boland at Bloemfontein Golf Club this afternoon.
Van Deventer sets pace at SA U-15 Challenge
Lanky Liam van Deventer fired a 68 to open up a tidy lead in the first round of the SA U-15 Challenge at Gowrie Farm Golf Estate near Mooiriver in KwaZulu-Natal.
Higgo leads strong field for Glacier Series
Boland golfer Garrick Higgo will seek to continue his winning form when he leads a strong field that will tee it up in Monday’s Glacier Junior Series tournament at Royal Cape Golf Club.
The tournament, played in recognition of the career of South African women’s golf legend Sally Little, is the fourth on this year’s Glacier Junior Series and the second in the Western Cape.
Germishuys soars to SA Boys U-19 Champs victory
An eagle finish in the third round was the kicker that helped Western Province junior Deon Germishuys claim the Nomads SA Boys U-19 Stroke Play Championship title in Bloemfontein on Wednesday.
The Strand golfer posted rounds of 70, 71, 69 and 70 at Bloemfontein Golf Club to edge out reigning Nomads SA Boys U-19 Match Play champion Ross Sinclair by one stroke with a winning total of eight-under-par 280.
Manchest motors to SA Boys U-19 lead
Southern Cape’s Franklin Manchest fired three birdies around the turn Bloemfontein Golf Club to surge into the second round lead at the Nomads SA Boys U-19 Stroke Play Championship on Tuesday.
The George golfer fired a five under 67 to move to seven-under-par 137. Manchest leads by one from Ross Sinclair from Gauteng North and will start the third round three strokes clear of first round pacesetter Martin Vorster.
Mclachlan and Du Toit victorious in Reunion
Tshwane juniors Danielle du Toit and Keegan Mclachlan celebrated a double South African victory in the 2016 World Amateur Golf Audi Reunion on Reunion Island on Monday.
Mclachlan edged out fellow Gauteng North amateurs Albert Venter and Albert van der Knaap to lift the Mens Championship title while Du Toit claimed a runaway victory in the Ladies Championship in a wire-to-wire performance at the magnificent Golf Du Bassin Blue.
Vorster upstages top juniors in Bloemfontein
Youthful exuberance trumped experience as Southern Cape junior Martin Vorster outplayed some of South Africa’s top ranked juniors to take the first round lead in the Nomads SA Boys U-19 Stroke Play Championship at Bloemfontein Golf Club on Monday.
Gauteng North pair gain control in Reunion
Gauteng North duo Keegan Mclachlan and Danielle du Toit took command in the 2016 World Amateur Golf Audi Reunion on a tough scoring day at the magnificent Golf Du Bassin Blue on Reunion Island on Sunday.
SA quartet seals 18th All-Africa Junior victory
Marco Steyn, Dylan Naidoo, Herman Loubser and new cap Dylan Mostert celebrated an 18th consecutive victory for South Africa in the 2016 All-Africa Junior Golf Challenge with a wire-to-wire performance in Sousse, Tunisia on Saturday.
SA amateurs off to solid start in Reunion
Gauteng North’s Danielle du Toit leads a strong South African challenge in the Ladies Championship at the 2016 World Amateur Golf Audi Reunion, while Western Province amateur Michael Sherriff finished within striking distance of the first round pacesetter in the Mens Championship on Reunion Island.
SA poised for All-Africa Junior success
The South African team will start the final round of their title defence in the 2016 All-Africa Junior Golf Championship in Tunisia with an insurmountable lead after another solid performance at the El Kantaoui Golf Course in Sousse on Friday. Dylan Naidoo fired a four under 69 at the Sea Course, Marco Steyn returned a 72 and Herman Loubser added a 74 for a four under 215 to move the South African team to two-under-par 665.
SA quartet pull clear at All-Africa Junior
Herman Loubser and Marco Steyn posted a pair of 71s, while Dylan Mostert and Dylan Naidoo returned level par 73s to give the South African team a solid boost in the second round of the 2016 All-Africa Junior Golf Championship in Sousse, Tunisia. The team combined for a four-under-par 215 to edge further ahead of second-placed Zimbabwe on two over 440.
De Beer edges Lamprecht for North & South title
Southern Cape duo Bradley de Beer and Christo Lamprecht traded the lead a few times during the final round of the North and South Championship, but a well-timed birdie at the penultimate hole helped De Beer to clinch his first national title at on Thursday. The 16-year-old Fancourt player signed off with an even-par 72 to triumph on one-under-par 215, while Lamprecht from Oubaai returned a 74 to take second on even par.
SA leads windy All-Africa Junior
Herman Loubser, Dylan Mostert and Dylan Naidoo got South Africa’s title defence in the 2016 All-Africa Junior Golf Championship off to a solid start in Sousse, Tunisia on Wednesday. The trio combined for an opening six-over-par 225 at the El Kantaoui Golf Course and the SA team will start the second round with an 11 stroke lead over last year’s silver medallists, Zimbabwe.
Lamprecht takes control at North & South
Southern Cape’s Christo Lamprecht took a one shot lead at the 36-hole mark of the Nomads Order of Merit North and South Championship on Wednesday. The 15-year-old member of the Louis Oosthuizen 57 Academy player used his skills at the wind plagued Kimberley Golf Club to take pole position at two-under-par 142.
SA quartet geared to start All-Africa Junior defence
Dylan Naidoo from Central Gauteng will lead South Africa’s title defence in the 2016 All-Africa Junior Golf Championship in Sousse, Tunisia today. Naidoo will start the country’s title hunt for an 18th consecutive victory in the prestigious event at 08h30 alongside Kieran Vincent from Zimbabwe and Patrick Mwendapole from Zambia at the El Kantaoui Golf Course. Marco Steyn from Central Gauteng, Boland’s Herman Loubser and new cap Dylan Mostert from Ekurhuleni follow at 08h40, 08h50 and 09h00 respectively.
Heroic Higgo takes Northern Amateur
Boland junior Garrick Higgo underlined his status as rising star when he defeated Angus Ellis-Cole 2 & 1 in the Pro Shop Northern Amateur Championship final to seal back-to-back victories on the South African amateur circuit.
Final four geared up at Northern Amateur
Ekurhuleni’s Angus Ellis-Cole set up a semi-final clash against Marco Steyn from Central Gauteng, while 16-year-old Garrick Higgo from Boland also will face Tyrone Gibb from Central Gauteng in the final four at the Northern Amateur Championship at Randpark Golf Club on Friday.
Higgo takes down Kruse and Loubser at Northern Amateur
Just a week since he held off a strong international challenge to capture the Curro SA Juniors International Boys title, Boland junior Garrick Higgo claimed two big scalps to reach the final eight at the Pro Shop Northern Amateur Championship at Randpark Golf Club on Wednesday.
Saaiman elected as SAGA acting Second-Vice President
The South African Golf Association congratulates Ekurhuleni Golf Union President Martin Saaiman on his election to the position of acting Second-Vice President. Saaiman was elected at a meeting of the SAGA Executive during the recent Sanlam South African Amateur Championship in George.
Cool-hand Kok clinches Northern Amateur
Unheralded Dylan Kok upstaged some of the country’s leading lights to lift the 2016 Pro Shop Northern Amateur Stroke Play Championship title at Randpark Golf Club on Tuesday. The 18-year-old Gauteng North player closed with a three-under-par 69 to claim his first provincial victory on 15 under 201 in the weather-shortened 54-hole Qualifier at the Firethorn Course.
Steyn lays marker for Northern Amateur double
South Africa’s top ranked Marco Steyn laid down a marker for a second Pro Shop Northern Amateur Championship title when he grabbed a share of the midway lead at Randpark Golf Club on Tuesday.
Kok sets pace at Northern Amateur
The Pro Shop Northern Amateur Championship will restart this morning with Gauteng North's Dylan Kok in the driver's seat.
A total of 44 players still need to complete the second round after organisers were forced to suspend action in the 72-hole qualifier due to dangerous conditions after thunderstorms hit at Randpark Golf Club on Monday afternoon.
SA pair victorious at Curro SA Junior International
Garrick Higgo fended off a determined charge from Slovakia’s Jakub Hrinda and Woo-Ju Son hung tough to secure a double celebration for South Africa with wire-to-wire victories in the Curro South African Juniors International at Durbanville Golf Club on Thursday.
Higgo and Son keep control at Curro SA Juniors
De Zalze golfer Garrick Higgo has been in a league of his own in the 97-strong Boys Division through two rounds of the 56-hole Curro South African Junior International, while overnight leader Woo-Ju Son protected her overnight lead in the Girls Division of the Global Junior Golf Tour event against a 43-strong line-up at Durbanville Golf Club.
Higgo shines for SA at Curro SA Juniors
Eagle Canyon’s Woo Ju Son leads the South African charge in the 44-strong Girls Division after day one of the Curro South African Juniors International (SAJI), while Boland golfer Garrick Higgo has the overnight lead in the Boys Division through 18 holes of the 54-hole Global Golf Junior Tour strokeplay event being contested at Durbanville Golf Club.
Manchest hopes to impress at Curro SA Juniors
Southern Cape junior Franklin Manchest will be looking for a strong start to extend a fruitful season thus far when he joins the 141-strong field in the first Curro SA Juniors International at Durbanville Golf Club today.
Ross wins Sanlam SA Amateur to keep title in Scottish hands
Scotland’s Craig Ross made it a double for his country when he beat South Africa’s Dylan Naidoo to win the Sanlam South African Amateur Championship at George Golf Club on Friday. The Kirkhill golfer beat Central Gauteng’s Naidoo 3&1 in the final.
Ross’s triumph is the second successive victory by a Scottish golfer in one of South Africa’s premier amateur tournaments, and the fourth win by a Scottish golfer in the last six Sanlam SA Amateur Championships.
Naidoo, Ross in hunt for Sanlam SA Amateur glory
South Africa’s Dylan Naidoo will play Scotland’s Craig Ross in Friday’s 36-hole final of the Sanlam SA Amateur Championship at George Golf Club.
Naidoo beat Zimbabwe’s Kieran Vincent 3&2 in the quarterfinals, and then edged past Switzerland’s Loris Schuepbach 1Up in the semi-finals.
Ross came through the quarterfinals with a 5&3 victory over KwaZulu-Natal’s Matt Saulez, and then beat South African number one Marco Steyn 2&1 in the semi-finals.
Vincent vanquishes big names in Sanlam SA Amateur
Zimbabwean Kieran Vincent, the younger brother to American-based professional Scott Vincent, took out South Africa’s number two and three-ranked players on day two of the Sanlam SA Amateur Championship at George Golf Club on Wednesday.
Vincent beat SA number three Herman Loubser on the 21st hole in round two and knocked out SA number two Tristen Strydom 2&1 in the third round.
Kruse slays Franssen and Strydom wants top spot back at Sanlam SA Amateur
Tristen Strydom took his first step towards his goal of regaining his number one ranking in the country when he made it through the first round of the Sanlam SA Amateur Championship at George Golf Club on Tuesday. The Ekurhuleni golfer beat Boland’s Garrick Higgo 2&1.
Indian golfers learn from SA’s success
The presence of a contingent of Indian golfers in this week’s Sanlam South African Amateur Championship in George is further proof of how golf’s return to the Olympics this year is helping the growth of the game in developing countries. The Indian Golf Union (IGU) sent a group of three golfers to play in last month’s African Amateur Championship at Leopard Creek and this week’s Sanlam SA Amateur at George Golf Club.
Franssen lifts Proudfoot while Manchest leads local charge into Sanlam SA Amateur
It started in an open field near Franklin Manchest’s home when he was four years old, and on Monday the 17-year-old golfer again underlined his potential when he finished as the leading South African in the Sanlam SA Amateur Championship’s 36-hole stroke play qualifying at George Golf Club. Manchest finished just three strokes behind Proudfoot Trophy winner Rory Fransse from Scotland.
Scots hungry for more Sanlam SA Amateur glory
Scotland’s Rory Franssen led Sunday’s first round of qualifying for this week’s Sanlam South African Amateur Championship in his first tournament appearance in South Africa. Franssen opened with an eight-under-par 64 at George Golf Club on Sunday to lead the 36-hole stroke play qualifying by three strokes.
Beckley banks Sanlam Cape Province Open title
Big-hitting Aubrey Beckley from North West is itching to start the 2016 Sanlam SA Amateur Championship after closing out an emphatic five stroke victory in the Sanlam Cape Province Open on Thursday.
Loubser keeps command at Sanlam Cape Province Open
It wasn’t half as spectacular as his blistering seven under 65 in the first round at Kingswood Golf Estate, but Herman Loubser still got the job done and protected his overnight lead in the Sanlam Cape Province Open Championship with a one-under-par 71 at George Golf Club on Wednesday.
James’ giant goal at Sanlam SA Amateur
Loubser sets course alight in George
Boland junior Herman Loubser blistered the Kingswood Golf Estate in seven-under-par 65 to open up a one stroke lead in the Sanlam Cape Province Open Championship on Monday.
SA team announced for 2016 All-Africa Junior
National pride will take precedence when four of the country’s top juniors line up in South Africa’s title defence at the 2016 All-Africa Junior Golf Championship in Tunisia at the end of March. The South African Golf Association (SAGA) selected Herman Loubser from Boland, Central Gauteng pair Marco Steyn and Dylan Naidoo and new cap Dylan Mostert from Ekurhuleni to chase down the country’s 18th consecutive title in Africa’s most prestigious junior team championship at the El Kantaoui Golf Course in Sousse from 23 – 26 March.
Bower takes two at Southern Cape Open
When Jamie Bower joined his team mates from the English Golf Union Elite Squad on a two-month trip to South Africa in early January, the Yorkshire player had no idea that his off-season training would pay off such handsome dividends.
Van Wyk hunts Smith in Southern Cape Open
Local rising star Alex van Wyk grabbed a share of the 36-hole lead in the Southern Cape Open with former SA Stroke Play champion Jason Smith on Friday. Smith set the clubhouse target at seven under with rounds of 71 and 66 at Mossel Bay Golf Club, but the Gauteng North amateur was forced to share pole position when the Fancourt junior opened with a 69 and added a 68 in round two.
Scots claim International Triangular
Scotland claimed a comprehensive victory in the seventh International Triangular against the South African Golf Association’s Junior Team and the South African Golf Development Board at The Wanderers Golf Club on Tuesday.
Victorious Venter marches to African Amateur victory
South Africa’s Albert Venter swept to a five stroke victory in the inaugural African Amateur Stroke Play Championship on Saturday thanks in no small part to two superb 65s at the Leopard Creek Golf Estate.
Scots sweep inaugural African Amateur Team Competition
Birthday boy Jack McDonald and compatriots Connor Syme and Grant Forrest combined for a superb final round 207 to win the inaugural Team Competition in the African Amateur Stroke Play Championship on Friday.
Venter the man to beat African Amateur
South Africa’s Albert Venter matched his opening 65 in the African Amateur Stroke Play Championship on Friday, but this time the Gauteng North golfer fired a flawless seven under at Leopard Creek Country Club to pull away from a large group of international challengers.
SA trio and British duo share African Amateur logjam
Albert Venter clung to his overnight lead, but the Gauteng North golfer shares centre stage in the inaugural African Amateur Stroke Play Championship with fellow South Africans Kyle McClatchie and Jason Rossiter, Jamie Savage from Scotland and England’s Jamie Bower, while the RSA Juniors took control in the Team Competition at Leopard Creek Golf Estate on Thursday.
Venter on fire at Leopard Creek
Albert Venter from Gauteng North fired a seven-under-par 65 to take the first round lead in the inaugural African Amateur Stroke Play Championship, while England set the tone in the Team Competition at Leopard Creek Country Club in Mpumalanga on Wednesday.
Smith ready to fire at Africa Amateur
Just four days on from a narrow defeat in the South African Stroke Play Championship, Jason Smith is looking to avenge that loss by becoming the first champion of the African Amateur Stroke Play Championship at Leopard Creek Golf Estate in Mpumalanga this week.
Smith will lead the country’s promising talents against a strong cast of international challengers in the inaugural tournament, which gets underway from 10-13 February.
Jack’s the Man at South African Stroke Play
Jack Hume put on one of the classiest performances of the week with a flawless eight under 64 to close out a thrilling one stroke victory in the South African Stroke Play Championship at Blue Valley Golf and Country Club on Friday.
Smith and Ferguson share SA Stroke Play lead
South Africa’s Jason Smith fought hard for a share of the third round lead with Ewen Ferguson from Scotland in the South African Stroke Play Championship on Thursday.
Smith overcome a nervous bogey to card a five under 67 at the Blue Valley Golf and Country Club finish at 17-under-par 199 with joint halfway leader Ferguson, who eagled the closing hole for a 68.
Taylor takes helm at South African Golf Association
The Senior Vice-President Geoff Taylor will take office as the acting President of the South African Golf Association (SAGA) following the resignation of its President Gerhard Conradie on Wednesday, 3 February 2016.
Ferguson, Beckley lead as course records shatter at SA Stroke Play
The course record at Blue Valley Country Club took a double beating on Wednesday as South Africa’s Aubrey Beckley and 2015 Walker Cup hero Ewen Ferguson from Scotland surged into the lead at the South Africa Stroke Play Championship.
SA’s Smith tops international logjam at SA Stroke Play
Pretoria amateur Jason Smith fired a course record eight-under-par 64 to lead the first round of the South African Stroke Play Championship at Blue Valley Golf and Country Club on Tuesday. The 2014 champion is looking to end a 15-month title drought, but Smith will face a full-blooded challenge from a congested international chasing pack.
Jay-Jay has his day in SA Stroke Play
Jay-Jay Botha rom De Zalze Golf Club didn't make the qualifier for the 2016 SA Stroke Play Championship, but he did make the reserve list and wasn't going to waste the opportunity.
Strydom leads local challenge in battle for SA Stroke Play crown
The South Africans might outnumber the international line-up in this year’s South African Stroke Play Championship two-to-one, but number one ranked Tristen Strydom warned the local mob not to take their eyes off the foreign invasion from 11 countries competing at Blue Valley Golf and Country Estate from 2-4 February.
Steyn eyes SA Stroke Play Championship success
Marco Steyn is three for three in starts and wins after his recent Free State Open victory and the diminutive Modderfontein golfer hopes to extend his purple patch with another podium finish in the South African Stroke Play Championship at Blue Valley Golf & Country Estate from 2-5 February.
Dreyer does it in style at Central Gauteng Mid-Amateur Open
Ryan Dreyer won the first Mid-Amateur Open for the 2016 season when he defeated Elton James and Neil Fusedale in a play-off for the Central Gauteng Mid-Amateur Open title at Ruimsig Country Club in January.
The former Sanlam SA Amateur champion clinched the victory with a birdie at the first play-off hole.
Naidoo leads amateur quartet at Joburg Open
Central Gauteng junior Dylan Naidoo will lead the four-strong amateur challenge in today's second round of the Joburg Open at Royal Johannesburg and Kensington Golf Club.
SA’s rising stars primed for Joburg Open start
Marco Steyn, Dylan Naidoo, Karabo Mokoena and James du Preez are primed to start the first round of the Joburg Open at Royal Johannesburg and Kensington this morning.
Amateur quartet hope to impress at Joburg Open
Redemption for reigning Nomads SA U-19 Boys Stroke Play champion Dylan Naidoo. Experience for Karabo Mokoena and James du Preez. A chance at more success for Joburg Junior Open champion Marco Steyn.
They may have different expectations for the R16.5-million Joburg Open, but all four Golf RSA National Squad amateurs who will join a world-class field on Thursday at Royal Johannesburg and Kensington Golf Club share one goal.
Windhoek Lager International Pairs presented by Golf RSA launched
Golf RSA is proud to announce an exciting new partnership with Namibian Breweries Limited that will bring the popular International Pairs tournament to all golf clubs in South Africa.
The Windhoek Lager International Pairs presented by Golf RSA tees off in early 2016 and gives affiliated golfers a chance to play their way into a National Final, hosted in Windhoek, Namibia.
A little Schwartzel magic for Steyn at Leopard Creek
Having watched every one of Charl Schwartzel’s conquests in the Alfred Dunhill Championship, Marco Steyn was over the moon to receive his own unique leopard trophy after emulating the Masters champion with a winning performance at Leopard Creek Country Club on Monday.
Naidoo back to winning ways at Dr Bam
Reigning Nomads SA Boys U-19 Stroke Play champion Dylan Naidoo made a superb start to the 2016 season when he claimed a five stroke victory in the prestigious Nomads Dr Bam at Benoni Country Club on Friday.
Schaper doubles up on SA Boys titles!
Congratulations to 14-year-old Jayden Schaper from Ebotse Golf Club, who captured a brilliant victory in the Nomads SA Boys U-15 Championship on Friday. While all the attention was on the nine amateurs competing in the BMW SA Open, the Ekurhuleni player quietly delivered a champion's performance at Fish River Sun Country Club.
Naidoo in pursuit of Le Roux at Leopard Trophy
While Cameron Moralee basked in the glory of winning the Freddie Tait Cup as the leading amateur in the BMW SA Open proudly hosted by Ekurhuleni on Sunday, Dylan Naidoo was chasing down back-to-back victories on the South African Golf Association (SAGA) national junior circuit at Leopard Creek Country Club near Malelane.
Moralee drives off with Freddie Tait Cup at BMW SA Open
When Dainfern junior Cameron Moralee lifted the Freddie Tait Cup as the leading amateur in the BMW South African Open proudly hosted by Ekurhuleni at Glendower Golf Club on Sunday, he immediately paid tribute to tournament host and ambassador Ernie Els for inspiring him.
Moralee living the dream at BMW SA Open
Not even a balky putter could put a damper on Cameron Moralee’s delight at rubbing shoulders with leading Sunshine and European Tour professionals on day three at the BMW SA Open proudly hosted by the City of Ekurhuleni. The 17-year-old Dainfern player was one of a nine-strong amateur pack that started the country’s flagship event at Glendower Golf Club, but Moralee was the sole survivor after the 36-hole cut fell at two-over-par 146.
Brooks leads, Moralee in pursuit at BMW SA Open
Englishman Daniel Brooks was in sole possession of the lead going into round three on Saturday at the 2016 BMW SA Open Championship proudly hosted by the City of Ekurhuleni, while Cameron Moralee was the sole amateur survivor at Glendower Golf Club on Saturday.
Moralee motors at BMW SA Open
Southern Cape amateur Cameron Moralee joined some heady company at the 2016 BMW SA Open proudly hosted by City of Ekurhuleni after finishing the suspended first round at Glendower Golf Club on Friday morning.
Manchest gunning for double glory at Dr Bam
KeNako Academy junior Franklin Manchest broke through for his maiden provincial title in the Nomads National Order of Merit in KwaZulu-Natal on Tuesday and will be chasing back-to-back success when he starts the Dr Bam tournament at Benoni Country Club today.
Record number of amateurs in 2016 BMW SA Open
Reigning Sanlam SA Amateur champion Daniel Young will lead a record number of nine amateurs in the 2016 BMW SA Open, proudly hosted by Ekurhuleni, at Glendower Golf Club on Thursday.
Amateurs impress at BMW SA Open Qualifier
Four of South Africa’s leading junior golfers upstaged a bevy of professional players to join a world-class field in the 2016 BMW SA Open Championship, proudly hosted by Ekurhuleni, at Glendower Golf Club. David Meyers, Albert Venter, Herman Loubser and Cameron Moralee boosted the number of amateur starters to nine, which is the biggest amateur contingent to line up in the SA Open in the last 30 years.
Strydom ready to strike at SA Open
South Africa’s top ranked amateur Tristen Strydom has his sights fixed on the prestigious Freddie Tait Cup as he heads a strong cast of amateurs in the BMW SA Open Championship at Glendower Golf Club this week.
Golf RSA breaks ground with first National Squad
Golf RSA, the governing body for amateur golf in South Africa, has announced a National Squad of 34 players for 2016. The squad will be made up of some of the country’s most talented young amateurs and will feature players from the top of the open amateur and junior amateur rankings, plus a good mix of promising youngsters who have the potential to become great players.
Southern Cape rally for SA U-19 IPT victory
Southern Cape’s youthful exuberance, grit and determination was unparalleled as they marched to victory in the South African U-19 Inter-Provincial at Worcester Golf Club on Friday.
Free State stomps to promotion at SA U-19 IPT
The celebrations could have started much earlier, but Free State put the festivities on hold until they could seal the battle for promotion in the South African U-19 Inter-Provincial with an unbeaten record at Worcester Golf Club on Friday.
Central, Mpumalanga in fighting form
Southern Cape and Free State may be the guaranteed victors at this year’s South African U-19 Inter-Provincial, but Central Gauteng and Mpumalanga are not giving an inch in the final round at Worcester Golf Club.
Southern Cape set for victory at SA U-19 IPT
Southern Cape may have an unassailable lead, but the Garden Route side will not go easy on Central Gauteng in Friday’s final round of the South African Under-19 Inter-Provincial at Worcester Golf Club.
Showdown looms at SA U-19 IPT
While the battle for supremacy in the A-Division has gone the way of Southern Cape, the promotion battle in the B-Section at the South African U-19 Inter-Provincial is heading for an epic battle after Mpumalanga narrowed the gap on log leaders Free State in Thursday’s fourth round at Worcester Golf Club.
Another Ace at SA U-19 IPT
Gauteng North's Werner Deyzel pulled off the second hole-in-one on day four of the South African U-19 Inter-Provincial at Worcester Golf Club on Thursday.
Southern Cape, Mpumalanga turn up the heat
Southern Cape strengthened their title bid with a dominant performance in the fourth round Foursomes, while Mpumalanga will hope to convert their early advantage into victories to chase down B-Section log leaders Free State on day four of the South African U-19 Inter-Provincial at Worcester Golf Club.
WP under attack at SA U-19 IPT
Southern Cape and Central Gauteng closed the gap on A-Section leaders Western Province, while the battle between Boland and Ekurhuleni ended in a draw in Wednesday’s third round at Worcester Golf Club.
Free State in pound seats at SA U-19 IPT
Free State steamed to a solid six point lead in the promotion battle with another convincing performance, while Mpumalanga and Eastern Province both secured victories to stay in the hunt at the South African U-19 Inter-Provincial at Worcester Golf Club on Wednesday.
Early movers impress at SA U-19 IPT
Southern Cape and Central Gauteng got off to a flying start in the third round Foursomes, while Eastern Province and Mpumalanga are back in the B-Section battle for promotion after a solid morning at the South African U-19 Inter-Provincial Championship in Worcester on Wednesday.
WP bounce back at SA U-19 IPT
Western Province forced their title defence back on track in round two of the South African U-19 Inter-Provincial with a fine showing on a day when a strong easterly wind severely tested the field at Worcester Golf Club.
Free State, Northern Cape impress in Worcester
The Free State Express kept on rolling, Border bested Limpopo and Northern Cape made a very industrious debut in the promotion battle at the South African U-19 Inter-Provincial at a windswept Worcester Golf Club on Tuesday.
It’s anyone’s day at SA U-19 IPT
The A-Section battle on day two of the 2015 South African U-19 Inter-Provincial is wide open with no-one really dominating in the Foursomes, but Free State is on the march in the B-Section battle for promotion at Worcester Golf Club.
Southern Cape makes flying start in Worcester
Southern Cape showed some impressive form in their opening gambit to surge to the top of the log at the 2015 South African U-19 Inter-Provincial after defeating Ekurhuleni 8 – 4 and KwaZulu-Natal 8.5 – 3.5 at Worcester Golf Club on Monday.
Minnows shine at SA Under-19 IPT
Free State and North West got off to a flying start in the in the B-Section battle for promotion at the 2015 South African U-19 Inter-Provincial with two victories apiece at Worcester Golf Club on Monday.
SAGA amateurs graduate to Sunshine Tour
Congratulations to Gauteng North Golf Union's Teaghan Gauche, Jason Viljoen and Neal Herman from Central Gauteng Golf Union and Ruan Pretorius from Free State Golf Union on securing your playing privileges for the 2016 Sunshine Tour. Well done lads!!
Final showdown for South African Juniors
Western Province is primed to launch their title defence in the South African U-19 Inter-Provincial when they tackle Central Gauteng and Gauteng North in their opening gambit at Worcester Golf Club on Monday.
Steyn sizzles at Joburg Junior Open
Less than a month since he let the Central Gauteng Open lead slip, Marco Steyn charged into contention at Royal Johannesburg and Kensington again, but this time, the Modderfontein junior persevered to lift the Joburg Junior Open title.
Van Wyk jets to Joburg Junior Open lead
Stellar finish for SA pair in Australia
Dylan Frittelli finished joint runner-up while Sunshine Tour rookie Zander Lombard enjoyed his biggest payday with a fourth place finish in the Australian PGA Championship in Queensland on Sunday.
SA duo on brink of Euro Tour breakthrough
Former top South African amateurs Zander Lombard and Dylan Frittelli are well positioned to chase down a maiden European Tour victory after grabbing a share of the Australian PGA Championship in Saturday’s third round.
New SAGA rankings launch in 2016
The South African Golf Association (SAGA) has announced adjustments to the national amateur ranking system that should see players rewarded for consistency rather than frequency of play.
The tweaks to the ranking system will come into effect from 1 January 2016 and will bring South Africa’s amateur ranking system closer to the World Amateur Golf Ranking system.
SAGA Entries go online
The South African Golf Association (SAGA) has ditched its paperwork and moved the entry system for the Sanlam South African Amateur Match Play Championship and South African Amateur Stroke Play Championship exclusively online.
Lombard & Frittelli impress Down Under!
Two of the South African Golf Association's former number one ranked amateurs are dominating in the Australian PGA Championship on the Gold Coast!
Shaping swings, changing lives in Mpumalanga
It is not uncommon to see a football field in most rural areas around South Africa. But it is uncommon to see a football field being used by the local children to practice golf on. From the football field at the Riverside Farm near Malelane to the world-class practice facility that has been built at Leopard Creek, the young golfers of the South African Golf Development Board’s (SAGDB) Mpumalanga chapter are immersing themselves in their passion for the game.
PGA of SA honours Rupert
Johann Rupert has been awarded Honorary Membership of the PGA of South Africa, becoming the first amateur golfer in the 90-year history of the PGA of South Africa to receive this award.
SA duo’s run ends in Argentina
Top ranked South African pair Teaghan Gauche and Tristen Strydom were both eliminated in the 120th Argentine Amateur Championship in Argentina on Thursday.
Sensational win for Williams at SA Senior Open
Modderfontein mid-amateur Steven Williams upstaged some of the country’s leading senior professionals to lift the prestigious South African Senior Open title at Blue Valley Golf Estate on Wednesday.
Kruse claims Harry Oppenheimer Trophy Double
Woodhill amateur Philip Kruse boxed an eagle putt at the final hole at Maccauvlei Country Club to celebrate a long-awaited return to the winner’s circle in the Harry Oppenheimer Trophy on Thursday. The 19-year-old Gauteng North golfer collected the Vaal Amateur Trophy as the leading amateur through 36-holes and joined a prestigious list of past winners with a five stroke victory on 16-under-par 272.
Kruse keeps grip on Oppenheimer Trophy
James du Preez fired a terrific six-under-par 66 in the third round of the Harry Oppenheimer Trophy, but fellow Gauteng North amateur Philip Kruse maintained an iron-clad grip on the prestigious championship with a flawless 65 at Maccauvlei Country Club.
Kruse in control at Harry Oppenheimer Trophy
Joint overnight leader Philip Kruse pulled away from the pack and opened up a two stroke lead at the halfway mark of the prestigious Harry Oppenheimer Trophy at Maccauvlei Country Club on Wednesday.
Four-way tie at Harry Oppenheimer Trophy
Philip Kruse fired a flawless five-under-par 67 to join a four-way tie for the lead in the Harry Oppenheimer Trophy with fellow Gauteng North golfer Albert Venter, Brandon Cloete from Southern Cape and Luke Jerling from Eastern Province.
SA pair takes top five in Argentina
Eric Banks and Tony Gil claimed back-to-back victories for Canada in the 44th Juan Carlos Tailhade Cup in Argentina on Sunday, while top ranked pair Tristen Strydom and Teaghan Gauche claimed a fifth place finish in the 20th International Team Tournament to extend South Africa’s proud history in the event.
Mostert marches to maiden win at RJK
Ekurhuleni’s Dylan Mostert staved off four rivals with a birdie at the final hole to celebrate his first provincial victory in the Central Gauteng Open at Royal Johannesburg and Kensington Golf Club on Sunday.
SA pair shorten gap on Tailhade leaders
South Africa’s Tristen Strydom and Teaghan Gauche closed the gap on the joint leaders in the International Team Competition at the 44th Juan Carlos Tailhade Cup in Argentina on Saturday.
Steyn strikes it hot at RJK
Modderfontein ’s Marco Steyn produced a flawless nine-under-par 63 to open up a yawning gap on the field in the second round of the Central Gauteng Open at Royal Johannesburg and Kensington Golf Club on Saturday.
SA in touch at Juan Carlos Tailhade
South Africa’s top ranked Tristen Strydom and Teaghan Gauche made a solid start in the International Team Competition at the 44th Juan Carlos Tailhade Cup in Argentina, but will have to dig in to keep Australia from claiming their sixth victory in the prestigious event at Los Lagartos Country Club in Buenos Aires.
Venter in pursuit at Central Gauteng Open
Just five days after he claimed his maiden provincial title in the Eastern Province Championship, Gauteng North’s Albert Venter is in hot pursuit of first round pacesetters in the Central Gauteng Open at Royal Johannesburg and Kensington Golf Club.
105th South African Open Golf Championship announced
It was announced today that the 105th South African Open Championship will again be proudly hosted by the City of Ekurhuleni from 7 to 10 January 2016 at Glendower Golf Club, with a new title sponsor in BMW South Africa, and it will again have Ernie Els as tournament player-host.
Venter makes dream breakthrough in PE
Gauteng North’s Albert Venter shot a course record nine-under-par 63 at Port Elizabeth Golf Club to clinch a provincial breakthrough in the Eastern Province Stroke Play Championship on Sunday.
Boshoff bags MCB Indian Ocean Open title
South Africa’s Paul Boshoff completed a wire-to-wire victory at the Heritage Golf Club to lift the MCB Indian Ocean Amateur Golf Open title in Mauritius on Sunday.
SA crew in command at MCB Indian Ocean Open
The seven-strong South African competing in the MCB Indian Ocean Amateur Golf Open in Mauritius made a dominant start with Paul Boshoff leading the way in Domaine De Bel-Ombre on Friday.
Class act Konzani wins Indwe SA Senior Stroke Play
David Konzani claimed the Indwe Risk Services SA Senior Amateur Stroke Play Championship in swashbuckling style at Humewood Golf Club on Friday. Having gained a considerable advantage earlier rounds of 67, 70 and 74, the 55-year-old Port Elizabeth golfer continued in the same vein in the final round to score a runaway 12-shot victory at his home course.
SA seven hunting glory in Mauritius
Seven of the country’s top ranked amateurs will be flying the South African flag in the MCB Indian Ocean Amateur Golf Open at the magnificent Heritage Golf Club in Domaine De Bel-Ombre, Mauritius this weekend.
Umthakathi Konzani is King of the Castle
Just a couple of holes into the third round of the Indwe Risk Services SA Senior Amateur Stroke Play Championship at Humewood Golf Club, former SA tennis ace Kevin Curren and Brian Mampies began calling their playing partner ‘Umthakathi’.
Konzani on cruise control at SA Senior Stroke Play
The high winds and gusting conditions at Humewood Golf Club did little to deter David Konzani as he continued to stamp his dominance on the Indwe Risk Services SA Senior Amateur Stroke Play Championship on Wednesday.
Konzani in command at Humewood
In-form David Konzani took full advantage of the gentle conditions at Humewood Golf Club to make a brilliant start in the Indwe Risk Services SA Senior Amateur Stroke Play Championship on Tuesday.
Humewood – a true test of skill
The great Bobby Locke called Humewood the finest golf course in South Africa and the country’s famous true Links is where the battle for glory in the Indwe Risk Services SA Senior Amateur Stroke Play Championship will play out this week.
Hendrikse wary of EP duo at Humewood
Mellette Hendrikse identified Eastern Province seniors David Konzani and Mzuyanda (Peter) Zingela as the men most likely to deny him a successful title defence in the Indwe Risk Services SA Senior Amateur Stroke Play Championship title this week.
KZN push the boat out in Buffalo City
KwaZulu-Natal celebrated their third South African Mid-Amateur Inter-Provincial Championship victory with an undefeated performance at East London Golf Club on Friday.
EP electrifies East London
Eastern Province reigned supreme in the battle for promotion at the 2015 South African Mid-Amateur Inter-Provincial Championship at East London Golf Club on Friday.
Nomads sponsorship enhances TuksGolf coaching
If the accuracy among the players of TuksGolf Academy should greatly improve in the foreseeable future, it will undoubtedly be courtesy of an innovative donation from Northern Nomads.
KZN close in on SA Mid-Am IPT glory
KwaZulu-Natal has one hurdle left to cross to lift their third South African Mid-Amateur Inter-Provincial Championship title at East London Golf Club, while Eastern Province and Southern Cape emerged as the top contenders in the B-Section battle for promotion in Buffalo City on Thursday.
SA marches to eighth AAGTC victory
Border natives Jade Buitendag and Andre Nel, Aubrey Beckley from North West and Gauteng North’s Jason Smith mounted a spirited final round challenge to chase down South Africa’s third successive title and eighth victory in the Africa Amateur Golf Team Championship in Kenya on Thursday.
SA quartet rally in Spirit International finale
Playing for pride, the South African team produced their best golf in the final round of the Spirit International at Whispering Pines Golf Club in Texas on Wednesday.
KZN & Gauteng set for titanic clash in East London
The stage is set for an epic battle between log leaders KwaZulu-Natal and Central Gauteng at the 2015 South African Mid-Amateur Inter-Provincial Championship in Buffalo City on Thursday.
SA chase Zimbabwe at AAGTC
South Africa’s title defence at the Africa Amateur Golf Team Championship in jeopardy and the defending champions will have to chase down Zimbabwe to secure their eighth victory in the prestigious teams championship at Limuru Country Club.
Hendrikse gunning for more INDWE SA Senior Stroke Play glory
South Africa’s top ranked senior Mellette Hendrikse will be gunning for a third Indwe Risk Services SA Senior Amateur Stroke Play Championship title at the magnificent Humewood Golf Club in Port Elizabeth from 20-23 October.
SA hunting redemption in Kenya
South Africa will be hunting a low total in the third round of the Africa Amateur Golf Team Championships (AAGTC) in Kenya after losing their overnight lead Limuru Golf and Country Club on Tuesday.
Heartbreak for SA team in USA
The South African team made a very sombre start in the second round of the Spirit International at Whispering Pines Golf Club in in Texas on Tuesday after their disqualification from the Team Competition.
KZN and EP in command in East London
KwaZulu-Natal dealt defending champions a knock-out punch while Central Gauteng held off a feisty Gauteng North team in the second round, while Eastern Province claimed two more scalps to strengthen their B-Section promotion bid in the 2015 South African Mid-Amateur Inter-Provincial at East London Golf Club on Tuesday.
SA quartet off to struggling start in USA
The South African team will need to dig deep in Tuesday’s second round after the quartet made a cool start in smouldering hot weather conditions in the Spirit International at Whispering Pines Golf Club in Texas.
KZN, EP and Border take big scalps at SA Mid-Am IPT
KwaZulu-Natal crushed North West in their A-Section opener at the 2015 South African Mid-Amateur Inter-Provincial, while Eastern Province whipped Limpopo and host province Border edged out Free State to get their B-Section promotion campaigns off to a flying start at East London Golf Club on Monday.
SA makes solid start at AAGTC in Kenya
Jade Buitendag, Jason Smith, Aubrey Beckley and Andre Nel got South Africa’s title defence in the All Africa Golf Team Championships off to a fast start in Kenya on Monday.
SA team keen to launch Spirit International challenge
South Africa’s top amateurs Teaghan Gauche, Ivanna Samu, Matthew Spacey, Kaleigh Telfer and WGSA national coach Val Holland touched down in Texas for the 2015 Spirit International at the spectacular Whispering Pines Golf Club in Trinity.
SA quartet fired up for AAGTC defence
Jason Smith, Jade Buitendag, Aubrey Beckley and new cap Andre Nel are eager to launch South Africa’s title defence in the African Amateur Golf Teams Championship in Kenya on Monday.
Sinclair sizzles at Lion of Africa Junior Open
Ross Sinclair staved off a spirited final round challenge from KwaZulu-Natal’s Luke Mayo to lift the Lion of Africa Junior Open title on Sunday. The 18-year-old Gauteng North golfer fired rounds of 69 and 70 at Clovelly Country Club to claim a one stroke victory on five-under-par 139.
SA quartet primed for Spirit International
Four of South Africa’s top ranked amateur golfers will be pursuing the country’s first success in the Spirit International, which tees off at the renowned Whispering Pines Golf Club in Trinity, Texas on Monday.
McLachlan is Orange Bowl bound
Keegan McLachlan pulled a cat out of the bag with an eagle on the 17th hole and a remarkable recovery on 18 to snatch a one-shot victory in the Glacier Junior Series National Final at Vaal de Grace on Friday.
McLachlan on brink of Glacier Series glory
Keegan McLachlan’s rounds of 65 and 66 were impressive enough for any day’s golf, but they were made even more exceptional by the changing weather conditions he had to master on the opening day of the Glacier Junior Series National Final at Vaal de Grace on Thursday.
Relentless Ekurhuleni takes Nomads U-13 Champs
Ekurhuleni’s finest young prospects powered their way to a successful title defence in the Nomads South African U-13 Championship at Royal Durban Golf Club on Wednesday.
Ekurhuleni in total command at Nomads U-13 Champs
Ekurhuleni’s young chargers produced another scintillating performance at Royal Durban Golf Club to stretch their overnight advantage into an almost insurmountable lead in the second round of the Nomads South African U-13 Championship on Tuesday.
Defending champs make solid start in Durban
Defending champions Ekurhuleni picked up where they left off and marched to an overwhelming lead in the first round of the Nomads South African U-13 Championship at Royal Durban Golf Club on Monday.
Kaminski leads OC to Mid-South Crown
Less than a week after Central Gauteng dedicated their South African Inter-Provincial Championship victory to former team member Rupert Kaminski, the South African won The Mid-South individual crown and rallied the Oklahoma City University Stars the team title at Sand Creek Station Golf Club.
Mighty Modderfontein seals Louis’ Champs hat-trick
Modderfontein Golf Club mounted a spirited comeback in the final round to seal in a hat-trick of victories in the Louis Oosthuizen SA Junior Club Team Championship at Langebaan Country Estate on Tuesday.
Louis 57 hit the front in Langebaan
Martin Vorster, Marcus Smal, Christo Lamprecht and Jordan Duminy aim to give Louis Oosthuizen the best send-off to the 2015 Presidents Cup by lifting the Louis Oosthuizen SA Junior Club Team Championship title on Tuesday.
Modderfontein under pressure in Louis’ Champs
The quartet from Modderfontein Golf Club combined for a solid start in their title defence in the fourth Louis Oosthuizen SA Junior Club Teams Championship on Monday, but the two-time winners don’t have sole propriety on the first round lead at Langebaan Golf and Sport Club.
Modderfontein gunning for Oosthuizen hat-trick
Dylan Naidoo, Marco Steyn, Eric Wowor and Guy Waterhouse are primed to hunt down a third successive Louis Oosthuizen SA Junior Club Championship title for Modderfontein Golf Club in Langebaan.
Central Gauteng lifts record 27th SA IPT title
Twelve months after they marched to an unbeaten victory at Westlake Golf Club, Central Gauteng was in ascendancy again in the 55th South African Inter-Provincial Championship, sponsored by Tempest, at Glendower Golf Club. The defending champions put an exclamation mark behind another unbeaten run to claim the union’s record 27th victory in the prestigious annual team event when they staved off a resuscitated Western Province in a closely fought final round tussle to triumph 8 – 4.
Beware A-Section: Gauteng North is back
Gauteng North emerged unbeaten after an epic battle for supremacy against KwaZulu-Natal to secure the coveted B-Section promotion in the 55th South African Inter-Provincial, sponsored by Tempest.
Central Gauteng charts course for glory
Central Gauteng lead Western Province and Southern Cape edged clear of Eastern Province while Ekurhuleni and Boland are all square after the final round Foursomes in the 55th South African Inter-Provincial, sponsored by Tempest, at Glendower Golf Club on Friday.
Promotion battle on knife’s edge
The drama continues to build in the B-Section battle for promotion in the 55th South African Inter-Provincial, sponsored by Tempest, after Gauteng North and KwaZulu-Natal squared the final round Foursomes at Glendower Golf Club on Friday.
Feast of Aces at Glendower
Dylan Mostert from Ekurhuleni made it a hat-trick of ACES in the fourth round of the 55th South African Inter-Provincial, sponsored by Tempest, at Glendower Golf Club on Thursday!
Central Gauteng a match away from SA IPT glory
The promotion battle will come down to a showdown between Gauteng North and KwaZulu-Natal in Friday’s final round, but the A-Section battle for supremacy will depend on Western Province’s resolve and Ekurhuleni’s tenacity in Friday’s final round at the 55th South African Inter-Provincial, sponsored by Tempest.
Epic showdown for promotion at Glendower
The battle for promotion in the 55th South African Inter-Provincial, sponsored by Tempest, is poised on a knife’s edge with Gauteng North and KwaZulu-Natal heading for a cliff-hanger finish in the final showdown between the two former champions on Friday.
Central in commanding form at SA IPT
Central Gauteng strengthened their chances to capture the 55th South African Inter-Provincial title with a near clean sweep in the Foursomes, while Gauteng North, KwaZulu-Natal and Free State have emerged as the early dictators in the B-Section Foursomes on day four at Glendower Golf Club.
Southern Cape on fire at SA IPT
Southern Cape staged a spirited comeback to flatten Western Province the third round of the 55th South African Inter-Provincial, sponsored by Tempest, at Glendower Golf Club on Wednesday. The resurgent Garden Route side won eight games and halved four to whip Province 10 – 2.
Gauteng North edges clear of KZN at SA IPT
Gauteng North continued its rampage with another blistering performance at Glendower Golf Club on Wednesday to edge ahead of KwaZulu-Natal in the promotion battle in the 55th South African Inter-Provincial, sponsored by Tempest.
Central, Southern Cape on the attack at SA IPT
Central Gauteng has the early advantage against neighbouring Ekurhuleni, Southern Cape is up on Western Province and Boland is in the driver’s seat against Eastern Province after the morning foursomes on day three at the 55th South African Inter-Provincial, sponsored by Tempest, at Glendower Golf Club on Wednesday.
Neighbourly showdown looms at SA IPT
Ekurhuleni and Central Gauteng will face each other in the tussle for supremacy after both sides battled to victory in the second of the 55th South African Inter-Provincial, sponsored by Tempest, while Western Province retaliated after a first round loss at Glendower Golf Club on Tuesday.
Promotion battle heats up at SA IPT
Gauteng North and North West continued their winning ways, but Limpopo barely had time to recover after the 11 point loss to Gauteng North on Monday before KwaZulu-Natal handed them another hiding on day two at the 55th South African Inter-Provincial, sponsored by Tempest.
Mixed fortunes in Day Two Foursomes at Glendower
Southern Cape has an early edge over Ekurhuleni, Eastern Province held Western Province to a draw, Central Gauteng leads Boland and KwaZulu-Natal scored a clean sweep as the day two Foursomes wrapped up at the 55thSouth African Inter-Provincial at Glendower Golf Club on Tuesday.
Gauteng North, KZN lay down markers at SA IPT
Gauteng North bellowed their intentions at the 55th South African Inter-Provincial, sponsored by Tempest, when they obliterated Limpopo in the opening round, while KwaZulu-Natal also threw down the gauntlet with a strong assault on Free State in the B-Section matches at Glendower Golf Club on Monday.
Southern Cape and inland teams take early edge at SA IPT
It may have taken a lot more effort than they planned for, but defending champions Central Gauteng and host union Ekurhuleni got the job done and joined Southern Cape as the early frontrunners in the first round of the 55th South African Inter-Provincial, sponsored by Tempest, at Glendower Golf Club on Monday.
Ekurhuleni, Gauteng North make solid starts at SA IPT
Ekurhuleni got their South African Inter-Provincial campaign off to the ideal start in the Foursomes against Western Province, while Gauteng North scored a clean sweep against Limpopo in the B-Section Foursomes at Glendower Golf Club.
Ekurhuleni seeks SA IPT glory at Glendower
Ekurhuleni is counting on experience, youthful exuberance and home course advantage to hunt down a historic first victory in the South African Inter-Provincial Championship, sponsored by Tempest, from 21-25 September.
Central Gauteng geared for SA IPT defence
Defending champions Central Gauteng will lead the A-Section charge in the 55th South African Inter-Provincial, sponsored by Tempest Car Hire, at Glendower Golf Club from 21 – 25 September.
While history and form favour the side who struck gold for a record 27th time last year, the defending champions are taking nothing for granted in their opening match on Monday.
Glendower primed for 55th SA Inter-Provincial
Glendower Golf Club promises to serve up a feast of rousing shot-making, inspiring feats and a contest to savour when the 55thSouth African Inter-Provincial Championship tees off from 21-25 September.
Smith takes last spot in Glacier Series Final
The Glacier Junior Series wrapped up its qualifying tournaments with the Compleat Golfer Tournament at Humewood Golf Club on Sunday. The A Division title went to Humewood’s own Jacques Smith, who won by two strokes with a round of 76. Smith will be playing in his third National Final.
SA duo sign off with solid performances in Kent
South Africa’s Dylan Naidoo tied for 14th in the 2015 Duke of York Young Champions Trophy, while compatriot Ivanna Samu claimed a runner-up finish in the Girls Competition and finished ninth overall in the prestigious international junior championship at Prince’s Golf Club in England on Friday.
SA pair hold steady at Duke of York
Felix Palson from Sweden took the second round lead at the Duke of York Young Champions Trophy, while top ranked Ivanna Samu battled the blustery conditions to cling to the 10 spot and fellow South African Dylan Naidoo preserved a top 20 position in Kent, England on Thursday.
Solid starts for SA duo at Young Champions
South Africa’s top ranked Ivanna Samu enjoyed a top 10 finish in the first round at Prince’s Golf Club and compatriot Dylan Naidoo broke into the top 20 under the watchful eye of Duke of York Young Champions Trophy patron and co-founder, His Royal Highness Prince Andrew.
Zingela wins Golfer’s Club KZN Senior
Conquering Ellis-Cole geared for 55th SA IPT
Ekurhuleni’s Angus Ellis-Cole broke through for his first provincial victory in the Mpumalanga Open on Sunday and it was a very timely win for Glendower golfer, who won the weather-reduced tournament on 19-under-par 197. Ellis-Cole rose to 24th in the South African Golf Association’s Open Amateur Rankings and the victory has given him an injection of confidence ahead of his third appearance for Ekurhuleni in the 55th Premier South African Inter-Provincial.
Top SA pair bound for Duke of York Young Champions
South Africa’s top ranked Ivanna Samu and Dylan Naidoo will line up against the world’s top juniors in the 15thedition of the Duke of York Young Champions Trophy, which tees off at the Prince’s Golf Club in England from 9-11 September.
Hendrikse wins KZN Spring Open
The 54-year-old reigning Indwe SA Senior Amateur Stroke play champion carded rounds of 76 and 74 at Durban County Club to beat local favourite Glyn Forman and David Konzani from Eastern Province by one stroke on 150.
Cole takes charge at Mpumalanga Open
The Glendower amateur added a 65 to his opening 66 at Walker Park Golf Club to lead on 13-under-par 131.
Watson edges clear in Mpumalanga Open
Southern Cape’s Tom Watson will take a one shot lead into the second round of the Mpumalanga Open Stroke Play Championship after a firing a flawless seven-under-par 65 on Friday.
Watson, who is yet to break through on the South African Golf Association’s provincial circuit, reeled in five birdies and an eagle at Walker Park Golf Club to edge ahead of Angus Cole-Ellis from Ekurhuleni.
SA to chase seventh African Amateur Team Champs title
The South African Golf Association (SAGA) has selected Jason Smith, Jade Buitendag, Aubrey Beckley and new cap Andre Nel to fly the flag for South Africa in the eighth African Amateur Golf Teams Championship in Kenya. The team will line up in the country’s title defence at Limuru Country Club from 12-15 October.
SA juniors sparkle at Italian Championship
Riccardo Leo secured a fifth victory for Italy in the Reply Italian International Under-16 Championship, but Herman Loubser, Luke Mayo and Luca Filippi gave South African golf fans cause for celebration with a hat-trick of top 10 finishes in the ninth edition at Golf Club Bielle in Italy.
Loubser closes in at Italian Champs
South Africa’s Herman Loubser fired a four-under-par 69 to close the gap on Italian Leo Riccardo, who leads the third round of the Reply Italian International Under-16 Championship in Biella at six-under-par 213.
SA’s Mayo stays in touch in Italy
South Africa’s Luke Mayo finished within striking distance of second round pacesetter Riccardo Leo at the Reply Italian International Under-16 Championship in Italy.
The 16-year-old KwaZulu-Natal junior traded three bogeys for two birdies to post one over 74 in another solid display at Golf Club Biella
SA juniors make great start in Italy
Every skilled golfer knows that the more often you do something, the more confidence you have in your ability to do it right and South African trio Luke Mayo, Herman Loubser and Luca Filippi certainly reaped the benefits of a second stab at the Reply Italian International Under-16 Championship in Italy on Tuesday.
Fillipi and Loubser lead the way on SpringDay
Luca Filippi and Herman Loubser will lead the South African challenge at the ninth Reply Italian International Under-16 Championship in Biella, Italy on Tuesday.
SA quartet primed for Italian challenge
Reigning SA Boys Under-15 champion Wilco Nienaber from Free State will be making his debut in the Reply Italian International Under-16 Championship alongside 2015 Nomads SA Boys Under-17 champion Herman Loubser from Boland, fourth ranked Luca Filippi from Western Province and 10th ranked Luke Mayo from KwaZulu-Natal in Biella, Italy from 1 to 3 September.
Naidoo gets his Glacier Junior Series reward
Dylan Naidoo left it until the second last tournament of the 2015 Glacier Junior Series to book his place in the National Final with a win in the Dale Hayes Tournament at Zwartkop Country Club on Sunday. Naidoo’s round of 67 gave him a three-stroke victory over Kyle Barker and Dylan Kok.
Juniors in race to make Glacier National Final
With only two tournaments left on this year’s Glacier Junior Series, the race to make the National Final is reaching its climax. And Pretoria’s junior golfers will get their last chance to do so at Zwartkop Country Club this Sunday.
Loubser relishing return-trip to Italy after KZN triumph
Boland junior Herman Loubser is savouring his return trip to the Reply Italian International Under-16 Championship next week after winning the 2015 KwaZulu-Natal Amateur Championship on Sunday.
The 16-year-old Theewaterskloof golfer underlined his growing status as one of the South Africa’s rising stars when he eliminated Albert Venter 4 & 2 in the 36-hole final at Selborne Country Club.
Venter vs Loubser for KZN Amateur glory
Centurion Country Club’s Albert Venter and reigning Nomads SA Boys U-17 champion Herman Loubser are facing off for the 2015 KwaZulu-Natal Amateur Championship title today.
Gauche nicks KZN Amateur Qualifier
Teaghan Gauche edged out fellow Gauteng North player James du Preez and Mpumalanga’s Andre van Heerden in a count out to win the 36-hole Stroke Play Qualifier for the KwaZulu-Natal Amateur Championship on Thursday.
Van Heerden edges ahead at KZN Amateur
Mpumalanga golfer Andre van Heerden fired a nearly flawless 66 in blustery afternoon conditions at Selborne Country Club to open up a slender one stroke lead in the first round of the 36-hole Stroke Play Qualifier of the KwaZulu-Natal Amateur Championship on Wednesday.
Mediratta & Blaauw set early pace at KZN Qualifier
Mohit Mediratta from Central Gauteng and Gauteng North’s Reinhardt Blaauw set clubhouse target as the morning field wrapped in the first round of the 36-hole Stroke Play Qualifier for the 2015 KwaZulu-Natal Amateur Championship at Selborne Country Club.
O’Reilly has his Day in Knysna
Australian Jason Day and Western Province amateur Carlo O’Reilly may have almost nothing in common, but for both players, Sunday 16 August 2015 will live on as the day that changed their lives.
Just a few hours before Day clinched a start-to-finish victory in the PGA Championship to lift his first Major title, 21-year-old O’Reilly from Atlantic Beach went wire-to-wire in Knysna to break through for his maiden national amateur victory in the Southern Cape Open.
Svensson denies De Lange at Boys Amateur
Sweden’s Marcus Svensson defeated South Africa’s Keegan De Lange 4&3 in the 36-hole final at Royal Birkdale to win the 89th Boys Amateur Championship on Sunday.
Player to captain SA Olympic golf team
Gary Player has been named captain of South Africa’s first Olympic golf team that will compete at the 2016 Rio Olympic Games.
Player’s Olympic captaincy was made official by the South African Golf Association (SAGA), the governing body for golf in the country.
“Gary is our greatest golfer and one of this country’s greatest ambassadors,” said Gerhard Conradie, President of the SAGA.
O’Reilly rallies for Southern Cape lead
Historic final awaits De Lange at Royal Birkdale
Gauteng North’s Keegan de Lange made South African golfing history as the first South African junior to contest the Boys Amateur Championship final in North West England.
The 18-year-old Pretoria golfer will face Sweden’s Marcus Svenssonn in the 36-hole final for the title at Royal Birkdale on Sunday.
De Lange makes semi-final at Boys Amateur
South Africa's Keegan de Lange defeated Billy Spooner from England at the 19th hole to reach the semi-final of the 89th Boys Amateur Championship at Royal Birkdale. The 18-year-old Pretoria Country Club junior will face Martin Torre Borja from Spain in the semi-final.
De Lange delights at Boys Amateur
South Africa’s Keegan de Lange won four straight holes on the back nine at Royal Birkdale to defeat Zacharias Agerbak from Denmark and reach the quarter-finals of Boys Amateur Championship in North West England on Friday.
Minnie marches to Africa Junior Open victory
Sentanio Minnie held off a spirited challenge from Gauteng North’s Dylan Mostert to claim his first national title with an eight stroke victory in the Africa Junior Open on Sunday.
The 17-year-old Ekurhuleni junior carded rounds of 73, 74 and 73 to triumph on four-over-par 220.
Minnie lines up Africa Junior Open glory
Sentanio Minnie produced a thrilling second round comeback to edge ahead of joint overnight leader Allan Lones in the inaugural Africa Junior Open at Fish River Sun Country Club on Sunday.
The 17-year-old Ekurhuleni junior overcame a rough start to sign for a 74 and will carry a two stroke lead over Lones into the final round after the Southern Cape closed with a 76.
Durbanville Primary wins Ernie’s Championship
Debutants Durbanville Primary School celebrated a roaring eight stroke victory in the fifth Ernie Els Primary Schools Championship after denying Curro Aurora repeat success at the Fish River Sun Country Club on Friday.
Van der Merwe soars with eagles in Germany
Western Province’s Altin van der Merwe produced a pair of eagles to claim a runner-up finish in the final round of the Global Junior Golf Tour’s RB German Junior on Thursday.
Waterkloof waltzes to SA High School Champs victory
Eric Nel, Estiaan Conradie, Dylan Kok and JP Cooper combined to score Waterkloof High School’s biggest coup of the season when they marched to victory in the South African High School Championship at Irene Country Club on Friday. Four for four in victories this season, the quartet defeated defending champions TuksSport High School by seven strokes in a tightly-contested final to keep their winning record in pristine shape.
Mwale puts Curro Aurora in Ernie Els mix
Roodepoort junior Carl Mwale might make the pro-shop an offer after helping defending champions Curro Aurora to fourth in the fifth Ernie Els Primary Schools Championship at the Fish River Sun Country Club on Thursday.
TuksSport poised SA High School Champs hat-trick
TuksSport High School launched their bid for a third victory in the South African High School Championship with solid first round 219, but the defending champions will have pull out the stops to overhaul Waterkloof High School to celebrate on Friday. The 2012 champions opened with an even-par 216 at Irene Country Club, courtesy of Estiaan Conradie (71), JP Cooper (72) and Eric Nel (73), and will carry a three stroke lead into the final round of the prestigious annual team competition.
Van der Merwe on fire in Germany
He was bitterly disappointed with his opening gambit, but South Africa’s Altin van der Merwe is smiling after round two action wrapped in the RB German Junior on Wednesday.
Van der Merwe vaulted to third at three over 147 and lags just two strokes off the pace at GolfClub Heidelberg.
Hall of Fame celebrates SA golf legacy
The South African Golf Heritage Trust is delighted to announce that legendary Grand Slam champion Gary Player and LPGA Major winner Sally Little assisted avid golf supporter, the Honorable Patricia de Lille - Mayor of the City of Cape Town - at the opening of the Mercedes-Benz Southern African Golf Hall of Fame and Heritage Centre at its new home in the Clock Tower precinct of the V&A Waterfront in Cape Town.
SAGA steps up R&A Working for Golf programme
Following the successful introduction of the Level One Rules Courses in South Africa last year, the South African Golf Association (SAGA) further extended its commitment to the R&A Working for Golf campaign with the launch of the Level Two course in July.
SA junior quartet to challenge in Italy
Wilco Nienaber from Free State will be taking his cue from Open champion Louis Oosthuizen in his debut at the Reply Italian International Under-16 Championship and Nations Cup from 1-3 September. Nienaber will line up in the prestigious international championship with reigning Nomads SA Boys U-17 champion Herman Loubser, Luke Mayo and Luca Filippi.
SA bows out to France in Bordeaux
France’s national mid-amateur team edged out South Africa by one point in the final to lift the prestigious International Team Mid-Amateur Championship title at the Golf Du Medoc Resort near Bordeaux on Sunday.
SA and France to face-off for glory
South Africa’s four-man Mid-Amateur team will go head-to-head with France for the prestigious International Team Mid-Amateur Championship title at the Golf Du Medoc Resort near Bordeaux on Sunday.
SA in driver’s seat in France
South Africa’s Mid-Amateur team took the first round lead in the prestigious International Team Mid-Amateur Championship at the Golf Du Medoc Resort near Bordeaux.
Van Buynder clinches Tshwane Junior Open
Otto van Buynder defeated fellow Gauteng North player Keegan McLachlan at the first play-off hole to lift the inaugural Tshwane Junior Open title on Friday.
The pair ended regulation play tied at four-over-par 148 after Von Buynder signed for a 78 and McLachlan carded a 77 at Pretoria Country Club. Van Buynder produced a superb four at the par-four 10th to seal his first national junior victory in extra time.
SA takes France in Test
South Africa’s Mid-Amateur team is upbeat ahead of the prestigious International Team Mid-Amateur Championship on Friday after defeating France 5.5 – 2.5 in a two-day Test at the Golf Du Medoc Resort near Bordeaux.
Opperman leads Tshwane Junior Open
Dawid Opperman took a leaf out of Tshwane Open champion George Coetzee’s book and employed his home course knowledge to take control in the first round of the Tshwane Junior Open at Pretoria Country Club on Thursday.
SA team face France in Bordeaux
Four of South Africa’s top ranked mid-amateur golfers will be hunting glory against France in a two-day Test ahead of the prestigious International Team Mid-Amateur Championship at the Golf Du Medoc Resort near Bordeaux from 17-19 July.
Gounden runs up KZN double at Bryanston
Aneurin Gounden claimed his first national junior title in swashbuckling style at Bryanston Country Club on Tuesday. The 17-year-old Mount Edgecombe golfer drained a curvaceous forty foot downhill putt for birdie at the last hole to close with a 70 and lift the Nomads National Order of Merit title by three strokes on three under 141.
Gounden leads tight race at Bryanston
KwaZulu-Natal junior Aneurin Gounden from Mount Edgecombe tops a jam-packed leaderboard in the first round of the Nomads National Order of Merit at Bryanston Country Club on Monday.
Martin lifts Limpopo Open title
Dean Martin made an emotional comeback to the winners circle when he edged out fellow Gauteng golfer Matthew Spacey to claim a one stroke victory in the Limpopo Open.
The Dainfern golfer closed with a two-under-par 70 after successive rounds of 68 to claim a wire-to-wire victory on 10-under-par 206 at Koro Creek Golf Course.
SA takes top 10 at Summer Universiade
Andrew van der Knaap and Jason Smith produced a solid final round 140 to lift South Africa to ninth overall in the 20-team Men’s Golf Competition at the Summer Universiade in Gwangju, Korea on Saturday. Van der Knaap toured the Naju Gold Lake Country Club layout in 69 strokes. Fellow Gauteng North golfers Jason Smith contributed a 71 and Teaghan Gauche a non-counting 76.The strong finish from Van der Knaap and Smith took South Africa’s 72-hole tally to 581.
Loubser gets his Nomads SA Boys glory
It was a little more work than he planned on, but the result was precisely the one Herman Loubser was hoping for. On a day of high drama, Loubser squandered a five stroke overnight lead and had to fend off a spirited attack from Gauteng North’s Werner Deyzel at Randpark Golf Club. However, when it mattered most, the 16-year-old Boland junior holed crucial putts at the closing holes of the Bushwillow Course to close out for a one stroke victory in the Nomads SA Boys Under-17 Championship.
SAGDB prodigies bloom at Benoni Country Club
Sixty of the SAGDB’s brightest talents showcased their golf expertise in the inaugural SAGDB / Nomads Imperial Auto MFC Golf Challenge held at Benoni Country Club on 6 and 7 July.
Van der Knaap hits stride at Universiade
Gauteng North’s Andrew van der Knaap saved his best effort for the hottest day at this year’s Summer Universiade in Gwangju, Korea. After signing for non-counting rounds of 78 and 76 in his debut at the World Student Games, the Centurion golfer pulled out all the stops in the third round. With the mercury at 33 degrees Celsius and humidity at 86%, Van der Knaap carded a cool one-over-par 73 to lead the South African challenge in the Men’s Golf Competition at Naju Gold Lake Country Club on Friday.
Loubser poised to pounce at Randpark
Boland junior Herman Loubser continued his dominance in the Nomads SA Boys Under-17 Championship and a one-under-par 71 in the third round saw him stretch his lead to five strokes at Randpark Golf Club on Thursday. The 16-year-old from Theewaterskloof Golf Club won the 2014 Nomads SA Boys U-15 Championship last year and is primed to chase down his second national victory on Friday.
SA slips, but still celebrates in Korea
The South African team were disappointed with their second round performance in the Men’s Golf Competition on Thursday, but after joining in a raucous gold medal celebration for 100 meter athlete Akani Simbine at the 2015 Summer Universiade, the SA trio are ready to reach for the stars in the next two rounds in Gwangju, Korea.
Gauche sets SA pace at Summer Universiade
Teaghan Gauche was in blistering form on day one of the Men’s Golf Competition at the 2015 Summer Universiade in Korea and helped the South African team to seventh overall in the Men’s Team Competition on Wednesday.
Loubser leads the way at Nomads SA Boys U-17
Boland junior Herman Loubser was in sublime form at Randpark Golf Club after a seven-under-par 65 saw him pull four strokes clear of Luca Filippi in the second round of the Nomads SA Boys Under-17 Championship on Wednesday.
Deadly Deysel on form in Nomads SA Boys U-17
Gauteng North junior Werner Deysel fired a sublime seven-under-par 65 at Bushwillow course to open up a yawning gap his challengers in the first round of the Nomads SA Boys Under-17 Championship at Randpark Golf Club on Tuesday.
SA golfers set for glory battle in Korea
The South African team declared themselves ready for the Men’s Golf Competition at the 2015 Summer Universiade in Korea after a final practice round at the Naju Gold Lake Country Club in Gwangju on Tuesday.
SA juniors Sinclair and Boshoff impress in USA
Ross Sinclair from Gauteng North claimed a two stroke victory in his second start on the American Junior Golf Association’s Junior Tour this June, while compatriot Paul Boshoff took a top three finish in his second event in the USA on Sunday.
SA golf trio geared for Summer Universiade
Top ranked golfers Teaghan Gauche, Jason Smith and Andrew van der Knaap are set to fly the flag for South Africa in the 2015 Summer Universiade in Korea from 8-11 July. The TuksSport Golf Academy trio forms part of a 114-strong delegation from tertiary education institutions across the country who are competing in seven sport codes against the best athletes around the globe.
Steyn seals Dimension Data Junior Open win
Marco Steyn boxed a five-footer for birdie to win the inaugural Dimension Data Junior Open by one stroke at Fancourt on Friday, but instead of celebrating, the TuksSport Golf Academy player immediately turned to console playing partner Luca Filippi.
Tuks reign supreme at USSA Champs
Skipper Marco Loubser, Stephen Morrison, Ryan Lane and Reinhardt Blaauw had to dig into their deepest reserves to secure a 10th USSA (University Sport South Africa) Championship title for the University of Pretoria in a nail-biting final against Varsity College at Port Shepstone Golf Club on Friday.
Varsity College stuns NWU at USSA Champs
Varsity College delivered a crushing blow to North West University’s hopes at the 2015 USSA (University Sport South Africa) Championship, while defending champions University of Pretoria stayed on course for a hat-trick, and their 10th overall title at Port Shepstone Country Club on Friday.
Filippi holds all the aces at Fancourt
Milnerton junior Luca Filippi continued to stamp his dominance on the inaugural Dimension Data Junior Open with yet another impressive run at Fancourt Country Club on Thursday.
Filippi opened his account with a five-under-par 67 at the Outeniqua course and well raced clear of the opposition with a four under 69 at the challenging Links to lead at nine-under-par 136.
Showdowns loom at USSA Champs
The University of Pretoria held off North West University Pukke in last year’s final to claim their ninth USSA (University Sport South Africa) Championship title, but Pukke may have their day after both teams cruised through the first round contests in the Inter-Institutional Match Play Championship on Wednesday.
Filippi flourishes at Fancourt
Milnerton golfer Luca Filippi fired a five-under-par 67 at the Outeniqua course to take the first round lead in the Dimension Data Junior Open at Fancourt Country Club on Wednesday.
Top juniors on parade in Dimension Data Junior Open
Reigning Nomads SA Boys U-19 champion Dylan Naidoo spearheads an immensely talented field in the inaugural Dimension Data Junior Open at Fancourt Country Club in George from 1-3 July.
Swanepoel soars at USSA Champs
Phillip Swanepoel from Stellenbosch University claimed the Individual Competition in the 36-hole Stroke Play qualifier at the USSA Championship on Tuesday. Swanepoel’s well-timed five-under-par 67 at Port Shepstone Golf Club carried him to the top of the standings and also helped Maties 1 to a tie for fifth in the final Teams Standings.
Blaauw steers Tuks into early lead at USSA Champs
For a second year running, Reinhardt Blaauw gave the University of Pretoria an early boost as Tuks for their title defence at the annual University Sport South Africa (USSA) Championships underway at Port Shepstone Golf Club on Monday.
Blaauw, who took the Individual honours in the 36-hole Stroke Play qualifier last year, fired a blistering five-under-par 67 and combined with Marco Loubser (72) and Ryan Lane (73) to steer the Tuks 1 to the top of the Stroke Play qualifier standings on 212.
National breakthrough for Saulez in St Francis Bay
Matt Saulez was convinced that he blew his chances in the Nomads National Order Merit Coastal after a bit of bushwhacking on the back nine at St Francis Links, but the KwaZulu-Natal player hung tough and produced the goods to seal a maiden victory on the South African Golf Association’s national junior circuit on Monday.
Tuks line up in USSA Championship title defence
The University of Pretoria start their hunt for a 10th USSA (University Sport South Africa) Championships title at Port Shepstone Golf Club on the South Coast of KwaZulu-Natal on Monday.
Loubser leads by one at St Francis Links
Boland golfer Herman Loubser braved the cold and blustery conditions in St Francis Bay to pilot to an opening even-par 72 and a slender one stroke lead in the Nomads Coastal National of Order event at St Francis Links on Sunday.
Smith the sole survivor at Brabazon Trophy
Jason Smith from Irene Golf Club will be the lone South African challenging over the final two rounds of the Brabazon Trophy in Nottingham, England. Smith, who ranks third in the South African Golf Association Open Amateur standings, carded rounds of 73 and 75 to make the 36-hole cut, set at four-over-par 148.
Smith sets the SA pace at Notts
Austrian Lukas Lipold and Englishmen Ben Taylor and Jordan Wrisdale finished in a three-way tie for the first round lead, while Jason Smith leads the five-man South African delegation in the Brabazon Trophy at Notts Golf Club in Hollinwell, England.
SA squad prepping for Brabazon Trophy
Impressive performances by Branden Grace, Louis Oosthuizen and Charl Schwartzel in the US Open on the weekend has left five of South Africa’s top ranked amateurs fired up ahead of the English Men’s Open Amateur Stroke Play Championship this week.
Africa juniors wrap up Junior World Cup campaign
Japan scored a clean sweep in the world’s premier junior golf international team championship at Chukyo Golf Club, while all three African teams rallied in the final round of 23rd Toyota Junior Golf World Cup in Aichi-Prefecture, Japan on Friday.
Roux to lead SA Mid-Amateur team in France
SA number one ranked mid-amateur Gerlou Roux has accomplished a long-term goal with his selection to the four-man squad for the prestigious International Team Mid-Amateur Championship in France this July. Roux will line up alongside Josef Fourie from Free State, Steve Williams from Central Gauteng and fellow Western Province player Elton James, respectively ranked second, third and fifth in the SAGA Mid-Amateur rankings.
Steyn and Carlsson rally at Junior World Cup
Marco Steyn dipped into red numbers for the first time at Chukyo Golf Club to help keep South Africa in the mix, while international debutant Natasha Carlsson exacted revenge on the tough seventh hole and add to the girls team tally in the third round of the Toyota Junior Golf World Cup in Aichi-Prefecture, Japan on Thursday.
SA teams slip at Junior World Cup
Japan extended their dominance in the Girl Competition, while Norway overtook Japan and Sweden for pole position in the Boys Competition, but the South African teams will have to dig deep after slipping in the second round of the Toyota Junior Golf World Cup in Aichi-Prefecture on Wednesday.
End of the road for SA at Amateur Championship
Scotsman Craig Howie and Ryan Chisnall from New Zealand led the Stroke Play qualifier of the 120th Amateur Championship, but the world-famous Carnoustie layout proved just too brutal for the eight-man South African contingent in Scotland.
Solid start for SA at Junior World Cup
South Africa celebrated a productive Youth Day in Japan as both the boys and girls teams placed inside the top five in the first round of the Toyota Junior Golf World Cup at the Chukyo Golf Club in Aichi-Prefecture on Tuesday.
Rohwer, Du Preez well placed at Amateur Champs
KwaZulu-Natal’s Martin Rohwer and James du Preez from Gauteng North lead the South African challenge after the opening round of the 120th edition of the prestigious Amateur Championship in Scotland. Both players opened their campaign at Panmure Golf Club near Angus.
SA teams set for Junior World Cup
Seven of South Africa’s top ranked juniors are set to kick off the 23rd Toyota Junior Golf World Cup, supported by JAL, at Chukyo Golf Club in Aichi-Prefecture, Japan, on Tuesday.
Stoop leads SA challenge at Amateur Championship
Gauteng North’s Hendrikus Stoop launched the South African challenge in the Amateur at Carnoustie and Panmure in Angus, Scotland on Monday.
Australia pip Scotland, SA for Tri-Series glory
The Scots carried a 12 stroke lead into the second day of the Tri-Series against South Africa and Australia, but the Aussies defeated the home favourites for victory at Castle Stuart Golf Links in Inverness, Scotland on Thursday.
Scotland leads, SA second in Tri-Series
As the sun set on the first day of the Tri-Series between Scotland, South Africa and Australia on Wednesday, the host nation are in the driver’s seat while South Africa moved into second with a little Aussie assistance at Castle Stuart Golf Links in Inverness, Scotland.
SA squad ready for Tri-Series action
South Africa’s top amateurs are primed to make the most of a Tri-Series match against Scotland and Australia after a troublesome start to their four-week tour in the United Kingdom.
Top 10s for SA quartet in Jakarta
The South African juniors all wrapped up a challenging week at Damai Inda Golf in North Jakarta with top 10 finishes in the Enjoy Jakarta World Junior Golf Championship in Indonesia on Friday.
SA squad set for big British summer
Six of South Africa’s top amateurs are primed to kick off a four-week tour in the United Kingdom with the St Andrews Links Trophy at the Old and Jubilee Courses in Scotland today. The squad includes Teaghan Gauche, Jason Smith, Hendrikus Stoop and James du Preez from Gauteng North, Central Gauteng’s Matthew Spacey and Jade Buitendag from Southern Cape and are accompanied by experienced coach and seasoned Sunshine Tour campaigner, Kevin Stone.
SA juniors hang tough in Jakarta
The South African junior quartet battled to mixed results in the third round of the Enjoy Jakarta World Junior Golf Championship in Indonesia on another taxing day at Damai Inda Golf in North Jakarta.
SA teams primed for Junior World Cup
Seven of South Africa’s most promising stars will line up against the world’s top ranked juniors in the prestigious Toyota Junior Golf World Cup in Aichi-Prefecture, Japan this June. The 23rd edition of the world’s premier junior golf international team championship has drawn 84 entries from across six continents.
Tough day for SA quartet in Jakarta
It was an up-and-down day for all four South African juniors competing in the Enjoy Jakarta World Junior Golf Championship in Indonesia, but the quartet did crack the top 10 in all their divisions at Damai Inda Golf in North Jakarta.
SA pair off to solid start in Jakarta
Bloemfontein junior Steven le Roux grabbed a share of the three-way lead in the Enjoy Jakarta World Junior Golf Championship in Indonesia, while compatriot Franklin Manchest claimed a top-10 finish at Damai Inda Golf in North Jakarta on Tuesday.
SA Juniors primed for Jakarta World Junior test
Four of country’s rising juniors will fly the flag for South Africa against a host of foreign nations in the Enjoy Jakarta World Junior Golf Championship in Indonesia this week.
Amateur golf in South Africa set to break new ground
The South African Golf Association (SAGA) and Womens Golf South Africa (WGSA) are delighted to announce the launch of Golf RSA and the appointment of current South African Golf Development Board CEO, Grant Hepburn, at its helm.
Mpumalanga & Free State share SA Country Districts joy
It is pretty tough to enjoy a bye in the final round with a prestigious title on the line, especially if you are heading up the A-Section log. The long wait was worth the while for Mpumalanga, who clinched the SA Country Districts title, while Free State roared to victory in the B-Section promotion battle at ERPM Golf Club on Friday.
SAGA Juniors clinch Challenge Cup victory
The final outcome of the 2015 Challenge Cup Teams Tournament was poised on a knife’s edge, but when the last putt dropped at Milnerton Golf Club on Friday, the South African Golf Association’s Junior Team were crowned the champions.
KZN & Free State face off while Mpumalanga hold course
Mpumalanga closed in on A-Section victory with another thundering victory in the fourth round of the SA Country Districts, while Free State and KwaZulu-Natal will face off in an epic battle for promotion at ERPM Golf Club on Friday.
Showdown looms at Challenge Cup
The South African Golf Association’s Junior Team and Western Province are deadlocked heading into the final round of the Challenge Cup Teams Tournament after a thrilling fourth round at Milnerton Golf Club on Thursday.
Promotion battle heats up at SA Country Districts
North West claimed a decisive 10-.5 – 1.5 victory over Border to get within striking distance of A-Section leaders Mpumalanga, while Free State and KwaZulu-Natal remain on course to in the B-Section battle for promotion in the SA Country Districts at ERPM Golf Club on Wednesday.
Central gets Challenge Cup defence back on track
Central Gauteng terminated Western Province, while the South African Golf Association’s Junior Team and the South African Universities side (USSA) enjoyed success in the third round Challenge Cup Teams Tournament at Milnerton Golf Club on Wednesday.
Boland bounce back at SA Country Districts
Mpumalanga carried the confidence of a first round victory over Boland to more success in the second round of the SA Country Districts, while the defending champions bounced back at ERPM Golf Club on Tuesday.
SAGA Juniors & USSA on rebound in Cape Town
The South African Golf Association’s Junior Team and the South African Universities side (USSA) recovered from first round losses with superb performances in the second round of the Challenge Cup Teams Tournament, while Western Province strengthened their title bid in a tightly fought contest at Milnerton Golf Club on Tuesday.
Mpumalanga dethrone Boland at Country Districts
Mpumalanga disrupted Boland’s title defence in the opening round of the SA Country Districts, while the battle between Ekurhuleni and North West ended in a 6-all draw at ERPM Golf Club on Monday.
Meanwhile Free State defeated Limpopo 6.5 – 5.5, KwaZulu-Natal swept to a 7.5 – 4.5 victory against Northern Cape and Southern Cape whipped Eastern Province 8 – 4 in the B-Section.
Central, Gauteng North off to solid Challenge Cup start
Central Gauteng got their title defence in the Challenge Cup Teams Tournament underway with a solid opening round performance, while Gauteng North launched a spirited comeback in the Singles to down the South African Universities side (USSA) and Western Province narrowly edged out the SAGA Juniors on day one of the prestigious national team event at Milnerton Golf Club on Monday.
Strydom in ascendancy again in KZN
South Africa’s number one ranked Tristen Strydom continued his hot streak with his third provincial victory in two months at Port Shepstone on Sunday. The 17-year-old Serengeti golfer carded rounds of 69, 65, 66 and 70 to claim the in the KwaZulu-Natal Open Championship title on 18-under-par 270, finishing five strokes clear of Western Province’s Sean Bradley.
Van der Knaap romps to victory in KZN
The golfing gods were smiling on Pretoria’s Andrew van der Knaap, who put the seal on a magnificent performance in KwaZulu-Natal with a runaway victory in the Prince’s Grant Amateur in early May.
SA signs off with 17th All-Africa Junior title
South Africa claimed their 17th successive title in the All-Africa Junior Golf Championships with an emphatic 55 stroke victory at Lusaka Golf Club on Friday.
SA on track for 17th All-Africa Junior title
South Africa has lined up their 17th successive title in the All-Africa Junior Golf Championships with another impressive performance in Thursday’s third round at Lusaka Golf Club. South Africa leads on 652 and will carry a 44 stroke lead over Zimbabwe into the final round.
Solid Slabbert takes fourth SA Disabled Golf Open
Leg amputee Daniel Slabbert from Kathu outgunned one-armed wizard Reinard Schuhknecht with a brilliant birdie at Zwartkop Country Club's final hole to lift the Nedbank South African Disabled Open title for the fourth time.
SA cements lead at All-Africa Junior
South Africa are perfectly poised to defend their title in the All-Africa Junior Golf Championships after extending their lead in the second round at Lusaka Golf Club on Wednesday. The South Africans combined for a two-under-par 217 to lead at three under 435.
SA off to solid start at All-Africa Junior
South Africa combined for a one-under-par 218 in the first round of the All-Africa Junior Golf Championships to start their title 17th consecutive title chase on solid footing at Lusaka Golf Club on Tuesday.
SA juniors geared for All-Africa defence
The South African quartet hunting the country’s 18th consecutive title in the prestigious All-Africa Junior Golf Championships are primed for action to start at Lusaka Golf Club on Tuesday.
Roux goes wire-to-wire in SA Mid-Amateur Stroke Play
Gerlou Roux fired a closing 72 to complete a wire-to-wire victory in the South African Mid-Amateur Stroke Play Championship on Friday. The country’s top ranked mid-amateur was in imperious form over four days at Victoria Country Club in KwaZulu-Natal, having opened with a five-under-par 66 en route to an impressive seven-under-par 277 total and a four stroke victory over fellow Western Province player Elton James.
James closes in at SA Mid-Amateur Champs
Former KwaZulu-Natal player Elton James turned up the pressure and moved within striking distance of pacesetter Gerlou Roux in the third round of the South African Mid-Amateur Stroke Play Championship on Thursday.
Williams feeling sharp ahead of SA Open defence
Canadian Josh Williams wants to hit the ground running in his title defence at the 2015 Nedbank SA Disabled Golf Open, which tees off at Zwartkop Country Club from 4-6 May.
Douries primed to ignite at SA Disabled Golf Open
Walking is something most of us take for granted. It is as simple as breathing; we don’t think about it, we just do it. But not a day passes that 16-year-old Citrusdal golfer Ignation Douries doesn’t pause to marvel at the biological wonder his legs perform every day.
Resolve keeps Roux in control in KZN
Patience and steely resolve helped Gerlou Roux maintain his overnight lead at the halfway stage of the South African Mid-Amateur Stroke Play Championship on Wednesday. The Western Province golfer stretched a three stroke lead to five shots and tops the leaderboard at nine-under-par 207.
Strydom runs up Cape double in Hermanus
Tristen Strydom further cemented his position as country’s number one ranked amateur when he seized his second victory in as many weeks in the Boland Amateur Stroke Play Championship on Wednesday.
Roux seizes control at SA Mid-Am Stroke Play
Gerlou Roux threw down the gauntlet with an impressive five-under-par 65 in the first round of the South African Mid-Amateur Stroke Play Championship on Tuesday.
Giant-killer Nel claims WP Amateur glory
Unheralded Andre Nel capped his giant-killing run with victory in the Western Province Amateur Championship at Rondebosch Golf Club on Saturday.
The 19-year-old KeNako Academy student defeated South Africa’s number two ranked Teaghan Gauche with an impressive 3 & 2 victory.
WP Amateur down the home straight
Gauteng North's Teaghan Gauche and Andre Nel from Southern Cape will go head-to-head in the 36-hole final round of the Western Province Amateur at Rondebosch Golf Club on Saturday.
Big guns fall at Western Province Amateur
SA number one Tristen Strydom and Western Province Amateur defending champion Gerlou Roux got their marching orders, but the country’s number two ranked Teaghan Gauche held course at Rondebosch Golf Club on Thursday.
Strydom powers to victory in Western Province
Rising junior Tristen Strydom lived up to his star billing when he replaced former number one Christiaan Bezuidenhout at the top of the South African Golf Association (SAGA) rankings at the end of last year.
Five months on, the 17-year-old Serengeti golfer will be targeting his former Ekurhuleni stable mate’ rare double in the Western Province Amateur Championship after romping to a five stroke victory at Rondebosch Golf Club on Wednesday.
World champ Schuhknecht inspired by Sithole
World One-Arm Match Play champion Reinard Schuhknecht is taking his cue from top wheelchair tennis ace Lucas Sithole and targeting success in the Nedbank SA Disabled Golf Open this May.
SA tip caps to Africa Zone VI champs Uganda
The South African team were deflated after coming up painfully short in the 2015 Africa Zone VI Golf Championship, but the defending champions were full of praise for host union Uganda, who swept to victory at Kampala Golf Club on Friday.
The home favourites edged out South Africa by one point to triumph on 18.5, terminating the country’s dominance in the prestigious teams championship since 1995.
Double Delight for Province at Indwe Senior IPT
The Western Province Seniors and Super Seniors celebrated a superb double victory as both teams successfully defended their A-Section titles for a second successive year in the INDWE SA Senior Amateur Inter-Provincial in Benoni.
EP back to winning ways at Indwe Senior IPT
Eastern Province was in ascendancy again as they fought their way to a podium finish in the B-Section of the 27th INDWE SA Senior Amateur Inter-Provincial just 12 months after relegation, while the Southern Cape Super Seniors celebrated success in Benoni.
SA off to solid start at Africa Zone VI
South Africa’s eight man team enjoyed a solid start to their title defence in the Africa Zone VI Golf Championship in Kampala, Uganda on Thursday.
SA U-23 IPT battle in home straight
Ekurhuleni and Central Gauteng will take centre stage in today’s final round as the two teams pursue glory in the South African U-23 Inter-Provincial at Country Club Johannesburg.
Final round showdowns looming at Indwe Senior IPT
Gauteng North and North West enjoyed outstanding success in the third round of the 27th INDWE SA Senior Amateur Inter-Provincial, but Western Province need just one more solid delivery to complete a successful A-Section title defence in Benoni.
The defending champions took control of the country’s largest senior team championship with two comprehensive second round victories, and drove their advantage home by beating Ekurhuleni at Ebotse Links Golf Club on Thursday.
Gauteng North in pursuit at SA U-23 IPT
A change of fortune will see Gauteng North launch a forceful attack in round four of the South African U-23 Inter-Provincial after catching up to Central Gauteng and Ekurhuleni at Country Club Johannesburg on Wednesday.
WP in control at Indwe Senior IPT
Western Province put their title defence into high gear with two decisive second round victories and vaulted to the top of the A-Section standings in the 27th INDWE SA Senior Amateur Inter-Provincial in Benoni on Wednesday.
Province defeated Southern Cape 8.5 – 3.5 and beat Mpumalanga 8 – 4 to lead the log with eight points.
Central Gauteng takes command at SA U-23 IPT
Defending champions Gauteng North are on the back foot after a second round draw in the South African U-23 Inter-Provincial, while Central Gauteng strengthened their lead in the log at Country Club Johannesburg on Tuesday.
Central Gauteng edges ahead at Indwe Senior IPT
Western Province won both their opening matches on Tuesday, but Central Gauteng raked in the games points to lead the defending champions in the A-Section on day one of the 27th INDWE SA Senior Amateur Inter-Provincial in Benoni.
Central Gauteng scored a comprehensive 8 – 4 victory over Southern Cape at Ebotse Links Golf Club and collected 8.5 points in their match against Ekurhuleni to top the standings with four points and 16.5 game points.
Northern sides off to a solid start at SA U-23 IPT
Central Gauteng, Ekurhuleni and defending champions Gauteng North got off to a solid start in the opening round of the South African U-23 Inter-Provincial when all three teams scored clean sweeps at Country Club Johannesburg on Monday.
WP Super Seniors charged for INDWE Senior IPT defence
Mark Hair, Ivan Palframan, Herman September and Tim Hewan are primed to chase down an unprecedented fifth Super Senior title for Western Province in the 27th INDWE SA Senior Amateur Inter-Provincial at the Ebotse Links Golf Club in Benoni on Tuesday.
KZN primed for SA U-23 Inter-Provincial action
KwaZulu-Natal are geared up for their A-Division debut in the 2015 South African U-23 Inter-Provincial that gets underway at Country Club Johannesburg on Monday.
Sinclair triumphs at Nomads SA Boys U-19 Champs
Rosswell Sinclair defeated fellow Gauteng North junior JP Cooper 2-up in a thrilling 36-hole final to lift the Nomads SA Boys U-19 Match Play Championship title at Polokwane Golf Club on Saturday.
Sinclair, Cooper face off in all-Gauteng North final
JP Cooper and Rosswell Sinclair will line up for Gauteng North in the South African Under-23 Inter-Provincial Championship on Monday, but not before the pair put their friendship aside to battle each other in the final round of the Nomads SA Boys U-19 Match Play Championship.
The two 17-year-olds will go head-to-head in the 36-hole final at Polokwane Golf Club on Saturday.
Ekurhuleni ready to rumble at Indwe Senior IPT
Home comforts, resident support and local course knowledge. The Ekurhuleni Senior and Super Senior teams are counting on these three elements to lay the foundation for a winning punch in the 27th edition of the INDWE SA Senior Amateur Inter-Provincial next week.
SA Boys U-19 Match Play down to last four
JP Cooper and Kyle Barker from Central Gauteng will face off in the first semi-final in the Nomads SA Boys U-19 Match Play Championship, while fellow Gauteng North junior Rosswell Sinclair will go head-to-head with Luca Fillippi from Western Province in the other semi-final at Polokwane Golf Club on Friday.
Big upsets at Nomads SA Boys U-19 Match Play
Gauteng North’s Rosswell Sinclair and Free State junior Attie van Wyk claimed big scalps in the first round of the Nomads SA Boys U-19 Match Play Championship when the pair dispatched the favourites at Polokwane Golf Club on Thursday.
Naidoo claims Nomads SA Boys U-19 Stroke Play
Less than nine months since he won the Nomads SA Boys U-17 Stroke Play at Polokwane Golf Club, 17-year-old Dylan Naidoo from Fourways claimed a seven stroke victory in the Nomads SA Boys U-19 Stroke Play Championship at the same venue.
The Central Gauteng junior carded a final round 69 to triumph on 15-under-par 273, while defending champion Tristen Strydom finished a distant second after closing with a 75.
Naidoo takes control at Nomads SA Boys U-19
Dylan Naidoo gave himself the ideal opportunity to notch a second Nomads SA Boys title at Polokwane Golf Club when he overtook overnight leaders Marco Steyn and Jovan Rebula to snatch pole position in the third round of the Under-19 Stroke Play Championship on Wednesday.
Rebula, Steyn share pole at Nomads SA Boys U-19
Southern Cape’s Jovan Rebula and Marco Steyn from Central Gauteng share the midway lead in the prestigious Nomads SA Boys U-19 Stroke Play Championship in Limpopo.
Rebula mixed eight gains with three bogeys for a 67 while Steyn notched five birdies and a solitary bogey for a second successive round of 68 at Polokwane Golf Club on Tuesday.
Germishuys under threat from Steyn in Polokwane
Western Province's Deon Germishuys produced a flawless five-under-par 67 at Polokwane Golf Club on Monday to lead the first round in the Nomads SA Boys U-19 Stroke Play Championship.
However, the 15-year-old Strand golfer has a host of top juniors breathing down his neck, including Marco Steyn from Central Gauteng, who scored two eagles on his way to a four under 68 to finish within a stroke of the leader in the prestigious event.
Strydom leads SA Boys U-19 action in Polokwane
Top ranked Tristen Strydom will lead the country’s young amateurs into battle at the prestigious Nomads SA Boys U-19 Championship at Polokwane Golf Club in the Limpopo province this week.
Strydom is targeting the rare double and hopes to emulate Richard Sterne (1999), Dylan Frittelli (2008) and Piet Retief player Zander Gous, who became only the third junior golfer in the 25-year history of the event to lift both titles at Benoni Country Club in 2013.
Loubser closes out Nomads North vs South victory
Sentanio Minnie missed an opportunity to force the Nomads North vs South Inland into overtime when he double-bogeyed the 18th hole at Bloemfontein Golf Club and handed Herman Loubser a two stroke victory on Thursday.
The Boland golfer signed for a final round 69 to triumph on 11-under-par 205, while Ekurhuleni’s Minnie took sole second after a closing 74.
SA team announced for Africa Zone IV
National pride will take precedence when South Africa takes up its title defence in the 2015 Africa Zone VI Golf Tournament in Uganda this April.
Over three days and four rounds of intense competition from 16-19 April at Kampala Golf Club, the eight-man national team face off against nine African nations to chase down the country’s 21st victory in Africa’s flagship team event since 1995.
Nothing minor about Minnie at Nomads North vs South
Ekurhuleni’s Sentanio Minnie notched eight birdies on his way to a sizzling six-under-par 66 in the first round of the Nomads North vs South Inland on April Fool’s Day.
Du Preez celebrates memorable comeback in Southern Cape
Gauteng North's James du Preez punctured the excitement among the local fans when he defeated Southern Cape’s Cameron Moralee by five strokes to lift the Sanlam Cape Province Open title on a winning score of 14-under-par 274.
Solid finish for SA in Southern Cross
France celebrated a six stroke victory in the Southern Cross Invitational in Argentina, while South Africa produced a solid final round performance to shift into seventh place in the final standings at the Nordelta Golf Club in Tigre.
Last chance saloon for SA team in Argentina
The South African team will give today’s final round one last push, while France, Ireland and Australia will go head-to-head for victory in the Southern Cross Invitational at the Nordelta Golf Club in Tigre.
Sherriff & Watson neck-in-neck in George
Western Province’s Michael Sherriff fired a flawless four-under-par 68 at George Golf Club to set the early clubhouse target in the Sanlam Cape Province Open on Friday, but Tom Watson from the Southern Cape matched his score at Kingswood Golf Estate to grab a share of the first round lead.
SA team under pressure at Southern Cross
Ireland retained their overnight lead in the prestigious Southern Cross Invitational on Friday, but South Africa failed to advance despite an improved effort in the second round at the Nordelta Golf Club in Tigre.
SA team on back foot in Tigre
Ireland edged ahead of France in the first round of the prestigious Southern Cross Invitational, while South Africa and host nation Argentina battled in the opening round at the Nordelta Golf Club in Tigre.
SA team ready for action in Tigre
The South African team put the finishing touches to their preparation for the Southern Cross Invitational in Wednesday’s final practice round at the Nordelta Golf Club in Tigre, Argentina.
SA quartet primed for Southern Cross
Four of South Africa’s leading amateurs are primed for battle in the Southern Cross Invitational that tees off in Tigre on Thursday.
Tristen Strydom, Jason Smith, Gerlou Roux and Hendrikus Stoop will line up in the prestigious 54-hole international teams event at the Nordelta Golf Club against Argentina, Australia, Canada, Chile, France, Ireland and Portugal.
Meyers claims play-off win in North West Open
David Meyers from Dainfern defeated Lichtenburg’s Danie van Niekerk in a play-off to claim his second provincial title in the North West Open Championship at Rustenburg Golf Club on Sunday.
Mitchell leads, Meyers chases in North West Open
Gauteng amateur David Meyers fired a blistering eight-under-par 64 to finish within striking distance of 36-hole leader Malcolm Mitchell in the North West Open Championship at Rustenburg Golf Club on Saturday.
Strydom cracks top 10 in Argentina
Less than a month ago, Ekurhuleni’s Tristen Strydom was worried that a swing problem would affect his campaign in the Southern Cross Invitational in Argentina, but after three rounds of the Argentine Stroke Play Championship, the country’s top ranked amateur is in great shape.
Strydom moves in at Argentina Stroke Play
South Africa’s number one ranked Tristen Strydom carded a one-under-par 69 in the second round of the Argentine Stroke Play Championship to move into the top 12 at Tortugas Country Club.
Strydom tied for 12th on even-par 140, and lags four strokes behind 36-hole pacesetter, Jarryd Felton from Australia.
Solid start for SA at Argentina Stroke Play Championship
South Africa got their preparation for the upcoming Southern Cross Invitational in Argentina off to a solid start in the opening round of the Argentine Stroke Play Championship on Thursday. Australia’s Cory Crawford was on target with a five-under-par 65. The Sanctuary Cove player leads by two from Argentina’s Jose Chon and Jeremy Gandon from France, while Gerlou Roux took point for the South African team in the curtain-raiser.
SA team named for All-Africa Junior Golf Championship
A team of four of South Africa’s top juniors will take up the country’s title defence in the prestigious All-Africa Junior Golf Championships in Zambia this May.
The South African Golf Association (SAGA) selected Keegan de Lange from Gauteng North, Boland’s Herman Loubser and Central Gauteng pair Marco Steyn and Dylan Naidoo to represent the country in Africa’s most prestigious junior team championship.
SA primed for Argentinean challenge
Tristen Strydom, Jason Smith, Gerlou Roux and Hendrikus Stoop are primed to fly the flag for South Africa in the Southern Cross Invitational in Argentina next week.
The country’s leading amateurs will line up against top international teams from the host nation, Australia, Canada, Chile, France, Ireland and Portugal at the Nordelta Golf Club in Tigre from 26-29 March.
Gauche celebrate comeback at Northern Amateur
Wingate Park’s Teaghan Gauche underlined his growing status as one of the country’s top amateurs when he got past two Scotsmen, the country’s number one ranked player, a rising Italian amateur and a former Sanlam SA Amateur champion to claim the ProShop Northern Amateur Match Play title at Randpark Golf Club on Friday.
Van der Merwe & Meichtry crowned at Curro SAJI
South Africa’s Altin van der Merwe beat Finland’s Ilari Saulo by two strokes to claim the Boys Division in the Curro South Africa Juniors International, while Swiss amateur Azelia Meichtry denied 2014 winner Kaleigh Telfer from South Africa a repeat victory in the Girls Division of the Global Junior Golf Tour event at Durbanville Golf Club on Thursday.
Son and Le Roux impress at Curro SAJI
Eagle Canyon’s Woo-Ju Son leads the South African charge in the Girls Division of the Curro South African Juniors International (SAJI), while Free State golfer Steven le Roux blazed a trail to the top of the Boys Division leaderboard at the 36-hole mark in the Global Junior Golf Tour event at Durbanville Golf Club on Wednesday.
Sherriff, Meichtry take early pole in SAJI
Michael Sherriff took early control in the Boys Division of the Curro South African Juniors International (SAJI), while Azelia Meichtry from Switzerland led the Girls Division after first round action wrapped up in the Global Junior Golf Tour season opener at Durbanville Golf Club on Tuesday.
Sherriff and Meichtry were among only four players that managed to break par on a very windy day in the Western Cape.
Buitendag in control at ProShop Northern Amateur
Jade Buitendag is targeting a maiden provincial victory in the ProShop Northern Amateur after lifting the 36-hole Mabs Abel Trophy at Randpark Golf Club on Monday.
The 20-year-old carded an opening 67 at the Bushwillow Course to share the first round lead with fellow Border native Andre Nel, but pulled away from the chasing pack with a three-under-par 69 to take the outright lead on eight-under-par 136.
Flower of Scotland blooms at Sanlam SA Amateur
Daniel Young from Scotland hailed his victory in the Sanlam South African Amateur Championship on Friday as the pinnacle of his career. Young defeated Southern Cape’s Jovan Rebula 8 & 6 in the 36-hole final at Silver Lakes Golf Estate to celebrate Scotland’s third victory in five years in South Africa’s premier amateur championship.
Rebula and Young one step away from glory
Southern Cape’s Jovan Rebula has one hand on the Match Play trophy at the Sanlam South African Amateur Championship after beating gritty competitor Calum Fyfe from Scotland 1-up in their semi-final at Silver Lakes Golf Estate on Thursday.
Rebula stays on track for Sanlam SA Amateur final
Southern Cape’s Jovan Rebula reeled off four birdies and two eagles to scorch his way into the semi-finals of the Match Play at the Sanlam South African Amateur Championship at Silver Lakes Golf Estate on Thursday.
Rebula, winner of the 2014 Proudfoot Trophy, dispatched the number two ranked SA amateur Jason Smith 3&2 in his morning quarterfinal match.
Rebula in pursuit of Sanlam SA Amateur title
Southern Cape’s Jovan Rebula is looking to add the Match Play title to his already impressive list of victories at the Sanlam South African Amateur Championship after making it through to the quarterfinal at Silver Lakes Golf Estate on Wednesday.
The 2014 Proudfoot Trophy winner beat Gordon Neale from Dove Canyon 3 & 2 to advance to the top 16 and defeated 36-year-old Gareth Clements from Country Club Johannesburg 1-up to reach the quarter-finals.
Smith breezes into last 16 at Silver Lakes
South African number two ranked player Jason Smith safely navigated his way into the last 16 of the Match Play at the Sanlam South African Amateur Championship at Silver Lakes Golf Estate on Wednesday morning.
As the top-ranked SA player left in the draw, the former SA Stroke Play champion ousted fellow Gauteng North amateur Philip Kruse 5&4 with some solid play which yielded four birdies and no drops in a remarkably consistent round of knockout golf.
Top seeds crash out at Sanlam SA Amateur
The top two seeds crashed out to two Gauteng North players in the first round of the Match Play at the Sanlam South African Amateur Championship at Silver Lakes Golf Estate on Tuesday.
Both the Proudfoot Trophy winner, Greig Marchbank from Scotland, and Tristen Strydom, the runner-up in the 36-hole qualifying event, fell to unexpected defeats, leaving the knockout format wide open for the 32 remaining players.
Giant-killer Gauche takes Marchbank at Sanlam SA Amateur
South Africa's Teaghan Gauche defeated Proudfoot Trophy winner Greig Marchbank from Scotland 2&1 in the first round of the Match Play at the Sanlam South African Amateur Championship at Silver Lakes Golf Estate on Tuesday.
Marchbank defeats Strydom for Proudfoot Trophy
Scotland's Greig Marchbank defeated South Africa's number one ranked Tristen Strydom in a sudden-death playoff to claim the Proudfoot Trophy in the Sanlam South African Amateur Championship at Silver Lakes Golf Estate on Monday.
De Lange point man for SA at Sanlam SA Amateur
Pretoria Country Club golfer Keegan de Lange vaulted into a share of the lead at five-under-par at the completion of the rain-affected first round of the Sanlam South African Amateur Championship at Silver Lakes Golf Estate on Monday.
Scots lead the way at Sanlam SA Amateur
The strong Scottish contingent made their presence felt on day one of the Sanlam South African Amateur Championship before lighting and thunder brought a premature close to proceedings at Silver Lakes Golf Estate on Sunday.
Greig Marchbank and Daniel Young set the pace at five-under-par 67, while the Boland’s Johan Germishuys leads the local challenge in the 144-man field at four under 68.
Local rivals bid for glory at Sanlam SA Amateur
A determined posse of Gauteng North golfers will throw down the gauntlet in the Sanlam South African Amateur Championship, which tees off at Silver Lakes Golf Estate on Sunday.
Strydom sharp and focused for Sanlam SA Amateur
South Africa’s number one ranked amateur, Tristen Strydom, is full of confidence ahead of next week’s Sanlam SA Amateur Championship at Silver Lakes Country Club after sharpening his game alongside the professionals in the Joburg Open.
Naidoo living the dream at Joburg Open
Dylan Naidoo birdied three of his last four holes at the West Course for a one-under-par 70, but the 17-year-old Central Gauteng amateur still checked the Joburg Open leaderboard twice to verify his position after first round action wrapped up at Royal Johannesburg and Kensington on Thursday.
SA golf to showcase its young stars
The next two weeks in South African golf will be a showcase of the young stars in the professional and amateur ranks as two of the country’s biggest tournaments in both play out back-to-back.
Scots triumph in sixth Leopard Trophy
The Scottish Golf Union squad claimed a runaway 15.5 - 8.5 victory in the sixth edition of the annual Leopard Trophy and levelled the Test Series at three-apiece after a full-blown assault against South Africa in the final round at Leopard Creek on Thursday.
SA and Scots at stalemate in Leopard Trophy
South Africa and Scotland are poised for an epic final day showdown in the annual Leopard Trophy after the Scottish team rallied to deadlock the Test at 6-all on Wednesday.
SA and Scotland primed for Leopard Trophy action
Scotland’s Bradley Neil will line up with the pros in the Dimension Data Pro-Am at Fancourt this week, but the reigning Amateur champion will keep a close eye on the action at Leopard Creek Golf Estate, where eight of his Scottish Golf Union National Squad team members will be bidding for repeat success against South Africa in the sixth Leopard Trophy.
Hendrikse produces magic to win at Bryanston
South Africa’s top ranked senior Mellette Hendrikse rambled to another play-off victory over Lawrence Franklin in the Central Gauteng Golf Union’s Senior Open to claim his second win of the season on Sunday.
Golf the champion at International Triangular
Golf was the ultimate winner in the annual International Triangular between the South African Golf Association’s Junior Team, the South African Golf Development Board (SAGDB) and a team from the Scottish Golf Union at Wanderers Golf Club on Wednesday.
SA take early control in Triangular
The South African Golf Association’s Junior Team claimed the early lead in the annual Triangular against South African Golf Development Board (SAGDB) and a Scottish side comprising members of the Scottish Golf Union’s Mens and Junior National Squads at Wanderers Golf Club on Wednesday.
Phillips coasts to Players Championship victory
KwaZulu-Natal’s Morgan Phillips delivered a splendid final round performance at the Gary Player Country Club to cruise to victory at the prestigious Players Championship at Sun City on Sunday.
Naidoo under pressure at prestigious Players
Basil Naidoo hung on to his overnight lead at the Gary Player Country Club, but the KwaZulu-Natal player expects to come under major pressure in the final round of the Players Championship at Sun City on Sunday.
Courageous Coussaud triumphs at SA Stroke Play
Ugo Coussaud claimed the South African Stroke Play Championship title on Friday, but the first French champion in the history of the prestigious event had to show some real French flair at the final hole to triumph on a winning score of 15-under-par 273at Port Elizabeth Golf Club.
Putter change puts Naidoo in charge at Players
KwaZulu-Natal’s Basil Naidoo said he felt confident about his game ahead of the prestigious Player’s Championship and not surprisingly, the Greater Durban golfer leads the first round at the Gary Player Country Club at Sun City on Friday.
Cool Kaminski keeps control at SA Stroke Play
Frenchman Romain Langasque fired a superb course record eight-under-par 64, a putting lesson from 2011 Open champion Darren Clarke’s coach helped Boland amateur Armand Scholtz to a sizzling 66 and French ace Ugo Coussaud kept in touch with a 68, but none of it enough to catch South Africa’s Rupert Kaminski in the third round in the South African Stroke Play Championship at Port Elizabeth Golf Club on Thursday.
Hendrikse to come under fire at Players
South Africa’s top ranked senior Mellette Hendrikse will have a huge target on his back when the first round of the Player’s Championship tees off at the Gary Player Country Club at Sun City on Friday.
IGF Statement re SA amateur Bezuidenhout
The International Golf Federation announced today that Mr Christiaan Bezuidenhout has been found to have committed an Anti-Doping Rule Violation under Article 2.1 of the 2014 International Golf Federation Anti-Doping Policy (presence of a Prohibited Substance or its Metabolites or Markers in a Player’s Sample).
SA pair spoil Scottish party in PE
Ewen Ferguson stretched his overnight lead to two shots, but South Africans Luke Trocado and Rupert Kaminsky powered their way past the Scotsman to share the second round lead in theSouth African Stroke Play Championship at Port Elizabeth Golf Club on Wednesday.
SA squad look to impress in PE
Four of South Africa’s top ranked amateurs will look to impress in this week’s South African Stroke Play Championship at Port Elizabeth Golf Club ahead of their debut in the Leopard Trophy at the magnificent Leopard Creek near the Kruger National Park from 18-19 February.
Ferguson roars into SA Stroke Play lead
Scotland’s Ewen Ferguson put on a master class from tee to green to blaze his way into the first round lead in the South African Stroke Play Championship at Port Elizabeth Golf Club on Tuesday.
Wowor in touch at SA Amateur Stroke Play
Modderfontein’s Eric Wowor chipped in for two eagles to finish within striking distance of early pacesetter Ugo Coussaud from France in the first round of the South African Stroke Play Championship at Port Elizabeth Golf Club on Tuesday.
Local challengers bidding for home glory at SA Amateur Stroke Play
South Africa’s top amateurs are set to face some strong international opposition in this year’s South African Amateur Stroke Play Championship, which tees off at Port Elizabeth Golf Club from 3-6 February.
The country’s number one ranked Tristen Strydom and defending champion Jason Smith will spearhead the local challenge against 31 players from Ireland, Scotland, France, England, Italy, Spain and Switzerland.
SA’s Snyman defeats Scottish Open champ in PE
Western Province amateur Ian Snyman defeated reigning Carrick Neil Scottish Open Stroke Play champion Gavin Moynihan with a perfectly timed flop-shot to end a dramatic four-hole play-off for the Eastern Province/Border Stroke Play title on Sunday.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Top SA juniors named for French Test
The South African Golf Association (SAGA) named Herman Loubser from Boland, Southern Cape’s Jovan Rebula, Marco Steyn and Dylan Naidoo from Central Gauteng, as well as Keegan de Lange and JP Cooper from Gauteng North to represent South Africa in a two-day Test against a French team from 27 to 28 January at St Francis Links.
SA Open leaves Smith & Stoop with food for thought
Over the last 12 months, the sun has risen over the careers of amateurs Jason Smith and Hendrikus Stoop, but two sobering days at the 104th South African Open Championship left the Pretoria pair with a lot to chew on.
SA Open tops trip to space for Sullivan
After Andy Sullivan seized the 104th South African Open Championship in a dramatic play-off against Charl Schwartzel at Glendower Golf Club on Sunday, the Englishman said he would be milking the victory for all its worth.
Nienaber reigns supreme in Rustenburg
While well-known Free State golf export Jbe’ Kruger was imploding in the second round of the South African Open Championship, Bloemfontein junior Wilco Nienaber coolly cruised to an emphatic 10 stroke victory in the Nomads SA Boys Under-15 Championship on Friday.
Nienaber edges ahead in Rustenburg
Wilco Nienaber from Bloemfontein edged two strokes clear of joint first round leader Martin Vorster in the second round of the Nomads SA Boys U-15 Championship at Rustenburg Golf Club on Thursday.
Box smarter than usual, says Horne
There wasn’t a player in the 156-strong field that finished the first round of the 104th South African Open Championship without levelling a strong opinion about the brutal rough at Glendower Golf Club on Thursday.
The thick, long grass that hug the fairways and greens was simply too tough on a day when only 40 players managed to break par and you have to page down to two-over-par 74 to find amateurs Hendrikus Stoop and Tristen Strydom.
Strydom means business at SA Open
“It is business as usual,” saidEkurhuleni’s Tristen Strydom, who will be bringing the same dogged determination that saw him rise to the number two spot in the SA Open Amateur rankings to his debut in the 104th South African Open Championship at Glendower on Thursday.
Vorster and Nienaber share lead in Rustenburg
Mossel Bay’s Martin Vorster and Wilco Nienaber from Bloemfontein share the first round lead in the Nomads SA Boys U-15 Championship in the North West Province.
Dill chips his way into 104th SA Open
Andi Dill’s face lit up like a Christmas tree when his 20-meter chip shot pitched a foot before the pin and rolled straight into the hole at the par-four 11th at Zwartkop Country Club on Wednesday.
The birdie was precisely what the 26-year-old Royal Johannesburg & Kensington amateur needed to seal a place in the field for the 104th South African Open Championship.
Smith hunts experience at SA Open
A blend of seven past champions, five-time winner Ernie Els, a slew of top European challengers and prime real estate at Glendower Golf Club will serve up an intoxicating cocktail at the 104th South African Golf Championship, which tees off on Thursday.
Dr Bam champ De Lange primed for SA Open qualifier
Keegan de Lange romped to a three-shot victory in the season-opening Dr Bam Nomads National Order of Merit at Pollak Park Golf Club on Monday and the 17-year-old Pretoria golfer is ready for another fast finish in the SA Open qualifier at Irene Golf Club on Tuesday.
Gauteng North duo hunts success in Dr Bam
Gauteng North pair Keegan de Lange and Rosswell Sinclair share the 36-hole lead in the Dr Bam Nomads National Order of Merit event at Pollak Park Golf Club after matching each other round for round on Sunday.
Minnie edges ahead at Dr Bam
Ekurhuleni junior Sentanio Minnie will take a one stroke lead into the second round of the Dr Bam Nomads National Order of Merit event at Pollak Park Golf Club on Sunday.
Strydom sizzles into New Year at Orange Bowl
South Africa’s Tristen Strydom put an exclamation mark on a watershed season when he blasted to a top five finish in his debut at the 51st Junior Orange Bowl International in Coral Gables, Florida on New Year’s Eve.
Strydom vaults into top 16 in USA
South Africa’s Tristen Strydom broke into the top 20 with a solid performance in the 51st Junior Orange Bowl International Golf on Monday, while fellow Ekurhuleni junior Paul Boshoff hung on to a top 30 placing in the third round at the Biltmore Golf Club in Coral Gables, Florida.
SA duo break into top 25 at Orange Bowl
South Africa’s Tristen Strydom and Paul Boshoff both inched closer to the leaders in the second round of the 51st Junior Orange Bowl International Golf in Coral Gables, Florida on Sunday.
The pair are tied for 24th at the 36-hole mark at the Biltmore Golf Club and lag just six shots off the pace from joint overnight leader Giovanni Tadiotto from Belgium, who overcame a rocky start to card a 69 for a two shot lead.
SA pair make a solid start in USA
South Africa’s Tristen Strydom opened his campaign at the 51st Junior Orange Bowl International Golf with a two-over-par 73 at the Biltmore Golf Club, while Ekurhuleni stable mate Paul Boshoff carded a 76 in Saturday’s first round in Coral Gables, Florida.
Ekurhuleni pair primed for Junior Orange Bowl
Top ranked juniors Tristen Strydom and Paul Boshoff will both chase down glory in the Orange Bowl Junior Invitational in the United States from 27-30 December.
Strydom ranks second in the South African Golf Association’s Open Amateur standins and earned his berth in the line-up of the highly exclusive 72-hole stroke play championship by way of winning the Glacier Junior Series National Final.
Boshoff was invited to compete in the in the 51st edition of the prestigious international event at the Biltmore Golf Course in Coral Gables, Florida, as the country’s number one ranked junior.
Unbeaten WP lifts SA U-19 Inter-Provincial title
The Western Province was in ascendancy for the 14th time since 1966 when they lifted the South African Under-19 Inter-Provincial Championship at Krugersdorp Golf Club on Friday.
KZN seals promotion at SA U-19 IPT
Best laid plans often go haywire, but KwaZulu-Natal executed a perfectly plotted course in the B-Division to secure promotion in the South African Under-19 Inter-Provincial Championship at Krugersdorp Golf Club on Friday.
GN juniors whip Limpopo to save SA U-19 IPT
Gauteng North had their backs against the wall after four successive losses in this year’s South African Under-19 Inter-Provincial, but the young guns put everything on the line in their final match at Krugersdorp Golf Club to protect their A-Division status for the 2015 edition at Worcester Golf Club.
Three way race for title at SA U-19 IPT
The three-way battle for A-Division glory between Western Province, Central Gauteng and Ekurhuleni will hinge on the Singles, while Kwazulu-Natal is still highly competitive in their final round tussle against Eastern Province, despite having wrapped up the promotion battle in the third round of 2014 South African U-19 Inter-Provincial at Krugersdorp Golf Club.
GN and Limpopo lay it all on the line at SA U-19 IPT
Gauteng North will bring heart and soul to their final tussle against Limpopo as the two sides face off in the A-Division relegation battle at the South African Under-19 Inter-Provincial at Krugersdorp on Friday.
KZN set for promotion at SA U-19 IPT
While the battle for supremacy in the A-Division will go down to the wire in Friday’s final round at Krugersdorp Golf Club, KwaZulu-Natal will tee it up against Eastern Province, secure in the knowledge that their final match in the South African Under-19 Inter-Provincial is a mere formality.
Showdown looms at SA U-19 IPT
Western Province and Central Gauteng will face off in Friday’s final round of the South African Under-19 Inter-Provincial in what promises to be an epic battle for supremacy, while Ekurhuleni has an outside chance taking the A-Division title at Krugersdorp Golf Club.
North West starts strong at SA U-19 IPT
North West Province took the lead in both of Foursomes against Border and Mpumalanga in the fourth round of the B-Division to set up their first B-Division victory in this year’s South African Under-19 Inter-Provincial Championship, while promotion hopefuls Boland leads Free State by one point at Krugersdorp Golf Club on Thursday.
Southern Cape makes comeback at SA U-19 IPT
Southern Cape notched a clean sweep against Limpopo in the fourth round A-Division Foursomes at the 2014 South African U-19 Inter-Provincial, while Central Gauteng and Ekurhuleni drew 2-all and Western Province drummed Gauteng North 3 -1 at Krugersdorp Golf Club on Thursday.
SAGA welcomes Ernie home
South African Golf Association president, Gerhard Conradie, welcomed the Sunshine Tour’s announcement that South Africa's most successful golfer of the past three decades, Ernie Els, will take on the role of host and ambassador for the South African Open Championship at the 104th playing of the world’s second oldest Open in January 2015 at Glendower Golf Club in Ekurhuleni.
KZN set course for promotion at SA U-19 IPT
KwaZulu-Natal drew a bold line under their intention to gain promotion in this year’s South African U-19 Inter-Provincial on a day of upsets and jostling for position in the B-Division at Krugersdorp Golf Club on Wednesday.
The coastal side reeled in two more impressive victories to remain undefeated after five starts and top the standings with 10 points, three clear of Eastern Province.
Province edges into SA U-19 IPT lead
Western Province and Central Gauteng put a real spanner in the works with pivotal victories in the third round of the A-Division contest at the 2014 South African U-19 Inter- Provincial at Krugersdorp Golf Club on Wednesday.
KZN remain dangerous at SA U-19 IPT
KwaZulu-Natal enjoyed another productive day at the 2014 South African U-19 Inter-Provincial to edge into the B-Division lead in the B-Division, while Eastern Province strengthened their chances in the promotion battle at Krugersdorp Golf Club on Tuesday.
Ekurhuleni, WP dominate at SA U-19 IPT
Ekurhuleni and Western Province are neck-in-neck, while Central Gauteng kept their title defence on track as the second round action wrapped up in the A-Division at the 2014 South African U-19 Inter-Provincial at Krugersdorp Golf Club on Tuesday.
Free State soar at SA U-19 IPT
Free State dominated in the Foursomes against Mpumalanga and Eastern Province, while KwaZulu-Natal continued their winning march in this year’s B-Section promotion battle at the 2014 South African U-19 Inter-Provincial at Krugersdorp Golf Club on Tuesday.
Gauteng North makes solid comeback at SA U-19 IPT
Gauteng North bounced back from a first round defeat with a solid performance in their second round Foursomes against Central Gauteng, while Southern Cape dominated Western Province and Limpopo gave Ekurhuleni a scare in the A-Section at the 2014 South African U-19 Inter-Provincial at Krugersdorp Golf Club.
Boland and KZN impress at SA Jnr IPT
Boland will enjoy a well-deserved second round bye after an impressive performance in the first round of the 2014 South African U-19 Inter-Provincial, while KwaZulu-Natal will aim to extend their winning run in the B-Division after two superb victories at Krugersdorp Golf Club on Monday.
Central gets defence underway at SA Under-19 IPT
Defending champions Central Gauteng managed to eke out a first round victory, while Western Province and Ekurhuleni got off to a flying start in the A-Division at the 2014 South African U-19 Inter-Provincial at Krugersdorp Golf Club on Monday.
Boland & KZN on fire in first round Foursomes
Boland scored a clean sweep in the Foursomes against Border and Eastern Province, while KwaZulu-Natal came equally close to a perfect start in the B-Division promotion battle at the 2014 South African U-19 Inter-Provincial at Krugersdorp Golf Club.
Province & Ekurhuleni dominate early on at SA U-19 IPT
Western Province and Ekurhuleni got off to a hot start in the Foursomes, while A-Division defending champions Central Gauteng and Southern Cape will go into the Singles all square in the first round of the 2014 South African U-19 Inter-Provincial at Krugersdorp Golf Club.
Let the promotion battle begin
Recently crowned Joburg Junior Open champion Keagan Thomas will lead a strong KwaZulu-Natal team into the B-Division promotion battle at the South African Junior Inter-Provincial, which kicks off at Krugersdorp Golf Club on Monday.
Final showdown for South African Juniors
Rosswell Sinclair and Albert Venter will lead the Gauteng North into battle against Ekurhuleni in the first round of the A-Division in the South African Junior Inter-Provincial, which kicks off at Krugersdorp Golf Club on Monday.
Thomas triumphs at Joburg Junior Open
The 18-year-old Zimbali golfer set up his first national triumph with an excellent drive and approach at the par-five 18th on the tough East Course. Thomas lagged his first putt within half a foot of the hole and boxed the birdie putt for a 69 to triumph on five-under-par 139.
Grace inspires rising stars at Joburg Junior Open
Four-time European Tour champion Branden Grace was the talk of the town at the inaugural Joburg Junior Open on Thursday, especially among joint first round leaders Jason Froneman, Luke Mayo and Caylum Boon.
Eagle Canyon win Nomads CGGU Junior Interclub champs
Eagle Canyon juniors broke Modderfontein Golf Club’s stranglehold in the annual Nomads Central Gauteng Golf Union Junior Interclub, denying the defending champions a fifth consecutive victory at home.
Ekurhuleni U-13s steal the show at annual awards
Top juniors Kyle McClatchie and Casandra Hall and Kempton Park Golf Club were the big winners at the annual Ekurhuleni Golf Union Junior Awards, but it was the Under-13 team that drew the greatest applause during the awards function at Benoni Country Club.
Chips Shots with Jason Smith
Gauteng North’s Mens Player of the Year Jason Smith made international headlines when he held off 2014 British Amateur champion Bradley Neil from Scotland, 2013 North of Ireland Stroke Play champion Dermot McElroy and local favourite Stefan Cronje at Benoni Country Club to claim a one stroke victory in the prestigious South African Stroke Play in February.
We sat down with South Africa’s current number six ranked amateur and learned more about Smith’s dreams and goals, fears and aspirations.
Central Gauteng A wins weather-hit International Teams
Central Gauteng A lifted the International Teams Championship title at Maccauvlei Golf Club on Sunday after lightning and uninterrupted rain forced organisers to abandon play and declare a 36-hole result.
The champions edged out Ekurhuleni A on a winning total of 413 after rounds of 208 and 205.
Top amateurs primed for International Teams
Central Gauteng Open champion Matthew Spacey will lead a strong Central Gauteng assault, newly minted Harry Oppenheimer Trophy winner Tristen Strydom will spearhead the Ekurhuleni attack and South Africa’s number four ranked amateur Jason Smith will command the Gauteng North troops at the upcoming International Teams Championship.at Maccauvlei Golf Club from 22-24 November.
Strydom signs off in style at Harry Oppenheimer Trophy
Ekurhuleni’s Tristen Strydom claimed his fourth title of the season at the Harry Oppenheimer Trophy at Maccauvlei Golf Club in a nail-biting finale on Thursday after Luke Trocado from Western Province narrowly missed forcing the tournament into a play-off.
Three-way tie at Harry Oppenheimer Trophy
Jason Froneman, Jason Viljoen and reigning Nomads SA Boys U-19 Stroke Play champion Tristen Strydom vaulted into a three-way share of the lead in the third round of the Harry Oppenheimer Trophy at Maccauvlei Golf Club on Thursday.
Cronje takes route 66 to lead at Maccauvlei
Stefan Cronje came flying out of the blocks in the second round of the Harry Oppenheimer Trophy with a six-under-par 66 to claim the 36-hole lead at Maccauvlei Golf Club.
Trocado hits the front at Harry Oppenheimer
Luke Trocado led the birdie barrage at Maccauvlei Golf Club to take the first round lead in the Harry Oppenheimer Trophy on Tuesday.
A six-under-par 66 left the Western Province junior in pole position on the jam-packed leaderboard after a low scoring day served up a sea of 23 sub-par rounds.
Skinner steals the show at Zwartkop
Pretoria amateur William Skinner is ready for another fast finish on the South African senior circuit after he romped to his first provincial victory at the second Otway Hayes Senior Classic at Zwartkop Country Club on Sunday.
Spacey breaks through at Central Gauteng Open
Fourways amateur Matthew Spacey will ride a wave of confidence into this week’s Harry Oppenheimer Trophy at Maccauvlei after lifting in the Central Gauteng Open title on Sunday.
SA pair crash out in Argentina
Gauteng North’s Jason Smith and NJ Arnoldi from Ekurhuleni were both eliminated in the second of the 119th Argentine Amateur this weekend.
KZN ladies sparkle at R&A Rules Course
A record total of 18 ladies successfully completed the seventh R&A Level One Rules Course at Royal Durban Golf Club on Friday. The one-day course was hosted by the KwaZulu-Natal Golf Union and presented by South African Golf Association Assistant Executive Director, Neil Homann.
SA pair advance to match play in Argentina
On the day Jason Smith was named the Gauteng North Golf Union’s Player of the Year, the Pretoria amateur was halfway around the world, playing in the second round of the Stroke Play Qualifier in the 119th Argentine Amateur Championship in Pilar alongside compatriot, NJ Arnoldi.
Arnoldi and Smith in good shape in Argentina
South Africa’s NJ Arnoldi grabbed a share of the first round lead in the stroke play qualifier for the 119th Argentinean Amateur Championship on Tuesday, while reigning SA Stroke Play champion Jason Smith is handily placed in the top 15 in Pilar, Argentina.
Gauteng North delegates excel in R&A Rules Course
Eighteen delegates from Gauteng North Golf Union participated in the R&A Level One Rules Course, which was presented by the South African Golf Association at Irene Country Club.
Naude triumphs in Ekurhuleni Senior Open play-off
Gauteng senior Schalk Naude claimed the weather-affected Ekurhuleni Senior Open at Benoni Country Club on Sunday, after organisers were forced to scrap the first round and reduce the tournament to 18 holes.
SA duo claims top 10 in Argentina
South Africa’s Jason Smith and NJ Arnoldi combined for a ninth place finish in the 43rd Juan Carlos Tailhade Cup at the Los Lagartos Country Club in Pilar, Argentina on Sunday.
SA pair slip at Juan Carlos Tailhade Cup
South Africa’s Jason Smith and NJ Arnoldi combined for a disappointing 153 in the second round of the 43rd Juan Carlos Tailhade Cup to slip to 10th in the prestigious team competition in Pilar, Argentina.
SA duo in top five at Juan Carlos Tailhade Cup
SAGDB coaches enjoy R&A Rules Course
SAGDB Gauteng regional manager Andy Ostle and regional coaches Prince Modiba, Tshepo Mokoena and Michael Khumalo were among 29 participants who attended the R&A Level One Rules Course at Randpark Golf Club on Friday.
Smith and Arnoldi primed for Argentinean challenge
Reigning SA Stroke Play champion Jason Smith and top ranked NJ Arnoldi hope to stake another winning performance for South Africa in two top international events in Argentina in the next fortnight.
Stoop swoops and claims EP Stroke Play
Gauteng North’s Hendrikus Stoop might want to consider buying some real estate in the Eastern Cape after claiming his second provincial title this season in this region.
Amateurs delight in R&A Rules Course
Five days after he passed the R&A Level One Rules Course hosted by East London Golf Club on Saturday, 16-year-old amateur Byron Togood is still talking a mile a minute about his expanded knowledge of golf’s basic rules.
Togood was one of 35 participants who attended the course, hosted by Border Golf Union and presented by South African Golf Association Assistant Executive Director, Neil Homann.
Bezuidenhout beats Strydom for Silver Salver
Theuni Bezuidenhout added his name to an illustrious list of former champions when he lifted prestigious PWC GNGU Silver Salver at Irene Country Club on Sunday.
The up-and-coming North West amateur tied defending champion Triston Strydom held his nerve to defeat the reigning Nomads SA Boys U-19 Stroke Play champion at the second hole of a sudden-death playoff.
SA Mid-Amateurs celebrate a feast of aces
Hendrikse romps to Indwe SA Senior Stroke Play victory
Top ranked Mellette Hendrikse put on a classy performance at Pecanwood Country Club to claim his second Indwe Risk Services SA Senior Amateur Stroke Play Championship title with a runaway victory on Friday.
Lightning interferes at Indwe SA Senior Stroke Play
The final round of the Indwe Risk Services SA Senior Amateur Stroke Play Championship is on ice after a lightning storm forced the A-Section field off the course late on Friday afternoon.
Maritz goes wire-to-wire at Magaliespark
KwaZulu-Natal’s Ronnie Maritz stormed to an impressive 12 point victory in a wire-to-wire B-Section triumph at the Indwe Risk Services SA Senior Amateur Stroke Play Championship at Magaliespark Country Club on Friday.
CJ heads Sanlam Cancer Challenge finals
Former professional CJ Head claimed the Men’s Overall and A-Division title in his debut in 2014 Sanlam Cancer Challenge National Final at Sun City in October. Head opened with 36 points at the Lost City Golf Club and added 39 in the final round at the Gary Player Country Club to triumph on 75 points.
Delport claims joint lead at Indwe SA Senior Stroke Play
Chris Delport produced a magnificent eagle to vault into pole position with former champion Mellette Hendrikse, while three-time champion Jock Wellington was at his vintage best in the second round of the Indwe Risk Services SA Senior Amateur Stroke Play Championship on Thursday.
Maritz vs Jordaan tussle slated for Magaliespark
A David versus Goliath battle between KwaZulu-Natal’s Ronnie Maritz and Louis Jordaan from Ekurhuleni are on the cards in the B-Division at the Indwe Risk Services SA Senior Amateur Stroke Play Championship on Friday.
Hendrikse threatens at Indwe SA Senior Stroke Play
Gauteng North’s Mellette Hendrikse finishes within striking distance of first round leader Johan Marais when the A-Division completed the first round of the weather-struck Indwe Risk Services South African Senior Amateur Stroke Play Championship this morning.
Marais storms to lead at Indwe SA Senior Stroke Play
Southern Cape’s Johan Marais stormed to the A-Division lead on Wednesday, but the Fancourt golfer has former champion Mellette Hendrikse hot on his heels at the weather-hit Indwe Risk Services South African Senior Amateur Stroke Play Championship.
Province duo a happy act at Magaliespark
Llewellyn Hardenberg and Keith Roman had extra reasons to smile after both Western Province players holed out at par-threes in the first round of the B-Division competition at the Indwe Risk Services South African Senior Amateur Stroke Play Championship on Wednesday.
KZN’s Maritz takes control at Magaliespark
KwaZulu-Natal senior Ronnie Maritz tops the B-Section leaderboard in the Indwe Risk Services South African Senior Amateur Stroke Play Championship after an adventurous first round at Magaliespark Country Club on Wednesday.
Seniors sweep Madalas ahead of Indwe Senior Open
The SA Senior side claimed their fourth consecutive victory in the South African Madala Challenge at Pecanwood in the North West Province on Tuesday.
Du Plessis wins MCB Indian Ocean Amateur
Rising Limpopo star Hennie du Plessis was full of smiles when he landed back on South African soil after a fruitful debut in the MCB Indian Ocean Amateur Golf Open in Mauritius.
Du Plessis upstaged fellow South Africans Jason Smith and NJ Arnoldi at the Tamarina Golf Club to claim a four stroke victory in the second edition of the prestigious international event on Sunday.
Hendrikse primed for Indwe Senior SA Stroke Play
Jock Wellington is targeting a return to his winning ways in the Indwe Risk Services South African Senior Amateur Stroke Play Championship next week.
The three-time champion believes his game is solid enough to challenge at Pecanwood Golf and Country Estate, but Wellington is doubtful that it will hold up against hot favourite, Mellette Hendrikse.
SA duo leads MCB Indian Ocean Amateur
Gauteng North amateur Jason Smith and Limpopo junior Hennie du Plessis share the second round lead in the MCB Indian Ocean Amateur Golf Open in Mauritius.
Smith in control at MCB Indian Ocean Amateur
Gauteng North amateur Jason Smith took pole position in the first round of the MCB Indian Ocean Amateur Golf Open in Mauritius, while Limpopo junior Hennie du Plessis finished a close third at Tamarina Golf Club on Friday.
Ecstasy for Ekurhuleni at SA Mid-Am IPT
Ekurhuleni proved once again that loss can be turned into inspiration when they celebrated a hard-fought victory in the South African Mid-Amateur Inter-Provincial at Middelburg Country Club on Friday.
Promotion pleasure for Gauteng North at SA Mid-Am IPT
Pieter Cooper and Louis Jonck gave Gauteng North manager Eddie Roux two reasons to cry for joy when the pair boxed the crucial putts that sealed the side’s B-Section promotion in the South African Mid-Amateur Inter-Provincial at Middelburg Country Club on Friday.
Van Aswegen geared for Indwe SA Stroke Play defence
Gavin van Aswegen is primed for his title defence at the Indwe Risk Services South African Senior Amateur Stroke Play Championship at Pecanwood Golf and Country Club from 22-24 October 2014.
SA trio headline in Mauritius
Reigning South African Amateur Stroke Play champion Jason Smith from Gauteng North, fifth ranked NJ Arnoldi from Ekurhuleni and rising Limpopo star Hennie du Plessis will debut in the second MCB Indian Ocean Amateur Golf Open in Mauritius this week.
104th South African Open Championship announced
Selwyn Nathan, the Executive Director of the Sunshine Tour today announced that the 104th South African Open Championship will be played from the 8th to 11th of January 2015 at Glendower Golf Club, Ekurhuleni.
SA Mid-Am IPT goes down to the wire
Ekurhuleni and Central Gauteng will make major push for glory in the final round of the South African Mid-Amateur Inter-Provincial on Friday, while Mpumalanga and Gauteng North are heading for an epic showdown in the battle for promotion at Middelburg Golf Club.
Free State charge for promotion at SA Mid-Am IPT
As third round action wrapped up the 2014 SA Mid-Amateur Inter-Provincial, Mpumalanga still topped the standings…without hitting a shot at Middelburg Country Club on Wednesday.
Bombshells drop in A-Section at SA Mid-Am IPT
The teams hugging the bottom of the A-Section log after two days at the South African Mid-Amateur Inter-Provincial rallied to shake things up at Middelburg Golf Club on Wednesday.
Bolanders delight in R&A Rules Course
It took an elementary course in the rules of golf for Boland Golf Union president Johan Scholtz to finally concede that “you can teach an old dog tricks.”
Mpumalanga keep promo bid on track at SA Mid-Am IPT
Mpumalanga kept their B-Section promotion bid on track as the second round action wrapped up at Middelburg Country Club on Tuesday.
The host union struggled to edge out a determined Boland team, but overwhelmed Limpopo to leapfrog overnight leaders, Gauteng North, in the B-Section standings.
North West & EP on the move at SA Mid-Am IPT
North West and Eastern Province were the big movers on day two of the South African Mid-Amateur Inter-Provincial at Middelburg Country Club on Tuesday.
North West beat Ekurhuleni by five points, while Eastern Province held KwaZulu-Natal to a two shot victory and Central Gauteng claimed a narrow one point victory over defending champions, Western Province.
Gauteng North & Mpumalanga hit the front in Middelburg
Gauteng North and Mpumalanga made an early case for B-Section promotion in the first round of the South African Mid-Amateur Inter-Provincial at Middelburg Golf Club on Monday.
Mixed fortunes at SA Mid-Am opener
KwaZulu-Natal, Ekurhuleni and defending champions Western Province came up trumps in the first round of the South African Mid-Amateur Inter-Provincial at Middelburg Country Club on Monday.
Strydom wins Glacier Junior Series Final
Gauteng North’s Tristen Strydom earned an all-expenses paid trip to the prestigious Junior Orange Bowl International Golf Championship in Florida after claiming the National Final of the Glacier Junior Series at Zebula Golf Estate.
Solid show from SA juniors in China
Southern Cape’s Martin Vorster scored a runner-up finish in the Boys 10-13 age group at the Minsheng Beijing Junior Open, while Herman Loubser from Boland claimed a top 10 finish in the Boys 14-17 age group at the Tian’ An Golf Club in Beijing, China on Friday.
Double Ekurhuleni joy at A Boys U-13 Champs
Ekurhuleni junior Liam van Deventer delighted in a double celebration after the young gun scored a play-off victory in the prestigious Nomads SA Boys U-13 Championship and helped his team to win the Team Competition at Wingate Park Country Club on Wednesday.
SA juniors make a strong start in Beijing
The language barrier in China may be a huge struggle, but four of South Africa’s top juniors just let their clubs do the talking in the first round of the Minsheng Beijing Junior Open on Wednesday.
Reigning Nomads SA Boys U-15 champion Herman Loubser from Boland and Gauteng North’s JP Cooper both slipped into the top 13 in the Boys 14-17 age group, while Southern Cape juniors Martin Vorster and Christo Lamprecht finished in the top five in the Boys 10-13 age group at the Tian’ An Golf Club outside Beijing.
Oosthuizen’s protégé takes pole at SA Boys U-13
Louis Oosthuizen Junior Golf Academy member, Jordan Duminy, took pole position at the 36-hole mark of the prestigious Nomads SA Boys U-13 Championship on Tuesday.
Smith takes Ekurhuleni Open
Reigning South African Stroke Play champion Jason Smith held off a determined challenge from Gauteng’s Matthew Spacey to win the Ekurhuleni Open Stroke Play Championship by one stroke at Germiston Golf Club on Sunday.
Bam helps Central to early lead at SA Boys U-13
Central Gauteng youngster Emerson Bam navigated the challenging layout at Wingate Park Country Club in 73 strokes to take a one shot lead in the first round of the prestigious Nomads SA Boys U-13 Championship on Monday.
Central Gauteng lifts 54th at SA IPT
Central Gauteng’s youthful exuberance, grit and determination was unparalleled for five days as they marched to an unbeaten victory in the 54th South African Inter-Provincial, sponsored by Tempest, on Friday.
Eastern Province claims emotional promotion at SA IPT
Eastern Province earned the coveted promotion in the 54th South African Inter-Provincial, sponsored by Tempest, after emerging unbeaten in an epic B-Section battle for supremacyagainst KwaZulu-Natal at Westlake Golf Club on Friday.
Conradie takes helm at SAGA
Gerhard Conradie was appointed as the new president of the South African Golf Association (SAGA) at the Association’s Annual General Meeting held at Westlake Golf Club in Cape Town on Tuesday.
Current incumbent, Andre Pieterse, will hand over to Conradie at the conclusion of the South African Inter-Provincial, sponsored by Tempest, today.
Showdowns looming at SA IPT
The final round of the 54th South African Inter-Provincial, sponsored by Tempest, is set for a cliff-hanger finale at Westlake Golf Club on Friday. The battle for supremacy will go down to the wire between Central Gauteng and Western Province, while the relegation scuffle is on a knife’s edge between Southern Cape and Gauteng North.
Crunch time in promotion battle at SA IPT
The battle for promotion at the 54th South African Inter-Provincial, sponsored by Tempest, is set for an epic showdownbetween Eastern Province and KwaZulu-Natal at Westlake Golf Club on Friday.
Major push from Province at SA IPT
Western Province continued their comeback with a clean sweep in the Foursomes against Boland in the fourth rounds of the 54th South African Inter-Provincial, sponsored by Tempest, on Thursday.
EP & Free State at stalemate in SA IPT
The fourth round Singles in the battle for B-Section promotion at the 54th South African Inter-Provincial, sponsored by Tempest, could turn into a humdinger after Free State held Eastern Province to a 2-all draw in the Foursomes at Westlake Golf Club on Thursday.
KZN and EP tussle on the cards at SA IPT
Eastern Province have some serious competition in the B-Section battle for promotion after KwaZulu-Natal stormed to the top of the log in the third round of the 54th South African Inter-Provincial, sponsored by Tempest.
Province hit the comeback trail at SA IPT
Local favourites Western Province mounted a spirited comeback in the third round 54th South African Inter-Provincial at Westlake Golf Club to move within striking distance of log leaders, Central Gauteng, on Wednesday.
KZN gives chase at Westlake
KwaZulu-Natal took advantage of a third round bye on Wednesday to launch a strong bid to catch the B-Section log leaders, Eastern Province, at the 54th South African Inter-Provincial, sponsored by Tempest, on Wednesday.
Main contenders push ahead at Westlake
Western Province is on the attack, log leaders Central Gauteng are in the driver’s seat and Ekurhuleni fought back to tie Boland as the third round A-Section Foursomes wrapped up at the 54th South African Inter-Provincial, sponsored by Tempest, on Wednesday.
Central Gauteng cool under pressure at 54th SA IPT
Central Gauteng turned hot in the cold, windy conditions at Westlake Golf Club to emerge as the front runner at the 54th South African Inter-Provincial on Tuesday.
Buoyed by their first round victory against local favourites Western Province, Central Gauteng fought bravely in the blustery North-Easterly wind to down Southern Cape 7-5.
EP stays on track at 54th SA IPT
Eastern Province showed their prowess in a blustery North-Easterly that tormented the inland teams in the second round of the 54th South African Inter-Provincial at Westlake Golf Club on Tuesday.
While the six A-Division teams traded blows and favourites fell by the wayside, the Eastern Province had no such worries after two very profitable days in the Western Cape.
EP keeps up pressure at Westlake
Eastern Province are in a strong position heading into the second round Singles at the 54th South African Inter-Provincial, sponsored by Tempest, on Tuesday.
Province on the comeback trail at SA IPT
Hosts Western Province rebounded with a strong attack in the second round of the 54thSouth African Interprovincial, sponsored by Tempest, on Tuesday.
SA IPT kicks off with a day of surprises
Ekurhuleni rolled over the defending champions, Central Gauteng turned the tables on the local favourites and Boland claimed revenge in the first round of the 54th South African Inter-Provincial at Westlake Golf Club on Monday.
EP and KZN enjoy fast start at SA IPT
Mzuyanda Zingela celebrated his 23rd appearance for Eastern Province in style as he led his charges to clean sweep in the first round of the 54th South African Inter-Provincial, sponsored by Tempest, while KwaZulu-Natal also enjoyed the perfect start in the promotion battle at West Lake Golf Club on Monday.
Boland holds early edge at SA Interprovincial
Boland got off to a promising start in the first round Foursomes at the 54th South African Interprovincial, sponsored by Tempest, while North West and Free State made a strong statement in the B-Division at Westlake Golf Club on Monday.
Central primed for SA IPT opener
Recent Louis Oosthuizen SA Junior Club Championship stars David Meyers and Marco Steyn are primed for their debut in Central Gauteng’s opening gambit against Western Province at the South African Inter-Provincial Championship at Westlake Golf Club on Monday.
SA pair primed for SA IPT challenge after Scottish success
Top South African juniors Paul Boshoff and Tristen Strydom are fired up ahead of the South African Inter-Provincial Championship in Cape Town after outstanding performances in the weather-shortened Duke of York Young Champions Trophy in Scotland.
Buoyed by top 10 finishes at Royal Aberdeen Golf Club on Thursday, the top ranking juniors will debut for Ekurhuleni in the A-Division of the country’s premier national team event, sponsored by Tempest, at Westlake Golf Club from 22-26 September.
Strydom, Boshoff in touch in Scotland
Ekurhuleni juniors Tristen Strydom and Paul Boshoff are within striking distance of the lead after superb performances in the first round of the Duke of York Young Champions Trophy in Scotland on Tuesday.
SA trio line up at Duke of York in Scotland
Top Ekurhuleni amateurs Tristen Strydom and Paul Boshoff will join rising star Cara Gorlei from Western Provincein the 14th edition of the Duke of York Young Champions Trophy, which tees off at Royal Aberdeen Golf Club in Scotland on Tuesday.
Modderfontein defends Oosthuizen Champs
The four-man junior team from Modderfontein Golf Club defended their Louis Oosthuizen SA Junior Club Teams Championship title with a brilliant wire-to-wire victory at Mossel Bay Golf Club on Sunday.
Modderfontein eyes Oosthuizen Champs repeat
Modderfontein’s Marco Steyn, Dylan Naidoo and Karabo Mokoena kept their title defence on track through the first 36 holes of the Louis Oosthuizen SA Junior Club Teams Championship at Mossel Bay Golf Club.
Modderfontein leads in Mossel Bay
Marco Steyn, Dylan Naidoo and Karabo Mokoena combined to put Modderfontein Golf Club in the driver’s seat after the first round of the Louis Oosthuizen SA Junior Club Teams Championship at Mossel Bay Golf Club on Saturday.
SA claims top 45 finish at Eisenhower Trophy
Pretoria duo Zander Lombard and Jason Smith pulled out all the stops in the final round of the 29th World Amateur Team Championships in Japan to secure a top 45 finish for South Africa in the 2014 Eisenhower Trophy on Saturday.
Their combined final round two-under-par 142 took the team tally to one-over-par 573 and secured 43rd place for South Africa in the final standings at Karuizawa 72 East Golf Club.
Modderfontein ready to impress Open Champion
Dylan Naidoo, Marco Steyn and Karabo Mokoena return for duty with Eric Wowor, who will make his debut in the 54-hole championship that tees off at Mossel Bay Golf Club on Saturday.
SA slip at Eisenhower in Japan
The South African team dropped out of the top 40 in the third round of the Eisenhower Trophy at the biennial World Amateur Team Championship in Japan on Friday.
The local trio failed to score on the easy nine of the Oshitate Course and came away with a three-over-par 145 that saw them slip from joint 36th to a tie for 42nd on three-over-par 431 with Guatemala, Hong Kong and Bermuda
SA team steady at WATC in Japan
The South African team gained a little ground at the Eisenhower Trophy with a solid second round performance at the biennial World Amateur Team Championship in Japan on Thursday.
SA team has work to do in Japan
Pretoria golfer Zander Lombard bolstered the South African challenge in the Eisenhower Trophy with a solid first round performance at the biennial World Amateur Team Championship in Japan on Wednesday.
The British Amateur finalist fired a four-under-par 68 at the Iriyama Course to boost the team to a six-way tie on even-par 144. Western Province’s Gerlou Roux returned a 76 and fellow Pretoria golfer, Jason Smith, carded a non-counting 78.
SA team ready for Eisenhower action in Japan
Gerlou Roux from Bellville and Pretoria amateurs Zander Lombard and Jason Smith are ready to kick off South Africa’s Eisenhower Trophy challenge at the biennial World Amateur Team Championship in Japan on Wednesday.
SA trio hunts Eisenhower Trophy glory in Japan
Pretoria’s Zander Lombard and Jason Smith and Gerlou Roux from Bellville are primed to challenge in the prestigious Eisenhower Trophy at the biennial World Amateur Team Championship in Japan this week.
Filippi thrilled with Italian experience
South Africa’s Luca Filippi finished just outside the top 10 after an impressive campaign at the eighth Italian International Under-16 Championship at Golf Club Biella in Italy. Filippi tied for 11th on 11-over-par 303 with Italian Tadiotto Giovanni and Lindell Oliver from Finland.
Filippi last man standing in Italy
Luca Filippi will be lone South African in action in the final two rounds of the eighth Italian International Under-16 Championship after a day of mixed fortunes for the South African team at Golf Club Biella in Italy.
The 15-year-old Western Province golfer added a 75 in Wednesday’s second round to an opening 78 to vault to joint 19th in the prestigious international championship.
SA quartet struggle in Italy
The South African four-man team will have to dig deep in today’s second round after a disappointing start to their Italian International Under-16 Championship campaign on Tuesday.
Smith gets World Amateur Team Champs nod
Reigning South African Stroke Play champion Jason Smith will line up for South Africa alongside fellow Pretoria amateur Zander Lombard and Gerlou Roux from the Western Province in the Eisenhower Trophy at the biennial World Amateur Team Championships in Japan from 9-14 September.
Otto inspires SA juniors in Italy
Hennie Otto’s two-shot triumph at the Italian Open on Sunday was the main topic of conversation among the four South African juniors lining up in the Italian International Under-16 Championship this week.
SAGA and Ekurhuleni host R&A Rules Course
Forty-four delegates successfully completed the R&A Level One Rules Course, presented by South African Golf Association Assistant Executive Director, Neil Homann, and hosted by the Ekurhuleni Golf Union at Benoni Country Club on Saturday.
SA juniors claim top 20 at Youth Olympics
South Africa’s Kyle McClatchie and Kaleigh Telfer delivered a champions’ performance in the final round to claim a top 20 finish in the Team Competition at the Summer Youth Olympics in Nanjing, China on Tuesday.
Solid start for SA in Olympic Team’s Event
The South African team are well placed after the first round of the Mixed Gender Team Event at the Summer Youth Olympics in Nanjing, China.
Notwithstanding the very wet conditions at the Zhongshan International Golf Club, Kyle McClatchie and Kaleigh Telfer combined for an opening seven-under-par 65 to finish in sixth place.
The Back Nine with David Konzani
Almost from the time he first hit shots as a seven-year-old at Wedgewood Country Club, Eastern Province's David Konzani has been a grinder.
The entrepreneur and father of four has enjoyed a career spanning more than 40 years and his recent back-to-back success on the mid-amateur and senior circuits reminded golf fans that he is still a serious contender.
Joy and sorrow for SA juniors in Nanjing
Italy’s Renato Paratore and Soyoung Lee from Korea claimed golf’s first medallist honours at the Summer Youth Olympics in Nanjing, while South African juniors Kaleigh Telfer and Kyle McClatchie finished with mixed results in Nanjing on Thursday.
McClatchie and Telfer ready for Olympic lift-off
South African juniors Kaleigh Telfer and Kyle McClatchie enjoyed a second official practice round on Monday, although it was another wet day in Nanjing, China and the pair are primed to tee off in the first round of the Summer Youth Olympics on Tuesday.
SA Juniors primed for action in Nanjing
Ekurhuleni’s Kyle McClatchie and Kaleigh Telfer from Gauteng are primed for their Summer Youth Olympics debut at the Zhongshan International Golf Club in China on Tuesday.
Snyman snags Southern Cape Open
Durbanville golfer Ian Snyman edged out Limpopo junior Hennie du Plessis to claim the Southern Cape Open at Mossel Bay Golf Club on Sunday.
The victory came exactly two years after the 19-year-old Province golfer was leading the same event, but was pipped at the post by a birdie finish from Sipho Bujela at George Golf Club.
Arnoldi hits the front at Mossel Bay
Ekurhuleni’s NJ Arnoldi blistered the back nine at Mossel Bay Golf Club to take a one shot lead in the first round of the Southern Cape Open on Friday. The 22-year-old Nigel golfer reeled in five birdies on his way to a five-under-par 67 to edge Aaron Russell from Western Province into second.
Mixed results for SA duo at US Amateur
South Africa’s top ranked amateurs Christiaan Bezuidenhout and Zander Lombard crashed out of the prestigious US Amateur Championship with mixed results at the Atlanta Athletic Club in Georgia.
British Amateur finalist Lombard reached the top 64, while Ernie Els and Fancourt Foundation member Bezuidenhout failed to make the cut the 36-hole Stroke Play qualifier.
Nanjing…here come McClatchie and Telfer
Curro Aurora sprint to success at Ernie Els Champs
Curro Aurora protected their overnight advantage to claim a runaway victory at the Ernie Els SA Primary Schools Championship at Middelburg Country Club on Sunday.
The Randburg team stretched a 10 stroke lead to an unchallenged 21 stroke victory over the defending champions St Dunstan’s College at the Mpumalanga course.
Curro Aurora takes charge at Ernie Els Champs
Curro Aurora from Gauteng took a commanding 10 stroke lead in the first round of the Ernie Els SA Primary Schools Championship at Middelburg Country Club in Mpumalanga on Saturday. Alex van der Merwe, Cole Stevens and Woo-Ju Son combined for an opening 218 to leave defending champions, St Dunstan’s College, a distant second.
Els aids juniors to compete, learn and have fun
In a career spanning 25 years, former world number one Ernie Els has won four majors, claimed 67 podium finishes around the globe and was inducted into the World Golf Hall of Fame in May 2011.
Els is also the driving force behind the Ernie Els Primary School Championship. The fourth edition of this national team championship tees off at Middelburg Country Club in Mpumalanga from 9-10 August.
Van der Merwe takes third at RB German Junior
Western Province junior Altin van der Merwe took third in his European debut at the prestigious RB German Junior, while Paul Boshoff tied for seventh and fellow juniors Jovan Rebula and Tristen Strydom cracked the top 20 at Golfclub Heddesheim in Gut Neuzenhof on Wednesday.
Bezuidenhout and Watson impress abroad
SA number one Christiaan Bezuidenhout completed his US Amateur preparation with a top 20 finish in the Western Amateur Championship, while KwaZulu-Natal amateur Tom Watson scored a runaway victory at the St Andrews Links Junior Golf Championship.
SA trio make strides in Germany
Top ranked South African juniors Altin van der Merwe, Paul Boshoff and Tristen Strydom made considerable headway in the second round of the RB German Junior at Golfclub Heddesheim in Gut Neuzenhof on Wednesday.
St Dunstan’s primed for Ernie Els defence
Golfers always feel pressure going into a national team championship, but there is even more at stake for St Dunstan’s College Preparatory School with a title defence on the table. However, the Ekurhuleni institution have managed to double their chances for the fourth Ernie Els Primary Schools Championship in August.
McClatchie and Telfer set to make Olympic history
SA juniors Kyle McClatchie and Kaleigh Telfer will make local golfing history as South Africa’s first golfing Olympians at the Summer Youth Olympic Games (YOG) in China next month.
The South African Golf Association (SAGA) and Womens Golf South Africa (WGSA) are proud to announce that McClatchie from Ekurhuleni and Telfer from Gauteng were named to Team SA and will be among the 54 athletes that will represent South Africa in Nanjing from 16-28 August.
SAGA joins R&A in Working for Golf programme
The South African Golf Association (SAGA) has joined the R&A Working for Golf campaign by introducing Level One of the R&A Three-tiered Rules Education Programme at its 14 unions across the country.
The first R&A Level One course was hosted by the Eastern Province Golf Union and was presented by SAGA Assistant Executive Director Neil Homann at the Port Elizabeth Golf Club.
Naidoo claims top 10 at prestigious Pinehurst
Reigning Nomads SA Boys Under-17 champion Dylan Naidoo has underlined his status as one of South Africa’s rising stars with a couple of solid performances in the United States this July.
The experience is certain to serve well when he lines up with Herman Loubser, Luca Filippi and Luke Mayo at the International Under-16 Championship in Italy in early September.
SA duo thrives on international experience
Top South African juniors Paul Boshoff and Tristen Strydom are gearing up for their third start in Europe this month at the Belgian International Amateur Golf Championship, which tees off at Royal Antwerp on Wednesday.
Bezuidenhout and Lombard en route to Chicago
Following a solid showing at the prestigious Porter Cup at the weekend, the South African Golf Association’s top ranked pair, Christiaan Bezuidenhout and Zander Lombard, will fly the flag for South Africa at the 112th Western Amateur in Chicago this week.
SA six-pack impress at World Junior
Six young golfers from South Africa recently participated at the AAU Junior Olympic Games Golf Championship in the United States, where they joined scores of juniors from all corners of the world in an international junior golf festival, presented by Veritas World Junior.
Bezuidenhout and Lombard on course in New York
The country’s top ranked amateurs Christiaan Bezuidenhout and Zander Lombard will fly the flag for South Africa in the final two rounds of the prestigious Porter Cup in Lewiston, New York.
SA junior quartet primed Italian U-16 Champs
Herman Loubser, Dylan Naidoo, Luca Filippi and Luke Mayo will fly the flag for the South Africa at the eighth edition of the prestigious Italian International Under-16 Championship at Golf Club Biella in Italy from 2-4 September.
SA claims third at International Team Mid-Am Champs
South Africa defeated France to claim third place in their debut performance at the International Team Mid-Amateur Championship at Golf Du Medoc Resort near Bordeaux on Sunday. The South Africans emerged victorious from the tightly-fought battle against the host nation on a stormy, rain-interrupted day to claim a 2-1 victory.
SA play France for third at International Teams
South Africa will face host nation France in the final round of the International Team Mid-Amateur Championship after day of mixed fortunes at Golf Du Medoc Resort near Bordeaux on Saturday.
Top three for SA at International Teams Qualifier
South Africa claimed a share of third with host nation France in the Qualifying Round of the International Team Mid-Amateur Championship at Golf Du Medoc Resort near Bordeaux on Friday.
SA looking ahead after French loss
South Africa’s top ranked mid-amateurs lost 5.5 – 2.5 to the French in a two-day Test, but local heroes are already focussed on the International Team Mid-Amateur Championship, which tees off at Golf Du Medoc Resort near Bordeaux in France on Friday.
Filippi leads Africa at Junior Open
South Africa’s Luca Filippi claimed a top 12 finish at the Junior Open Championship to top the African leaderboard at the prestigious biennial championship, presented by the Royal and Ancient Golf Club of St Andrews (R&A).
SA trails France in Test at Golf de Medoc
South Africa’s top ranked mid-amateurs are on the back foot after the French took command on the opening day of the two-day Test at the Golf Du Medoc Resort near Bordeaux in France.
SA duo through to Junior Open final
South African juniors Luca Filippi and Kaleigh Telfer both made the final round of the Junior Open Championship at the West Lancashire Golf Club in England on Tuesday.
SA team geared for French Test
Four of South Africa’s top ranked mid-amateur golfers hope to emulate two-time US Open champion Retief Goosen when they chase success against the French at the Golf Du Medoc Resort near Bordeaux in France over the next two days.
Goosen beat a strong French line up to lift the French Open title at the Chateaux Course in 1999, and the quartet are relishing the chance to follow in his footsteps and beat the French on home soil.
Filippi in touch at Junior Open Championship
South Africa’s Luca Filippi finished just within striking distance of first round pacesetter, Hugo Townsend from Sweden, in the opening round of Junior Open Championship at the West Lancashire Golf Club in England.
Filippi from the Western Province carded a two-over-par 74 for a share of fourth in the prestigious biennial championship, presented by the Royal and Ancient Golf Club of St Andrews (R&A).
Tuks undefeated at USSA Champs
The University of Pretoria successfully defended their title at the USSA (University Sport South Africa) Championship when they beat North West University in spectacular fashion at Koro Creek Golf Estate in Limpopo on Friday.
Marco Loubser, Andrew van der Knaap, Stephen Morrison and rookie Reinardt Blaauw stole the march on NWU Tukke to claim a fifth victory for Tuks since 2008 with an emphatic 5 -1 drubbing.
Top five finish for Rebula at North & South USA
South African junior Jovan Rebula claimed a top five finish in the prestigious Junior North and South Championship in the United States.
Open champ extends support for SA Junior Clubs Champs
Open champion Louis Oosthuizen is extending his commitment to junior golf development in South Africa by expanding his sponsorship of the Louis Oosthuizen SA Junior Club Championship by a further three years.
Oosthuizen made the announcement on the eve of the Open Championship, where he will pursue a second Major title in a world class field at Royal Liverpool Golf Club next week.
NWU and Tuks showdown at USSA Champs
Germany and Argentina will serve as inspiration for the North West University team when they face off against the University of Pretoria in the USSA (University Sport South Africa) Championship final at Koro Creek Golf Estate on Friday.
NWU Pukke booked their berth with 4 – 2 victory against Tuks 2, while Tuks 1 defeated The Golf School of Excellence Johannesburg in a play-off to make their seventh consecutive final.
Rebula in the mix at North & South USA
South African junior Jovan Rebula is making waves across the Atlantic after a superb first round performance in the Junior North and South Championship in the United States.
The Ernie Els and Fancourt Foundation member from George fired a three-under-par 69 at the Number Eight course at Pinehurst to tie American David Kocher in the 36th edition of the prestigious international event.
TGSE and NWU face Tuks Double at USSA Champs
The Golf School of Excellence Johannesburg and North West University 1 will face both teams from the University of Pretoria in the Match Play semi-finals at the annual USSA (University Sport South Africa) at Koro Creek Golf Estate on Thursday.
Steyn claims hat-trick with Nomads Champs victory
Modderfontein junior Marco Steyn launched another come-from-behind assault to chase down his third victory of the season at the Nomads National Order of Merit Championship at Silver Lakes Golf Estate on Wednesday.
The 16-year-old Central Gauteng golfer fired a four-under-par 68 to reel in overnight leader Keegan de Lange and claim a two stroke victory on one under 143.
Tuks assert their dominance at USSA Championship
The University of Pretoria doubled up their title defence at the annual USSA (University Sport South Africa) Championships with a one-two finish in the Teams Stroke Play Qualifier at Koro Creek Golf Estate on Tuesday.
Steyn gives chase at Nomads Champs
Marco Steyn, fired an opening 75 at Silver Lakes Golf Estate to finish within striking distance of early leader, Keegan de Lange, at the Nomads National Order of Merit Championship on Tuesday.
Tuks in early control at USSA Championship
The defending champions got off to a fast start as expected, but unlike last year, it was the University of Pretoria B-team who stole the thunder in the first round of the annual USSA (University Sport South Africa) Championships at Koro Creek Golf Estate on Monday.
Zabastian de Jager and David Nortje opened with a pair of 72s and Ryan Lane contributed a 73 to push the B-side in pole position at 217 in the Teams Stroke Play Qualifier.
Naidoo triumphs at Nomads SA Boys U-17 Champs
Central Gauteng junior Dylan Naidoo held off a spirited charge from Boland’s Herman Loubser to claim the Nomads SA Boys Under-17 Stroke Play Championship at Polokwane Golf Club on Thursday.
The 16-year-old Modderfontein golfer carried the momentum gained from three consecutive rounds of 71 into the final round. Two birdies and 16 pars added up to a two-under-par 70 and a one stroke victory on five under 211.
Naidoo the man to beat at Nomads SA Boys U-17
TuksSport High School’s Dylan Naidoo remains the man to beat after the Nomads SA Boys Under-17 Stroke Play Championship reached the 54-hole mark at Polokwane Golf Club on Wednesday.
Naidoo overturned two bogeys to come home in 71 strokes for a third successive round and the 16-year-old Central Gauteng tops the leaderboard at three-under-par 213.
Naidoo takes charge at Nomads SA Boys U-17
Dylan Naidoo from Central Gauteng overtook first round pacesetter, Luca Filippi, and charged into the halfway lead at the Nomads SA Boys Under-17 Stroke Play Championship at Polokwane Golf Club on Tuesday.
Filippi leads, Rebula threatens at SA Boys U-17
Defending champion Jovan Rebula finished within striking distance of early pacesetter, Luca Filippi, at the Nomads SA Boys Under-17 Stroke Play Championship as first round action wrapped up at Polokwane Golf Club on Monday.
SA trio named for World Amateur in Japan
Christiaan Bezuidenhout, Zander Lombard and Gerlou Roux will represent South Africa in the Eisenhower Trophy at the biennial World Amateur Team Championships in Japan in September, the South African Golf Association (SAGA) announced on Monday.
SA fights for top 10 in Japan
SA woes continue at Junior Golf World Cup
South Africa’s campaign at the TOYOTA Junior Golf World Cup in Japan took another knock as the team’s backward slide continued in the third round at Tokyo’s Chukyo Country Club.
The prestigious international championship is turning into a tough school for the 2014 All-Africa Junior Golf Championship winners, who slipped to 13th in the 15-nation field on Thursday.
Meyers fires brilliant 64 to win The Els Family trophy
David Meyers recorded the best round ever in a Glacier Junior Series tournament when he won The Els Family trophy with a brilliant eight-under-par 64 at The Els Club Copperleaf on Sunday.
SA Juniors struggle at Junior Golf World Cup
South Africa struggled through a tough day on the greens at the TOYOTA Junior Golf World Cup, but the four-man junior team managed to hang on to a top 10 finish in Aichi-Prefecture, Japan on Wednesday.
After a solid 208 in the first round, the local heroes struggled to negotiate some tough pin placements at Tokyo’s Chukyo Country Club and produced a two over 215 that left South Africa in ninth on three-under-par 423 with two rounds to play.
Lombard’s Amateur loss a Blessing
Bradley Neil became the first Scot in a decade to lift the Amateur Championship title after he edged out South Africa’s Zander Lombard in a tension-fraught final at Royal Portrush on Sunday.
The match was all square through the first 18 holes and remained a closely fought affair after the first nine holes of the final 18.
However, with four holes to play, Lombard lost the 13th and 14th holes and Neil went 4-up. The South African fought back valiantly with successive birdies to keep the match alive, but a par on the 35th hole was enough to seal a 2 & 1 victory for the Scot.
Lombard made the top 32 last year, but reaching the final was the biggest achievement in his career.
TuksSport clinches SA High School Champs
Marco Steyn held his nerve under the extreme pressure to clinch the 2014 SA High School Championship title for TuksSport High School in a sudden-death play-off against Cameron Moralee from Rundle College at Bloemfontein Golf Club on Tuesday.
SA Juniors in touch at Junior Golf World Cup
South Africa’s four-man junior team carded a five-under-par 208 in the opening round of the TOYOTA Junior Golf World Cup in Aichi-Prefecture, Japan to finish just four shots adrift from Chile on Tuesday.
Rundle College impress at SA High School Champs
A superb opening round from Kingswood golfer Cameron Moralee helped newcomers Rundle College to a share of the lead in the fourth edition of the SA High School Championship on Sunday.
The 17-year-old’s opening seven-under-par 65 at Bloemfontein Golf Club boosted the Southern Cape team to joint first with KwaZulu-Natal’s Hilton College on five over 221.
Neil beats Lombard for Amateur title
Former Scottish Boys champion Bradley Neil claimed one of amateur golf’s most prestigious prizes on Sunday when he defeated South Africa’s Zander Lomabrd 2 & 1 in the 36-hole match play final at Royal Portrush.
Fourth SA High School Champs wide open
Grey College and Goudveld High School will be counting on home course advantage to carry them to victory in the fourth edition of the SA High School Championship in Bloemfontein this weekend.
This year’s event drew a record entry of 20 teams, however, the absence of defending champions King Edward VII School (KES) and 2012 winners Waterkloof High School has left the tournament wide open.
Lombard vs Neil in Amateur final
Pretoria amateur Zander Lombard faces the biggest challenge of his career when he goes up against former Scottish Boys champion, Bradley Neil, in the final of the Amateur Championship in Northern Ireland on Sunday.
Lombard reaches quarters at The Amateur Champs
Lombard vaults early hurdles at Portrush
South Africa’s Zander Lombard reached the quarterfinals of the match play section at the Amateur Championship at Royal Portrush after he survived an intense 19 hole battle against Englishman Haydn McCullen on Friday.
Gauche sets SA pace at Amateur Championship
Wingate Park’s Teagan Gauche heads the 10-strong group of South Africans after the first round of the weather-interrupted Amateur Championship at Royal Portrush and nearby Portstewart in Northern Ireland.
Scots beat SA at home
South Africa’s top amateurs failed to take the sting out of a home defeat at the Leopard Trophy earlier this year when they lost 11 – 7 to the Scots in a two-day test at Western Gailes Golf Club on Thursday.
SA team on the back foot in Scotland
The South African team were left with work to do after the first round of a two-day Test against Scotland at the Western Gailes Golf Club near Irvine went the way of the hosts on Wednesday.
Steyn clinches ProShop Northern Amateur Stroke Play
Modderfontein’s Marco Steyn drained an eagle putt at the 18thhole of the East Course at Royal Johannesburg and Kensington to seal a one-stroke victory in the ProShop Northern Amateur Stroke Play Championship on Monday.
Bezuidenhout shows class at St Andrews
South Africa’s top-ranked amateur, Christiaan Bezuidenhout, weathered tough international competition to claim a top 50 finish at the prestigious St Andrews Links Trophy in Scotland on Sunday.
SA duo claim top 20s in Scotland
South Africa’s leading amateur Christiaan Bezuidenhout and recent Lytham Trophy champion Thriston Lawrence both finished inside the top 20 at the Carrick Neil Scottish Open Stroke Play Championship on Sunday.
SA trio chase success in Scotland
South Africa’s leading amateur Christiaan Bezuidenhout, recent Lytham Trophy champion Thriston Lawrence and Prince’s Grant Amateur winner NJ Arnoldi will hunt for glory in the Carrick Neil Scottish Open Stroke Play Championship this weekend.
The trio will face a strong local challenge led by the country’s top ranked amateur, Grant Forrest, in the 72-hole event at the Panmure Links in Angus.
SA Juniors win gold at Africa Youth Games
The South African junior golf team claimed two gold medals, a silver and a bronze at the Africa Youth Games on Thursday to help boost the Team South Africa’s medal tally in Botswana to a record high of 77.
SA golfers take charge at Africa Youth Games
Eleonora Galletti helped Kyle McClatchie celebrate a memorable 17th birthday in Botswana by helping Team South Africa into the lead at the Africa Youth Games at Gaborone Golf Club on Wednesday.
SA Quartet aim for success in Botswana
Top SA junior golfers Kyle McClatchie, Hennie du Plessis, Eleonora Galletti and Shawnelle de Lange got South Africa’s challenge underway at the second African Youth Games in Gaborone, Botswana on Tuesday.
May success for SAGA champions
Thriston Lawrence, Zander Lombard and Graeme Watson enjoyed significant victories in May, while top ranked senior Mellette Hendrikse and juniors Paul Boshoff and Tristen Strydom made a return trip to the podium and Gregory Royston celebrated a breakthrough provincial win in East London.
SA team selected for France
Central Gauteng swoops in to claim Challenge Cup
On a day of high drama at Cullinan Golf Club, Basil Wright produced a champions shot in the final game to secure victory for Central Gauteng and wrench the Challenge Cup Teams Tournament victory title from the South African Golf Association Juniors.
Boland and Border rule at SA Country Districts
While Boland beat Ekurhuleni to savoured A-Section victory in the South African Country Districts Tournament, Border popped the corks on a triumphant promotion campaign at the Fish River Sun Country Club on Friday.
Ekurhuleni crumbled under a vicious singles assault and went down 4 – 8 to Boland, while Border defeated Southern Cape 7 – 5 to earn their way into the A-Section of next year’s championship.
SAGA Juniors stay on top at Challenge Cup
The South African Golf Association Junior side kept their title defence on track at the Challenge Cup Teams Tournament, while Central Gauteng and Gauteng North traded places in the log and Western Province rebounded from three successive losses in Thursday’s fourth round at Cullinan Golf Club.
Final day battles loom at SA Country Districts
The battle lines have been drawn and this year’s South African Country Districts Tournament will go down the wire as the top teams in both sections combat for glory at the Fish River Sun Country Club on Friday.
SAGA Juniors edge ahead at Challenge Cup
The South African Golf Association Junior side served up another commanding performance at the Challenge Cup Teams Tournament to edge ahead of Gauteng North and Central Gauteng at the halfway mark at Cullinan Golf Club on Wednesday.
Ekurhuleni takes control at Fish River
Ekurhuleni edged to the top of the A-Section standings at the SA Country Districts Tournament in the Eastern Cape, while Southern Cape strengthened their bid for B-Section promotion at the Fish River Sun Country Club on Wednesday.
Gauteng North ties SAGA Juniors at Challenge Cup
The South African Golf Association Junior side and Gauteng North are deadlocked at the top of the standings at the Challenge Cup Teams Tournament after second round action wrapped up at Cullinan Golf Club on Tuesday.
North West holds on at SA Country Districts
North West proclaimed their intention with a dominating performance in the opening round of the SA Country Districts Tournament in the Eastern Cape, but the defending champions came unstuck against a spirited Boland challenge on day two at the Fish River Sun Country Club.
SAGA Juniors dominate at Challenge Cup
The South African Golf Association Junior side mowed down the Presidents Team to pull into pole position alongside Central Gauteng in the first round of the Challenge Cup Teams Tournament on Monday.
Persistent Watson wins Volvo SA Mid-Amateur
A birdie at the 10th and a Seve Ballesteros-style bunker shot at the 12th boosted Graeme Watson’s flagging confidence and carried the Ebotse golfer to victory at the Volvo South African Mid-Amateur Stroke Play Championship on Friday.
Watson carded rounds of 70, 71, 70 and 73 at Ruimsig Country Club to claim a four shot victory over Modderfontein’s Steve Williams on a winning score of four-under-par 284.
Lawrence in the hunt at Irish Amateur
Just a few days after he lifted the Royal Lytham Trophy in England, reigning Sanlam SA Amateur champion Thriston Lawrence is in pursuit of Irishman Gary McDermott at the Irish Amateur Open in Dublin.
Lawrence became the first South African to win the prestigious Royal Lytham Trophy on Sunday, and now hopes to emulate Open Champion Louis Oosthuizen, who won the championship in 2002.
Watson the man to beat at Volvo SA Mid-Amateur
Graeme Watson gave himself the ideal opportunity to notch victory at the Volvo South African Mid-Amateur Stroke Play Championship as he snatched the outright lead in the third round at Ruimsig Country Club on Thursday.
Watson & Williams take charge at SA Mid-Amateur
A significantly slimmer Graeme Watson may be fighting a knee injury and a scrappy game, but the former SA number one still produced the kind of round that landed him a share of the lead with Steve Williams at the halfway mark of the Volvo South African Mid-Amateur Stroke Play Championship.
Trio share control at SA Mid-Amateur
Former champion Neil Homann claimed a share of the three-way tie atop a tightly packed leaderboard in the first round of the Volvo South African Mid-Amateur Stroke Play Championship at Ruimsig Country Club on Tuesday.
The 2012 champion from Wanderers recovered well from a bumpy start to reel in three birdies after the turn and set the early target at two-under-par 70.
Top amateurs gun for SA Mid-Amateur glory
Greg Sheard will launch his title defence in the South African Mid-Amateur Stroke Play at Ruimsig Country Club on Tuesday, but high stakes and a clutch of in-form champions has increased the pressure on the defending champion.
Lawrence follows Els and Locke to victory at Royal Lytham
Mpumalanga teenager Thriston Lawrence followed Open champions Ernie Els and Bobby Locke into the winner’s circle at Royal Lytham & St Annes Golf Club when he became the first South African to lift the Lytham Trophy in the 50th edition of the prestigious amateur championship on Sunday.
SA claims 16th All-Africa Junior Golf Championship
South Africa put an exclamation mark on a successful title defence at the All-Africa Junior Golf Championship in Lusaka to claim the country’s 16th consecutive victory in the prestigious team event on Thursday.
The four-man junior squad stretched an almost unassailable 21 shot lead after three rounds at Chainama Hills Golf Club to a 35-stroke victory over Zimbabwe on a winning score of 873.
SA in driver’s seat at All-Africa Junior
The South African juniors shifted gears in the third round of the All-Africa Junior Golf Championship in Lusaka and opened up a 21 shot lead on Zimbabwe on Wednesday.
The defending champions combined for a two-under-par 214 at the Chainama Hills Golf Club and top the standings at nine-over-par 657
SA retains edge at All-Africa Junior
Overnight leaders South Africa kept their title defence at the All-Africa Junior Golf Challenge on track, but gusting winds and low early morning temperatures caught the foursome off guard on Tuesday.
The defending champions combined for a second round 223 to retain their lead and top the log at 443.
Raised stakes puts SA under pressure in Lusaka
South Africa got their 16th consecutive title hunt underway at the All-Africa Junior Golf Championship but the defending champions came under serious fire from the host nation at Chainama Hills Golf Club in Lusaka on Monday.
Hennie du Plessis fired an opening one-under-par 71, Jovan Rebula contributed a 74 and Kyle McClatchie added a 75 to put the South African team in pole position on four-under-par 220. The fourth member of the side, Altin van der Merwe, closed with a non-counting 78.
Roux scores home win at WP Amateur
Gerlou Roux pulled off a home victory at the Western Province Amateur Championship when he defeated Gauteng North’s James du Preez 2 & 1 in a tightly-contested 36-hole final on Saturday.
Juniors primed for All-Africa Junior defence
The young quartet tasked with keeping South Africa’s winning record alive at the All-Africa Junior Golf Championship at Chainama Hills Golf Club in Lusaka departed in high spirits for Zambia on Saturday.
The 19th edition of the prestigious junior team championship tees off on Monday and will showcase the talent of Southern Africa’s finest junior golfers from countries such as Zambia, South Africa, Ghana, Zimbabwe, Kenya, Swaziland, Uganda, Namibia and Mauritius.
Bezuidenhout triumphs at WP Stroke Play
Ekurhuleni’s Christiaan Bezuidenhout battled to a comprehensive wire-to-wire victory at the Milnerton Golf Links on Wednesday to seal his second Western Province Stroke Play Championship title in two years.
Bezuidenhout takes charge at WP Stroke Play
His pursuers may well be playing for second place in the Western Province Stroke Play Championship after defending champion Christiaan Theo Bezuidenhout Consulting put considerable space between himself and the chasing field on Tuesday.
SA retains Africa Zone VI crown
Christiaan Bezuidenhout put the seal on South Africa’s successful title defence at the Africa Zone VI Golf Tournament on Thursday.
The country’s number one ranked amateur belted Adel Balala from Kenya 9 & 7 in the final round singles at Devonvale Golf and Wine Estate to put an exclamation mark on another clean sweep for the country in Africa’s most prestigious team event.
South Africa retained their title with 23 points, finishing four points ahead of Zimbabwe, with Namibia taking third on 15.5 points in the final standings.
SA team keep control at Africa Zone VI
Stuart Krogg and Jack Allard dealt South Africa a crushing blow when they ended South Africa’s unbeaten run at the Africa Zone VI Golf Championships on Wednesday.
The defending champions kept ahead in the log with 15 points, but South Africa may need to pull out all the stops in the final round singles to secure the country’s 19th title in Africa’s most prestigious team championship.
SA team stay clear at Africa Zone VI
South Africa remain in the driver’s seat after the morning foursomes on day two of the Africa Zone VI Golf Championships at Devonvale Golf & Wine Estate on Tuesday.
SA team sweep into lead at Africa Zone VI
Zander Lombard set the tone for South Africa’s title defence at the Africa Zone VI Golf Championships when he defeated Malawi’s Ben Wandawanda at Devonvale Golf & Wine Estate on Tuesday.
The first South African out in a brutal South-easterly wind secured the first point with a convincing 8 & 7 victory. Inspired, the remaining seven all hit winning notes for a clean sweep in the singles.
SA primed for Africa Zone VI battle
National pride takes precedence this week as South Africa takes up its title defence in the 2014 Zone VI Golf Tournament at the Devonvale Golf and Wine Estate on Tuesday.
Over the next three days, and four rounds of intense competition, the national team will line up against 11 other African nations to chase down the country’s 19th victory since 1995 in Africa’s flagship team event.
Mid-Amateurs to vie for international experience
South Africa’s mid-amateur golfers have been given an exciting incentive to play for at this year’s South African Mid-Amateur Stroke Play Championship at Ruimsig Country Club from 6 – 9 May.
Following the prestigious national championship, four players will be selected to a national team to compete in the International Team Mid-Amateur Championship in France in July.
Province celebrates double Indwe Senior IPT success
Western Province revelled in a double celebration at the 26thINDWE SA Senior Amateur Inter-Provincial in Stellenbosch on Friday as both the Senior A and Super Senior A emerged triumphant at the De Zalze Winelands Golf Estate on Friday.
SA U-23 IPT joy for Gauteng North & KZN
Gauteng North survived a final round onslaught from Ekurhuleni to lift their second successive South African U-23 Inter-Provincial Championship title, while KwaZulu-Natal secured a popular promotion to the A-Division at Royal Durban on Friday.
Gauteng North, KZN in the driver’s seat at SA U-23 IPT
Gauteng North ensured their successive title defence at the South African U-23 Inter-Provincial Championship with another convincing performance, while KwaZulu-Natal survived an onslaught from Boland to keep control of the promotion battle at Royal Durban Country Club on Thursday.
Province throws down the gauntlet at Indwe Senior IPT
The 26th INDWE SA Senior Amateur Inter-Provincial in Stellenbosch is heading for an epic final round showdown after Western Province pushed Central Gauteng from their perch at De Zalze Winelands Golf Estate on Thursday.
Central Gauteng moves clear at Indwe Senior IPT
Central Gauteng moved to the top of the log and staked their claim for a second successive INDWE SA Senior Amateur Inter-Provincial title with two decisive victories in Wednesday’s second round at De Zalze Winelands Golf Estate.
Gauteng North takes control at SA U-23 IPT
Gauteng North kept their title defence on track with a third successive victory at the South African U-23 Inter-Provincial Championship, while KwaZulu-Natal kept control of the promotion battle at Royal Durban Country Club on Wednesday.
Central and Province renew rivalry at Indwe Senior IPT
It was not surprising to see Western Province and Central Gauteng top the Senior A-Section log after action wrapped up in the first round of the 26th edition of the INDWE SA Senior Amateur Inter-Provincial at De Zalze Winelands Golf Estate.
Ekurhuleni, KZN threaten at SA U-23 IPT
Ekurhuleni kept the pressure on log leaders Gauteng North with a second consecutive A-Section victory, while KwaZulu-Natal strengthened their promotion bid in the South African U-23 Inter-Provincial Championship at Royal Durban Country Club on Tuesday.
Defending champs off to solid start in Durban
Gauteng North got their South African U23 Inter-Provincial title defence off in spectacular fashion with a comprehensive first round victory at Royal Durban Country Club on Monday.
Juniors primed for SA U23 IPT
The field at this year’s South African U-23 Inter-Provincial Championship will be flush with youthful exuberance when the national team championship tees off at Royal Durban Golf Club from 7-11 April.
Gauteng North hunts Senior IPT glory
Gauteng North is hoping to spoil the party for defending champions Central Gauteng at the 26thedition of the INDWE SA Senior Amateur Inter-Provincial from 8-11 April.
Boshoff triumphs at Nomads SA Boys U-19 Champs
Ekurhuleni’s Paul Boshoff defeated Hennie du Plessis from Limpopo at the last hole of a humdinger 36-hole final to lift the Nomads SA Boys U-19 Match Play Championship title on Saturday.
Du Plessis and Boshoff face off at Umhlali
Hennie du Plessis dispatched unheralded Herman Loubser in the semi-final of the Nomads SA Boys U-19 Match Play Championship to reach the 36-hole final at Umhlali Country Club on Friday.
Du Plessis beat the youngster 6 & 4 and will go up against Paul Boshoff from Ekurhuleni, who claimed the biggest scalp of the championship when he downed South African’s number one ranked junior, Jovan Rebula, in the quarter-finals.
Province set for success at Indwe SA Senior IPT
Central Gauteng will launch their title defence at the 26thedition of the INDWE SA Senior Amateur Inter-Provincial, but it could be the Western Province that provides the sparks at De Zalze and Erinvale from 7-11 April.
Loubser surprises at Nomads SA Boys Match Play
Ekurhuleni’s Tristen Strydom made a big move towards the double at the Nomads SA Boys U-19 Championship, but the Stroke Play champion could be in for a tough quarter-final tussle in the Match Play Championship at Umhlali Country Club on Friday.
Strydom back to winning ways at Umhlali
Strydom takes control at Umhlali
Ekurhuleni’s Tristen Strydom replaced first round leader Altin van der Merwe in pole position at the Nomads SA Boys U-19 Championship in KwaZulu-Natal on Tuesday.
The 17-year-old from Serengeti Golf and Wildlife Estate took advantage of the early morning breeze at Umhlali Country Club to navigate his way to a three-under-par 68 and lunged to the top of the leaderboard on three under 139.
Van der Merwe leads Nomads SA Boys
Altin van der Merwe carded an opening two-under-par 69 at Umhlali Country Club to hit the front at the Nomads SA Boys U-19 Championship in KwaZulu-Natal on Monday. The Western Province number finished one shot clear of fellow Province golfer, Luca Filippi, and German junior, Michael Pfeifer.
Bezuidenhout claims Sanlam Cape Province Open
Christiaan Bezuidenhout lived up to his number one amateur billing when he claimed his second title this season in convincing style at the Sanlam Cape Province Open in George on Sunday.
The Ekurhuleni golfer held off reigning Sanlam SA Amateur, Thriston Lawrence, with a final round 68 for three stroke victory on 14-under-par 274.
Top SA duo share Sanlam Cape Province Open lead
Two of the country’s top ranked amateurs will go head-to-head in the third round of the Sanlam Cape Province Open on Sunday, after the SA number one Christiaan Bezuidenhout joined overnight leader, Zander Lombard, in pole position on Saturday.
Rebula aiming for SA Boys hat-trick
Jovan Rebula will be looking to extend his winning record of SA Boys titles when the Nomads SA Boys U-19 Championship tees off at Umhlali Country Club in KwaZulu-Natal on Monday.
Lombard rushes to lead in George
Gauteng North’s Zander Lombard fired a magnificent five-under-par 67 in the opening round of the Sanlam Cape Province Open to lead by one shot from Armand Scholtz and Gerlou Roux.
Winners eye repeat glory at Sanlam Cape Province Open
Six provincial open championships winners this season will be hunting for repeat success at the Cape Province Open from 28-30 March.
The country’s number one ranked amateur, Christiaan Bezuidenhout, will lead the 126-man field at two of the Garden Route’s top golf courses, George Golf Club and Kingswood Estate Golf Estate.
Du Preez beats Roux to win North West Open
James du Preez celebrated a lengthy return to form from injury with his first senior provincial title at the North West Open Championship on Sunday. The Pretoria golfer tied Gerlou Roux from the Western Province in regulation play on 14-under-par 274, and clinched the title in a sudden death play-off at Rustenburg Golf Club.
Roux edges ahead at North West Open
Gerlou Roux from the Western Province fired a seven-under-par 65 to open up a comfortable gap on Mpumalanga’s Thriston Lawrence in the second round of the North West Open Championship on Saturday.
Quartet tied at North West Open
Reigning Sanlam SA Amateur champion Thriston Lawrence fired a superb four-under-par 68 at Rustenburg Golf Club to join Gauteng North Stroke Play champion Keegan de Lange, Douglas McCabe and Jason Viljoen in the lead at the North West Open Championship on Friday.
Fierce battles loom at 26th Indwe SA Senior IPT
Central Gauteng will be looking to extend their dominance in the Indwe SA Senior Amateur Inter-Provincial Tournament, when the 26th edition of the country’s largest national Senior team competition tees off at De Zalze and Erinvale from 7-11 April this year.
RISING STARS – KYLE McCLATCHIE
In our series introducing the South African Golf Association’s future generation champions, we caught up with the country’s current number two ranked junior, Kyle McClatchie.
In both individual and team events, the young upstart from Ekurhuleni underlined his growing stature in a breakthrough season last year. If his performances in early 2014 are anything to go by, local golf fans will definitely see more from this promising golfer.
More rewards for SA’s top junior golfers on Glacier Series
South Africa’s junior golfers have received another major incentive on this year’s Glacier Junior Series as they prepare for Sunday’s second tournament of the 2014 season.
Multiple European and Sunshine Tour winner Richard Sterne, who recently finished tied fourth in the WGC-Cadillac Championship, is the host of this Sunday’s tournament at Westlake Golf Club in Cape Town.
Telfer & Rebula triumph at Curro World Junior
Top South African juniors Jovan Rebula and Kaleigh Telfer lived up to the star billing as tournament favourites when they both claimed victories at the Curro SA Junior International on the West Coast.
SA Team named for Zone VI title defence
Reigning SA Stroke Play champion Jason Smith and joint runner-up Stefan Cronje are primed for their South African debut at the Zone VI Golf Tournament in the Boland from 13-17 April.
Juniors primed for All-Africa Junior defence
South Africa’s leading four juniors will have the auspicious task of keeping the country’s undefeated record alive at the All-Africa Junior Golf Championship in Zambia next month.
Rebula leads SA Juniors at Curro World Junior
Reigning Nomads SA Boys U-17 champion Jovan Rebula will lead a strong South African contingent in the Curro SA Junior International, which tees off at Langebaan Country Estate on Tuesday.
Lawrence makes history with Sanlam SA Amateur win
Thriston Lawrence became the first player in 36 years to claim consecutive victories at the Sanlam SA Amateur Championship in Hermanus Golf Club on Friday.
The Nelspruit golfer showed phenomenal form as he took on Bellville Golf Club’s Altin van der Merwe in Friday’s 36-hole final and beat him 5 & 4.
Lawrence’s victory sees him becoming the first player to take consecutive wins since Teddy Webber in 1978.
History beckons for defending champion at Sanlam SA Amateur Championship
Thriston Lawrence will get a shot at history on Friday, when he aims to become the first player since 1978 to claim consecutive Sanlam SA Amateur Championship titles.
The defending champion will take on Bellville Golf Club’s Altin van der Merwe in Friday’s 36-hole final at Hermanus Golf Club with the aim of emulating Teddy Webber, who was the last to achieve two consecutive wins 36 years ago.
Van der Merwe slays Syme at SA Amateur
Altin van der Merwe overcame some early morning nerves and the stifling heat at Hermanus Golf Club on Wednesday, to progress to the quarterfinal of the Sanlam SA Amateur Championship.
Bezuidenhout crashes out of Sanlam SA Amateur
South Africa’s number one ranked amateur, Christiaan Bezuidenhout, was knocked out in the first round of the Sanlam SA Amateur Championship at Hermanus Golf Club on Tuesday. The Nigel golfer went into the match play event full of confidence after finishing the two rounds of qualifying tied third. But after a fierce battle, Scotland’s Ben Kinsley proved too strong on the day, eventually taking the first round match on the 20th hole.
Rebula wins Sanlam SA Amateur’s Proudfoot Trophy
George amateur Jovan Rebula was so inspired by his uncle Ernie Els’s performance in the WGC-Accenture Match Play Championship that it carried him to a one-stroke victory in the 36-hole qualifying tournament for the Sanlam SA Amateur Championship at Hermanus Golf Club on Monday.
Mostert wins opening Glacier Junior Series event
Dylan Mostert became the first golfer on this year’s Glacier Junior Series to qualify for the National Final with his victory in the Selwyn Nathan Tournament at Houghton Golf Club on Sunday.
Young Scot leads the way at Sanlam SA Amateur Champs
Scotland’s Daniel Young opened with a six-under-par 66 to lead the first round of qualifying in the Sanlam South African Amateur Championship at Hermanus Golf Club on Sunday.
Lawrence leads chase for Sanlam SA Amateur glory
South Africa’s top amateurs head to Hermanus Golf Club this weekend for the start of the Sanlam South African Amateur Championship, and with defending champion Thriston Lawrence in impressive form.
Scots take fifth Leopard Trophy
Scotland halted South Africa’s winning run in the Leopard Trophy with a 14-10 victory in a thrilling encounter at the magnificent Leopard Creek near Malelane on Wednesday.
SA fighting for survival at Leopard Trophy
South Africa are up against the wall after Scotland handed the locals a 4-0 drubbing in the second round morning Foursomes to lead the Leopard Trophy at the magnificent Leopard Creek near Malelane 10 - 6.
SA fight back to level scores at Leopard Trophy
South Africa and Scotland are all square after the first round action wrapped up Leopard Creek, but the local favourites will have to lift their game to keep the country’s winning record alive in the annual Leopard Trophy.
Scots draw first blood at Leopard Trophy
The South Africans are down a point in the first round of the annual Leopard Trophy after their Scottish opponents mounted a spirited comeback over the back nine at Leopard Creek in the Foursomes matches this morning.
Stoop scoops EP Border Stroke Play Championships
Gauteng North’s Hendrickus Stoop finally trusted his clubs, his ability and his emotions for three consecutive rounds and it paid off handsomely with his first provincial win. The TuksSport golfer finally stepped into the winner’s circle for the first time at the Srixon / Cleveland EP Border Stroke Play Championship at Port Elizabeth Golf Club.
Pride on the line at Leopard Trophy
Top South African amateurs Zander Lombard and Louis Taylor will guide an eight-man national side against a strong line up from the Scottish Golf Union’s Mens National Squad at the fifth annual Leopard Trophy from 18-19 February.
SA Juniors claim victory at Triangular
The South African Golf Association’s Junior Team claimed a comprehensive victory over the South African Golf Development Board (SAGDB) and a Scottish side, comprising members of the Scottish Golf Union’s Mens National Squad, at the annual Triangular at Randpark Golf Club.
Smith closes out emotional win at SA Stroke Play
All Jason Smith hoped for a decent result, but the Gauteng North golfer left Benoni Country Club with a lot more after holing a gusty three-footer for birdie at the 18th for a one stroke victory at the South African Stroke Play Championship on Friday.
SA Stroke Play heads to thrilling finish
Moving day at the South African Stroke Play Championship turned into a slight traffic jam with a sizable pack of international rivals chasing third round leader Bradley Neil from Scotland.
The 18-year-old Blairgowrie amateur reeled in five birdies and 13 pars in a clinical performance at the Benoni Country Club for a 67 and assumed control at 13-under-par 203. But overnight leader Dermot McElroy is just one off the pace, while South Africans Jason Smith and Stefan Cronje are only two shots back heading into Friday’s title chase.
McElroy hits the front at SA Stroke Play
It was not the luck of Irish, as some would have it, but the expertise of regular Sunshine Tour caddie Njabulo Myende that helped Ulsterman Dermot McElroy convert a perfectly-timed hot streak of form into a two shot lead at the South African Stroke Play Championship on Tuesday.
The hot amateur prospect from Ballymena showed his liking for the 6,703 meter layout at Benoni Country Club as he reeled in eight birdies – including two sets of three – and dropped just a single shot to produce a sizzling 65 and take the lead at 10-under-par 134.
Smith, Kana move into contention at SA Stroke Play
Centurion’s Jason Smith, Fezekile Kana from the Eastern Province and France’s Paul Elissalde took Route 66 to move into contention in the second round of the South African Stroke Play Championship on Tuesday.
Red-hot Rambo romps to SA Stroke Play lead
South Africa’s number one amateur Christiaan Bezuidenhout racked up eight birdies in a superb eight-under-par 64 to lead the first round of the South African Stroke Play Championship at Benoni Country Club on Tuesday.
The 19-year-old Nigel golfer, called Rambo by his amateur peers, was at his ball-striking best as he produced the round of the day for a two stroke lead over Chris Selfridge from Ireland.
Internationals in driving seat at SA Stroke Play
The internationals laid down a speedy marker at the South African Stroke Play Championship, with Ireland’s Chris Selfridge leading the early first round action at Benoni Country Club.
Modderfontein’s Marco Steyn set the clubhouse target at four-under-par 68, but the Belfast golfer soon bettered this number with a 66 to stamp his authority on this year’s championship.
Bezuidenhout seeks home glory at SA Stroke Play
While former SA Stroke Play champion Richard Sterne will lead the country’s finest against a strong international challenge in his title defence at the Joburg Open, Ekurhuleni’s Christiaan Bezuidenhout will spearhead the local challenge against a large foreign presence when the South African Stroke Play Championship tees off at Benoni Country Club on Tuesday.
SA Juniors conquer French at Serengeti
South Africa’s top four ranked juniors rallied to an emphatic five point victory against the French in the final round of a two-day Test at the Serengeti Golf & Wildlife Estate on Saturday.
SA claims first blood against French
The South African junior team got off to a dream start in the first round of the two-day Test at the Serengeti Golf & Wildlife Estate to claim a 4 1/2 -1 1/2 lead against a top four-man French side on Friday.
Top amateurs named for international action this February
The South African Golf Association (SAGA) has named an Open Amateur team and junior side for two international events this February. South African number two Zander Lombard and sixth ranked Louis Taylor will lead the senior team in the country’s title defence at the annual Leopard Trophy against members of the Scottish Golf Union’s Mens National Squad at Leopard Creek in Mpumalanga from 18-19 February.
SA challengers seek home glory at SA Stroke Play
South Africa’s top amateurs will throw down the gauntlet against a strong foreign invasion in this year’s South African Amateur Stroke Play Championship at Benoni Country Club from 4-7 February. South African number one Christiaan Bezuidenhout will spearhead the local challenge alongside Zander Lombard, reigning Sanlam SA Amateur champion Thriston Lawrence and NJ Arnoldi, respectively ranked second, third and fourth on the current South African Golf Association’s (SAGA) rankings.
McClatchie leads SA young guns against French
SA number one junior Kyle McClatchie is primed to lead a quartet of talented juniors in a two-day Test against France at his home course, the Serengeti Golf and Wildlife Estate, at the end of January. McClatchie will be joined by reigning Sanlam SA Amateur champion Thriston Lawrence from Mpumalanga, Nomads SA Boys U-17 champion Jovan Rebula from Southern Cape and reigning Kenya Open Amateur champion Hennie du Plessis from Polokwane in the two-day event.
DISTANCE MEASURING DEVICES
The R&A, the joint world governing body announced yesterday that they would permit the use of distance measuring devices (D.M.D.s) at all their AMATEUR EVENTS for 2014.
McClatchie captures play-off win at Dr Bam
Ekurhuleni’s Kyle McClatchie holed a confident eagle putt to defeat Hennie du Plessis from Limpopo in a play-off for the Dr Bam Nomads National Order of Merit title at Pollak Park Golf Club on Monday.
KZN a happy hunting ground for Rebula
Top SA junior Jovan Rebula claimed the first Nomads National Order of Merit tournament of new season after edging out Wingate Park junior Juan-Pierre Cooper with a birdie at the first play-off hole on Friday.
Loubser claims Nomads SA Boys at Fish River
Britain’s Herman Loubser completed his winning march at the Fish River Sun Country Club in superb fashion when he romped to a six-shot victory in the Nomads SA Boys U-15 Championship on Tuesday.
Brit stays ahead at Nomads SA Boys
British golfer Herman Loubser took advantage of the sunny conditions at the Fish River Sun Country Club to keep ahead of the chasing pack at the Nomads SA Boys U-15 Championship on Monday.
England’s Loubser sets pace at Fish River
Herman Loubser from the United Kingdom was the surprise leader after Sunday’s first round of the Nomads SA Boys U-15 Championship at the Fish River Sun Country Club.
Central Gauteng crowned SA Junior IPT champs
Central Gauteng truly embodied the spirit of team effort when they combined to beat Gauteng North in the final round on Friday and lift the 2013 South African Junior Inter-Provincial at Bellville Golf Club.
Southern Cape powers to promotion at SA Junior IPT
Southern Cape mowed down North West on the final day of this year’s South African Junior Inter-Provincial, beating their biggest rivals for the coveted promotion to the A-Section of the country’s largest national junior team championship on Friday.
Pressure mounts at SA Junior IPT
It’s do or die time at Bellville Golf Club for defending champions Gauteng North and 2011 winners Western Province after Central Gauteng took control of the A-Division on Thursday, while the promotion battle at this year’s South African Junior Inter-Provincial is down to the final match between Southern Cape and North West.
Big battles looming at SA Junior IPT
After three rounds at this year’s South African Junior Inter-Provincial, the A-Division could go down to the wire in a three-way battle between defending champions Gauteng, hosts Western Province and dark horse Central Gauteng, while KwaZulu-Natal took yet another step towards promotion by defeating Southern Cape in the B-Division on Wednesday.
Indwe Risk Services renews Senior golf sponsorship
Indwe Risk Services have signed a three-year extension to their sponsorship agreement of the SA Golf Association’s senior amateur golf. The short term insurance broker have been a partner to the senior amateur golf circuit for nearly a decade as the title sponsor of their two flagship events, the Indwe Risk Services South African Senior Inter-Provincial and Indwe Risk Services Senior Amateur Open Championship.
Western Cape neighbours turn tables at SA Junior IPT
The Western Province gave Gauteng North licking to signal their intention at this year’s South African Junior Interprovincial this year, while neighbours Boland bounced back from mixed first round results to defeat Mpumalanga that put the side firmly back in the battle for promotion at Bellville Golf Club on Tuesday.
Gauteng North draws first blood at SA Junior IPT
Defending champions Gauteng North provided manager Andre Louw the strong start he hoped for by scoring a solid victory in Monday’s opening round of the South African Junior Interprovincial at Bellville Golf Club.
WP primed for SA Junior IPT
Gauteng North will launch their title defence in the South African Junior Interprovincial at Bellville Golf Club on Monday, but the 2012 champions will face a very determined challenge from the local heroes, Western Province.
SAGA dedicates SA Junior IPT to Mandela
The South African Golf Association (SAGA) will dedicate the upcoming South African Junior Inter-Provincial Championship to the memory of the country’s founding president, Nelson Mandela.
SA pair take top 3s at Albatross International
Western Province’s Altin van der Merwe and Cara Gorlei both claimed top three finishes for South Africa at the 5th Albatross International Junior Golf Championship in India on Friday.
Western Province Boys well placed in India
The Windies might still be struggling to come to terms with the pitch in Kanpur, but South Africa’s Altin van der Merwe and Tristin Galant are definitely gaining the measure of the greens at the Jaypee Greens Golf Club in Delhi.
Scholtz, Roux and Gauteng North enjoy success
Boland golfer Armandt Scholtz won the Harry Oppenheimer Trophy, Gauteng North clinched the International Teams Championship at Maccauvlei Golf Club and in Argentina, Western Province amateur Gerlou Roux reached the quarter-finals of the Argentine Amateur.
Freddie Tait winner humbled by SA Open experience
Louis Taylor - the lone surviving amateur after the cut for the 103rd South African Open Championship was made – says he lived through a career-defining experience this week.
Taylor has Glendower’s measure
Free State amateur Louis Taylor recovered superbly from a mid-round stumble to sign off on a third round 70, which left him a creditable five under par ahead of Sunday's final round of the 103rd South African Open Championship.
Roux on fire at Argentinean Amateur
South Africa’s Callum Mowat was eliminated, but Gerlou Roux will be hunting a spot in the semi-final of the Argentine Amateur Championship after navigating his way past local heroes Jose Chon and Martin Contini at the Martindale Golf Club in Pilar, Argentina on Friday.
Taylor stands his ground at SA Open
Louis Taylor does not play too often with the pros, but when he does, he's shown quite capable of upstaging them. Taylor was one of a handful of amateurs who enjoyed automatic exemption from the custodians of the South African Open Championship – the South African Golf Association – to play in the 103rd edition at Glendower.
SA cruising at Argentinean Amateur
South Africa’s Gerlou Roux claimed a comprehensive victory and countryman Callum Mowat sent his opponent packing at the 19th hole to advance to the second round of the Argentine Amateur Championship at Martindale Golf Club in Pilar, Argentina.
Lawrence passes SA Open baptism of fire
Reigning Sanlam SA Amateur champion Thriston Lawrence had a bird's eye view of big time golf at the 103rd SA Open at Glendower on Thursday. The 16-year-old Nelspruit teenager was grouped with 2011 Masters champion Charl Schwartzel and European Tour winner Scotsman Scott Jamieson in round one and after 18 holes, a mightily relieved Lawrence declared: "I'm glad it's all over."
Schwartzel eyes maiden SA Open title
SA claim top five at Juan Carlos Tailhade
South Africa’s Gerlou Roux and Callum Mowat claimed a top five finish in the 42nd Juan Carlos Tailhade Cup at the Los Lagartos Country Club near Pilar in Argentina on Sunday.
SA’s best fighting fit for SA Open
The five amateurs selected by the South African Golf Association to tee it up in the 103rd South African Open Championship at Glendower Golf Club this week, certainly validated their selection at the Central Gauteng Open Stroke Play on Sunday.
Players elevate SA Open to Africa’s Major
With a history dating back to 1893, the South African Open Championship has long been held in high esteem here at home.
However, this year’s record entry of nearly 600 players not only emphasises the standing and prestige of South Africa’s flagship on the international calendar, but truly elevates the world’s second oldest national Open to major status in Africa.
SA make up ground in Argentina
South Africa’s Gerlou Roux and Callum Mowat produced a strong comeback in Saturday’s third round of the 42nd Juan Carlos Tailhade Cup in Argentina to surge within striking distance of pacesetters Spain.
SA with work to do in Argentina
Top South African amateurs Gerlou Roux and Callum Mowat slipped from second to a tie for fourth after second round action at the Juan Carlos Tailhade Cup in Argentina wrapped up on Friday.
SA duo a happy act in Argentina
South Africa's Gerlou Roux and Callum Mowat carded a pair of 73's at the Los Lagartos Golf Club in Pilar to finish just three shots behind pacesetters Denmark on day one of the Juan Carlos Tailhade Cup in Argentina. The South Africans lead Argentina, Uruguay and Spain by two shots and are three ahead of Italy.
Roux and Mowat primed for Argentinean challenge
Top amateurs Gerlou Roux and Callum Mowat are eager to take South Africa’s successful run in international championships this season outside Africa’s borders with a winning performance in two top international events in Argentina later this month.
Lawrence triumphs with eagle in EP
Top South African junior Thriston Lawrence got his preparation for the 103rd South African Open Championship underway with a superb victory in the Eastern Province Stroke Play Championship at Port Elizabeth Golf Club on Sunday.
SA takes top five at Spirit International
South Africa sealed a third top five finish in the country’s seventh appearance in the prestigious Spirit International in the United States with a final round four-under-par 68 at Whispering Pines near Trinity in Texas on Saturday.
SA in great form at Spirit International
It was a long day at the office for the participants in this year’s Spirit International, but the South African quartet showed great courage and determination to finish in a strong position at the 36-hole mark in the United States on Friday.
SA in touch at weather-beaten Spirit International
Fierce storms, more than 160mm in rainfall and a 25½-hour interruption to the first round had very little impact on the South Africa’s four-man team at this year’s Spirit International in Texas. When darkness fell on the first round of play, the local heroes had pacesetters America well in their sights.
Spirit shortened to 54 holes
Organisers at the Spirit International were forced to shorten this year’s championship to 54 holes following more than 160mm rainfall at Whispering Pines Golf Club in Wednesday’s first round.
Schwartzel headlines for SA at 103rd SA Open
The South African Open Championship will celebrate its 103rd playing with 2011 Masters champion Charl Schwartzel leading the South African challenge at Glendower Golf Club from 21-24 November 2013.
The former Freddie Tait Cup winner is the main draw card in the first counting event on The 2014 European Tour International Schedule 2014 alongside world number four and defending champion, Henrik Stenson, and Schwartzel hopes to start the season on a winning note.
SA Amateur champ relish SA Open debut alongside Stenson
Nelspruit teenager Thriston Lawrence lives by a simple motto: “If you believe it, you can do it”.
This November, the reigning Sanlam SA Amateur champion from Mpumalanga will be living his dream he makes his debut alongside four of the country’s top amateurs and world number four Henrik Stenson in the 103rd South African Open Championship at Glendower Golf Club from 21-24 November.
Van Aswegen claims Indwe SA Senior Amateur Open
Gavin van Aswegen thought life could not get any better after his son Tyrone secured his card for the 2014 PGA Tour in September, but barely a month later, the Royal Johannesburg and Kensington golfer celebrated an emotional victory in the Indwe Risk Services SA Senior Amateur Open Championship at Fancourt.
SA Spirit team primed for US challenge
South Africa’s Spirit International team are primed for the challenge ahead of their departure for the United States on Friday. The quartet tasked with flying the country’s flag in Texas from 30 October to 2 November include Christiaan Bezuidenhout from Ekurhuleni, Kim Williams from Gauteng North and Central Gauteng’s Louis Taylor and Lara Weinstein.
Hendrikse, Le Roux lurk at Indwe SA Senior Amateur
Defending champion Mellette Hendrikse and South Africa’s number one senior Francois le Roux moved within striking distance of pacesetter Gavin van Aswegen as second round action wrapped up at the Indwe Risk Services SA Senior Amateur Open Championship at Fancourt on Thursday.
SA makes it seven in a row at AAGTC
South Africa extended the country’s dominance at the African Amateur Golf Teams Championship by put the finishing touches to an impressive week in Swaziland on Wednesday.
Callum Mowat, Zander Lombard, NJ Arnoldi and Gerlou combined to claim South Africa’s seventh successive triumph at the Royal Swazi Sun Country Club with a total score of 34-under-par 830, finishing 26 strokes clear of Zimbabwe.
Scheepers take pole at Indwe SA Senior Amateur Open
Gauteng North’s Leon Scheepers has the early jump on the rest of pack in the annual Indwe Risk Services SA Senior Amateur Open Championship at the business end of Wednesday’s first round at Fancourt.
Seniors sweep Madalas ahead of Indwe Senior Open
The SA Senior side defeated the Madalas 8.5-3.5 to claim victory in the South African Madala Challenge played at Fancourt in George on Tuesday. The curtain-raiser for the annual Indwe Risk Services Senior Amateur Open Championship has grown in popularity over the past few years and provides the perfect warm-up for 16 of the country’s top seniors Super Seniors ahead of their flagship event.
SA take commanding lead at AAGTC
South Africa leapfrogged overnight leaders Zimbabwe with a strong second round showing and made a strong case in their title defence at African Amateur Golf Teams Championship (AAGTC) with another superb performance in the third round at the Royal Swazi Sun Country Club on Tuesday.
Mowat helps SA to strong start in Swaziland
Central Gauteng’s Callum Mowat helps South Africa to a solid start in their title defence at the African Amateur Golf Teams Championship (AAGTC) at the Royal Swazi Sun Country Club and the team are within striking distance of pacesetters Zimbabwe.
Province hold off KZN for SA Mid-Amateur IPT title
The weather proved the ultimate decision maker in the final round of the South African Mid-Amateur Inter-Provincial, as Western Province held off KwaZulu-Natal to claim the A-Section title and Eastern Province edged out Southern Cape for B-Section promotion at Durban Country Club on Friday.
Showdowns looming at SA Mid-Amateur IPT
The Western Province drew a bold line under their intention to win this year’s South African Mid-Amateur Inter-Provincial when they defeated KwaZulu-Natal in the fourth round at Durban Country Club on Thursday.
Province, Free State lurk at SA Mid-Amateur IPT
The pressure is building at Durban Country Club after the Western Province moved within striking distance of A-Section log leaders KwaZulu-Natal and Free State & Northern Cape narrowed the gap on B-Section leaders Eastern Province at the halfway stage of South African Mid-Amateur Inter-Provincial at Durban Country Club on Wednesday.
Record entries for Indwe Risk Services Senior Amateur Open
The senior amateur golf sector is making great strides, as reflected in the record number of entries received for this year’s Indwe Senior Amateur Open Championship at Fancourt this October.
Coastal sides edge ahead at SA Mid-Amateur IPT
KwaZulu-Natal scored a massive scalp when they thumped defending champions Central Gauteng 8.5 – 3.5 while the Eastern Province strengthened their case in the B-Section battle for promotion, despite a mixed performance in the second of the South African Mid-Amateur Inter-Provincial at Durban Country Club on Tuesday.
Central gets defence underway at SA Mid-Amateur IPT
Defending champions Central Gauteng signalled their intentions with a first round A-Section victory, while Eastern Province threw down the gauntlet in the B-Section at Durban Country Club to top the log at the South African Mid-Amateur Inter-Provincial on Monday.
SA Mid-Amateur rivalries renewed
Central Gauteng will kick off their South African Mid-Amateur Inter-Provincial title defence from 14-8 October, but last year’s champions could be in for a tough battle against title rivals KwaZulu-Natal at Durban Country Club.
Clutch putt seals Ekurhuleni Open for Beckley
North West amateur Aubrey Beckley held his nerve over an eight-foot clutch putt at the closing hole to thwart a brave bid by Pretoria duo Zander Lombard and Jason and seal his maiden provincial victory at the Ekurhuleni Open.
Top SA amateurs gearing up for Spirit
With less than a four weeks before they depart for the United States, four of South Africa’s top amateurs are hard at work preparing for the 2013 Spirit International in Texas from 30 October to 2 November.
Seniors gear up for Indwe Risk Services Senior Open
The country’s leading senior amateurs will flock to Fancourt in George this October for the annual Indwe Risk Services Senior Amateur Open Championship. Defending champion Mellette Hendrikse will be hunting an Indwe Risk Services Senior Open double and two-time champion Jock Wellington will pursue his third championship victory at Africa’s premier golfing resort from 23-25 October.
Modderfontein clinches Oosthuizen’s Champs
Junior golfers Marco Steyn, Karabo Mokoena and Dylan Naidoo hit the winning numbers to ensure a podium finish for Modderfontein Golf Club in this year’s Louis Oosthuizen Junior Club Teams Championship at Clarens Golf Club.
Polokwane leads Oosthuizen’s Club Champs
Jaco Linde, Corne Oliver and Hennie du Plessis produced the scores for Polokwane to take pole at the 36-hole mark at this year’s Louis Oosthuizen Junior Club Teams Championship at Clarens Golf Club.
Juniors primed for Oosthuizen’s Club Champs
While South Africa’s 2010 Open champion makes a welcome return to competitive golf at the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship in Scotland, 72 of South Africa’s top junior golfers will be challenging in the Louis Oosthuizen Junior Club Teams Championship at Clarens Golf Club from 29-30 September.
Superb Gauteng North triumph at SA IPT
Ekurhuleni celebrated a hard-earned promotion, but their joy was overshadowed by the utter elation and delight of the Gauteng North team, who ended a 29 year winning drought with an outstanding performance at the 2013 South African Inter-Provincial at Rustenburg Golf Club. The 2013 champions ended their campaign in terrific style by handing KwaZulu-Natal a decisive 9.5 – 2.5 drubbing in the final round on Friday, to put the seal on an unbeaten record in the week-long premier team championship, sponsored by Tempest.
Three teams on back foot for SA IPT relegation
Ekurhuleni strengthened their bid for promotion with a 3-1 lead after the B-Section foursomes at Rustenburg Golf Club this morning, but the scales have tipped in the A-Section with three teams now battling to avoid regelation at this year’s South African Inter-Provincial, sponsored by Tempest.
SA IPT promotion battle crunch on cards
While Gauteng North can afford an early celebration after sealing their A-Section victory in this year’s African Inter-Provincial, sponsored by Tempest, five teams will be on knife’s edge in the promotion and relegation battle after action wrapped up at Rustenburg Golf Club on Thursday.
North West quietly optimistic at SA IPT
Free State and Northern Cape hit the front in the fourth round foursomes at the 2013 South African Inter-Provincial, sponsored by Tempest, and will take a comfortable 3-1 cushion into their singles against Ekurhuleni.
Crunch time for promotion contenders at SA IPT
Ekurhuleni strengthened their bid for promotion with two impressive victories in Wednesday’s third round at Rustenburg Golf Club and has thrown down the gauntlet at this year’s South African Inter-Provincial, sponsored by Tempest. The side beat Eastern Province 8-3 and handed Border a 9-3 drubbing to pull level with current B-Section log leader, Free State and Northern Cape.
Galant and Southern Cape come up trumps at Fish River
The Western Cape's Tristan Galant lifted the Nomads South African Under-13 Championship title at the Fish River Sun Country Club. The SAGDB learner from Belhar carded rounds of 75-73-71 to win by four shots. Southern Cape combined for a final round 363 to win the team competition.
North in trouble after SA IPT Foursomes
The Southern Cape caught log-leaders Gauteng North off-guard in this morning’s foursomes and will take a 3-1 lead into the A-Division singles at the South African Inter-Provincial, sponsored by Tempest, at Rustenburg Golf Club.
Gauteng North hold course at SA IPT
Gauteng North’s Werner van Niekerk sunk a nervy seven-footer for birdie at the 18th hole to halve his game with Armand Scholtz and gift his team the crucial half point needed to beat Boland for their second successive victory in the South African Inter-Provincial, sponsored by Tempest, at Rustenburg Golf Club.
SAGDB’s Galant forges to front at Fish River
The Western Province’s Tristan Galant felt right at home in the swirling South-Westerly what whipped around the layout at the Fish River Sun Country Club and forged his way to the 36-hole lead of the Nomads South African U-13 Championship with an outstanding even par 73.
Province takes edge into Singles
The Western Province gave a convincing performance in Tuesday’s foursomes at the South African Inter-Provincial at Rustenburg Golf Club, while the remaining A-Section teams squared off in the country’s premier team championship, sponsored by Tempest.
Underdogs the heroes at SA IPT
Underdogs Southern Cape and KwaZulu handed joint defending champions Boland and Western Province a decisive drubbing to emerge as the frontrunners in the first round of the South African Inter-Provincial, sponsored by Tempest, after at Rustenburg Golf Club.
Cole gives Gauteng edge at Fish River
Cole Stevens helped Central Gauteng into pole position in Monday’s first round of the Nomads SA Under-13 Champion at Fish River Sun Country Club. Central Gauteng scored an opening 31-over-par 396 to lead by five from Ekurhuleni.
First round Foursomes dishes up surprises
The three underdogs coming into this year’s South African Inter-Provincial, sponsored by Tempest, have hit the front in the first round with a strong opening performance in the morning foursomes at Rustenburg Golf Club.
Pride on the line at SA Inter-Provincial
It has been 28 years since Gauteng North last lifted the South African Inter-Provincial title. In fact, the team was still called Northern Transvaal when they celebrated victory in East London Golf Club in 1984.
If one based their chances on the current South African Golf Association’s rankings, this could be the year that Gauteng North changes the course of history at this year's South African Inter-Provincial, sponsored by Tempest.
North West ready to rumble for SA IPT glory
Home course advantage, resident support and local course knowledge. These are the three elements the North West team are counting on to lay the foundation and deliver a winning punch for A-Section promotion in the 53rdSouth African Inter-Provincial Championship, sponsored by Tempest, at Rustenburg Golf Club next week.
To reach the end goal, the local favourites will have to get six very determined and confident opponents, including Border, Eastern Province, Ekurhuleni, Free State & Northern Cape, Mpumalanga and 2012 wooden spoon recipient Limpopo, who was relegated in Port Elizabeth last year.
Defending champions ready for rematch in Rustenburg
For the first time in the history, two A-Section teams will step into title defence when the 53rdSouth African Inter-Provincial Championship, sponsored by Tempest, tees off at Rustenburg Golf Club next week.
The Western Province and Boland have shared the unprecedented joint glory for 12 months, but the time has come for a new champion to step up and both teams are determined to go the distance at the SAGA’s flagship team event from 23-27 September.
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Rustenburg primed for 53rd SA IPT
Rustenburg Golf Club has played host to several prominent professional and amateur events, but this year marks the first time that the North West Province golf club welcomes the South Africa’s most prestigious amateur team event.
The 18-hole championship layout will host the 53rd edition of the South African Inter-Provincial Championship, sponsored by Tempest, from 23-27 September 2013.
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First Junior Africa Challenge a roaring success
South Africa’s leading junior golfers and visitors from nine countries put their talent on display at the end of August during the inaugural Junior Africa Challenge at Zebula Golf Estate and Spa in Bela Bela.
Hosted and presented by S.A. Kids Golf, the international championship drew 80 participants aged between seven and 18 years, who competed in various age divisions. South African Golf Association president Andre Pieterse praised S.A. Kids Golf for their continued commitment to promoting junior golf in South Africa.
Duke of York a wake-up call for Gous
All Zander Gous wanted before he shook the sand of Royal St Georges from his spikes, was just one birdie. After two days of negative numbers, the 17-year-old South African junior got his wish at the par-five 14th in the final round of the Duke of York Young Champions Trophy and a 73 lifted him to a tie for 25th in the world-class field.
Stenson to defend at 103rd SA Open
Defending champion Henrik Stenson will spearhead the international challenge in the 103rd South African Open Championship at Glendower Golf Club from 21-24 November 2013.
South African Golf Association president Andre Pieterse welcomed the Swede’s decision.
“As the custodians of the South African Open Championship, we are proud of all our past champions and we welcome Henrik’s decision to come back and defend his title,” Pieterse said. “Our amateurs are always looking for idols to aspire to and Henrik has definitely inspired, not only with his success since last year, but with his grit, determination and work ethic. He has been an exceptional ambassador for our national Open and the game of golf.”
Royal St George’s a test for Gous
Ji Sun Kang held on to the top 10, but Zander Gous is finding out first hand just why the world’s top professionals also struggled to break par during the 2011 Open Championship at Royal St George’s in Sandwich, England.
The two South Africans are competing in the 13th edition of the Duke of York Young Champions Trophy , where they have had to deal with a tough course, talented opponents and very windy conditions over the first two days of the prestigious invitation-only 54-hole stroke play event.
Bezuidenhout powers to first in SA
Ekurhuleni’s Christiaan Bezuidenhout lived up to his star billing when he ascended to the number one spot in the South African Golf Association (SAGA) rankings on Monday.
SA juniors get underway at Duke of York
Reigning Nomads SA Boys and SA Girls champions, Zander Gous and Ji Sun Kang, survived a very cold and windy day at Royal St George’s in Sandwich and were delighted to finish within striking distance of the first round leader at the Duke of York Young Champions Trophy in England on Tuesday.
SA Team named for AAGTC
Leading amateurs Zander Lombard, Gerlou Roux, Callum Mowat and NJ Arnoldi have been tasked to keep South Africa’s unbeaten record alive in the 2013 African Amateur Golf Teams Championship (AAGTC) from 18-25 October in Swaziland.
The local quartet will be gunning for South Africa’s seventh consecutive victory in the biennial tournament at the Royal Swazi Sun Country Club, site of the inaugural championship in 2001.
Gous, Kang ready for Duke of York debut
Reigning Nomads South Africa’s SA Boys and SA Girls champions, Zander Gous and Ji Sun Kang, will join the hunt for glory in the 13th edition of the Duke of York Young Champions Trophy at the Royal St. George Golf Club in Sandwich, England on Tuesday.
Entry into this exclusive 54-hole stroke play event is by invitation only, with spots reserved only for the current holders of Under-18 National Championships or players who have won some major golfing event in the preceding year.
SA takes clean sweep in Scotland
Eight of South Africa’s top amateurs claimed a clean sweep in the Mens and Womens competitions at in the University of St Andrews 600thAnniversary Invitational in Scotland this weekend.
The University of Pretoria’s HPC Mens side claimed a wire-to-wire victory in the invitation-only quadrangle tournament against St Andrews University, the Scottish Golf Union (SGU) and the Scandinavian School of Golf, while the HPC Womens’ team successfully held on win the Womens Competition.
SA teams edge ahead in Scotland
The eight teams competing in the University of St Andrews 600th Anniversary Invitational in Scotland were greeted by a brutal North Sea wind on the second day of the invitation-only quadrangle tournament, but the South African had the best handle on the conditions at the Craighead course on Friday to edge ahead at the halfway point.
Van Niekerk, Lombard give SA edge in Scotland
Zander Lombard and Werner van Niekerk were the only two players to dip into red figures in the first round of the University of St Andrews 600thAnniversary Invitational in Scotland on Thursday.
The University of Pretoria’s HPC Mens Team will take a seven shot lead over Sweden in the commemorative, invitation-only quadrangle tournament, celebrating the University’s 600th anniversary.
Top SA amateurs named for Spirit International
Four of South Africa’s leading amateurs will be hunting for success at this year’s Spirit International, which tees off at the esteemed Whispering Pines near Trinity in Texas from 30 October to 2 November.
The South African Golf Association’s Christiaan Bezuidenhout and Louis Taylor will compete for the country’s first success in in this prestigious biennial tournament alongside Womens Golf South Africa’s Kim Williams and Lara Weinstein.
Solid SA performance at Italian U-16 Champs
After helping South Africa to a runner-up finish in the Nations Cup, Ekurhuleni’s Kyle McClatchie carried his form to a joint third finish at the seventh Italian International Under-16 Championship on Thursday.
McClatchie makes a big move in Italy
Ekurhuleni’s Kyle McClatchie blasted into the top 10 at the halfway mark of the seventh Italian International Under-16 Championship in Valcarozza, Italy alongside team mates Keegan de Lange and Ross Sinclair from Gauteng North. McClatchie fired a second round one-under-par 72 to vault to joint 10th on six-over-par 152.
Meanwhile De Lange held on to a share of fourth with a 77 and Sinclair moved to joint eighth after carding a 75.
SAGA Launches New Official Website
The South African Golf Association launched its redesigned official website on Wednesday 28th August 2013.
The new, user-friendly portal is easy to navigate and offers members and golf fans from South Africa and around the globe effortless access to the latest amateur golf news, tournament information, results, statistics, rankings etc.
De Lange and Ross impress in Italy
Gauteng North’s Keegan de Lange carded a level-par 73 at the Golf Club Biella Le Betulle in Valcarozza, Italy for a three-way share of third while Ross Sinclair from Tshwane is joint 17th at the Italian International Under-16 Championship after an opening 76. Their combined score of 153 left South Africa five shots off the pace from Norway in the Nations Cup team competition.
SA juniors geared for Italian challenge
South Africa’s top ranked junior Jovan Rebula from Southern Cape, Ekurhuleni’s Kyle McClatchie and Gauteng North golfers Keegan de Lange and Rosswell Sinclair will use today’s practice round at the Golf Club Biella in Italy to become well acquainted with the par-73 championship layout before they tee it up in the seventh Italian International Under-16 Championship this week. The junior quartet will compete in the individual 72-hole competition and the 36-hole Nations Trophy team event, played over the first two rounds of the championship.
The Back Nine with Greg Sheard
In the second instalment of our Back Nine series with South Africa’s top mid-amateur golfers, we talk to South Africa’s number two ranked mid-amateur, Greg Sheard, who busted into the top five of the mid-amateur rankings when he claimed the Volvo South Africa Mid-Amateur Stroke Play Championship in May and has since bolstered his ranking with a second place finish at the Eastern Province Mid-Amateur in June, a tie for seventh at the North West Mid-Amateur Stroke Play in July and his second victory this season at the Pro Shop / Volvo KZN Mid-Amateur Open in August.
Strategy pays for Mowat at Southern Cape Open
Central Gauteng’s Callum Mowat stuck to a well-laid game plan in squally conditions at Plettenberg Bay Golf Club on Sunday to come from behind and claim his second title this season at the Southern Cape Open.
Faber’s fabulous ace a good omen?
Local favourite James Faber is counting on a recent hole-in-one being a good omen ahead of this weekend’s Southern Cape Open at Plettenberg Bay Country Club.
The 40-year-old Faber, or FJ as he is fondly known, knows he has the home course advantage and he can rely on the support from his regular playing partners, friends and family, but he is hoping that the ace will bring him luck, and the winning edge on Sunday.
Top 40 for Wellington at Royal Aberdeen
Although the Senior Open Amateur Championship ended in a downpour of heavy rain and hailstones, South Africa’s Jock Wellington manage to grind out a final round 77 to claim a top 40 finish at Royal Aberdeen on Sunday.
Du Plessis claims Kenya Junior Championship
South Africa’s Hennie du Plessis put on a master class from tee to green for at Muthaiga Golf Club in Nairobi to claim a commanding victory in the Kenya Junior Championship on Thursday.
Although the 16-year-old Polokwane golfer dropped four shots in the last three holes of the final round, his fourth successive 70 was good enough to secure a 17-shot victory in the prestigious Kenya Junior Golf Foundation event.
Du Plessis surges clear in Kenya
South Africa’s Hennie du Plessis will take an almost unassailable lead into the final round of the prestigious Kenya Junior Championship on Thursday.
The 16-year-old Polokwane golfer shared the 36-hole lead with the country’s number one ranked amateur and defending champion, Daniel Nduva, but pulled well clear of the chasing pack with a third successive 70 at the Muthaiga Golf Club in Nairobi.
Du Plessis shares Kenya Junior Champs lead
South Africa’s Hennie du Plessis claimed a share of the lead the 36-hole mark of the prestigious Kenya Junior Championship on Tuesday alongside with the country’s number one ranked amateur and defending champion, Daniel Nduva.
Du Plessis lagged two shots behind Nduva after opening with a one-under-par 70 at the Muthaiga Golf Club, however, a second successive 70 saw the 16-year-old Polokwane golfer join Nyali’s Nduva in pole after the local favourite returned a second round 72.
Le Roux keeps up the pressure
South Africa’s leading senior amateur Francois le Roux has dominated the national senior scene this season, but lifting the Western Province’s Westlake Senior title on Thursday rated right up there with the 53-year-old’s goals for this year.
Classic Glendower to host 103rd SA Open
The South African Open Championship goes back to the classics with the announcement that 103rd playing of the second oldest Open Championship will be hosted by the prestigious Glendower Golf Club from November 21-24, 2013.
No stranger to top level championship golf, Glendower staged the country’s flagship event in 1989, 1993 and 1997 and the 18-hole championship course has been home to the Sunshine Tour’s annual BMG Classic since 2009.
The course has also provided the backdrop to some of South Africa’s flagship amateur championships, including the 1986 Womens 72-Hole Teams Championship, 1987 SA Amateur and SA Stroke Play Championships, the 1993 SA Mens Inter-Provincial and the SA Womens Amateur and SA Stroke Play Championships in 2003.
Lombard rises to number one
When South Africa’s Haydn Porteous fires his opening shot at the Russian Open on Thursday, his number one ranking will pass to Tshwane golfer Zander Lombard.
The number one spot may have fallen to him due to Porteous’ departure from the amateur ranks, but Lombard said he takes nothing for granted and will work hard to hold on the honour. “It’s the natural progression on things,” he said. “The number one spot fell to Haydn when Brandon Stone left South Africa for college golf in the United States. Now that he has joined the paid ranks, the honour has fallen to me. But it has been my goal all season to get to the number one spot and now it’s up to me to keep myself in this position.”
Bezuidenhout rallies for Limpopo Open glory
Ekurhuleni’s Christiaan Bezuidenhout underlined his growing stature when he leapfrogged the frontrunners to claim a surprise come-from-behind win at the Limpopo Open, sponsored by The Pro Shop, on Sunday.
The 18-year-old Nigel golfer carded a sublime five-under-par 67 at the par-72, 6,253 meter layout to overtake the leading threesome and lift the title on a winning total of 11-under-par 205.
East London’s Phillips shakes the bridesmaid tag
Norman Phillips wore the bridesmaid tag three times in June, but the 53-year-old East London golfer finally got the monkey off his back when he marched to his first provincial Senior Amateur victory in the Jacobsen’s Eastern Cape Senior Championship on Sunday.
Ekurhuleni’s Boshoff claims top-20 in Switzerland
South African golfer Paul Boshoff claimed a top 20 finish in the 2013 Swiss Amateur Championship in Lausanne on Sunday.
The 16-year-old Ekurhuleni golfer fired rounds of 71 and 73 at the Lausanne Golf Club to make the cut, set at four-over 148, by four shots. Boshoff and carded a final round 76 to claim a share of 11th on four-over-par on the final leaderboard.
Tuks celebrate USSA Championship triumph
The University of Pretoria lifted the USSA Championship title on Friday with an unparalleled performance in the A-Division at the Koro Creek Country Estate in Limpopo.
Although their second round match play triumph over The Golf School of Excellence – Johannesburg (TSGE-Jhb) effectively sealed their victory, the 2008, 2009 and 2011 champions kept their undefeated record intact by defeating the University of Stellenbosch A 6.5 - 2.5 in the final round.
Tuks wins USSA Championship Stroke Play
Matthew Spacy made three eagles on his way to a second round six-under-par 66 that not only won him the Individual Standings title, but help the University of Pretoria to an emphatic victory in the Stroke Play qualifier of this year’s USSA (University Sport South Africa) Championships in Limpopo.
The University of Pretoria won the prestigious universities championship in 2008, 2009 and 2011 and are firm favourites to win their fourth title at the Koro Creek Country Estate. The Tuks team took a seven shot lead into the second round of the 36-hole qualifier and combined for a second round total of 364 to finish 21 strokes ahead of the Stellenbosch A side, who returned a second round 379.
Tuks take USSA Championship lead
The University of Pretoria team fought swirling winds, tough greens, first round nerves and the challenges of 15 other sides to earn the first round lead at the annual SSA (University Sport South Africa) Championships in Limpopo.
Helped by a two-under-par 70 from Regard Neethling and a pair of 72s from Werner van Niekerk and Andrew van der Knaap, the Tuks side combined for an opening score of 363 to finish seven shots clear of Stellenbosch University A.
Tuks team primed for USSA Championship
Skipper Tertius van den Berg declared the University of Pretoria team primed for battle ahead of the annual USSA (University Sport South Africa) Championships in Limpopo next week.
Van den Berg hopes to steer the eight-man team to their fourth victory in five years, but expects a tough battle at the challenging par-72 layout at the Koro Creek Golf Estate from 1-5 July.
SA duo crash out at British Amateur
South Africa’s Zander Lombard and Victor Lange both crashed out of the 118th British Amateur Championship in Kent on Thursday, after reaching the top 32 in the match play stage of the prestigious tournament.
The two South Africans were among 288 players from 29 countries that battled the competition and the gruelling weather conditions at the Royal Cinque Ports and Prince’s links courses to make the exclusive 64-man field for the match play.
SA duo cross first hurdle at British Amateur
South Africa’s Zander Lombard and Victor Lange will be lining up in the last 32 at the 118th British Amateur Championship in Kent on Thursday.
The two South Africans were among 288 players from 29 countries that battled the competition and the gruelling weather conditions at the Royal Cinque Ports and Prince’s links courses to make the exclusive 64-man field for the match play.
Lombard, Lange make British Amateur Match Play
South Africa’s Zander Lombard and Victor Lange survived the gruelling 36-hole Stroke Play qualifier to make the exclusive 64-man field for the Match Play division at the 118th British Amateur Championship on Tuesday. The stroke play stage drew 288 entries from 29 countries and was contested at the Royal Cinque Ports and Prince’s links courses in Kent.
SA Juniors in touch at Junior Golf World Cup challenge
South Africa’s juniors got off to a solid start in the first round of the TOYOTA Junior Golf World Cup 2013, supported by JAL, in Toyota City, at Tokyo’s Chukyo Country Club in Aichi-Prefecture, Japan on Tuesday.
The Venezuelan team set the first round target at the Inshino Course with an opening six-under-par 207, but the local heroes finished just four shots adrift. South Africa is tied for fourth alongside Germany on 211, three shots behind second placed Mexico, who combined for a five-under-par 208, and two off the pace from defending champions Australia in third place.
SA Juniors primed for Junior Golf World Cup challenge
Four of the country’s top junior golfers are chomping at the bit to fly the flag for South Africa at the TOYOTA Junior Golf World Cup 2013, supported by JAL, in Toyota City, Aichi-Prefecture in Japan next week. The SA team is the only African country that qualified for the 21st edition of this prestigious event and will line up against 11 other countries from five continents at the Chukyo Golf Club’s Ishino Course from 18-21 June.
Thriston Lawrence from Mpumalanga, James du Preez and Tristen Strydom from Gauteng North and Ekurhuleni’s Jason Froneman secured the spot in the esteemed field for South Africa by way of a 58-shot victory over Zimbabwe in the All-Africa Junior Golf Challenge qualifier, played at Le Touessrok in Mauritius this April.
Christiaan Bezuidenhout, boldly charting a course for fame
Delmas amateur Christiaan Bezuidenhout had a great junior career, but golf aficionados wondered if the accomplished junior golfer could carry that form into the Open Amateur circuit when he turned 18. They were left wondering when Bezuidenhout played little golf in 2012. Besides a fourth place finish at the Ekurhuleni Open, thing were pretty quiet on the Bezuidenhout front.
However, the Ekurhuleni golfer announced his ability to transfer from the junior ranks to the pressure of the senior circuit with massive aplomb at the Strand Golf Club in April.
Focussed Kleynhans wins Southern Cape Senior Amateur
Tshwane golfer Ben Kleynhans was stunned by his first provincial victory this season a full week after he lifted the Southern Cape Senior Amateur title by one stroke at George Golf Club.
Lombard claims top 25 finish at St Andrews
Tshwane golfer Zander Lombard slipped from contention in the final round to tie for 22nd at the St Andrews Links Trophy on Sunday, where England’s Neil Raymond claimed a two shot victory over compatriots Max Orrin, Ryan Evans and Nathan Kimsey. The South African carded rounds of 71-73-72-77 to finish on a 72-hole total of five-over-par 293.
Lombard slips into top 10 at St Andrews
South Africa’s Zander Lombard was surprised to find himself inside the top 10 and not too far out of range from first round leader, Ryan Evans, at the St Andrews Links Trophy in Scotland on Friday.
Just a week after beating South Africa’s number one player Haydn Porteous for the KwaZulu-Natal Amateur Championship title, the country’s number two ranked amateur navigated the Old Course at St Andrews in 71 shots to finish just five strokes behind the English pacesetter.
Top SA amateur Stone leaves the amateur ranks
Top South African amateur Brandon Stone announced his decision to join the professional ranks on Wednesday, 5 June 2013, and will make his pro debut at the BMW International Open on a sponsor’s exemption later this month.
Italian recipe dishes up Lowveld feast for Boshoff
Four weeks ago, Paul Boshoff put on a brave face after he failed to make the top eight at the Italian International Amateur Championship, but this week, the 16-year-old Ekurhuleni golfer is wearing a smile a mile wide.
The youngster finally pushed the loss aside, put his Italian experience into practice and walked off the White River Golf Club course the Lowveld Amateur Open champion.
Lombard rallies to win KZN Amateur Match Play
Pretoria golfer Zander Lombard was delighted to lift the 2013 KwaZulu-Natal Amateur Championship title after a demanding battle against defending champion Haydn Porteous at Umhlali Country Club on Sunday.
The final between South Africa’s two top ranked amateurs was an understandably tight match and Lombard could only celebrate his2 & 1 victory after both players parred the penultimate hole of the 36-hole final.
SA Big Dogs set to tussle for KZN Amateur glory
The 2013 KwaZulu-Natal Amateur Championship is set for an exciting final with the SA number one and defending champion Haydn Porteous going toe-to-toe with the country’s number two ranked amateur, Zander Lombard, at Umhlali Country Club on Sunday.
Just two days after his successful title defence in the Stroke Play qualifier, Porteous booked his berth in the final to line up his ninth victory this season. However, the Modderfontein golfer could be in for a tough challenge to secure the double for a second successive year.
Porteous still on course for KZN Amateur Double glory
Haydn Porteous remains on course for his second successive KwaZulu-Natal Amateur Championship victory after reaching the quarterfinals at Umhlali Country Club.
The defending champion’s mantle is already groaning under the weight of eight victories this season, but that won’t stop the 18-year-old Modderfontein golfer from adding to his haul. After lifting the Stroke Play title for a second time in a row with a three shot victory on Wednesday, the country’s number one ranked amateur continued his winning march with victories in the first and second rounds of the match play.
Porteous on course for KZN Amateur defence
South Africa’s top ranked amateur Haydn Porteous continued his purple patch with a three shot victory in the KwaZulu-Natal Amateur Championship - Stroke Play Qualifier at Umhlali Country Club on Thursday.
Porteous opened with a four under 67 and took a one shot lead over Raynard Badenhorst and local favourite Christiaan van der Merwe into the final round of the 36-hole qualifier. He dropped just one shot on his way to a final round six-under-par 65 to clinch the title on 10-under-par 132.
SAGA Juniors clinch SA Challenge IPT
The SAGA Juniors lifted this year’s SA Challenge Inter-Provincial with a spectacular performance as defending champions Central Gauteng wilted under pressure from Gauteng North at Maccauvlei Golf Club.
Central Gauteng, North West and Boland in command
Defending champions Central Gauteng hit the front in Thursday’s fourth round at the SA Challenge Inter-Provincial in Vereeniging, while the North West strengthened their hold on the A-Section and Boland remained on track for promotion after their fourth successive win in this year’s SA Country Districts Tournament in Upington.
Tight at the top at Challenge IPT
Log leaders Central Gauteng and the SAGA Juniors continue to share the top spot after drawing their match at the third round of the SA Challenge Inter-Provincial at Maccauvlei, while Mpumalanga barely managed to hang on to the A-Section lead while Boland kept their promotion hunt alive with a 10-2 result over Karoo at the Country Districts Tournament at Upington Golf Club.
SAGA Juniors impress at SA Challenge IPT
The SAGA Juniors share pole position with Central Gauteng after round two of this year’s SA Challenge Inter-Provincial, while Mpumalanga and Boland are the early log leaders at the SA Country Districts Tournament after Tuesday’s second round.
Another Cape success for Porteous at Boland Open
South Africa’s top amateur Haydn Porteous has done so well in the Cape Province in the last three months, he might consider want to consider spending even more time at the coast. On Thursday, the country’s number one ranked amateur claimed the Boland Open with a four-stroke victory on 14-under-par 202 for his fifth win this season, and his third in the Cape since winning the SA Stroke Play Championship in February.
SA team still Africa Zone VI champions
South Africa successfully defended their Africa Zone VI Golf Championship title with another dominating performance in the final round singles at Windhoek Golf and Country Club on Thursday.
The SA team claimed the full eight points on offer after a clean sweep in the first round singles, and took a 2.5 point lead on 15.5 into the final round after winning all four morning foursomes matches, three afternoon fourball matches and halving one fourball in round two.
South Africa continued their winning run with seven single victories and another halve to finish on a total of 23 points. The local heroes finished four points clear of Zimbabwe in second and eight points ahead of the host nation in third place. This marks the 13th time South Africa has lifted the title of Africa’s largest team event since the inaugural it was launched in 2000
SA team on track for Africa Zone VI defence
South Africa kept their title defence at the Africa Zone VI Golf Championships alive with another commanding performance in Wednesday’s second round at Windhoek Golf and Country Club.
After a clean sweep in the first round singles, the eight-man side cleaned up with four wins in the morning foursomes and added three more victories in the afternoon fourballs. Gerlou Roux and Louis Taylor had to fend off a spirited challenge from their Namibian rivals in the foursomes, but the South African pair hung on to halve their game with P. Barnard and B. Britten to contribute to the team’s 2.5 point lead in the championship.
SA team off to solid start at Africa Zone VI
South Africa got their title defence off with a clean sweep in the first round of the Africa Zone VI Golf Championships at Windhoek Golf and Country Club on Tuesday. All eight players hit a winning note, including new caps Thriston Lawrence from Mpumalanga, Eddie Taylor from Central Gauteng and Southern Cape’s Andrew Light.
The South African team are chasing the country’s 13th victory in the annual African team event since it was launched in 2000. In addition to the defending champions and the host nation, this year’s Africa Zone VI Golf Championships has attracted entries from Malawi, Botswana, Uganda, Kenya, Zimbabwe, Swaziland, Zambia and Mozambique.
SA team geared for Zone VI defence
South Africa will launch their Africa Zone VI Golf Championships title defence at Windhoek Golf and Country Club on Tuesday following a successful campaign in the 30th Bank Windhoek Namibia Open Golf Championships on the weekend.
Since the 54-hole event was played at the same venue, the eight-man South African side made good use of their participation in the curtain-raiser to prepare for the upcoming annual African team event. Zander Lombard, the country’s number two ranked player, edged out countryman Louis Taylor in a play-off to lift the overall title, while Taylor and compatriots Gerlou Roux, Tertius van den Berg and Andrew Light all won individual prizes.
Gauteng North and North West victorious at SA U23 IPT
Gauteng North was in ascendancy once more as they mowed down Limpopo 11.5 to 0.5 to claim the South African U23 Inter Provincial, while the North West province held off a charging KwaZulu-Natal to claim B-Section promotion at Nelspruit Golf Club on Friday.
North West and KZN in epic battle for SA U23 IPT promotion
Gauteng North held on to their A-Division lead despite a fourth round draw, but the battle for promotion in the B-Division will come down to a titanic battle between North West and KwaZulu-Natal at the South African U23 Inter-Provincial on Friday.
Destined to meet in Friday’s final round, one thing is certain: one team will celebrate promotion, the other will have to nurse their wounds. And it is bound to be an epic battle that will go down to the wire. Both sides have seven points, but North West has just the slightest edge - half a game point for the lead on 30.5 games to 30.
WP moves on day three of SA U23 IPT
Western Province defeated Southern Cape to edge into third place as Gauteng North strengthened their position at the top of the A-Section log in Wednesday’s third round of the South African U23 Inter-Provincial at Nelspruit Golf Club.
Province and Southern Cape were squared at 2-all after the foursomes, but halves from AB Price and Robert Bougas and victories Marlon Swarts, Josh de Klerk, Ian Snyman and Alex Jordon handed Province a 7-5 victory.
Gauteng North edges ahead at SA U23 IPT
A second successive victory on day two of the South African U23 Inter-Provincial put Gauteng North in pole position and a one point clear over their nearest challengers, Ekurhuleni, at Nelspruit Golf Club.
The Gauteng North side defeated the Western Province 8.5 – 3.5 in round one and followed their success with a 6.5 – 5.5 victory over Southern Cape on Tuesday
Ekurhuleni claims first blood at SA U23 IPT
Ekurhuleni caused the first major upset at this year’s South African U23 Inter-Provincial when they defeated defending champions Central Gauteng in the first round played at Nelspruit Golf Club on Monday. Although the two teams were level at 2-all after the foursomes, the Ekurhuleni side took control in the singles, winning five of the eight games to beat their opponents 7-5.
More Southern Cape success for Porteous
South Africa’s Haydn Porteous delivered another commanding performance in George to claim his fifth stroke play title this season at the Cape Province Open on Sunday. The country’s number one ranked amateur was in blistering form, carding rounds of 65-70-71-67 at George Golf Club and Kingswood Country Club for a winning total of 15-under-par 273.
Porteous finished four shots clear of Ekurhuleni’s Christiaan Bezuidenhout and six ahead of Woodhill golfer Zander Lombard in third. Local golfer Nicholas Meyer produced a final round 69 to finish in fourth on five under 283, one stroke ahead of Country Club Johannesburg’s Louis Taylor and fellow George Golf Club players, Jovan Rebula and Breyten Meyer.
SA Team named for Zone VI defence
Three of the country’s top amateurs will debut for South Africa when the SA team take up their title defence at the Africa Zone VI Golf Championships at Windhoek Golf and Country Club from 22-26 April. The new caps include reigning Sanlam SA Amateur champion Thriston Lawrence from Nelspruit, SA Amateur finalist Andrew Light from George and Eddie Taylor from Harrismith, who plays out of Country Club Johannesburg. Lawrence, Light and Taylor are ranked fourth, seventh and ninth on the South African Golf Association’s current rankings.
Taylor breaks through at Northern Amateur
South Africa's number four ranked amateur Louis Taylor erased the disappointment of having a brilliant run at the Sanlam SA Amateur cut short with his first podium finish at the Northern Amateur Match Play on Friday. Taylor, who defeated fellow Springbok Tertius van den Berg 2&1 in the 36-hole final at Randpark Golf Club, was thrilled to lay his hands on his first piece of silverware.
“This really makes up for the disappointment of the Sanlam SA Amateur,” the Harrismith golfer gushed. “It felt good to win and to do it here in my home union made it extra special. I’ve worked really hard on my consistency over the last 12 months. It’s great to see it finally pay off.”
Porteous claims runaway victory at Northern Amateur
South Africa’s number one ranked amateur Haydn Porteous was in blistering form at Randpark Golf Club this weekend, lifting the Northern Amateur title with a massive 14 shot winning margin.
Porteous blew away the opposition with rounds of 71-63-68-64 for a 72-hole total of 22-under-par 266. Scotland’s Jamie Savage finished a distant second on eight-under-par 280, with Stephan Cronje claimed third on seven under, while 16-year-old Sanlam SA Amateur champion, Thriston Lawrence, slipped into a share of fourth on six under 282 with Armandt Scholtz.
SA stave off Scots to win Leopard Trophy
The South African team staved off a spirited final round attack from their Scottish opponents to lift the Leopard Trophy in the fourth annual clash between the two golfing nations Leopard Creek on Wednesday.
The crucial four winning points for their narrow 15.5 – 12.5 victory were secured by SA number two Zander Lombard, his playing partner Louis Taylor and new caps Gerlou Roux and Callum Mowat in what turned into a cliff hanger final round.
SA forge ahead at Leopard Trophy
The South African team won the final round morning session 3-2 to extend their lead over Scotland to four points in this year’s Leopard Trophy at Leopard Creek, near Malelane.
The home side led Scotland 8.5 – 5.5 after winning two foursomes, six singles and halving one single in the first round of the fourth annual clash between the two golfing nations.
Scots have early edge at Leopard Trophy
The Scottish squad will take a slender one point lead into the first round afternoon singles at the Leopard Trophy after edging ahead 3-2 in the morning section at Leopard Creek, near Malelane.
The four matches delivered two wins and two losses for both teams, but the Scots took the lead when 17-year-old Ewan Scott from St Andrews beat fourth-ranked Gerlou Roux from Bellville 7&6 in the single match that made up the morning session.
SA fight back to lead Leopard Trophy
The South African team launched a spirited comeback in their afternoon singles to edge to a three point lead over Scotland in the first round of the Leopard Trophy at Leopard Creek, near Malelane.
New SA caps primed for Leopard Trophy glory
The South African team and their Scottish opposite numbers have enjoyed some great moments since arriving at Leopard Creek on Sunday, but as in any rugby, cricket or soccer match of international proportions, the camaraderie and friendship of the last two days will be put aside when the two teams face off in the fourth annual Leopard Trophy on Tuesday.
South Africa won the inaugural two-day Test at the Gary Player-designed championship layout near Malelane in 2010 and triumphed again in 2011, but the Scots claimed the early advantage last year and, despite a spirited charge on day two, the Scots scored a close victory to deny the home side their chance at a hat-trick.
Lawrence becomes youngest winner in Sanlam SA Amateur history
At 16 years, two months and 26 days, Mpumalanga teenager Thriston Lawrence became the youngest champion of the Sanlam South African Open Championship in the 106 year history of the event at Country Club Johannesburg on Friday. Playing with the steadfast persistence of a man many years his senior, the Nelspruit golfer fought his way into the records books with an emphatic 9&8 victory over Southern Cape’s Andrew Light. Lawrence not only bettered the previous youngest player record set by Desvonde Botes in 1991 by just over two months, but his winning margin was the biggest since Ettienne Groenewald lifted the trophy at Royal Johannesburg in 1980 with the same result.
Lawrence on brink of Sanlam SA Amateur history
One more victory and Mpumalanga teenager Thriston Lawrence could become the youngest player to lift the Sanlam South African Amateur Championship title since the prestigious tournament launched in 1906. The 16-year-old Nelspruit golfer dispatched South Africa’s number two Zander Lombard 2&1 in the morning quarterfinals and held his nerve to beat Country Club Johannesburg’s own Louis Taylor by the same margin to reach the final on Thursday. But the reigning SA Boys U-19 Match Play champion knows he is in for a tough battle against Southern Cape’s unheralded Andrew Light, who eliminated the last Scot standing to set up the first home final since 2009.
Down to Light to slay Scottish hat-trick hopes
It’s down to unheralded Southern Cape golfer, Andrew Light, to break the Scottish stranglehold on the Sanlam SA Amateur Championship in this afternoon’s semi-finals at Country Club Johannesburg. The 23-year-old George golfer will go into battle against 17-year-old St Andrews golfer Ewan Scott, who is shouldering the hopes of a Scottish hat-trick in the country’s most prestigious amateur championship.
Taylors go head-to-head at Sanlam SA Amateur
It’s never easy to compete against your sibling. Just ask formula 1 drivers Michael and Ralf Schumacher. Boxers Leon and Michael Spinks. Or tennis greats Venus and Serena Williams. If you want to reach the top, you just have to grin it and bear it, but it can get even tougher when the man you’re up against, is your mirror image.
The Taylor brothers from Harrismith usually pose a lethal combination when they combine for the same side, like when they played for Hilton’s first team cricket or the U-19 KZN hockey team. Having chosen a career in golf, the 23-year-olds both play out of Country Club Johannesburg, both represent Central Gauteng and, on Monday, both qualified for the match play stage. However, a cruel twist of fate set Louis and Eddie on a collision course on the same side of the draw. A meeting in the third round of the country’s most prestigious amateur event today was simply inevitable.
Els looking to repeat history at Sanlam SA Amateur
When four-time Major winner Ernie Els lifted the South African Amateur Championship title in 1986, his father Neels was the first person to share in the prestigious celebration. But Neels Els never expected to go through it all again. Twenty-seven years later, having covered miles of global fairways with his famed son in the last three decades, Els Snr was back where it all started, but this time, he was not just cheering on his grandson, Jovan Rebula, but doing bag-duty, as well. The 15-year-old nephew of Els made his debut in the country’s flagship amateur event on Sunday and Els Snr said this was an opportunity he just couldn’t pass up.
Lugg makes historic debut at Sanlam SA Amateur
South Africa Special Olympics gold medallist Thomas Lugg set a new benchmark for Special Olympians world-wide when he made a historic debut in the 2013 Sanlam South African Amateur Championship at Country Club Johannesburg this week. The world’s number one Special Olympian golfer moved one step closer to his long-term goal to compete in the pro ranks when he lined up alongside the country’s top amateurs in the 36-hole Stroke Play Qualifier of the South African Golf Association’s flagship event on Sunday and Monday. Lugg’s achievement was made more significant by the fact that he qualified for the championship on merit, having shot a 67 at Glenvista to claim one of 25 spots on offer to a 42-man field.
Porteous claims Proudfoot at Sanlam SA Amateur
South Africa’s top amateur golfer Haydn Porteous issued a stern warning to his contemporaries when he clinched the prestigious Proudfoot Trophy with an emphatic five stroke victory at the Sanlam SA Amateur Championship on Monday.
The overnight leader shot a four-under-par 68 at Country Club Johannesburg’s Rocklands course to win the 36-hole Stroke Play Qualifier with a winning score of 10-under-par 134.
Some of South Africa’s most illustrious golfers have lifted the coveted trophy, including four-time Major winner Ernie Els, two-time US Open champion Retief Goosen, 2008 Masters champion Trevor Immelman and six-time European Tour winner, Richard Sterne.
Rebula, Buitendag play their way into at Sanlam SA Amateur
Jade Buitendag’s putter caught fire on the back-nine of the Rocklands Course at Country Club Johannesburg and paved his way into the match play phase of this year’s Sanlam SA Amateur Championship. The 18-year-old East London golfer carded a two-under-par 70 that lifted him into a share for second at five-under alongside Southern Cape’s Jovan Rebula, who overcame club selection and accuracy issues to produce a five under 67. The pair trail overnight leader Haydn Porteous by one shot and, although the gap could widen and players in the afternoon could overtake them, the duo is certain of their match play spots.
Porteous sounds warning at Sanlam SA Amateur Qualifier
Haydn Porteous’s early 66 at Country Club Johannesburg held up for the first round lead in the Sanlam SA Amateur Championship Qualifier, but England’s Toby Tree and George golfer Andrew Light were nipping at his heels at the end of the day. The 18-year-old Gauteng standout has put himself in prime position to make a strong run for amateur golf’s most prestigious title with eight birdies at the 7,009m Rocklands course, but Porteous will carry a slender one shot lead into Monday’s final round.
Porteous hits the front at Sanlam SA Amateur Qualifier
Haydn Porteous fired an opening six-under-par 66 at Country Club Johannesburg’s Rocklands course to set the early target today’s first round of a 36-hole Stroke Play qualifier for the Sanlam SA Amateur Championship. On a day when gentle weather conditions should suggest otherwise, the Modderfontein standout was one of only eight players in the morning field to complete the first round under par. The country’s number one amateur finished one stroke clear of England’s Toby Tree and Andrew Light from Kingswood Golf Estate in George.
In-form South Africans can shine at Sanlam SA Amateur
Winning the Sanlam South African Amateur Match Play title is the crowning glory for any South African amateur golfer. And, after foreigners claimed the last three championships, the South African contingent are determined to bring the trophy home. "We really need to step up this year," said reigning SA Stroke Play champion Haydn Porteous ahead of the Stroke Play qualifier, which tees off at Country Club Johannesburg on Sunday. "The match play format is tough, because anything can happen, but I believe South Africa has the talent and determination this year to make sure the trophy comes home."
Porteous eyes elusive double at Sanlam SA Amateur
South Africa’s number one amateur Haydn Porteous hopes to add his name to an exclusive list of players when he tees it up at Sanlam SA Amateur Championship at Country Club Johannesburg next week.
Porteous claimed back-to-back victories in the SA Strokeplay at Hyatt Regency Oubaai Golf Resort and Spa this month and hopes to add his name to the six players who have managed to win the elusive ‘double’ in the same calendar year.
Porteous defends SA Stroke Play title
Haydn Porteous became only the third player in the history of the South African Stroke Play Championship to defend his title at the Hyatt Regency Oubaai Golf Resort and Spa on Friday.
Porteous closed with a final round of 69 to win by two strokes on 13-under-par 275. Werner Ferreira took second place on 11 under with a final round of 69, and Argentina’s Alejandro Tosti finished third on 10 under with a closing 70. The 18-year-old Gauteng Central golfer joins Dale Hayes (1969 and 1970) and David Suddards (1978 and 1979) as the only players to have defended their national Stroke Play titles.
Porteous lines up SA Stroke Play title defence
School was a strong wind and a prickly golf course in Thursday’s third round of the South African Stroke Play Championship. And it appears Haydn Porteous took his lessons well. The South African number one and defending champion in this event signed for a two-under 70 at the Hyatt Regency Oubaai Golf Resort and Spa to lead the field on 10 under par, two strokes clear of Argentina’s Alejandro Tosti, Australia’s Brady Watt and South African Werner Ferreira.
Ferreira stays on top in SA Stroke Play
Pretoria’s Werner Ferreira overcame the disappearance of his sand wedge shortly before tee off and signed for a three-under-par 69 to lead the South African Stroke Play Championship by one stroke at the Hyatt Regency Oubaai Golf Resort and Spa on Wednesday.
Ferreira broke free of the three-way tie for the lead he was in after the first round and climbed to nine under par through 36 holes of one of the most prestigious amateur tournaments in South Africa. It would easily be the biggest highlight of Ferreira’s career were he to go on and win this tournament. But he has plenty of experience chasing him.
Three-way tie for SA Stroke Play lead
South Africa’s Louis Taylor and Werner Ferreira, and Australian sensation Ryan Ruffels opened with rounds of six-under-par 66 to share the lead in Tuesday’s first round of the South African Stroke Play Championship at the Hyatt Regency Oubaai Golf Resort and Spa. The trio is two strokes clear of South Africa’s Damian Naicker and Joris Etlin of France in a championship that has drawn a strong international contingent on the back of last week’s Ten Nations Cup tournament.
SA golfers face strong foreign challenge in SA Stroke Play
South Africa’s top amateurs are set to face strong international opposition in this year’s South African Amateur Stroke Play Championship, which tees off at Oubaai Golf Club from 12-15 February. South African number one and defending champion Haydn Porteous will spearhead the local challenge alongside his Ten Nations Cup teammates Zander Lombard, Louis Taylor and Dylan Raubenheimer, ranked second, fifth and seventh respectively on the current South African Golf Association’s (SAGA) rankings.
Aussies trump New Zealand for Ten Nations Cup glory
It came right down to the wire, but Australia held their nerve and a spirited challenge from New Zealand to complete a historic victory at the inaugural Ten Nations Cup at Kingswood Golf Estate in George on Saturday.
Brady Watt, Lucas Herbert, Ryan Ruffles and Geoff Drakeford combined to win the international team’s competition with a 38-under-par total of 826, finishing just a single shot clear of the Kiwis.
Aussies take charge at Ten Nations Cup
Moving day in Friday’s third round of the Ten Nations Cup at Kingswood Golf Estate saw Australia take command, New Zealand make a move, Argentina cruise into contention and South Africa off the rocks.
Victoria’s 14-year-old Ryan Ruffles began the charge for Australia, riding a hot putter to six birdies and an eagle to cover the 6,123m layout in a blistering seven-under-par 65. Team mates Geoff Drakeford and Brady Ward contributed a pair of 69s for a third round total of 13 under 203 that lifted the side into pole position on 27-under-par 621.
Watt’s 62 gives Aussies a share of Ten Nations Cup lead
Richard Sterne might be hogging the headlines after a birdie-rich 63 to lead the Joburg Open, but top Australian amateur Brady Watt went one better than the five-time European Tour winner in today’s second round of the Ten Nations Cup in George.
The 22-year-old Royal Perth golfer blitzed the par-72 layout at Kingswood Golf Estate in 12 pars, six birdies and two eagles for a 10 under 62 to take command of the individual leaderboard.
Watt’s superb effort - supported by 70s from team-mates Geoff Drakeford, Lucas Herbert and Ryan Ruffels - also helped Australia make up a 14 shot deficit with a total score of 202 that bumped the team into a share of the overall lead with Scotland on 14-under-418.
Kiwis light up Ten Nations Cup in George
Wednesday’s opening round of the inaugural Ten Nations Cup in George delivered a promising start for New Zealand, flair from French teenager Paul Ellisade, frustration for the host nation and an 18th hole ace that wiped out a maddening round for English amateur Jamie Rutherford.
At one stage or the other, all nine competing nations had a taste of the lead at Kingswood Golf Estate, but in the closing stages, it was the Kiwis that edged ahead to top the leaderboard at seven-under-par 209, two shots clear of Scotland.
SA team primed for Ten Nations Cup
Top South African golfers Haydn Porteous, Zander Lombard, Dylan Raubenheimer and Louis Taylor have declared themselves ready to challenge for a home victory at the inaugural Ten Nations Cup in George this week.
The Ten Nations Cup is an amalgamation of the biennial Four Nations Cup and the Southern Cross Trophy and will be contested between South Africa, England, Scotland, Ireland, France, New Zealand, Australia, Argentina and Colombia at Kingswood Country Club from 6-9 February.
Sanlam SA Amateur – And then there were eight
The unforgiving nature of match play always dishes up a certain amount of surprises and, so far, this year’s Sanlam SA Amateur Championship has enjoyed it’s fair share of the unexpected.
A field of 144 hopeful amateurs began the chase for the country’s most prestigious amateur title on Sunday. As dusk fell on the third round at Country Club Johannesburg, there just eight left standing and stories of lucky bounces, cruel twists of fate and the tales of dreams unfulfilled.
Unheralded George golfer Andrew Light ended Jovan Rebula’s dream run, while Louis Taylor had the unenviable task of knocking out his twin brother Eddie 2&1 to make the final eight and a collusion course will leave only one Scot the opportunity to claim a much-talked-about hat-trick.
SA to challenge in Ten Nations Cup
Leading South African amateurs Haydn Porteous, Zander Lombard, Dylan Raubenheimer and Louis Taylor will be flying the flag for the country in the inaugural Ten Nations Cup in George this February.
The international teams event is an amalgamation of the Four Nations Cup and the Southern Cross Trophy and will be staged at the Kingswood Golf Estate from 6-9 February. The tournament has drawn entries from top international teams including England, Scotland, Ireland, France, New Zealand, Australia, Argentina and Colombia.
THE R&A AND USGA ANNOUNCE PROPOSED RULES CHANGE: TO PROHIBIT USE OF ANCHORED STROKES
Rule Would Take Effect on January 1, 2016, Allowing for Transitional Period
Belly-Length and Long Putters Would Remain as Conforming Clubs
The R&A and the United States Golf Association (USGA), golf’s governing bodies, today announced proposed changes to the Rules of Golf that would prohibit anchoring the club in making a stroke.
Bruyns stopped in semi-final at Argentine Amateur
South Africa’s Drikus Bruyns cruised into the semi-final of the 117th Argentine Amateur Championship but the Boland amateur’s dream run in Argentina was halted in the semi-final on Saturday.
Bruyns books quarter-final spot in Argentina
South Africa’s Drikus Bruyns continued his incredible run in Argentina with two more victories during the second round of the 117th Argentine Amateur Championship on Friday.
Bruyns cruising at Argentine Amateur
South Africa’s Drikus Bruyns comfortably advanced to the second round of the 117th Argentine Amateur Championship at the Pilar Golf Club near Buenos Aires on Thursday. South Africa’s fourth ranked amateur thumped Teemu Tapani Toivonen from Finland 3&1 to set up a match against local favourite Jaime Lopez Ravarola in today’s second round.
Lombard and Bujela set amateur pace at SA Open
South Africa’s number three ranked amateur Zander Lombard and Southern Cape Open champion Sipho Bujela laid down early markers for the Freddie Tait Cup awarded to the leading amateur when they opened up a gap on the remaining amateurs challenging at this year’s South African Open Championship.
SA pair qualify for Argentine Amateur
South Africa’s Drikus Bruyns and CJ du Plessis will start their match play campaign at the 117th Argentine Amateur Championship today after successfully completing the qualifier on Wednesday.
Bujela makes historic debut at SA Open
Soweto amateur Sipho Bujela will make history as the first black amateur exempt from qualifying when he tees it up in the South African Open Championship at Serengeti Golf and Wildlife Estate on Thursday. As the custodians of the country's national Open, the South African Golf Association (SAGA) nominates five top amateurs to play in the championship. This year's nominations are Brandon Stone, Zander Lombard and Haydn Porteous, who represented South Africa at the World Amateur Team Championships in Turkey, Ekurhuleni’s Gert Myburgh and Bujela.
SA pair launch Argentine Amateur Champs campaign
Just a day after South Africa’s Dirkus Bruyns and CJ du Plessis rallied to a share of fourth in the International Team Competition at Juan Carlos Tailhade Cup in Argentina, the pair were put through their paces at the 117th Argentine Amateur Championship on Tuesday.
SA pair finish fourth at Tailhade Cup in Argentina
South Africa’s Drikus Bruyns and CJ du Plessis produced a strong performance in the final round to claim a share of fourth in the International Team Competition at the weather-interrupted Juan Carlos Tailhade Cup in Argentina on Sunday.
Bruyns still in touch at Tailhade Cup
South Africa’s Drikus Bruyns is still in the hunt at this year’s Juan Carlos Tailhade Cup in Argentina, where Geoff Drakeford of Australia has taken charge of the Individual Competition with a superb five-under-par 66 in the rain-interrupted third round at the Los Lagartos Country Club near Buenos Aires.
Du Plessis makes a move in Argentina
The torrential rain finally let up on Saturday afternoon, allowing South African amateurs Drikus Bruyns and CJ du Plessis to continue their bid for the Juan Carlos Tailhade Cup title in Argentina.
Rain stops play in Argentina
South Africans Drikus Bruyns and CJ du Plessis will have to wait until the rain abets to continue their bid for the Juan Carlos Tailhade Cup title in Argentina after torrential downpours forced the organisers to postpone the second round until Saturday.
Bruyns sets SA pace at Juan Carlos Tailhade Cup
South Africa’s Drikus Bruyns fired an opening two-under-par 69 to finish just two off the pace in the Individual Competition and helped South Africa to a top five position in the Team Competition in the 17th Juan Carlos Tailhade Cup in Argentina.
SA pair ready to do battle in Argentina
Top ranked amateur golfers Drikus Bruyns and CJ du Plessis will attempt to extend South Africa’s fine record in the event when they represent the South African Golf Association (SAGA) in the 17th Juan Carlos Tailhade Cup from 8-11 November at Los Lagartos Country Club.
SA claims top 25 finish at WATC
Brandon Stone and Zander Lombard pulled out all the stops on Sunday to lift South Africa to a 23rd place finish at the weather-reduced World Amateur Team Championships in Turkey. Playing purely for pride and position, Stone carved out a three-under-par 68 at the Sultan Course at Antalya Golf Club and Lombard produced a one-under-par 70 to improve four shots on their overnight total and finish the weather-reduced 54-hole championship on a team total of one-under-par 427.
SA WATC campaign dealt blow by Turkish weather
Hoping to recover from a disappointing start in their bid to lift the country’s first Eisenhower Trophy, South Africa’s three leading amateurs had pinned their hopes on solid performances in the remaining three rounds at Antalya Golf Club in Turkey. However, thunderstorms so severely interrupted play at the World Amateur Team Championships on Friday that only six teams was able to complete their rounds.
Second round action at WATC hampered by weather
South Africa’s three leading amateurs were hungry to reverse their disappointing start to the World Amateur Team Championships in Turkey and get their title bid back on track with a solid performance on Friday, but inclement weather dealt their hopes a huge blow.
SA team make slow start in Turkey
The country’s three leading amateurs made a disappointing start in the opening round of the World Amateur Team Championships in Turkey and are well off the record-breaking pace set by the United States on Thursday. The trio combined for a total of three-over-par 145 at the Sultan Course at the Antalya Golf Club, which left the local side tied for 34th in the field of 72 competing countries.
SA trio eyes Eisenhower Trophy glory
Brandon Stone, Haydn Porteous and Zander Lombard are geared up to launch their bid to become the first South African team to lift the prestigious Eisenhower Trophy since the World Amateur Team Championship launched in 1958. And the country’s leading three amateurs will carry some red hot form into the 2012 edition of the world’s most prestigious biennial team competition, which tees off at the Antalya Club in Turkey from 4-7 October.
Double champions at South African Inter-Provincial
What looked to be the Western Province’s 17th triumph turned into a glorious moment for Boland and for the first time in 52-year history of the country’s most prestigious amateur teams competition, two teams will share the South African Inter-Provincial title.
Central, Province reach early stalemate at SA IPT
Central Gauteng gave it an almighty push to come from behind and win the last two matches against Western Province to square this morning’s final round foursomes at the South African Inter-Provincial.
Three-way battle ahead for SA IPT title
The Western Province and Central Gauteng will face off in Friday’s final round of the South African Inter-Provincial what promises to be an epic battle for supremacy but, while the big dogs fight about the bone, Boland could sneak in the back door.
Central Gauteng rebound at SA IPT
The Western Province and Central Gauteng forged ahead in the foursomes while Limpopo took advantage of the benign conditions at Port Elizabeth Golf Club to square off against Boland in the fourth round of the South African Inter-Provincial.
Showdowns looming at SA IPT
There are still two rounds left and lots of golf to be played, but a resurgent Boland and gritty Western Province side threw the 52nd South African Inter-Provincial Championship wide open on Wednesday. Central Gauteng had plotted a course for their title defence with positive results against Limpopo and KwaZulu-Natal over the first two days, while Gauteng North stayed close behind. But now the tournament has developed a distinct three-way split and is heading for an almighty showdown.
Boland, Gauteng North under pressure at SA IPT
The third round morning foursomes of the South African Interprovincial at Port Elizabeth Golf Club have left Boland and Limpopo lagging, while the Western Province gave Gauteng North a wake-up call.
Pieterse takes helm of South African Golf Association
Andre Pieterse was appointed as the new president of the South African Golf Association (SAGA) at the Association’s Annual General Meeting held in Port Elizabeth on Tuesday. Pieterse will take over from the current incumbent, Colin Burger, and in terms of the SAGA’s constitution, will serve a two year term commencing Saturday, 22 September 2012.
Gauteng North, Province hit comeback trail at SA IPT
Central Gauteng may still be in command, but the dynamics of the South African Interprovincial Tournament changed dramatically after Gauteng North and Western Province staged spirited comebacks in the second round at Port Elizabeth Golf Club on Tuesday.
Boland, Central Gauteng and WP pull ahead at SA IPT
Boland, Western Province and defending champions Central Gauteng are in the driver’s seat after the second round foursomes at the South African Interprovincial at Port Elizabeth Golf Club. After a first round loss to Boland, Province bounced back to take a 3-1 lead over Limpopo, Central Gauteng whipped KwaZulu-Natal by the same margin and Boland also surrendered just one game to Gauteng North.
Central Gauteng set course for title defence at SA IPT
Central Gauteng got their title defence off to a solid start, while Southern Cape emerged as the B-Section pacesetter in Monday’s first round of the 52nd South African Interprovincial, sponsored by Tempest Car Hire, at Port Elizabeth Golf Club.
Boland, Southern Cape have early edge at SA IPT
Boland and Southern Cape emerged as the early pacesetters after the morning foursomes wrapped up in Monday’s first round of the 52nd South African Interprovincial, sponsored by Tempest Car Hire, at Port Elizabeth Golf Club.
Central Gauteng ready for Limpopo onslaught at SA IPT
Defending champions Central Gauteng are expecting to come under attack from Limpopo in Monday’s first round of the South African Inter Provincial, sponsored by Tempest Car Hire, at Port Elizabeth Golf Club.
Stone, Lange impress in their first weeks in NCAA golf tournaments
Brandon Stone, a former SA number one amateur golfer, and Victor Lange of Royal Johannesburg & Kensington , who left SA sits both impressed their coaches in their first weeks playing for their respective colleges.
Battle lines are drawn for 2012 SA IPT
There's only one place to be next week to catch the crème de la crème of South African amateur golf, and that is the 52nd South African Inter-Provincial Championship in Nelson Mandela Bay. The prestigious annual team championship tees off at the Port Elizabeth Golf Club from 17-21 September.
Stone and Lombard come up short at US Amateur
Two of South Africa’s leading amateur golfers, Brandon Stone and Zander Lombard, made in their debut at the US Amateur Championship at Cherry Hills Country Club in Colorado on Monday, but both players failed to advance to the match play portion after two days of stroke play qualifying.
Stone and Lombard to debut at US Amateur
Two of South Africa’s leading amateur golfers, Brandon Stone and Zander Lombard, will make their debut at the US Amateur Championship at Cherry Hills Country Club in Cherry Hills, Colorado from 13-19 August.
SA’s top trio to debut at WATC in Turkey
South Africa’s leading amateur golfers, Brandon Stone, Haydn Porteous and Zander Lombard, will make their debut in the Eisenhower Trophy at the biennial World Amateur Team Championships in Turkey from 4 to 7 October 2012.
Last South African standing ousted at British Amateur
Michael Loppnow was the last South African standing after the gruelling 36-hole Stroke Play Qualifier at the 117th British Amateur Championship at Royal Troon, but the Milnerton amateur made an early exit in the first round on Wednesday.
SA beat Scots in own back yard
South Africa’s top amateurs took the sting out of a home defeat earlier this year by beating their Scottish rivals by one point to win the Friendship Quaich at the prestigious Prestwick Golf Club on Thursday. The Scots held a one point edge at 5-4 going into the second round, but the South Africans fought vehemently to level the scores in the morning foursomes. With the two-day contest down to the wire, Shaun Smith managed to halve his match with Paul Shields to hand the home side a crucial half point for a 9½ - 8½ victory.
Solid start from SA squad in Scottish Test
The six-man South African team put in a solid first round showing against their opposite numbers from the Scottish Golf Union’s (SGU) National Men’s Squad at Prestwick Golf Club on Wednesday. The South Africans went into lunch trailing by one after halving two games and losing one in the foursomes, but CJ du Plessis, Drikus Bruyns and Shaun Smith stepped up in the Singles to ensure that the margin stayed the same going into the final round.
Porteous claims top 20 at St Andrews Links Trophy
South Africa’s reigning SA Amateur Stroke Play champion Haydn Porteous claimed a top 20 finish at the St Andrews Links Trophy a week after he tied for second at the Carrick Neill Scottish Stroke Play Championship at Kilmarnock in Barassie. The 17-year-old Modderfontein golfer got within 11 shots of the overall winner, Daan Huizing of the Netherlands, at the halfway mark, but the last two rounds saw Porteous lose his grip on the top 10 and slide to a share of 17th on Sunday.
Porteous moves into contention at St Andrews
Just a week after he tied for second at the Carrick Neill Scottish Stroke Play Championship, South Africa’s number two ranked amateur Haydn Porteous joined the battle for glory at the St Andrews Links Trophy in Scotland. The reigning SA Stroke Play champion opened with a one-over-par 72 on the New Course, but a four-under-par 68 at the Old Course lifted the 17-year-old to a share of third at the halfway point.
SA team off to slow start at St Andrews
Dutchman Daan Huizing got off to a flying start and left the field in his wake while Boland golfer Drikus Bruyns was the top performer for the six-man South African squad touring Scotland in round one of the St Andrews Links Trophy.
Porteous comes close at Scottish Amateur
Reigning South African Stroke Play champion Haydn Porteous overcame damaging middle rounds to tie for second at the Carrick Neill Scottish Stroke Play Championship at Kilmarnock in Barassie, Scotland on Sunday.
Porteous hits the front at Scottish Amateur
South Africa’s Haydn Porteous took full advantage of gloriously sunny conditions on the Scottish west coast lay down an early marker at the Carrick Neill Scottish Stroke Play Championship. In an opening round that featured two eagles, the reigning SA Stroke Play champion fired an eight-under-par 65 to open up a two stroke lead on the field at Kilmarnock.
Frittelli in top 10 on World Amateur Golf Rankings
Dylan Frittelli, who has recently finished his four year stint in College in America, finds himself as the 9th ranked Amateur on the World Amateur Golf Rankings (WAGR), a system run by the R&A.
URGENT ANNOUNCEMENT – Kwazulu Natal Amateur
The Kwazulu Natal Amateur has been moved to Port Shepstone due to damaged greens at Sanlameer.
Alternate accommodation may be needed as from Sanlameer to Port Shepstone is 33km (closer to Durban).
Central Gauteng wins but Presidents Team steals the show at SA Challenge IPT
Central Gauteng claimed a crucial one point final round victory over a SA Junior Golf side to come up trumps in this year’s SA Challenge Inter-Provincial, but it was the eight development players from the Presidents Team who stole the show at Cullinan Golf Club on Friday.
Challenge and SA Country Districts Tournaments nearing their ends
The Challenge and SA Country Districts Inter Provincial Tournaments finish tomorrow at Cullinan Golf Club (one of South Africa's premier 9 hole courses) and Polokwane Golf Club respectively.
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South African Country Districts
Challenge Inter Provincial Tournament
SA team wins Africa Zone VI Champs for record 12th time
For a 12th time since the Africa Zone VI Golf Championships launched in 2000, the South African team were simply superior and successfully wrapped up their title defence at Lilongwe Golf Club in Malawi.
SA team keep title defence on track at Africa Zone VI Champs
The South African team continued their winning march with another solid performance on day two of this year’s Africa Zone VI Golf Championships at Lilongwe Golf Club in Malawi.
Having launched their title defence with a white wash in the opening Singles on Tuesday, the eight man squad extended their lead on day two, opening up a substantial gap with seven victories in the second round Foursomes and Betterball matches.
SA team off to solid start at Africa Zone VI Champs
The South African team made a solid start to their title defence at this year’s Africa Zone VI Golf Championships at Lilongwe Golf Club in Malawi with positive results in all eight opening singles matches.“I think we reaped the rewards of a team that was strong from one to eight,” said South African Golf Association president, Colin Burger.
SA Team announced for ground-breaking Scottish Tour
The South African Golf Association (SAGA) announced a six-man team that will compete in three international events in Scotland between 28 May and 25 June, as well as a test against the Scottish Golf Union’s Mens Squad. The team consists of the country’s number two ranked player, Haydn Porteous, as well as CJ du Plessis, Shaun Smith, Gert Myburgh and Drikus Bruyns, currently ranked fourth to seventh on the SAGA Rankings, and 10th ranked JP Strydom.
Mbalula supports SAGA at SA U-23 IPT
Amateur golfers from around the country have gathered for this year’s South African U-23 Inter-Provincial Championship at Nelspruit Golf Club and were delighted when the Minister of Sport and Recreation, Fikile Mbalula, put it an unexpected appearance at the official opening on Sunday.
SAGA welcomes Little to Junior and Senior Golf
The South African Golf Association (SAGA) is pleased to announce the appointment of Peter Little as National Junior and Senior Golf Coordinator and Junior Golf Development Officer from April 1, 2012.
Stone wins 2012 Sanlam Cape Province Open
Even though drenching rain tested the ability of the players as they battled to complete the first round the scoring at the Sanlam Cape Province Open was still good due to the good weather for the remainder of the Tournament.
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North West Open Strokeplay Championship
Convincing win for Zander at the North West Open Strokeplay Championships
Scots give back at SAGDB clinic in Soweto
Over the past six weeks, the Scottish Golf Union National Men’s Squad has had a highly successful run competing on South Africa’s amateur circuit.
The visitors not only won a Test against South Africa at Leopard Creek and beat a South African Golf Development Board (SAGDB) team and an SA Junior side at the annual Triangular at Randpark, but Brian Soutar also clinched the country’s most prestigious amateur title when he beat Brandon Stone in a tightly contested battle at the Sanlam SA Amateur Championship at Mowbray Golf Club.
SA teams seek double glory at Africa tournaments
Soweto’s Musi Nethunzwi and Gert Myburgh from Benoni will make their debut in South Africa’s title defence at the Africa Zone VI Golf Championships in Malawi while four of the country’s top junior golfers will fly the flag for South Africa at the All-Africa Junior Golf Championship in Botswana this April.
Soutar wins Sanlam SA Amateur Championship
For a second successive year, the Scottish flag was raised at the Sanlam South African Amateur Championship after Fife golfer Brian Soutar beat South Africa’s Brandon Stone for the country’s most coveted amateur title on Friday.
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Stone to face Soutar at Sanlam SA Amateur final
South Africa’s leading amateur Brandon Stone is just one match away from realising a lifelong ambition of winning the Sanlam South African Amateur Championship. But his 36-hole final round against Brian Soutar from Scotland is guaranteed to be his most taxing confrontation yet.
Stone and Smith tasked to halt British onslaught
South Africa’s leading amateur Brandon Stone and Southern Cape’s Shaun Smith have the daunting task of staving off the British assault in this afternoon’s semi-finals of the Sanlam South African Amateur Championship at Mowbray Golf Club.
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Favourites falter but Stone steady at Sanlam SA Amateur
As the battle for the country’s most prestigious amateur title heated up, South African Stroke Play champion Haydn Porteous and top English amateur Toby Tree were among the early departures at the Sanlam South African Amateur Championship at Mowbray Golf Club on Wednesday.
Stone wins, Porteous derails at Sanlam SA Amateur challenge
It was a tough day at the office for the country’s leading amateurs as Free State amateur Louis Taylor derailed Haydn Porteous’s bid to win the elusive double and Brandon Stone had to scrape his way to victory against a relentless Pedrie Oosthuizen in the second round of t the Sanlam South Africa’s Amateur Championship.
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Tough battles ahead Sanlam SA Amateur
With a slew of top English amateurs and a seven-man Scottish Golf Union Men’s Squad competing at this year’s Sanlam South African Amateur Championship, there was the very real possibility that the country’s most prestigious amateur title would find it’s way to the United Kingdom for a third successive year.
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Proud moment for Raubenheimers at Sanlam SA Amateur
Western province golfer Dylan Raubenheimer struck a winning note for the country’s junior golfers when he held his nerve to win the Stroke Play Qualifier at Sanlam South African Amateur Championship on Tuesday.
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Stone in pursuit of second Proudfoot at Sanlam SA Amateur
South Africa’s leading amateur Brandon Stone strengthened his bid to win the Sanlam South African Amateur Championship when he blistered the course in 66 strokes during the second round on the 36-hole qualifier at Mowbray Golf Club.
England’s Tree sounds warning at Sanlam SA Amateur
Top English amateur Toby Tree launched his bid for the Sanlam South African Amateur Championship title with a five-under-par 67 to share the first round lead of the 36-hole qualifier at Mowbray Golf Club on Sunday.
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Kunneke, Tree set early pace at Sanlam SA Amateur
Gauteng North’s Conway Kunneke and Toby Tree of England blazed their way to an early share of the clubhouse lead in the first round of the 36-hole qualifier at the Sanlam South African Amateur Championship.
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Nethunswi eyes Sanlam SA Amateur success
Soweto’s Musiwalo Nethunswi wants to relive the magical moments of his first victory a week ago when he tees off in the Sanlam South African Amateur Championship on Sunday.
SA players expect full Scottish assault at Sanlam SA Amateur
A seven-man delegation from the Scottish Golf Union’s National Squad will arrive in Cape Town today and their goal is simple: to deny South Africa’s leading amateurs a home title for a third year running when the Sanlam South African Amateur Championship tees off at Mowbray Golf Club from 26 February to 2 March 2012.
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Scottish Team denies SA hat-trick at Leopard Creek
The South African team trailed the Scottish Golf Union Men’s National Squad by just two points going into the final day of the annual Test at Leopard Creek Country Club, but although the host nation launched a spirited comeback, the visitors managed to stay ahead and clinch The Leopard Trophy for the first time since 2010.
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Scots have the edge on SA at Leopard Creek Test
South Africa had the early advantage but the Scots hit back to claim a two point lead on day one of the annual Test at Leopard Creek near Malelane.
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SA takes early lead over Scots at Leopard Creek
The South African squad took a slender one point lead after the morning section matches concluded in the first round of the Test against a Scottish Elite Squad side at Leopard Creek, near Malelane.
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Cool hand Porteous closes out for SA Stroke Play title
Despite coming under intense pressure from Italy’s Andrea Bolognesi, South Africa’s Haydn Porteous was the coolest man at the final hole at Glendower Golf Club as he closed out the South African Stroke Play Championship with a even-par 72 on Friday.
SA Stroke Play title not cast in Stone
For two days he topped the leaderboard and when Brandon Stone teed off in the third round at Glendower Golf Club this morning, he looked for all the money in the world to be the man to beat. But Stone set up an intriguing final day shootout at the South African Stroke Play Championship when he squandered a five shot lead on Thursday.
Bolognesi gets a gap at SA Stroke Play
For two days impressive shot making put Brandon Stone in the driver’s seat at this week’s South African Amateur Stroke Play Championship. But - for the moment - it’s Italian Andrea Bolognesi who has surged ahead and tops the midway leaderboard at nine under par.
Stone refuses to buckle at SA Stroke Play
The presence of Brandon Stone looms large at Glendower Golf Club after the overnight leader extended his advantage to five strokes in Wednesday’s second round of the South African Stroke Play Championship.
Porteous leads local trio into contention at Glendower
Haydn Porteous, Desne van den Bergh and Callum Mowat moved into early second place midway through the second round of the South African Stroke Play Championship at Glendower Golf Club
Loxton counts on Hugo to deliver at SA Stroke Play
Jean Hugo is a celebrated figure in the pro circles, but this week, the 14-time Sunshine Tour winner is happy to roll back the years alongside former professional Leonard Loxton at the South African Stroke Play Championship.
Stone makes an early move at SA Stroke Play
Brandon Stone got his South African Stroke Play Championship campaign off to a spirited start when he charged to the head of affairs at Glendower Golf and Country Club on Tuesday.
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Internationals give chase at SA Stroke Play
Brandon Stone brought a solid short game to Glendower Golf Club and made it count, firing a near flawless six-under-par 66 on Tuesday to take the early first round lead of the South African Stroke Play Championship.
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Glendower will test SA Stroke Play field
When Glendower Golf Club hosts the South African Stroke Play Championship from 7-10 February, it will be exactly 25 years since the prestigious course last saw such top amateur action.
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Top foreigners to chase SA Stroke Play crown
South Africa’s leading amateur Branden Stone will spearhead the local challenge against a strong international line-up when this year’s South African Stroke Play Championship gets underway at Glendower Golf Club from 7-10 February.
Rookies thrilled at SA squad call up
Four of the country’s top amateurs will debut in a South African National Team that will battle a top Scottish side at Leopard Creek near Malelane from 14 to 15 February 2012.
Closing date for 2012 Sanlam SA Amateur at Mowbray looms
A reminder that the closing dates for the 2012 Sanlam SA Amateur close on Monday, 16th January 2012.
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Sanlam SA Amateur Championship
Merry Christmas to all SA Golfers. To the top Amateurs: entries for the SA Stroke Play close on 6 Jan 2012 at noon
The SAGA would like to wish all SAGA Affiliated members a happy and safe Festive Season. If there is a time in the year to get out and play lots of golf away from your home course, it is now. Enjoy!!
To all the low handicap players please remember the closing date for the SA Stroke Play Championship is 6 January 2012 at noon. No late entries will be accepted so please get those entries sent in.
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Stone wins Freddie Tait trophy
Pretoria amateur Brandon Stone ended a remarkable year by winning the Freddie Tait trophy for finishing as the leading amateur in the South African Open at the Serengeti Golf and Wildlife Estate on Sunday.
Stone edges ahead of Harvey at SA Open
Brandon Stone and Jared Harvey will go head-to-head in the battle for the Freddie Taite Cup presented to the leading amateur when the final round of South African Open Championship tees off on Sunday.
Harvey, Stone to challenge for Freddie Tait honours at SA Open
South Africa’s number one ranked amateur Brandon Stone and reigning SA Amateur Stroke Play champion Jared Harvey will battle it out for the Freddie Taite Cup honours after both made the cut on the button to sneak into this weekend’s play at the South African Open Championship at Serengeti Golf and Wildlife Estate.
Harvey takes amateur lead at South African Open Championship
Reigning SA Amateur Stroke Play champion Jared Harvey laid down an early marker for the Freddie Tait Cup awarded to the leading amateur when he opened up a yawning gap on the other amateurs challenging at this year’s South African Open Championship.
Harvey falters in Argentine Amateur Championship semifinal
South Africa’s Jared Harvey’s incredible run at the 116th Argentine Amateur Championship came to an surprising end on Saturday when the reigning SA Amateur champion lost 2-down to local favourite Patricio Tolosa.
SA pair cross first hurdle at Argentine Amateur Championship
South Africa’s Jared Harvey and Graham van der Merwe crossed the first hurdle to advance to the second round of the 116th Argentine Amateur Championship on Thursday.
Harvey, Van der Merwe through Argentine Amateur qualifier
South Africa’s Jared Harvey and Graham van der Merwe will start their match play campaign at the 116th Argentine Amateur Championship today after successfully completing the qualifier on Wednesday.
Feisty SA pair finish third in Argentina
South Africa’s Jared Harvey and Graham van der Merwe overcame a sluggish start in Argentina and rallied for a third place finish at the 16th staging of the international Juan Carlos Tailhade Cup on Sunday.
Top five finish for SA Team at The Spirit
The United States team may have beaten some of the world’s best amateurs to win gold at Whispering Pines Golf Course, but the South African team have to be commended for throwing everything into a final day charge which resulted in a top five finish in The Spirit International in Houston, Texas.
SA Team stay inside top 10 at Spirit
The South African team slipped to eighth on the 54-hole leaderboard at the 2011 Spirit International at Whispering Pines Golf Course in Houston, Texas on Saturday.
SA Team enjoy solid climb at Spirit
Ruan de Smidt and Haydn Porteous collected three birdies a piece to finish with a second successive 68 and launch to a tie for second in the Mens Teams Competition at the 2011 Spirit International at Whispering Pines Golf Course in Houston, Texas on Friday.
Porteous solid on day one at The Spirit
The South African team are eight shots off the pace after the opening round of the 2011 Spirit International, which teed off at Whispering Pines Golf Course in Houston, Texas on Wednesday.
SA quartet hunt for success at Whispering Pines
Four of South Africa’s top amateur golfers will fly the South African flag at the 2011 Spirit International, which tees off at the renowned Whispering Pines Golf Course in Texas today.
Top five finish for Harvey in New Zealand
Reigning South African Amateur Stroke Play champion Jared Harvey produced a sterling final round to surge to claim a share of fifth in the final round of the United Fisheries Shirley Open in New Zealand.
De Smidt stays in touch at Shirley Open
Ruan de Smidt didn’t exactly set the course alight but on day of mediocre scoring, the South African stayed in touch with the leaders in the third round of the United Fisheries Shirley Open in New Zealand.
SA wins sixth African Amateur Team Champs
The South African team put the finishing touches to an impressive week at The Lake Club Benoni to win the African Amateur Golf Teams Championship for the sixth successive time since this prestigious biennial event launched in 2001.
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De Smidt hits his stride at Shirley Open
South Africa’s Ruan de Smidt shot to a share of sixth in the second round of the United Fisheries Shirley Open in New Zealand after blazing the par-72 layout at Christchurch Golf Club in six-under-par 66.
SA Team holds steady at African Amateur Team Champs
Several players tried to make a hard charge at the South African team’s lead on day three of the African Amateur Golf Teams Championship, but the pursuers must have felt like they were standing still once the dust had settled at The Lake Club Benoni.
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Solid start for Harvey in New Zealand
Reigning SA Amateur Stroke Play champion Jared Harvey led the way for South Africa in the opening round of the United Fisheries Shirley OPen in Christchurch, New Zealand.
SA dominate at African Amateur Champs
South Africa's Riekus Nortje and Daniel Hammond stole a march on the thunderstorm that interrupted the second round of the 6th African Amateur Golf Teams Championship to steer South Africa to an almost unassailable lead.
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SA charge to lead at African Amateur
A red-hot Riekus Nortje blazed his way to the top of the individual leaderboard at the sixth African Amateur Golf Teams Championship to give South Africa the edge in today’s opening round at The Lake Club Benoni.
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SA hunts sixth African Amateur Team Champs title
Graham van der Merwe, CJ du Plessis, Riekus Nortje and Daniel Hammond hope to keep 10 challenging Africa nations at bay this week in their hunt for South Africa’s sixth African Amateur Golf Teams Championship title.
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SA team wraps up Four Nations Cup in New Zealand
Although Australian had to hold off a late rally from New Zealand, solid performances under pressure from Brett Drewitt an
Todd Sinnott ensured a wire-to-wire win for the pacesetters at the inaugural Four Nations Cup in New Zealand.
Putting woes continue for SA Team in New Zealand
Australia continued to dominate the inaugural Four Nations Cup in New Zealand while the South African team battled balky putters for a second successive day at The Hills near Queenstown.
SA Team fights back in New Zealand
South Africa launched to within six shots of Australia after a great fight back in round two of the inaugural Four Nations Cup at The Hills Golf Club near Queenstown.
Tough start for SA Team in New Zealand
Although the South Africa team were slow of the blocks in the overall competition at the inaugural Four Nations Cup in New Zealand, Haydn Porteous put in a solid performance for a share of the individual lead at The Hills in Arrowhead.
SA Amateurs hunting success in New Zealand
While the South African rugby public still mourns the Springbok defeat at the World Cup, the country’s top four amateur golfers are even more determined to score a victory for South Africa in the Four Nations Cup in New Zealand this week.
Central Gauteng lift SA IPT in titanic battle
There were a lot of doubting Thomas’s when Central Gauteng arrived at the 51st South African Inter-Provincial at Bloemfontein Golf Club with two bankers and six rookies, but this youthful side proved that the will to win is often enough.
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To close to call at SA IPT
Central Gauteng may have gained a slight edge over Gauteng North in this morning foursome’s but it is still all to play for at the South African Inter Provincial at Bloemfontein Golf Club.
Limpopo claims historic promotion at SA IPT
hile the battle for supremacy between Central Gauteng, Gauteng North and KwaZulu-Natal will continue in Friday’s final round, the B-Section celebrations started early as Limpopo Province sealed a historic promotion in the fourth round of the South African Inter Provincial at Bloemfontein Golf Club today.
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SA IPT Singles shaping up for nail-biting finish
The Western Province expects Central Gauteng to come at them strongly after this morning’s fourth round foursomes went the way of the young upstarts who are chasing their first South African Inter-Provincial title since 2006.
Showdowns are looming at SA IPT
It was a day of upsets and jostling for position as the Western Province got their groove back, the match between Central Gauteng and KwaZulu-Natal ended in a stalemate and Gauteng North drew a bold line under their intention to win this year’s South African Inter-Provincial at Bloemfontein Golf Club.
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Mixed Fortunes in Wednesday’s SA IPT Foursomes
Western Province launched a comeback, Gauteng North maintained their winning form, Central Gauteng squandered a possible whitewash and Free State and Northern Cape hit back in the morning foursomes on day three of the South African Inter-Provincial at Bloemfontein Golf Club.
Mpumalanga provides fireworks while Gauteng teams get going at SA IPT
At the end of round two at the 51st South African Inter-Provincial, a satisfied Gauteng North team celebrated a decisive victory over KwaZulu-Natal by settling in the ladies locker room at Bloemfontein Golf Club for a bit of physiotherapy.
Central and Mpumalanga shine in SA IPT Foursomes on Tuesday
The young team from Central Gauteng scraped through for victory against Boland on Monday, but the rookies really stepped it up in today’s second round of the South African Inter Provincial tournament in Bloemfontein.
Favourites at stalemate on day one at SA IPT
They might be the rookies but Dylan Raubenheimer and MG Keyser played like grizzled veterans to collect two full points to help Western Province to a draw on the first day of the 51st South African Inter-Provincial on Monday.
Mixed results in first round morning foursomes at SA IPT
The first round of morning foursomes at the 51st South African Inter-Provincial delivered some surprising results at Bloemfontein Golf Club.
Chill doesn’t dampen spirits at SA Inter-Provincial
A stiff breeze run danced in the trees dotted around the course at Bloemfontein Golf Club this morning, but not even the chilly weather could dampen the spirits as the challenge for the South African Inter-Provincial, sponsored by Tempest, teed off.
Title rivals ready for action at SA IPT
The Western Province and Gauteng North teams kept a respectful distance between them during today’s South African Inter-Provincial practice session, but you could still cut the tension at Bloemfontein Golf Club with a knife.
WP going for back-to-back Inter-Provincial glory
Defending champions Western Province are hunting a seventeenth South African Inter-Provincial title when the South African Golf Association’s premier team competition tees off at Bloemfontein Golf Club from September 19-23.
Top amateurs called up to fly SA flag
A dozen of South Africa’s top amateur golfers will be flying the South African flag at three international golf events this October and November.
The country’s top four ranked players – Brandon Stone, Haydn Porteous, Ruan De Smidt and Jared Harvey – will represent South Africa at The Four Nations Cup and Shirley Open in New Zealand while Graham van der Merwe, CJ du Plessis, Riekus Nortje and Daniel Hammond will do duty here at home in the African Amateur Golf Teams Championships (AAGTC).
Frittelli loses to 2010 US Amateur Champion in round of 32 in 2011 US Amateur
Dylan Frittelli's got eliminated from the US Amateur in the round of 32 players when he came up against Peter Uihlein. Frittellli who played solid golf in the second round of the qualifying stroke play, to record a 66, and in the first round of the match play, didnt produce his best golf when he came up against the defending US Amateur Champion.
Frittelli progresses to the last 32 at the US Amateur
After a second round 66 in the qualifying round to get into the last 64 of the 111th US Amateur in Wisconsin, Dylan Frittelli made short work of his first round opponent as he defeated Jim Markovitz of Pennsylvania 5 and 4.
Frittelli shoots 66 to secure a place in the US Amateur Match Play Section
Dylan Frittelli, the only South African in the US Amateur being played at Erin Hills, Winsconsin, followed his opening round 76 (4 over) with a superb 66 (6 under) round to move 100 positions down the leadership and secure his place in the top 64 and the Match Play section of the 11th US Amateur Championships.
CJ Du Plessis wins Southern Cape Open
CJ du Plessis, of Limpopo played stirling golf to pip local boy Riekus Nortje in he Southern Cape Open for 2011 which was held at the Knysna Golf Club.
Cecil Wells, former SAGF President, dies
The South African Golf Association (SAGA) mourns the passing of one of it’s former Presidents, Cecil Wells.
Aged 81, Cecil passed away in Pretoria on Thursday 7 July after a short illness.
Harvey continues with rich vein of form at the Berkshire Trophy
Jared Harvey, the 2011 South African Stroke Play Champion, continued his rich vein of over the past few months when he finished in a tie for 5th at The Berkshire Trophy held in Ascot, west of London (UK), this past weekend.
Kyle Scott making a name for himself on the Atlantic Coast
Georgia Tech, the 2011 Atlantic Coast Conference men's golf champion, led the way by placing four players, including Kyle Scott of South Africa, on the 2011 All-ACC men's golf team, and head coach Bruce Heppler was named Coach of the Year in the conference as selected by a vote of the league's head coaches.
Central Gauteng carry winning ways to the end
Central Gauteng comfortably beat their neighbours, on the other side of the Jukskei River, Gauteng North, by 8 points to 4 and in so doing won the South African Challenge Cup by three points.
Boland and Free State have it all to play for on Friday
The script for the fifth and final round could not have been created in a more dramatic and unexpected fashion than it was in the fourth round of the South African Country Districts Inter Provincial Tournament played at Devonvale Golf and Wine Estate near Stellenbosch.
Central Gauteng continue dominant form
Central Gauteng had another good win in the fourth round of the South African Challenge Cup being played at the Metropolitan Golf Club in Cape Town and in so doing entrenched their dominant position at the top of the log.
Central Gauteng have the look of champions
Central Gauteng look like champions in the making after beating handsomely, by 8.5 points to 3.5, host Union Western Province in the third round of the SA Challenge Cup being played at the Metropolitan Golf Club in Cape Town.
Free State to face tough Boland challenge
Host Union Boland recorded a strong win against Mpumalanga, 8.5 points to 3.5 in Wednesday’s third round of the South Afican Country Districts Inter Provincial being played at Devonvale Golf and Wine Estate near Stellenbosch.
Free State & Northern Cape continue their winning ways
Defending champions Free State and Northern Cape continued their winning ways in Tuesday’s second round of the South African Country Districts Inter Provincial taking place at the scenic Devonvale Golf and Wine Estate outside Stellenbosch.
Two Gautengs lead as SA Juniors thump WP
The SA Juniors team drilled hosts Western Province by 10 points to 2 in the second round of the South African Challenge Cup being played at Metropolitan Golf Club in Cape Town on Tuesday.
Union Teams looking strong in SA Challenge Cup
The three Union teams got off to good starts in the South African Challenge Cup’s first round played at the Metropolitan Golf Club in Cape Town on Monday.
Free State looking good in Country Districts
Free State and Northern Cape continued their good form from last year when they romped to a 9.5 points win to Mpumalanga’s 2.5 in the first round of the South African Country Districts Inter Provincial on Monday.
Country Districts & Challenge Cup playing this week
Commencing on Monday , and running until Friday, are both the South African Country Districts and the South African Challenge Cup. The former is being played a Devonvale Golf and Wine Estate, outside Stellenbosch , and the latter at Metropolitan Golf Club in Cape Town.
Daily Results: South African Country Districts and Challenge Cup
South African Boys doing it in the USA
Lamar junior M.J. Daffue was selected the 2010-11 Southland Conference Men's Golfer of the Year by a vote of the league's coaches and sports information directors the conference office announced Monday in conjunction with the release of the all-conference teams
SAGA mourn the passing of Eddie Luckhoff
Eddie Luckhoff, former long serving South African Golf Association Executive Member and President of North West Province Golf Union, died at 03h25 on Saturday in the Lamprecht Hosiptal, George. He was diagnosed, two years ago, with cancer, a malignant tumour in his kidney.
Central Gauteng and Southern Cape win
It was certainly a case of a one horse race in both the A and B Sections of the South African Under 23 Inter Provincial Teams Championship which was decided at Goose Valley Golf Club and Estate in Plettenburg Bay, Southern Cape last week.
Revenge on Kenya’s home turf
It was sweet revenge for the South African team as they took on Kenya in their back yard and beat them in the Africa Zon VI Championship which concluded today (Friday). The four round championship was staged at the Nyali Golf and Country Club in Mombasa, Kenya. In all ten African countries were represented.
SA have slender lead going into final round
The South African eight man team have a slender lead going into Friday’s fourth and final round of the annual Zone VI Championship which is being played at the Nyali Golf & Country Club near Mombasa, Kenya.
Nortje wins first Open Amateur Title in his back yard
From the 1st to the 3rd of April, the Southern Cape played host to yet another very successful Sanlam Cape Province Open.
A total of 134 amateurs from all across South Africa, of which most are top ranked by the South African Golf Association, entered this very prestigious tournament. The tournament was played over 3 days which started off with two pre-cut rounds played during the 1st and the 2nd of April, and was completed by playing two rounds on the 3rd of April.
Els for Autism opens a Computer Learning Centre
Ernie Els working in South Africa! The Els for Autism Foundation opened the Els for Autism Computer Learning Centre in January of this year. Located in Johannesburg, the Centre provides lower resourced families of children with autism with free access to a highly-effective online and learning development programme, along with facilitated support from a trained professional.
Zone VI Team announced
The South African Golf Association (SAGA) announced the Protea Team to play in the Zone VI tournament taking place from 13 to 15 April at Leisure Lodge Golf Resort on the south coast of Mombasa, Kenya.
South Africa beat Scotland
The ten man Protea amateur golf team beat a strong Scottish team by 18 points to 12 to win the Leopard Trophy in a two day Test Match which concluded on Wednesday.
SA extend lead against the Scots at Leopard Creek
The SA team extended their lead in the Test Match against Scotland at Leopard Creek in the morning Four Ball (Better Ball) session. The morning session was highlighted by Ryan Dreyer and Jared Harvey's 6/5 win which for Dreyer was a huge comeback from his 7/6 drubbing by Paul Shields in yesterdays afternoon singles.
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SA extend lead against the Scots at Leopard Creek
The SA team extended their lead in the Test Match against Scotland at Leopard Creek in the morning Four Ball (Better Ball) session. The morning session was highlighted by Ryan Dreyer and Jared Harvey's 6/5 win which for Dreyer was a huge comeback from his 7/6 drubbing by Paul Shields in yesterdays afternoon singles.
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SA secure slender halfway lead
The ten man Protea team, playing Scotland in a two day amateur golf Test Match, at Leopard Creek near Malalane, had a good first day ending up with a two point lead over their more fancied opponents.
SA team trail Scotland by 3 points to 2 after morning foursomes at Leopard Creek
South Africa dominated the first 9 holes in the morning foursomes when they were up in 4 out of the 5 matches at the turn. Three of the Scottish foursomes teams then won 3 early holes, just after the turn, and the Scots dominated from there on out.
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South Africa ready to take on Scottish at Leopard Creek
A 10 man SA Team are ready to take on a in form Scottish Team at Leopard Creek in the second playing of The Leopard Trophy. The SA team finished their practice round this afternoon and although, aware of the strength of the Scottish Team, were upbeat about their chance to lift the trophy as they did so last year.
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Stewart reigns supreme at Sanlam SA Amateur
Michael Stewart claimed an emphatic 5 and 4 victory over compatriot Paul Shields to win the Sanlam South African Amateur Championship at Vaal de Grace near Parys.
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All Scottish Final for Sanlam SA Amateur
South Africa is turning into a happy hunting ground for the Brits as the Sanlam South African Amateur Championship semi-finals dished up an all-Scottish final at Vaal de Grace on Wednesday.
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Jacques Kruyswijk, last South African standing
Limpopo’s Jacques Kruyswijk is the last South African standing after the Scots dominated the quarter-finals at the Sanlam SA Amateur Championship this morning.
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Pienaar reigns supreme at Sanlam SA Amateur
He stopped the Brandon Stone Express in the third round of the Sanlam South African Amateur Championship on Wednesday morning, but Stephen Pienaar (pictured) had little time to savour his victory.
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Pienaar stands tall at Sanlam SA Amateur
Maccauvlei's Stephen Pienaar (pictured) managed the almost unthinkable when he ended the Brandon Stone's remarkable run the second round of the Sanlam South African Amateur Championship this morning.
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Round one is a Scottish day at Sanlam SA Amateur
South Africa's top amateur Brandon Stone may have needed just 13 holes eliminate Matt Krause, but it was the visiting Scots who stole the show with a whitewash over their South African contemporaries at the Sanlam South African Amateur Championship at Vaal de Grace on Tuesday.
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Stone, Kellett advance at Vaal de Grace
Brandon Stone and Scotland’s Ross Kellett were among the first of the early starters to cross the first hurdle in round one of the Sanlam South African Amateur at Vaal de Grace this morning.
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Proudfoot Trophy cast in Stone at Vaal de Grace
He wavered only briefly as he turned at nine under to take stock of the on course leaderboard. Then Brandon Stone (pictured with Proudfoot Trophy) turned to his caddie, pro golfer Kevin Stone and said: "Come on dad, we've got some work to do."
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Scottish flair at Vaal de Grace
Haydn Porteous (pictured) found his rhythm, Herman Minnie found control, but only Scotland's Kris Nicol found the top of the leaderboard as the morning field completed the second round of the Sanlam SA Amateur Qualifier at Vaal de Grace near Parys.
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Stone puts it together at Sanlam SA Amateur
It is said that putting most reveals a golfer's state of mind and on a balmy day at Vaal de Grace on Sunday, teenager Brandon Stone was a picture of mental calmness as he putted superbly for a two-stroke lead in the Sanlam SA Amateur Championship qualifier.
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Stone leads early charge at Sanlam SA Amateur
The country’s number one Brandon Stone fired a eight-under-par 64 to set the early target in the first round of the 36-hole Stroke Play qualifier for Sanlam SA Amateur Championship at Vaal de Grace Golf Estate near Parys on today.
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Scots set their sights on Sanlam SA Amateur Championship
Scotland’s top amateurs will be seeking a special place in South African golf history when the Sanlam SA Amateur Championship tees off at Vaal de Grace Golf Estate this Sunday.
Harvey leads strong charge for SA Amateur title
With a major win under his belt, KwaZulu-Natal’s Jared Harvey is one of the favourites amongst the 144 golfers competing in the Sanlam SA Amateur Championship at Vaal de Grace Golf Estate next week.
A New Sponsor and Venue for SAGA’s premier Championship
A new sponsor and brand new venue greet 144 amateur golfers when they tee up in the annual Sanlam South African Amateur Championship on Sunday (27 February) at the Vaal de Grace Golf Estate approximately 120 kms south of Johannesburg.
Local boy Harvey grinds his way to SA Stroke Play win
Almost from the time he first hit shots as a three-year-old with father George on the fairways at Mount Edgecombe, Jared Harvey has been a grinder.
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Stone fights his way into contention at SA Stroke Play
Three hours on the putting green paid off for Brandon Stone, who found his groove in the third round at the South African Amateur Stroke Play Championship at Mount Edgecombe on Thursday.
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Mouton’s 64 points to another low scoring day at SA Stroke Play
Par took an almighty hammering from Jaco Mouton on day three of the South African Amateur Stroke Play at the Mount Edgecombe.
Steady Law in charge at SA Amateur Stroke Play
Overnight leader David Law of Scotland opened a yawning four-shot gap in the morning but found his advantage cut to just one in the second round of the South African Amateur Stroke Play Championship on Wednesday.
Law settles into leading groove at SA Stroke Play
David Law made a late bogey in the second round of the South African Amateur Stroke Play Championship at the Mount Edgecombe No 1 course, but the Scotsman had done enough to hold on to the clubhouse lead with a five-under-par 67.
Law dictates the SA Amateur Stroke Play
David Law of Scotland found his putting rhythm and romped away from his pursuers to take the first round lead of the South African Amateur Stroke Play Championship on Tuesday.
Levy sets the early pace at SA Amateur Stroke Play
Alexander Levy of France stamped his authority at the South African Amateur Stroke Play Championship with an opening seven-under-par 65 at Mount Edgecombe.
He leads by two from South Africa’s top golfer, Danie van Tonder, and is three clear of countryman Edouard Espana and Wesley Baptiste, who plays out of Prince’s Grant.
Local challengers bidding for home glory at SA Amateur Stroke Play
A determined posse of Kwazulu-Natal's top golfers are ready to throw down the gauntlet at the South African Amateur Stroke Play Championship, which tees off at Mount Edgecombe Country Club from 8-11 February 2011.
Jared Harvey, Gavin Sole, Steven van Heerden and Chris van der Merwe - all members of the triumphant 2009 KZN Inter-Provincial team - lead the charge alongside local favourite Michael Hollick.
France win test match against South Africa
France beat South Africa by four points, finishing with eleven points to the host nation's seven, in the two day annual amateur golf Test Match which concluded at Gardener Ross Golf and Country Estate, located between Pretoria and Krugersdorp, on Friday.
Mission impossible for the SA Team
The South African amateur golf team need to win every singles match this afternoon if they want to win the Test Match against France being decided today at the Gardener Ross Golf and Country Estate outside Johannesburg.
Strong international flavour for SA Stroke Play
DURBAN (3 February 2011) – South Africa’s top amateurs are set to face strong international opposition in this year’s South African Amateur Stroke Play Championship at Mount Edgecombe Country Club from 8-11 February.
France shows SA the singles way to play
South African amateur golf team were given a lesson in how to play singles when they lost all six matches to France during the first day of the two day test match taking place at Gardener Ross Golf and Country Estate outside Johannesburg.
SA in front after the morning foursomes
South Africa got off to a solid start in the first session of the two day test match against France this morning. They won two of the three matches.
French likely to be a stern test for South Africa
A strong six man French amateur golf team take on South Africa in a two day test match starting on Thursday at the Ernie Els designed Gardener Ross Golf and Country Estate located between Pretoria and Krugersdorp.
SA Test Team to play France announced.
Six amateur golfers have been selected to play for South Africa against France in an annual test match next month, the South African Golf Association (SAGA) announced today.
Strong international contingent for 2011 SA Stroke Play
Players from six countries are amongst the 260 entries received for the 2011 South African Stroke Play Championship, the South African Golf Association (SAGA) announced today.
Scholtz appointed as Junior Golf Co-Ordinator
Johan Scholtz, fifty year old Boland Junior Golf President and Tournament Director, has been appointed to the new full time position as Co-Ordinator: Junior Golf for the South African Golf Association, it was announced today.
Final Prize Giving at 100th SA Open 2010
Ernie Els holding the trophy and flanked by the SAGA Officials at the Prize Giving on the 18th green after the 100th playing of the South African Open Championship held at Durban Country Club.
Closing Date for the 2011 Sanlam SA Amateur is January 10, 2011
Entries have closed for the 2011 SA Stroke Play Championship while the closing date for the Sanlam SA Amateur Championship is 12h00 on 10 January 2011.
Any incomplete entry forms or entries receive without proof of payment will not be accepted.
O’Riley wins closely contested Freddie Tait Cup
Dean O'Riley overcame Dylan Frittelli by one shot to claim the Freddie Tait Cup as the leading amateur in this year's 100th South African Open Championship played at Durban Country Club.
Frittelli looks to make it two in a row
Dylan Frittelli (72) finished on a four under par thirty six hole aggregate to make the halfway cut in the South African Open Championship being played at Durban Country Club. If he manages to hold onto the Freddie Tait Cup on Sunday this will be the first amateur in forty eight years to win it in successive years.
Frittelli, leading amateur after rain delayed first round
Dylan Frittelli’s four under par sixty eight was the leading score by an amateur in the rain delayed first round of the South African Open Championship on Friday. The twenty year old Irene Country Club golfer is lying tied in twenty first place.
First round rain delayed; recommence on Friday
DURBAN (16 December 2010) – Denis Hutchinson hit the ceremonial drive opening the 100th South African Open in what he described as “swinging in the rain” on Thursday, and a little over two hours later he was still one of the few to have played any golf at this year’s championship.
Ernie Els to treat SA Open as a major
DURBAN (15 December 2010) – The South African Open tees off its 100th playing at Durban Country Club on Thursday, with Ernie Els declaring he is treating this one as he would a Major.
Seven amateurs in SA Open starting line-up
Seven amateur golfers are in the field of one hundred and fifty six players who tee up in the South African Open Championship on Thursday at Durban Country Club.
Can Clark do it for a third time at Durban Country Club?
DURBAN (14 December 2010) – Tim Clark returns to a Durban Country Club where he won the last two South African Opens held here and chasing a record held by Gary Player.
Durban Country Club ready to host 2010 SA Open
DURBAN (13 December 2010) – The South African Open Championship is a hugely attractive proposition at all times. Blend in an intoxicating cocktail of Major champions, international winners and some of the world’s top golfers chasing a purse of €1-million at the 100th playing of the country’s flagship event and it is easy to understand why the SA Open remains a Holy Grail for every Sunshine Tour player.
Goosen, Oosthuizen, Clark chasing SA Open history
The South African Open Championship will celebrate its 100th playing with a field led by Major winners Retief Goosen and Louis Oosthuizen, as well as PGA Tour star Tim Clark this December.
Double US Open champion Goosen and reigning British Open champion Oosthuizen will be seeking another special place in golf history as winners of this historic championship at Durban Country Club from 16-19 December.
Dreyer loses in the second round
Ryan Dreyer produced another strong display of golf on Friday, in the second round of the 115th Argentine Amateur Championship match play, however it was not enough.
Dreyer through to second round
Ryan Dreyer produced his best golf so far in Argentina to thump Neil Raymond, of England, five and four, in the first round of the 115th Argentine Amateur Championship match play.
Hammond and Dreyer qualify in Argentina
Both Danilel Hammond and Ryan Dreyer successfully negotiated their way through the 36 hole Qualifying to enter the match play stages of the 115th Argentine Amateur Championship.
SA players well placed to qualify in Argentina
The two South African amateur golfers, in the field for the 115th Argentine Amateur Championship, Ryan Dreyer and Daniel Hammond, look well placed to qualify for the match play stages after the first round of the thirty six hole qualifying round.
Finland win Tailhade Cup; SA in 9th
Finland literally ran away with this year’s Juan Carlos Tailhade Cup winning the International Team Tournament by a handsome eleven shots.
Dreyer shines as SA play fo pride
It was Ryan Dreyer who stepped up to the plate for South Africa in the third round of the 72 hole stroke play Juan Carlos Tailhade Cup. Playing in windy conditions the thirty eight year old Killarney Country Club amateur golfer recorded a two under par 69.
Hammond improves; SA still well off the pace
Daniel Hammond’s one over par 72, in the second round of the Juan Carlos Tailhade Cup, an improvement of seven shots on his first round score, helped the South African two man team to a second round team score of 147.
SA off to bad start in title defence
Ryan Dreyer (75) and Daniel Hammond (79) find themselves fourteen shots off the pace after the first round of the Juan Carlos Tailhade Cup which was played on Thursday.
SA to defend title in Argentina
Ryan Dreyer and Daniel Hammond are to defend the two-man-team amateur golf title won by South Africa last year, in the thirty ninth annual staging of the Juan Carlos Tailhade Cup.
French win; SA records credible final round
The French Team won the 2010 men’s World Amateur Team Championship and the Eisenhower Trophy with a 54 hole team score of 423, seven under par. They finished four shots clear of Denmark. While the South African team recorded a final round of 149, five over par, in very windy playing conditions.
WATC reduced to three rounds
The Eisenhower Trophy was reduced to a 54 hole tournament by the International Golf Federation after half the field were required to return on Saturday to complete their second round.
The weather dominates second round of WATC
Rain and lightning disrupted play in the second round of the Eisenhower Trophy being played over two golf courses just outside Buenos Aires, Argentina. This provided for testing conditions in which good scoring was few and far between.
SA Team well off the pace
It was not the start the South African amateur golf team, made up of Dean O’Riley (74), JG Claassen (73) and Dylan Frittelli (75), were looking for at the end of the first round of the Eisenhower Trophy. With a team score of 147, five over par, they find themselves twelve shots off the pace.
SA look to top finish at WATC
A top ten finish in the Eisenhower Trophy, world’s premier amateur golf championship, is what the South African Golf Association (SAGA) are looking to achieve in the men’s competition of the 2010 World Amateur Team Championships (WATC).
Ekurhuleni and Mpumalanga triumph
Ekurhuleni, who beat host Union Boland, at the end of the day emerged the winner of the A Section while Mpumalanga comfortably took the B Section honours in the South African Mid Amateur Inter Provincial Tournament.
Ekurhuleni the champions in waiting?
The form book is certainly anything but consistent in this year’s South African Mid Amateur Inter Provincial Tournament being played at Worcester Golf Club, especially in the A Section.
Kwazulu Natal are back in the hunt
Kwazulu-Natal, defending champions in the South African Mid Amateur Inter Provincial Tournament, beat host province Boland to put themselves back in contention to win this year’s tournament being played at Worcester Golf Club.
Western Province and Ekurhuleni in dominant form
Western Province and Ekurhuleni remain the only two unbeaten teams in the A Section after the second round of the South African Mid Amateur Inter Provincial which is being played at Worcester Golf Club in the Boland.
KZN to defend Mid Amateur IPT Title
The eight man team from Kwazulu Natal make the journey south, to the Boland’s Worcester Golf Club, to defend the title they won last year when they tee up in the 2010 South African Mid Amateur Inter Provincial on Monday (11 October 2010).
SAGA celebrate Centenary
Saturday 25 September 2010, the centenary celebrations of the South African Golf Association (SAGA) started appropriately with a game of golf. Thirty eight players teed up for eighteen holes over the Woodhill Country Club layout situated just outside Pretoria.
Maseko qualifies for Egyptian Open after finishing 3rd in Egyptian Amateur
South Africa's Thabo Maseko needed to make a par on the last hole of the 2010 Egyptian Amateur to make the playoff but he recorded a bogey on the difficult 18th hole and finished in third place hence qualifying to play in the 2010 Egyptian Open which forms part of the European Challenge Tour. Maseko recorded rounds of 69 75 and 73 for a three round total of 217.
Western Province wins 50th SA Inter Provincial
Western Province was in ascendancy once more as they claimed the 50th South African Inter Provincial at Pretoria Country Club on Friday. The 2008 champions mowed down Southern Cape 8½ - 3½ for their fifth successive win in this year’s tournament and collected their 16th victory in the annual team event.
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Colin Burger elected SAGA President
Colin Burger was elected the new president of the South African Golf Association (SAGA) at the Association's Annual General Meeting held in Pretoria on Wednesday night. Burger will take over from the current incumbent, Enver Hassen, as from Saturday 25 September 2010
Western Province has the edge going into SA IPT final round
Western Province team arrived at Pretoria Country Club, having plotted a course to win the 50th South African Inter Provincial title.
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KZN steps it up on day four at SA IPT
The Western Province lost a little ground when Kwazulu-Natal managed to dominate the foursomes on a tension-packed fourth day at the 50th South African Inter Provincials at Pretoria Country Club.
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Big showdowns looming at SA IPT
While there are still three teams in it to win it in the A-Section, Eastern Province and Gauteng North continued to plot a course for an almighty showdown for promotion in the B-Section on Friday.
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Free State set for titanic battle at SA IPT
The Western Province expects strong opposition in the third round single matches at the South African Inter Provincial this afternoon, after handing Free State / Northern Cape a solid 4-0 drumming in the morning foursomes at Pretoria Country Club.
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Western Province closes in at 50th SA Inter Provincial
The Western Province strengthened their grip on the 50th South African Inter Provincial tournament at Pretoria Country Club by shutting out Central Gauteng in the afternoon singles on day two.
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Favourites draw early blood at 50th SA Interprov
Central Gauteng threw down the gauntlet and made their intentions crystal clear with 10 splendid points on day one of the 50th South African Inter Provincial at Pretoria Country Club.
Team captain Ryan Dreyer, who led his team to a 4-0 whitewash in the foursomes and six victories in the singles against Free State and Northern Cape, said: “We didn’t come here to pick up where we left off last year. We came to win and the team delivered the kind of start I expected.
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Defending champions KZN ready to challenge at 50th SA IPT
Defending champions Kwa-Zulu Natal are hunting an eighth title when the 50th edition of the South African Inter Provincial tees off at Pretoria Country Club from 20-24 September.
“We are as ready as can be expected,” said team captain Ryan de Beer. “I think we will surprise a lot of people who don’t rate us, just because the tournament is being played inland this year.
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Junior Golf Administrator post update
There have been an unprecedented number of applications and in order to process these and make an appointment in the best interest of SA Golf, the SAGA has extended the date of appointment to 1 January 2011.
If you have any queries they may be addressed to the Chair of the Junior Golf Sub Committee Mr. Gerhard Conradie on cell 072 229 4097.
Teams primed for 50th SA IPT at Pretoria Country Club
The South African Golf Association will celebrate the 50th edition of its most prestigious amateur team event at Pretoria Country Club from 20-24 September 2010.
Porteous drops out of the lead to finish 3rd as South Africa lift the Nation’s Trophy at 4th U16 Italian International Championship
South African Hayden Porteous (pictured on the far right along with the rest of the SA contingent from left to right: Christiaan Bezuidenhout, Thriston Lawrence, Errol Taylor (manager) and Shane Allan) who won the second playing of this tournament in 2008, showed his class once again with a third place finish on a score of 296 (+4). Porteous lead for the first three rounds of the championship until a final round of 77 left him in a tie for third, one shot behind the winner.
Local Golfers Off To Scotland After Winning National Finals
Some of the country’s avid golfers took part in the 2010 Old Mutual International Pairs National Finals, held from 16 until 19 August at Zebula Golf Estate and Spa, located in Bela Bela in Limpopo.
South African Senior Amateurs tour the UK – August 2010
The S.A. Senior Amateur Golf Association sent a 10 man side to the UK, primarily to play, as individuals, in the British Senior Amateur Open at Walton Heath Golf Club. The team departed on Mon 2 August and consisted of the ten top players from the SASAGA Order of Merit, namely, Jock Wellington, Tim Hewan, Robbie Meier, Andy Ostle, Anton Vortsman, Gavin Van Aswegen, Dirk Swanevelder, Brian Lottering, Jonathan Hobday and Steve Cullen.
Stone wins the Southern Cape Open
Brandon Stone who playes golf out of Gardener Ross, Gauteng North, won for the second time this year as he held on to win the Southern Cape Open at Mossel Bay Golf Club by two shots from a charging Riekus Nortje.
Durban Country Club to host SA Open Championship
Durban Country Club will host the 100th playing of the South African Open Championship from 16-19 December 2010. This was confirmed by the South African Golf Association and Dlamini Weil Communications, the new promoters of South Africa’s flagship golf tournament.
SAGA announces team for WATC
The South African Golf Association (SAGA) announced the names of the three players to represent South Africa in the biennial World Amateur Team Championships. The team is Dylan Frittelli, Dean O’Riley and JG Claassen .
Handicap Calculations
Handicap Calculations
With the Handicap takeover by HNA (Handicaps Network Africa) the changes that were made over the past few years to the calculation of handicaps are also now in affect. To view the details of these changes click here
SA Amateur Champion plays Open Championship
It is not often that the current South African Amateur Champion’s name appears on the Open Championship leader board. Laurie Canter (England) managed to qualify for golf's premier championship.
De Beer returns from college to lift the Limpopo Amateur Open trophy
The Limpopo Amateur Open was held at Koro Creek from 9 - 11 July 2010. A total of 157 entries were received and a pre-qualifying round was held the day before the tournament proper began.
The Koro Creek golf course played host to its first tournament of this magnitude since it underwent a redesign and a name change from what used to be called the Nylstroom golf club.
SAGA clarifies directors stake and role in handicap business
The SAGA has taken the extra ordinary step of issuing a press release that outlines the stake and role of directors in the new handicap business.
Japan win Junior Golf World 2010 Cup convincingly while South Africa finish in the middle of the pack
The Japanese Junior team blew all their opposition away on the final day of the Junior Golf World Cup when they recorded a final day team score of 206 (7 under) and a tournament team total of 822 (30 under). Their nearest competition, the USA, ended 14 strokes behind them on 836 (16 under).
Japan stretch their lead at the Toyoto Junior Golf World Cup
Japan returned a second day in a row team total of 8 under par 205 to stretch their lead to 6 shots with one round to play at the Junior Golf World Cup at the Chukyo Golf Club in Toyoto city, Japan.
SA Junior maintain their position in Japan
The South African Junior Golf team started the day and remained in 6th place as the team recorded a second round total of 214 (1 over). Scores of 68 (3 under), 72 (1 over) and 74 (3 over) from Stone, Bruyns and Jerling respectively, counted towards the team score for the day. Porteous continuing to struggle with his game signing for a 76 (5 over) to go with his first round 74 (3 over).
SA players exit early from The Amateur
The five SA players that teed it up at The 2010 Amateur Championship at Muirfield and North Berwick on Monday failed to make it into the match play (Top 64 and ties).
SA Junior get off to a solid start in Japan while USA get off to a flier
The SA Junior team of Hayden Porteous, Brandon Stone, Drikus Bruyns and Luke Jerling put in a solid day one performance at the Toyota Junior Golf World Cup which started in Japan today.
Mixed results for SA players at The Amateur
Five South African golfers teed it up at the 2010 edition of The Amateur Championship being played over the Muirfield and North Berwick golf courses just outside of Edinburgh, Scotland. While some of the SA players remain in the running to make it into the top 64 and the match play other players need to pull off the round of their lives to make it to the next round of the championship.
French dominate singles and win
Any hope of the South African amateur golf team making history, by beating the French in an eight man test match on their home soil, was smothered by a dominant performance by the host nation in Wednesday’s singles.
Day one of French Test goes to South Africa
South Africa ended the day one point up on hosts France after the first day in their two day test match involving eight players in each team.
Claassen loses to an inform Englishman
JG Claassen lost his first round match to Jonathan Bell, of England, in the French Mens Amateur International Championship on Saturday.
Claassen qualifies for match play in French Amateur
JG Claassen recorded a fighting 70, two under par, in Friday’s second and final round of the 36 hole Qualifying competition for the 2010 French Men’s Amateur International Championship taking place at the Saint Germain Golf Club near Paris.
Grant Wood wins his first national title
He started the final round of the South African Mid Amateur Championship today two shots off the pace. After a testing 69, three under par, forty three year old Glendower Golf Club member Grant Wood was crowned the 2010 South African Mid Amateur Champion.
Ryan best SA Player in first round of French Amateur
Tyrone Ryan was the only South African to break par in the first round of the French Mens International Amateur Match Play Championship which was played Thursday at Saint Germain Golf Club just outside the French capital city.
Raad leads as Oosthuizen makes his move
Robbie Oosthuizen, the defending champion, recorded a one under par 71 to reduce the gap on the two over night leaders after third and penultimate round in the South African Mid Amateur Championship being played today at ERPM Golf Club in Ekurhuleni.
Frittelli is Big 12 Player of the Year
Texas University sophomore (second year student) Dylan Frittelli has been named the 2010 Big 12 Conference Player of the Year for men’s golf it was announced at the end of April. Frittelli, who is a member of Irene Country Club in Gauteng North, was also selected to represent the All-Big 12 team.
Brandon Stone Wins Boland Open
Brandon Stone did everything he had to today, to win the Boland Open Championship by a shot.
Leading by three at the start of the day, Brandon had an answer to every drop he made or every birdie made by his closest challengers as the final six players in the filed fought for the title.
Western Province Amateur – Tyrone Ryan does the double
The final pitted WP Stroke-Play Champion Tyrone Ryan against former SA Champion, JG Claassen. Ryan was attempting to join Thomas Aitken (2001) and Ryan Tipping (2002) as winners of both the stroke-play and match-play titles in the same year.
SA team to play France announced
Eight players have been selected to play for South Africa against France in a test match from 25th and 26th May 2010, it was announced by the South African Golf Association (SAGA) today.
Frittelli named as a semi-finalist for 2010 Ben Hogan Award
Dylan Frittelli, one of South Africa’s most prominent young amateur golfers, has been nominated as one of ten semi-finalists for the prestigious 2010 Ben Hogan Award.
Kenya win Zone VI
One of the three teams, namely Kenya, Zimbabwe or South Africa, at the top of the log, at the end of yesterday’s third and penultimate round, in the Zone VI Team competition needed to win all eight games in today’s final round in order to win this annual competition. And this is exactly what Kenya did.
Zone VI wide open going into final round
“We will have to win all eight matches tomorrow if we are to win this year,” is how South African team manager and South African Golf Association president, Enver Hassen, summed up his team’s uncustomary position and what is required of his players in tomorrow’s (Thursday) final round.
Kenya are the surprise leaders
With the South African team largely expected to dominate the Zone VI Team competition, it was surprising to see Kenya at the top of the log at the end of today’s first round matches.
SA ready to defend Zone VI crown
South Africa go into this year’s Zone VI Team competition, which starts on Tuesday, as the clear favourite to lift the title ahead of the eleven other African nations teeing up in the three day event being played at the Gaborone Golf Club in Botswana.
Versfeld wins Botswana Open
Allan Versfeld beat Steven van Heerden, in a three hole short course playoff, to win the 54 hole stroke play Botswana Open this afternoon. Both South Africans finished on level par, 213, in tough windy conditions which made good scoring on the Gaborone Golf Club difficult.
Versfeld leads going into final round
Allan Versfeld took a two shot lead, going into tomorrow’s final round of the 54 hole Botswana Open. The Central Gauteng golfer played 36 holes of the Gaborone Golf Club layout today finishing on a total of 138, four under par, with rounds of 67 and 71.
Strong SA presence in Botswana Open
The eight players representing South Africa in next week’s Zone VI, some of whom are the country’s most exciting young players, have entered the Botswana Open, a 54 hole stroke play tournament, which commences at Gaborone Golf Club on Satruday.
SA players at colleges in the USA continue to shine
Lloyd du Preez (Centurion, South Africa), a junior on the Arkansas State men’s golf team, was named the Sun Belt Conference Co-Golfer of the Month on Wednesday for his performance during March that included three top-15 finishes and a nine-round stroke average of 71.8.
SAGA, WGSA and NGN formalise purchase of club agreements
The South African Golf Association (SAGA) and Womens Golf South Africa (WGSA) today announced that they had finalised the purchase of the handicap business of the company National Golf Network (Pty) Ltd (NGN).
SA win and Qualify for World Finals in Japan
The South African junior team’s dominance in the African Junior Golf Challenge turned to victory today and in so doing qualified to play in the Toyota World Junior Golf Team Championship in Japan later this year.
Porteous & Jerlilng shine as SA extend their lead
Haydn Porteous and Luke Jerling both recorded fine rounds of 69, three under par, to help move South Africa twenty shots clear of the field after the third and penultimate round of the African Junior Golf Challenge.
SA Lead; Namibia Challenging
Although the rain abated, a wet Glendower Golf Club provided for testing conditions in today’s second round of the African Junior Golf Challenge. Only three of some of Africa’s best juniors managed to break par.
SA lead in rain interrupted first round
On level par and with a couple of holes to play, hosts South Africa lead in the first round of the Africa Junior Teams Challenge played at Glendower Golf Club, Johannesburg. The first round is to be concluded tomorrow morning.
SA favourites to win World Junior Teams Qualifying
Host nation South Africa will start as the favourites to win the 72 hole Toyota World Junior Golf Teams Championship African Qualifying tournament which starts at Glendower Country Club in Bedfordview, Johannesburg on Monday.
Frittelli wins second Collegiate Title
University of Texas sophomore (second year student) Dylan Frittelli registered his second career collegiate victory on Thursday 18 March when he fired a 2-under 70, in the final round, and secured a three-stroke win at the 83-player 54 hole National Invitational Tournament at the par 72, Omni Tucson National Golf Course, in Tuscon, Arizona.
SA beat Scotland handsomely
South Africa continued their dominant form into the second and final day of the inaugural Test Match against Scotland, played at Leopard Creek Country Club near Malalane in Mpumalanga. The host nation won comfortably by twenty one points to seven.
SA take command in Test Match against Scotland
South Africa were in a dominant position after the first day of the two day Test Match against Scotland, being played at Leopard Creek Country Club near Malalane in Mpumalanga.
SA vs Scotland in a Test Match (preview)
Two nine man teams, made up of South Africa’s and Scotland’s best amateur golfers, are to participate in a test match, the first between the two countries on South African soil since readmission into world sport. This will be played a Leopard Creek Golf Club near Malalane, Mpumalanga, commencing on Tuesday (17 March)
R&A break new ground in South Africa
The R&A, the governing body for the rules of golf in over 130 countries, commenced with the first ever Referees School, to be held on the African continent, when just over sixty delegates gathered at Steenberg Golf Club in Cape Town for the first of a three day course today.
Canter wins Glacier SA Amateur
EAST LONDON, 5 March 2010 – A caddie that read the lines superbly, a lucky pair of trousers, a great tip from Dean O’Riley, a red-hot putter and bit of luck on his side. These were the things England’s Laurie Canter mentioned when he accepted the 108th Glacier SA Amateur Championship trophy after his 6 & 5 victory over Allen Versfeld on Friday.
Team to play Scotland and Zone VI announced
The South African Golf Association (SAGA) announced the names of players to represent South Africa in two international team competitions today.
Changes announced to SAGA Handicap System
The SAGA Handicapping and Course Rating Committee has decided that as from 1 April 2010 the SAGA will discontinue with the Handicap Allowance.
Canter and Versfeld renew rivalry in Match Play Final
EAST LONDON, 4 March 2010 - Conventional wisdom dictates that playing from points other than the pristine fairways at East London Golf Club is a recipe for disaster.
Can O’Riley stop Canter
EAST LONDON, 4 March 2010 - On Monday they met in a play-off for the stroke play qualifier honours, but Englishman Laurie Canter edged out Central Gauteng’s Allan Versfeld at the first extra hole to claim the Proudfoot Trophy.
Inland players take coastal control of Glacier SA Amateur
EAST LONDON, 2 March 2010 – Match play always dishes up its fair share of surprises and the third round afternoon matches of the 108th Glacier SA Amateur Championship at East London Golf Club was no exception.
Harvey in the hunt for Glacier SA Amateur glory
EAST LONDON, 2 March 2010 – A stiff North-Easter is adding some spice to the Glacier SA Amateur and the Kwazulu-Natal players took advantage of the wind to dominate the third round draw for this afternoon at East London Golf Club.
Interesting first round; Canter through and one match goes 27 holes
EAST LONDON, 2 March 2010 – As expected, the first round of match play action at Glacier SA Amateur at East London Golf Club delivered a mixed bag of results, including a broken curse, a near record and some unexpected exits among the tournament favourites.
Canter takes Proudfoot Trophy after play-off
EAST LONDON, 1 March 2010 - England A-Squad member Laurie Canter issued a warning to his South African contemporaries when he broke the deadlock with Allan Versfeld to win the strokeplay qualifier for the Glacier SA Amateur Championship at East London Golf Club on Monday.
Pearson putts his way to the top
EAST LONDON, 1 March 2010 - Calvin Pearson’s putter caught fire on the second day of the stroke play qualifier at East London Golf Club and paved his way into the match play phase of the Glacier SA Amateur Championship.
Versfeld leads after the first round
EAST LONDON, 28 February 2010 – Allan Versfeld’s early 67 at East London Golf Club held up for the first round lead in the Glacier SA Amateur Championship qualifier, but Donavan Pearce and Ryan Hyde were nipping at his heels at the end of the day.
Versfeld leads the morning field of the first qualifying round
EAST LONDON, 28 February 2010 - Teenager Allan Versfeld made a strong run for the Glacier SA Amateur Championship title with a flawless 67 to set the early target in the first round of the 36-hole Stroke Play qualifier at East London Golf Club today.
East London ready to crown new Glacier SA Amateur Champion
EAST LONDON, 27 February 2010 - With the mass exodus of the country’s top amateurs to the paid ranks over the last two years, East London Golf Club offers a new wave of golfers a great opportunity to stake a claim for the country’s most prestigious amateur honour at the Glacier SA Amateur Championship from February 28 to March 5, 2010.
O’Riley going for the Double
EAST LONDON, 25 February 2010 – South Africa’s 2010 Stroke Play winner Dean O’Riley hopes to add his name to an exclusive list of players when he tees it up at Glacier SA Amateur Championship at East London Golf Club next week.
O’Riley wins despite early setback
Twenty year old Dean O’Riley started the final round of the 72 hole South African Amateur Stroke Play Championship, played at Pearl Valley Golf Estates, near Paarl, with a seven stroke lead. By the time the leading group concluded hole 7, in the final round, the Ekurhuleni amateur had relinquished his lead to Graham van der Merwe, having dropped six shots.
O’Riley extends his lead going into final round
Playing steady golf all day, overnight leader Dean O’Riley was one of only four players who managed to break 70 in the third round of the South African Amateur Stroke Play Championship. He extended his lead over the rest of the field to seven shots, finishing with a 54 hole total of 206, ten under par.
O’Riley leads at the halfway stage
South Africa’s top ranked amateur, according to the latest South African Golf Association (SAGA) Player Rankings, Dean O’Riley, emerged the leader of the South African Amateur Stroke Play Championship at the halfway stage.
Stone’s caddie lessons come to the fore
Sixteen year old Brandon Stone, the son of professional Kevin, caddied for his father in the South African Open Championship, played at the end of last year, also at Pearl Valley Golf Estates, near Paarl. Walking the course and observing his father’s progress paid off after he recorded the lowest morning round, a 68, four under par, of the second round of the South African Amateur Stroke Play Championship.
van der Merwe leads after the first round
It was a memorable day for Graham van der Merwe, the eighteen year old amateur for Royal Johannesburg and Kensington Golf Club. He finished on top of the leader board after the first round of the 72 hole South African Amateur Stroke Play Championship, with a three under par 69.
van der Merwe bags an albatross and the lead
Unheralded Graham van der Merwe recorded a rare albatross, three under par on a par five. This spurred him on to a pace setting round of 69, three under par, in this morning’s first round of the 72 hole South African Amateur Stroke Play Championship being played at Pearl Valley Golf Estates, near Paarl in the Western Cape.
Dreyer starts as favourite in SA Stroke Play
Ryan Dreyer is a man to watch when the South African Amateur Stroke Play Championship tees off tomorrow at the Jack Nicklaus designed Pearl Valley Golf Estates, outside Paarl in the Boland. The championship will be decided over 72 holes.
Frittelli misses the cut in Joburg Open
Dylan Frittelli did not capitalise on his excellent first round score in the Joburg Open, played at Royal Johannesburg & Kensington Golf Club, in Johannesburg over the weekend. He recorded a second round of 76, five over par, and missed the 36 hole cut.
SA’s First Referees School announced
The first-ever Referees School to be hosted by the South African Golf Association (SAGA) will be held at Alphen Country House and Steenberg Golf Club in Cape Town next year, from Friday the 12th to Sunday the 14th of March.
Frittelli leading amateur in Joburg Open
A fine 68, three under par, by nineteen year old Dylan Frittelli made him the leading amateur after yesterday’s first round of the Joburg Open being played at the Royal Johannesburg and Kensington Golf Club.
Sherratt wins; Claassen best of SA players
Jordan Sherratt, the 21 year old South Australia, won the 72 hole stroke play NEC Master of the Amateurs Championship after a playoff against Bud Cauley of the United States. JG Claassen finsihes 25th tie, the best performing South African player.
Claaassen records his best round so far
A two over par 74 in the third round of the NEC Master of the Amateurs Championship played at the Yarra Yarra Golf Club, in Melbourne, Australia, yesterday, was South Africa’s JG Claassens’ best round of the tournament.
SA players continue to struggle down under
Although the weather conditions improved on yesterday, both Leon Knoll (83) and JG Claassen (79) struggled through the second round of the NEC Master of the Amateurs Championship played at the Yarra Yarra Golf Club, in Melbourne, Australia.
Heat takes its toll as SA players struggle in Australia
The weather was the talking point at the end of the first round of the NEC Master of the Amateurs Championship, played yesterday at the Yarra Yarra Golf Club in Melbourne, Australia. Two South Africans toiled bravely, Knoll (73) and Claassen (76).
Knoll and Claassen tee up in Austraila
Leon Knoll and JG Claassen, two of South Africa’s top amateur golfers, tee up in the 72 hole stroke play tournament, known as the Master of the Amateurs Championship, in Melbourne, Australia today.
Closing date for entries is 8 January at 12H00 2010 Glacier SA Amateur Championship .
The 2010 Glacier SA Amateur Championship closing date for entries is 8 January at 12H00.
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Southern Africa Hall of Fame launched
The 23 of December, witnessed the birth of the Southern Africa Golf Hall of Fame at a glittering ceremony, preceded by a Celebrity Charity golf day at Oubaai Golf Course just outside George in the Southern Cape.
Record entry for 2010 SA Stroke Play Championship
One hundred and ninety seven amateur golfers, a record number, have entered the 2010 South African Amateur Stroke Play Championship announced the South African Golf Association (SAGA) today.
Durban Country Club to stage 100th SA Open Championship
The South African Open Championship will return to Durban Country Club for the centenary edition of the championship in 2010.
Frittelli wins the Freddie Tait Cup
Dylan Frittelli played controlled golf for his one over par final round of 73, giving him a 72 hole total of 288, level par, and in so doing win the Freddie Tait Cup as the leading amateur in the South African Open Championship.
Frittelli steady as he eyes the Freddie Tait Cup
Nineteen year old amateur Dylan Frittelli played steadily for his 72 today, to finish with a 54 hole total of 215, one under par, after the third round of the South African Open Championship. He is three shots clear of the next best amateur.
Three amateurs make the SA Open cut
Three of the five amateurs playing in the South African Open Championship managed to survive the cut at the end of the second round which concluded today. They are Dylan Frittelli, JG Claassen and Ryan Dreyer.
Frittelli leading amateur after first round of SA Open
Dylan Frittelli fired a first round score of 69, three under par, to finish tied in eleventh place in the South African Amateur Open Championship, being played over 72 holes stroke play.
Five of SA’s leading amateurs in SA Open
Five of South Africa’s leading amateur golfers are in the field of 156 golfers that start the first round of the South African Open Championship, being played over 72 holes of stroke play, at Pearl Valley Golf Estates outside Paarl tomorrow.
SAGA and NGN to formalise contract buy out
At a meeting of the SAGA National Executive Committee, held in Benoni on the weekend, it was agreed to conclude a contract with National Golf Network (Pty) Ltd (NGN), in terms of which the SAGA would buy out the agreements NGN has with individual golf clubs for the provision of handicapping services and systems.
SA STROKEPLAY AND GLACIER SA AMATEUR ENTRIES
Important notice with regards to SA Amateur Stroke Play and Glacier SA Amateur Championship Entries
Important notice with regards to SA Amateur Stroke Play and Glacier SA Amateur Championship EntriesJG Claassen loses in second round
G Claassen progress through to the final of the 114th Argentina Amateur Championship was short lived. He came up against a determined Ignacio Elvira, of Spain, in the second round who ended up beating the current South African and Zimbabwe Stroke Play Champion three and two.
JG Claassen still in the hunt in Argentina
JG Claassen moved into the second round of the 114th Argentina Amateur Championship match play yesterday with a 4 and 2 victory over local player Santiago Buani, taking place at the Buenos Aires Golf Club in the capital city.
SA team win in Argentina: International Team Competition
Ryan Dreyer and JG Claassen teamed up to win the International Team Competition, a 72 hole stroke play tournament, by three shots from hosts Argentina yesterday. Playing in ideal weather conditions at the Los Lagartos Country Club, just outside Buenos Aires, the South Africans recorded a total score of 567, one under par.
SA share the leading going into the final round
South African team, comprising Ryan Dreyer and JG Claassen, share the 54 hole lead, with hosts Argentina, after the third and penultimate round, in the international team competition being played concurrently with the Juan Carlos Tailhade Cup at the Los Lagartos Country Club, outside Buenos Aires.
SA off the pace; 2nd round suspended due to rain
The second round of the Juan Carlos Tailhade Cup, an international amateur golf tournament being played at Los Largotos Country Club outside Buenos Aires, Argentina, was suspended due to heavy rain. The round will be completed today (Saturday)
SAGA and NGN reach agreement
The South African Golf Association (SAGA) and National Golf Network (Pty) Ltd (NGN) have reached agreement in which the two parties will work together in the successful implementation of the new SAGA Handicap Central File Server (SAGA Handicap Server), it was announced today.
SAGA responds to High Court Ruling Statement
The South African Golf Association (SAGA), the governing body of men’s amateur golf in South Africa, confirmed that the High Court set aside, with costs, its application for the South African Junior Golf Association (SAJGA) to change its name.
SA finish 12th in Spirit Invitational
The South African Team finished tied in 12th place after Saturday’s final round in the 72 hole Spirit International Amateur, played at Whispering Pines Golf Club, located in the town of Trinity, Texas in the United States.
SAGA 2010 fixtures posted on the website
The 2010 SAGA Fixture list (subject to change) can be viewed by clicking on the "Events" tab above or clicking here
The fixture list is more comprehensive this year as we have added all the provincial Junior, Senior, U23 and Mid-Amateur events to the fixture list.
To customise your fixtures for 2010 just tick the relevant category boxes above the fixtures and only the relevant tournaments show up (you can then print this out).
SA Mid Amateur Inter-Provincial
Kwazulu-Natal added another national Inter-Provincial Trophy to their cabinet on Friday by winning the South African Mid Amateur IPT played at Irene Golf Club in Gauteng North. Host Union went undefeated to take the honours in the B Section. For all the results please click here.
Southern Africa Golf Hall of fame to be launched
The Sid Brews Golf Heritage Trust (Trustees - South African Golf Association, Women’s Golf South Africa, Sir Rupert Gull, Dorian Wharton-Hood, Harry Brews, and Barry Cohen) will launch the Southern Africa Golf Hall of Fame on Wednesday, 23 December 2009, at the Hyatt Regency Oubaai - Golf Estate & Spa.
Golf Olympic sport from 2016
The IOC decided to include golf as an Olympic sport as from the 2016 Olympic Games.
Testing time in Turkey
The Gloria Golf Club in Antalya, Turkey is one of the venues for the 2012 World Amateur Team Championship. It is a golf course carved out of a forest of pine trees. Where the trees have been removed pristine fairways, greens and bunkers exist.
SA win African Team Championship
The South African amateur golf team won the 72 hole stroke play African Amateur Golf Team Championships on Friday and in so doing continued their unbeaten record in Africa’s premier annual team golf competition.
SA retain the lead despite determined challenge by Kenya
South Africa retained the lead after the third and penultimate round of the 72 hole stroke play African Amateur Golf Team Championships being played at Dreamland Golf Club, Cairo, Eygpt on Thursday. However it was reduced to seven shots thanks to a determined challenge put up by the Kenyan team.
SA take a nine shot lead in Cairo
South Africa moved nine shots clear after the second round of the 72 hole stroke play African Amateur Golf Team Championships being played at Dreamland Golf Club, Cairo, Eygpt on Wednesday.
South Africa two shots off the pace
South Africa finds itself off the pace after the first round of the 72 hole stroke play African Amateur Golf Team Championships being played at Dreamland Golf Club, Cairo, Eygpt on Tuesday.
KZN Win as do Southern Cape
DURBAN, 25 September 2009 – Ten years and a month to the day of their last A-Section victory, Kwazulu-Natal won their seventh South African Inter-Provincial at Durban Country Club on Friday.
KZN behind against Central Gauteng but look good to win
DURBAN, 25 September 2009 – Kwazulu-Natal will start the afternoon singles in the final round of the South African Interprovincial at Durban Country Club with a two point deficit after losing the morning foursomes to Central Gauteng 3 & 1.
KZN nicely positioned to win SA IPT
Kwazulu-Natal are on course to claim the 49th South African Inter-Provincial Tournament after extending their advantage over Free State & Northern Cape following Thursday’s fourth round at Durban Country Club.
KZN rule in the foursomes against Free State
DURBAN, 24 September 2009 - Kwazulu-Natal applied their home course advantage in the fair weather at Durban Country Club to edge out Free State and Northern Cape in the morning foursomes in the fourth round of the SA Interprovincial Tournament.
KZN and Free State only two unbeaten teams
There's little doubt that the match between Kwazulu-Natal and Free State & Northern Cape on Thursday is the most eagerly anticipated clash of the 49th SA Inter-Provincial Tournament at Durban Country Club.
Free State and KZN continue to shine
Round three of the South African Interprovincial is underway and the fairways at Durban Country Club are still a vision of rain suits and umbrellas but the incessant rain has had no effect on A-Section leaders, Kwazulu-Natal and Free State and Northern Cape.
KZN and Free State, the unlikely leaders
Following on their near clean sweep over Province on Monday, Kwazulu Natal had to rely heavily on the singles to pull through a successive win today (Tuesday), in the second round of the SA Inter-Provincial being played at Durban Country Club.
KZN surprisingly thump WP
DURBAN, 21 September 2009 - The Kwazulu-Natal team provided manager Ivan Curlewis the strong start he expected with a near whitewash against defending champions and pre tournament favourites Western Province in Monday’s first round of the 49th South African Interprovincial at Durban Country Club.
Western Province going for No 16
DURBAN, 17 September 2009 - Defending champions Western Province are hunting a sixteenth South African Inter-Provincial title when this year’s tournament tees off at Durban Country Club from 21-25 September.
SAGA’s new contact details
The SAGA offices have moved into new offices at Randpark Club recently.
The new contact details are:
Randpark Club • Setperk Street
Randpark • Randburg • Johannesburg • 2194
PO Box 65303 • Benmore • 2010
Tel. +27 11 476 1713/4
Fax. +27 86 503 4653 Or +27 11 476 7110
E-mail. sagolf@saga.co.za
Unexpected big movements in handicaps: SAGA explains
Some golfers were surprised recently to find that their handicaps had been dramatically cut, without their having been given prior notification. The affected golfers are members of golf clubs contracted to National Golf Network (Pty) Ltd (NGN).
SAGA Offices move to Randpark Club
The South African Golf Association (SAGA), the governing body for men's amateur golf in South Africa, will be moving their head office from downtown Sandton to Randpark Club in Randburg (Johannesburg) towards the end of August 2009.
Golf Makes Cut as IOC Executive Board Recommends Two Sports for Inclusion in 2016 Olympic Games
IOC's Final Vote on adding sports to take place this October in Copenhagen
Berlin, Germany (August 13, 2009) - Golf is one step closer to being reinstated as an Olympic sport following the international Olympic Committee Executive Board's recommendation to add golf and rugby sevens to the 2016 Olympic Programme.
SAGA announce team for African Team Championship
Four players, namely JG Claassen, Yubin Jung, Jake Redman and Trevor Mahoney, have been selected to participate in the Africa Golf Team Championship, announced the South African Golf Association (SAGA) today.
Frittelli loses in a sudden death playoff
South Africa's Dylan Frittelli, 19 year old defending champion, lost in a playoff against Australian Jordan Sherratt after both players finished with a 72 hole total of 279, five under par, in the Barrett Amateur Championship on Saturday.
Frittelli and Claassen just off the pace in Canada
Both Dylan Frittelli and JG Claassen are well placed to challenge for the title in today's final round of the 72 hole stroke play Barrett Amateur Championship, being played at Algonquin Golf Course, St Andrews by-the-sea, New Brunswick, Canada.
Claassen grabs 36 hole lead after a fine 64
A blistering seven under par 64 ensured that 18 year old JG Claassen moved to the top of the leaderboard, with a 36 hole total of 137, five under par, after the second of the Barrett Amateur Championship, which is taking place in New Brunswick, Canada.
Frittelli and Knoll share first round lead
Defending champion Dylan Frittelli and fellow South African Leon Knoll share the first round lead in the 72 hole stroke play Barrett Amateur Championship with scores of 69, two under par.
SAGA awards Albatros Handicap Tender
The South African Golf Association (SAGA) and Women's Golf South Africa (WGSA) has awarded Albatros Golf Solutions (Albatros) the Central Handicap Server tender, it was announced today.
Rookie Half Term Report
With the 2009 Sunshine Tour having reached the halfway stage, six months into the year, a review of the rookies performances provide a good indicator of the challenges facing young amateurs keen to make it in the professional ranks.
Four South Africans to play Canadian Tournament
Four South Africans will be teeing up in the Barrett Amateur, announced the South African Golf Association (SAGA) today, one of whom is the defending champion, Dylan Frittelli.
Younge to officiate at Open Championship
Bruce Younge, the Executive Director of the South African Golf Association (SAGA), has been invited, by the R&A, to officiate, as a Rules Official, in the 138th Open Championship which will be played over Turnberry's Ailsa layout starting on Thursday 16 July.
Too little too late for SA Juniors
A talented squad of four young players, representing the South African Junior Golf Foundation, finished 7th in the Toyota Junior Golf World Cup, a 72 hole stroke play team competition, played at Chukyo Golf Club just outside the city of Nagoya, Japan.
Dreyer’s run ends in 4th Round
Ryan Dreyer beat Nigel Edwards in his 3rd round match this morning (Thursday) in the 114th Amateur Championship, being played at Formby Golf Club north of Liverpool. But he bowed out in the afternoon 4th Round, losing to Englishman Stiggy Hodgson in a closely contested match that went to the final hole.
Dreyer through to last 32
Ryan Dreyer, from Killarney Golf Club in Central Gauteng, won through to the last 32 in the match play stage of the 114th Amateur Championship today, which is being played at Formby Golf Club situated north of Liverpool, England.
Dreyer and Ford qualify for Amateur Match Play
Both Adrian Ford (74) and Ryan Dreyer (70) qualified for the match play stages of the 114th Amateur Championship on Tuesday. Of the eleven South Africans participating, Dreyer and Ford were the only players to successfully qualify.
SA Players struggle in Amateur Championship 1st Round
It was a bad day for most of the South Africans who teed up in today's first round of the 114th Amateur Championship. Only Adrian Ford, Derik Ferreira and Steven Ferreira appear to be in with a chance of qualifying for the match play which starts on Wednesday.
11 SA players tee up in 114th Amateur Championship
Eleven of South Africa's top amateur golfers tee up in the 114th Amateur Championship starting on Monday (15 June). Amateur golf's most prestigious championship is taking place over two golf courses, Formby and West Lancashire Golf Clubs, which are situated north of Liverpool, England.
SA players prepare in UK for the Amateur Championship
Some of South Africa's top amateur golfers have been playing various international tournaments in the United Kingdom, since the middle of May 2009, in preparation for next week's Amateur Championship. For details on how they have performed ....
Western Province win Challenge Cup
WESTERN Province made a clean sweep in the final round singles to win the South African Challenge Cup interprovincial at Port Elizabeth Golf Club on Thursday.
Central Gauteng take control
CENTRAL Gauteng reversed their first round sub-standard start, to the South African Challenge Cup interprovincial on Tuesday, to claim a fullhouse of points on the second day's play at Port Elizabeth Golf Club on Wednesday.
President’s Team surprise first round leaders
The SA President's team were the surprise leaders after the opening day of the South African Challenge Cup interprovincial played at a pristine Port Elizabeth Golf Club on Tuesday.
Challenge Cup to display talent
The South African Challenge Cup interprovincial, which gets under way at Port Elizabeth Golf Club on Tuesday, will showcase some of country's most promising talent over the next three days.
Oosthuizen wins on the last hole
Robbie Oosthuizen, 35 year old Strand Golf Club member from Western Province, won the 72 hole South African Mid Amateur Stroke Play Championship in a dramatic finish. He recorded a final round of 76, for a 72 hole total of 292, four over par, to win by one shot from Neil Homann on the final hole.
Oosthuizen moves to the front
Local lad Robbie Oosthuizen recorded the best round of the day on Thursday, a three under par 69, to take a one stroke lead, with a level par 54 hole total of 216, in the 72 hole South African Mid Amateur Stroke Play Championship being played at De Zalze Golf Club outside Stellenbosch.
Amm leads after 36 holes
Conrad Amm recorded a second consecutive one under par 71 which gave him a two under par 142, after 36 holes, to take a one shot lead at the halfway stage of the 72 hole 2009 South African Mid Amateur Stroke Play Championship being staged at the De Zalze Golf Club, outside Stellenbosch.
October leads by one
Brian October recorded a five under par 67 to take a one stroke lead after the first round of the 72 hole South African Mid Amateur Stroke Play Championship taking place at De Zalze Golf Club outside Stellenbosch.
van Wyk, Ranked No.4 on WAGR
Nicol van Wyk is, according to the latest World Amateur Golf Rankings (WAGR), the 4th highest ranked player in the amateur game. These ranking, released weekly by the R&A, take into account performances of amateur golfers in tournaments all over the world.
Amateurs that turned pro in 2009
Professional golf is perceived to be financially most lucrative. So, how are these players doing in the money stakes, with the Sunshine Tour a quarter of the way through its 2009 season?
Presidents Team no pushover
Gone are the early days of amateur golf development when disadvantaged players, who were selected to participate in the South African Golf Association's (SAGA) Presidents Team, in the Challenge Cup Team tournament, were easy prey for opposing teams.
van Wyk finishes runner up in the New Zealand Amateur
For the second time in four days, Nicol van Wyk finished runner up. This time he lost to Matt Jager, of Australia, 6 and 5 in today's 36 hole match play final of the New Zealand Amateur Championship at the Titirangi Golf Club in Auckland.
Changes to Handicap System
The SAGA continuously reviews its handicapping and course rating system. At the National Executive meeting held on 7 March 2009 at Benoni Country Club, detailed discussions took place led by the Handicap and Course Rating Sub Committee. In this discussion stakeholders' recent comments about the system were taken into account. Some salient points and decisions arising out of the meeting are the following:
SA win Zone VI
South Africa won the 2009 Zone VI International Amateur Golf Team competition after scoring 6, out of a possible 8 points, from their 8 singles matches played during today's final round at Chapman Golf Club, Harare.
van Wyk through to New Zealand Amateur Final
Nicol van Wyk, the 24 year old Durbanville Golf Club and Western Province amateur golfer, won both his quarter and semi finals matches today to reach the final of the New Zealand Amateur Championship.
O’Riley & van Wyk meet in the Quarter Finals
Both Dean O' Riley and Nicol van Wyk successfully negotiated their way through the first two rounds of the New Zealand Amateur Championship, being played at the Titirangi Golf Club in Auckland, to set up an all South African quarter final tomorrow.
van Wyk finishes Runner Up
Nicol van Wyk, 24 year old Western Province amateur golfer, finished runner up, on conclusion of today's final round, in the 72 hole New Zealand Stroke Play Championship played at the Titirangi Golf Club in Auckland.
van Wyk two off the pace going into Final Round
Nicol van Wyk, playing in strong blustery weather conditions, recorded a level par 70, giving him a 54 hole total of 206, four under par, two shots off the lead going into tomorrow's fourth and final round of the New Zealand Stroke Play Championship.
van Wyk shares the lead
Nicol van Wyk recorded a second round 65, five under par, to finish with a 36 hole total of 136, four under par, and a share of the lead at the halfway stage in the New Zealand Stroke Play Championship.
O’Riley & van Wyk in the hunt after 1st Round
Both Dean O'Riley and Nicol van Wyk recorded first round scores of 71, one over par, to finish near the top of the New Zealand Stroke Play Championship leaderboard at the end of play today.
O’Riley & Ferreira 3rd in New Zealand Foursomes
Dean O'Riley and Steve Ferreira recorded a level par 140 to finish 3rd in the 36 hole New Zealand Foursomes Championship played today at the Titirangi Golf Club in Auckland.
4 SA Players enter New Zealand Foursomes Championship
The four players who made up the South African team, which finished second in the Southern Cross Cup last week, have entered the 36 hole New Zealand Foursomes Championship which starts tomorrow at Titirangi Golf Club in Auckland.
SA beat Argentina and finish second.
The South African amateur golf team beat Argentina, the defending champions, 4 and 2, in the final round of the 2009 Southern Cross Cup, to finish second for the fourth consecutive time.
SA and New Zealand share the spoils
The win that South African amateur golf team needed, against host nation New Zealand, in the second and penultimate round of the Southern Cross Cup, did not materialize, instead ending all square with both teams getting 3 points a piece.
Tough Start for SA Team
Going down 2½ points to Australia's 3½ proved to be a tough start for the South African amateur golf team participating in the international quadrangular known as the Southern Cross Cup.
SA win all matches in 2nd Round of Zone VI
Playing foursomes in the morning and betterball in the afternoon, the South African amateur golf team won all eight of their matches to take the lead after the second round of the Zone VI Team competition being played at Chapman Golf Club, Harare.
SA well prepared for Southern Cross Cup
Four of South Africa's best amateur golfers, along with the team manager Enver Hassen, president of the South African Golf Association (SAGA), set off, over the weekend, in a confident mood, for New Zealand, to play in the international quadrangular team event known as the Southern Cross Cup.
SA in 2nd place after 1st Round of Zone VI
The South African Zone VI team won six of their singles matches, halved one and lost one to score 6½ points, out of a possible 8, after the first round in the international team competition being played at Chapman Golf Club, Harare.
Claassen wins as SA Team prepares perfectly for Zone VI
JG Claassen continued his rich vein of form when he won the 2009 Zimbabwe Amateur Golf Championship yesterday, played over 72 holes of stroke play at the Royal Harare Golf Club. He finished on 277, eleven under par, one shot clear of a leader board that was dominated by the South African Zone VI team.
Knoll leads Zimbabwe Amateur at halfway stage
Harare (Zimbabwe) (11 April) - Leon Knoll leads by one shot after the conclusion of today's second round of the 2009 Zimbabwe Amateur Golf Championship being played at Royal Harare Golf Club in the capital city.
SAGA Tender Process Q & A published
Johannesburg - 20 March 2009. As a result of the Handicap Tender issued by the South African Golf Association (SAGA) recently, a lot of questions have been asked that revolve around the process. These have been posted onto the SAGA's website.
SAGA overwhelmed by Handicap Tender response
The SAGA received fifteen tenders in response to its Handicap and Course Rating Tender document published at the end of last month.
Dreyer wins Glacier SA Amateur Championship
There were times during his professional career when Ryan Dreyer played matches at his club for money to supplement his income on tour. He rarely lost, and at Benoni Country Club on Friday, the 36-year-old reinstated amateur drew on that experience to win the Glacier SA Amateur Championship.
SAGA announces two teams
The SAGA announces the teams for the Southern Cross Cup and Zone VI, both competitions taking place next month
SAGA calls for tenders for its Handicapping System
The South African Golf Association (SAGA) issued a tender document (on Monday 23rd February 2009) in which it calls for interested companies to tender for the business of managing and administering its Handicapping and Course Rating System in partnership with SAGA.
Ford vs Dreyer in the Final
They are separated by 15 years in age and are at vastly different stages in their careers. But Adrian Ford and Ryan Dreyer share one thing in common in that both are through to their first Glacier SA Amateur match play final at Benoni Country Club on Friday.
O’Riley and Ford meet in Semi Finals
It's listed as a semi-final, but there's no doubt that the Thursday afternoon meeting between South Africa's top two amateurs could easily be the final of this Glacier SA Amateur Championship at Benoni Country Club.
Stars clash in the quarter finals
The race to claim the most prestigious amateur title in South Africa will see two of the country's top amateurs clash in the quarter-finals of the Glacier SA Amateur Championship at Benoni Country Club on Thursday.
O’Riley has another big win
Dean O'Riley maintained his status as the favourite for this week's Glacier SA Amateur Championship with a convincing second round victory at Benoni Country Club on Wednesday.
O’Riley remains the man to beat
Pre tournament favourite Dean O'Riley gave a clear indication to all competitors in the Glacier SA Amateur Championship that he is the player to beat after his fine performance in the first round of the match play played at Benoni Country Club today.
Frenchman takes Proudfoot Trophy
Frenchman Johann Lopez-Lazaro took some measure of revenge for South Africa's victory over France in their test match last week when he won the stroke play qualifying tournament for this week's Glacier SA Amateur Championship at Benoni Country Club on Monday.
Dreyer leads at end of morning field
Former professional Ryan Dreyer signed for a second round of 71 to take the clubhouse lead in the stroke play qualifying tournament for this week's Glacier SA Amateur Championship at Benoni Country Club on Monday.
Former pro Dreyer leads first round
Ryan Dreyer recorded nine birdies on his way to a pace setting 66, six under par, in the first round of the 36 hole Qualifying of the Glacier SA Amateur Championship being played at Benoni Country Club today.
Lucas and Lopez Lazaro lead the morning field
Kyle Lucas and Frenchman Johan Lopez Lazaro both shot four under par 67s to lead the morning field in the first round 36 hole Qualifying for the Glacier SA Amateur being played at Benoni Country Club.
South Africa beat France after rain delay
It could be argued that the heavens smiled upon the South African amateur golf team who, after a one and half hour rain delay, managed to overcome a resilient young French team at the end of the second and final day of the eight man test match played at Euphoria Golf Estate, Waterberg, today (Thursday).
France edge ahead on day one
The young French team edged one point ahead of South Africa after the end of day one of their amateur golf test match today, finishing the day on 6½ points.
International Team Competition could be a closely contested affair
The International Team competition being played as the same time as the 36 hole Qualifying Round, of the Glacier South African Amateur Championship, could turn out to be a closely fought affair.
SA and France Gear up for Test Match
The South African team of eight amateur golfers enjoyed their last practice round at Euphoria Golf Estate, in the Waterberg, today in preparation for the test match against France. This will be the venue for two day test match starting tomorrow (Wednesday).
Handicap FAQ now available on this website
The South African Golf Association (SAGA) has published, on its website www.saga.co.za, a list of most commonly asked questions with corresponding answers, it was announced today.
Titleist comes out top in Stroke Play equipment breakdown
Click here to see the equipment breakdown from the SA Amateur Stroke Play Championship played at Pearl Valley Golf Estates bewteen the 10-13 February 2009.
Claassen wins SA Amateur Stroke Play Championship
JG Claassen exceeded his own expectations in winning the 72 South African Stroke Play Championship which was decided at Pearl Valley Golf Estates today.
Claassen and Jung lead
Enjoying the beautifully benign but hot weather, two 17 year old amateur golfers in Yubin Jung and JG Claassen moved into a two shot lead after the third round of the 72 hole South African Amateur Stroke Play Championship being played at Pearl Valley Golf Estates outside Paarl.
Russell leads by two at the halfway stage
Aaron Russell leads by two from Derik Ferreira after the second round of the 72 hole South African Amateur Stroke Play Championship being played at Pearl Valley Golf Estates outside Paarl in the Boland.
Russell six shots clear
Aaron Russell, over night leader, recorded a second round 73, one over par, which gave him a 36 hole total of 143, one under par, and a six shot lead after all the morning scores were returned in the 72 hole South African Amateur Stroke Play Championship.
Russell leads in a windswept first round
Aaron Russell played in the worst of this afternoon's south easter to emerge with a 70, two under par, and a one stroke lead after the first round of the 72 hole South African Amateur Stroke Play Championship, being played at the Pearl Valley Golf Estates outside Paarl in the Boland.
Jung leads in the wind
Yubin Jung fired a one under par 71 to take a one stroke lead amongst the morning field of players participating in the first round of the 72 hole South African Amateur Stroke Championship today.
Ford renews rivalry with Antonelli
Adrian Ford will renew the keen rivalry with 22 year old Frenchman David Antonelli when they tee up, with 99 other players, in the first round of the South African Amateur Stroke Play Championship tomorrow.
Two top French amateurs take on SA’s best
Two of France's best amateur golfers, David Antonelli and Alexandre Kaleka have entered the 72 hole South African Amateur Stroke Play Championship which starts, at Pearl Valley Golf Estates outside Paarl in Western Cape, on Tuesday next week (10 February).
First SAGA Squad session in 2009 a success
The first South African Golf Association (SAGA) Squad session, held over two days last week, at the Vodacom World of Golf in Sandton, was a great success by all accounts.
Quality field for Glacier SA Amateur
Eighteen of the top 20 players on the latest South African Golf Association (SAGA) Players' Ranking along with more than 20 international entries, from nine countries, provides for a quality field for the 2009 Glacier SA Amateur.
National Team to play France announced
The South African Golf Association (SAGA) announced an eight man team to take on France in a test match on 25 and 26 February 2009 today.
Open Championship IFQ for Royal Durban
On Tuesday 3 and Wednesday 4 February 2009, International Final Qualifying - Africa will take place at Royal Durban Golf Club for the first time.
New SAGA Tournament Ranking System
The South African Golf Association's (SAGA) new ranking points system, applicable to the leading tournaments on it's 2009 calendar, kicks into operation from the Prince's Grant Amateur tournament, being played at Prince's Grant Golf Club, Kwazulu-Natal, which concludes today.
2009 SAGA Squad announced
The South African Golf Association (SAGA) announced the names of a 17 man squad for 2009 in Johannesburg today as well as the date of the first squad session of the year, namely 27 to 29 January 2009.
17 Amateurs turn professional
Seventeen amateur golfers, some of whom were the leading golfers in the country last year, have turned professional the South African Golf Association (SAGA) confirmed today.
Top 150 ranked SA Amateurs qualify for the SA Amateur Stroke Play at Pearl Valley
The SA Amateur Stroke Play entries close on 26 January 2009. With the criteria for entering being the Top 150 players on the SAGA ranking system as of 31 December 2008 or the Top 250 players on the World Amateur Golf Rankings (WAGR) as of the same date.
The relevant ranking lists have been amended after the Sunshine Tour released the final names of the amateur golfers who have taken up playing privileges for the 2009 season.
To see if you qualify to enter the 2009 SA Amateur Stroke Play through the SAGA Rankings click here (cut off is at 150)
To see if you qualify to enter the 2009 SA Amateur Stroke Play through the WAGR click here
Ford wins Freddie Tait Trophy
Adrian Ford signed for a final round of a 73, one over par, today finishing with a 72 hole aggregate of 289, one over par, and in so doing wins the prestigious Freddie Tait Trophy as the leading amateur in the South African Open Championship.
Ford goes backwards
Adrian Ford dropped down the leader board after a three over par 75 in today's third round of the South African Open Championship being played at Pearl Valley Golf Estates just outside Paarl in the Western Cape.
Ford the only amateur to make 2nd round cut in SA Open
Adrian Ford recorded a 36 hole score of 141, three under par, to be the only amateur under par after today's second round of the South African Open Championship which was played at Pearl Valley Golf Estates, near Paarl, today.
Ford leading amateur after 1st Round of SA Open
Adrian Ford was the only amateur to break par in today's first round of the European and Sunshine Tours co-sanctioned South African Open Championship which was played at Pearl Valley Golf Estates, near Paarl, today.
Seven Amateurs in SA Open Championship
Seven amateurs will be teeing up in the first round of the South African Open Championship, over 72 holes stroke play, which commences on Thursday at Pearl Valley Golf Estates just outside Paarl in the Western Cape.
Top players give golf clinic
Some of the top young amateur golfers who participate in golf development programmes in the Western Cape got to see, watch and learn from three of South Africa's top professional golfers on Tuesday.
Boland win Junior Inter-Provincial
The team from Boland won the 2008 Nomads Junior Inter-Provincial played at Royal Durban Golf Club. The five day competition concluded on Friday 12th December 2008.
Entry closes on greatest field in South African Open Championship history
The entries have closed on the strongest field in South African Open Championship history, with three Major champions, four current Ryder Cup players, and six of South Africa's top players set to tee it up at Pearl Valley Golf Estates from December 18-21.
First Ferreira then Ford bow out in Argentina
Derik Ferreira and Adrian Ford lost their second and third round matches respectively in the 113th Argentine Amateur Championship match play played yesterday at the Nordelta Golf Course outside Buenos Aires.
Dylan Frittelli earns honor from the Big 12 after helping Horns to victory in Hawaii.
Texas freshman Dylan Frittelli has been selected as the Big 12 Men's Golfer of the Month for November after helping the Longhorns to victory at the recent 19-team Turtle Bay Intercollegiate.
Ferreira and Ford advance to last 32
Adrian Ford and Derik Ferreira both advanced to the last 32 in the match play stages of the 113th Argentine Amateur Championship being played at Nordelta Golf Course outside Buenos Aires.
Sabbatini confirmed for South African Open
Four-time US PGA Tour winner Rory Sabbatini is the latest star to add his name to the strongest field ever assembled for the South African Open, which now features six of the top South African golfers in the world.
Ford and Ferreira qualify for match play
Both Adrian Ford and Derik Ferreira, two of South Africa's top ranked amateur golfers, qualified for the match play stages of the 113th Argentine Amateur Championship yesterday, which is being played at the Nordelta Golf Course outside Buenos Aires.
Ford fares best of the South Africans
Adrian Ford faired best of the two South Africans participating in the first round of the 113th Argentine Amateur Championship played yesterday at the Nordelta Golf Course outside Buenos Aires.
First and second place finishes for Central Gauteng
Central Gauteng's A and B teams finished tied first in the 20th annual International Teams Championship held at Maccauvlei Golf club over the weekend. Western Province finished in 3rd but the championship wasn't without its fair share of drama.
Ferreira hopes to make amends in Argentine Amateur
South Africa's No.2 ranked amateur golfer, 19 year old Derik Ferreira, will be looking to make amends when he tees up in the 113th Argentine Amateur Championship which starts today at the Jack Nicklaus designed Nordelta Golf Club, on the outskirts of Buenos Aires.
Disappointment for SA after Ferreira disqualified
After playing themselves into a strong position, the South African amateur golf team sank to the bottom of the leaderboard after the final round of the 54 hole Juan Carlos Tailhade Cup, being played at the Los Lagartos County Club, outside Buenos Aires, Argentina.
SA lying 4th after rain delayed second round
The South African amateur golf team, of Derik Ferreira and Adrian Ford, edged up the team leaderboard, to 4th place, tied with the Netherlands, after the conclusion of the rain delayed second round in the Juan Carlos Tailhade Cup being played at Los Lagartos Country Club, outside Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Friday’s play called off after heavy rain
There was no play on Friday, in the Juan Carlos Tailhade Cup, due to heavy rainfall over the Los Lagartos Country Club, situated outside Buenos Aires in Argentina.
SA two shots off the pace after the first round
The South African amateur golf team pairing of Derik Ferreira and Adrian Ford, finished yesterday's first round of the Juan Carols Tailhade Cup team competition two shots off the pace. Both players recorded rounds of 73, two over par, to record a team score of 146, four over par.
Ford and Ferreira tee up for South Africa
Derik Ferreira (Gauteng North) and Adrian Ford (Western Province) will tee up for South Africa in the international amateur team event, known as the Juan Carlos Tailhade Cup, which starts tomorrow (Thursday) at the Los Lagartos Country Club, outside Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Ferreira follows in brother’s footsteps
It is not often that two brothers win golf tournaments within a calendar year but 2008 has seen both Tyrone Ferreira and now Stephen Ferreira lifting trophies albeit Tyrone's win was on the Sunshine Tour and Stephen's was in the Central Gauteng Open over the weekend.
Davidse lost to amateur golf
Keenan Davidse, 19 year old Stellenbosch Golf Club member, one of South Africa's most talented amateur golfers, said he will be turning professional later next month.
Blaauw loses exemption into SA Open
The Glacier SA Amateur and SA Stroke Play Champion, Jacques Blaauw, has lost his exemption into the prestigious South African Open Championship being played at Pearl Valley Golf Estates from 18 to 21 December, announced the South African Golf Association (‘SAGA') today.
Kyle Scott becomes an All American as his college wins Nationals
Several West Florida players earned national awards to finish out the 2008 National Championship season. On the strength of five consecutive tournament team victories, the Argos captured some top honors as a result of the impressive season. Both Kyle Scott of South Africa and Tobias Rosendahl were awarded First Team GCAA Division II Ping All-American honors, with Matthew Galloway earning Second Team All-American honors.
Blair wins US Collegiate Tournament
Darren Blair, playing for the University of North Carolina, won the Bank of Tennessee @ The Ridges on Saturday, five shots clear of the field.
Benoni & East London to host Glacier SA Amateur
South African Golf Association's (SAGA) premier competition, Glacier SA Amateur Championship, is scheduled to be staged at Benoni Country Club and East London Golf Club in 2009 and 2010 respectively, it was announced today.
SA finish 11th at World Amateur Team Championship
South African amateur golf team finished 11th, along with two other teams, on conclusion of the Eisenhower Trophy, this being the country's best performance since 1998.
Central Gauteng and Ekurhuleni win
Central Gauteng won the South African Mid Amateur Inter Provincial, ending the only team undefeated in the A Section.
Another steady day for SA at WATC in Adelaide
South Africa held onto 10th position, on the team leader board, with their second consecutive round of level par, after the third round of 2008 Eisenhower Trophy being played in Adelaide, Australia.
SA’s Eisenhower Team still on track
South Africa finished their second round where they started, on three under par, keeping them on track to achieve their objective of a top ten finish in the 2008 Eisenhower Trophy, in World Amateur Team Championship, being played in Adelaide, Australia.
Good start for SA’s Eisenhower Team
South Africa are tied in sixth place, at three under par, with New Zealand, after the conclusion of the first round of the Eisenhower Trophy. "Happy with our first day's performance," is how team captain Enver Hassen summed up the day.
Top 10 finish – Eisenhower Team objective
The South African amateur golf team competing in the 72 hole Eisenhower Trophy, which commences tomorrow, will be looking finish in the top ten, according to team captain Enver Hassen.
Mid-Amateur Inter Provincial at Roodepoort ready to get underway
Today saw all ten Mid-Amateur Provincial teams having their final practice rounds at Roodepoort Country Club before the tournament gets underway tomorrow morning at 7am.
Sweden wins 2008 Women’s World Amateur Championship
Adelaide, Australia (11 October) - Sweden held the lead from the start to finish to capture the Espirito Santo Trophy and win the 2008 Women's World Amateur Team Championship by 12 strokes over Spain and 14 over the USA at The Grange Golf Club's East and West courses.
SA’s Eisenhower Trophy team departs for Australia
The South African amateur golf team, which includes, Cameron Johnston, Jacques Blaauw and non playing team captain Enver Hassen, departed for Adelaide, Australia yesterday to play in amateur golf's most prestigious competition, the Eisenhower Trophy.
Bester takes Ekurhuleni Open Title
Coenie Bester of Mpumalanga led at the end of every day's play at the "Mark Burgess" Ekurhuleni Open held at the Ebotse Golf and Country Estate over the weekend.
WP win magnificently while KZN win promotion to A Section
Overnight rain and wind settled the outcome of the South African Inter Provincial golf tournament at the Hermanus Golf Club, with Western Province in the A section and KwaZulu-Natal in the B section the pole-sitters after the fourth day.
WP in strong position to secure SA IPT
Western Province defeated Boland 7 ½ - 4 ½ on Thursday to put themselves into pole position to take the South African Inter Provincial Tournament on a blustery Hermanus Golf Club course.
Hassen elected President of SAGA
Enver Hassen was elected unopposed as the new president of the South African Golf Association (SAGA) at its Annual General Meeting held at Hermanus Golf Club last night.
WP have the edge over Boland after the morning foursomes
Western Province took a giant step towards edging out defending champions Boland on Thursday in early play in the South African Inter Provincial Tournament when they won the morning foursomes 3-1.
The winner of WP vs Boland could be 2008 SA IPT winner
Western Province and Boland, the only two undefeated sides in the A Section, meet tomorrow. The winner of this match is likely to be the 2008 SA Inter Provncial winners.
Boland on top against Ekurhuleni
Defending champions and hosts Boland won easily over Ekurhuleni on the third day of the South African Inter Provincial golf tournament at Hermanus Golf Club, finishing the morning foursomes 3-1 ahead.
Boland still in hunt as WP dominates early in Inter Provincial
Defending champions Boland were still out on the course when play was halted after a day of high winds and heavy rain showers on the second day of the South African Inter Provincial tournament at the Hermanus Golf Club.
Western Province strengthen grip on Inter Provincial
Western Province started day two of the South African Inter Provincial tournament at the Hermanus Golf Club by shutting out Ekurhuleni in the morning foursomes play to strengthen their hold at the top of the A section.
WP turnaround against Central Gauteng in SA Inter Provincial
Western Province turned on the singles power on Monday when they didn't lose a single match in the afternoon match against Central Gauteng on the opening day of the South African Inter Provincial golf tournament at Hermanus Golf Club.
SA Inter Provincial primed to start in Hermanus
Host province Boland starts its defence of the men's SA Inter Provincial golf tournament confident in the knowledge that they have made only one change to the team which won last year's event.
OMIPSA National Finals
Following 8 months of club qualifying events in which over 8500 golfers took part around the country, 460 players participated in six Regional Final events to compete for a place in the National Finals of the Old Mutual International Pairs SA. On the 25th August, forty eight golfers assembled at Zebula CC for three days of intense golf in the African bush on a golf course that was in superb condition - especially considering the time of the year.
Japan and USA Students triumph at Sun City
After four days of perfect weather, the World University Golf Championship ended with the Japanese men and the American ladies taking the teams spoils.
Final Results
Ashleigh Holmes wins the Turkish Open
South Africa's Ashleigh Holmes picked up the inaugural Turkish Ladies Amateur Championship Trophy yesterday, Sunday 7 September, at the Cornelia Golf Club, Antalya, Turkey. Lying second coming into the final round, Ashleigh's 76 was good enough to win the event by one stroke on 307 (77, 78, 76, 76) from Charlene Reid of Ireland and Elcin Ulu of Turkey, both on 308. Team mate Gina Switala did not start the tournament well, scoring 82, 81 and 82, but came back with a great 75 in the final round to finish in 11th position.
Sun City ready to host the 12th World University Golf Championship
Ninety six of the best golfers from universities all over the world will be teeing it up over the period 2-5 September, 2008 competing for the title of World University Golf Champion. Eighteen countries have entered for this showpiece organised by University Sport South Africa. These are Belgium, Canada, China, Chinese Taipei, Czech Republic, Spain, France, Great Britain, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Malaysia, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Afric, Swden, Switzerland and the United States of America.
SAGA ANNOUNCES WATC TEAM
Jacques Blaauw, Dylan Frittelli and Cameron Johnston have been selected to represent South Africa in the Eisenhower Trophy at the World Amateur Teams Championship (WATC) being played in Adelaide, Australia from 16 to 19 October.
Seniors UK Tour
At the beginning of August, the South African Senior Amateur Golf Association sent a team of ten players to UK, to play an International against the UK Senior Amateur Golf Association, and to participate in the British Senior Amateur Championships.
Boland make one change to winning team for SA Inter Provincial
Boland Golf Union have announced their team to play in the South African Inter Provincial Tournament (SA IPT) which commences on Monday 22 September at Hermanus Golf Club.
World’s young stars to take Adelaide by storm
The best amateur golfers in the world will descend on Adelaide as the 50 year anniversary of the World Amateur Teams Championships ignites the city in October.
Frittelli wins in Canada
Dylan Frittelli, the current South African Boys Under 18 champion, recorded a final round of 67, four under par, yesterday to finish with a 36 hole total of 135, seven under par, one shot clear of the rest of the field to record a magnificent win in the Barrett Amateur Championship.
Frittelli Second after 2nd Round cancellation
18 year old Dylan Frittelli, of Irene Country Club in Gauteng North, managed to finish his first round yesterday, in the 54 hole Barrett Amateur Championship being played in the town of St Andrews, New Brunswick, Canada. He recorded two birdies on the back nine, to add to that he recorded a day earlier on the front, to finish on 68, three under par, and one shot off the pace.
WGSA WATC Team Announced
South African women's amateur golf team to defend it's title in the 2008 World Amateur Teams Championship (WATC), the Espirito Santo Trophy, from 8 to 11 October in Adelaide, Australia, was announced by Women's Golf South Africa (WGSA) President Erica Lefson today.
Blaauw and Frittelli in the Hunt
Both Jacques Blaauw and Dylan Frittelli are one under par after weather delayed day one of the 54 hole Barrett Amateur Championship stroke play which was played at the Algonquin Golf Course in St Andrews, New Brunswick, Canada. This placed the two South Africans in sixth place tied along with two other players.
SA Amateurs look to impress selectors
Three of South Africa's top ranked amateur golfers, Dylan Frittelli (1), Jacques Blaauw (7) and Cameron Johnston (5), will tee up in the prestigious 54 hole Barrett Amateur, an international invitational stroke play tournament, which commences tomorrow, at the Algonquin Golf Course in St Andrews, New Brunswick, Canada, knowing that a good result could improve their chances of being selected to play for South Africa at the World Amateur Teams Championships (WATC) (Eisenhower Trophy).
SA College player takes Limpopo Title
Elrick van Eck, one of many amateurs from South Africa who attends college in the America, won the Limpopo Amateur at Polokwane Golf Club on a credible score of 280 (2 under par) over the weekend.
Rustenburg Crowned League Final Champions
The confident but admitted under dogs, Rustenburg won the Northern Province League Finals at the Randpark Club on Sunday when they managed to scrape a half out of their match against the side from Witbank.
SADC Open postponed
The SADC Open, for which the President's Team was chosen, has been postponed.
The SADC Open was planned to coincide with the SADC Meeting which was to be held in Zambia next week and which is Chaired by the Zambian President who is unfortunately, at present, in a semi-comatose state in the intensive care unit of a military hospital in Paris.
As of yet no alternative date has been decided upon.
Rycraft nominated to WJTC Advisory Board
President of the South African Junior Golf Foundation, Ann Rycraft, has been appointed to the International Advisory Board of the Toyota World Junior Team Championships (WJTC), it was announced today.
Younge to officiate at Open Championship
Bruce Younge, the South African Golf Association's (SAGA) Executive Director, has been invited by the R & A to officiate at the 137th Open Championship which starts on Thursday, 17th July 2008, at Royal Birkdale, just outside the town of Southport in Lancashire on the west coast of England.
SAGA announce President’s Team
The South African Golf Association (SAGA) announced the names of eight players for the President's Team to play in the inaugural SADC Armature Open Championship. This amateur golf event will be played at the Lusaka Golf Club, Zambia, from 2nd to 3rd August 2008.
"The team represents some of our talented young players who will be exposed to international competition for the first time," said Neale Kunhardt, President of the SAGA who will also be the team's manager.
South African Golfer Wins this Year’s Arctic Open
South African sports enthusiast, Adolphe Botha, represented our country in Iceland, winning this year's Arctic Open Golf Championship, scoring a total of 79 points over two days.
Squad Training opens the eyes of leading amateurs
The first ever South African Golf Association Squad training sessions were held this week when nineteen of South Africa's leading amateurs congregated at the World of Golf in Woodmead, Johannesburg on Monday for three days of golf analysis.
SAGA SQUAD ASSEMBLES FOR THE FIRST TIME
Nineteen of South Africa's leading amateur golfers, selected by the South African Golf Association (SAGA), assemble at the World of Golf, in Johannesburg, on Monday (30th June), for three days, for their first ever squad session.
Juniors Fail to fulfil expectations
Four of South Africa's top junior golfers went to Japan to play in the Toyota Junior World Cup of Golf, as it is now known, with high expectations. However the disappointing form shown in the first three rounds prevailed again in today's final round. With the best three scores counting, the South African team recorded a final round score of 214, one over par, and a 72 hole total of 858, six over par. They finished thirty four shots off the pace in 12th position.
Setback for Juniors in Japan
The South African Junior amateur team were down to three men after Andre De Decker was disqualified in the third round of the Toyota World Junior Team Championships, being played at Chuyko Golf Club over the Ishino course outside the town of Nagoya in Japan.
SA Juniors edge up the leaderboard in Japan
A slightly better performance by the South African junior amateur golf team in the second round of the Toyota World Junior Team Championships moves them up one place, to tenth overall on the team leaderboard.
Blaauw and Ferreira bow out in 1st round of The Amateur Match Play
The only two remaining South African amateur golfers, in the 113th Amateur Championship, Jacques Blaauw and Derik Ferreira, bowed out in the first round of the match play today which was played at Turnberry over the Ailsa course on the west coast of Scotland.
SA Juniors start slowly at World Team Champs
The South African team did not get the start they were hoping for in the first round of the Toyota World Junior Team Championships played today at the Chukyo Golf Club Ishino Course just outside Nagoya, Japan. They finished on 214, one over par, eight shots behind the leading country.
Blaauw and Ferreira qualify at The Amateur
Jacques Blaauw and Derik Ferreira were the only South Africans to survive the difficult weather conditions yesterday and qualify for the match play stage of the 113th Amateur Championship being played at Turnberry on the west coast of Scotland, over the Ailsa and Kintyre courses.
Blaauw best SA player after 1st Round of British Amateur
Jacques Blaauw fired a one over par 71 today, on the Turnberry Ailsa course, in the first round of 36 hole Qualifying for the 113th Amateur Championship, being played over two links golf courses on the west coast of Scotland, making him the leading South African.
Strong SA Junior Team for World Team Championships
Four of South Africa's top junior golfers will be attempting to win, for the second time in the history of the event, the Toyota World Junior Team Championships which commences tomorrow over the par 72 Ishino Course, Chukyo Golf Club just outside Nagoya, Japan.
Large SA contingent take on “The Amateur”
Nineteen of South Africa's leading amateur golfers have entered the 113th Amateur Championship, arguably amateur golfer's major, which is being played over both Ailsa and Kintyre Courses at the world renowned Turnberry Resort on the west coast of Scotland, commencing on Monday.
Carvell Honoured
23 year old Matthew Carvell has been awarded the 2008 Men's Golf Student Athlete of the Year by the Southland Conference, the area in which his Southeastern Louisiana University in Frisco, Texas falls.
SAGA team for Canadian event announced
The South African Golf Association (SAGA) announced a team of three players to compete in the Barrett Amateur Championship, a 54 hole stroke play competition taking place from 2 to 4 August over the Algonquin Golf Course in St Andrews, New Brunswick, Canada.
Ferreira only SA player to make cut St Andrews Links Trophy
Derik Ferreira was the only South African to make the 36 hole cut in the prestigious 72 hole St Andrews Links Trophy, played at the home of golf in St Andrews, Scotland, which concluded yesterday.
Ernie Els, Retief Goosen and Justin Rose head up a World-Class Field of Golf Stars for the 2008 South African Open Championship
Lee Westwood, Jeev Milka Singh, Darren Clarke and Rory McIlroy join the challenge for the world's second-oldest national Open
De Beer finished 5th in Scottish Stroke Play
The Scots did not believe it possible, but Johan de Beer gave it a good go.
The unheralded 18 year old Pretoria Country Club golfer teed up, on Saturday (31st May), in the 54 hole Bidwells Scottish Open Amateur Stroke Play Championship played on the Duke's Course (par 71) in Fife, Scotland, as a complete unknown quantity.
Ford finishes 5th in France
Adrian Ford, 20 year old Durbanville Golf Club member, recorded 70 and 73, one under and two over par respectively, in the last two rounds, played today, to finish on a 72 hole aggregate of 283, one under par, in the French International Stroke Play Championship being played on the Veneuil layout of the Chantilly Golf Club, north of Paris.
French made to work for their win
The Protea team had a proverbial mountain to climb in the final day of their amateur golf Test Match against France, being played on the Veneuil course at Chantilly Golf Club north of Paris today. The four South African players, needed to win three of their four singles matches to share the Test Match. They managed to win two, halved one and lost one and so lost the Test Match by 3½ to 4½ points, coming agonisingly close to securing enough points to share the spoils against the French.
French Dominate First Day
The Protea team may have been the stronger side when looking at player World Amateur Golf Rankings (WAGR), however by the time the sun set today, on the Chantilly Golf Club north of Paris, it was clear that the rankings did not mean much as the less fancied French team dominated today's play winning all but one of a maximum of four points.
Blaauw Finishes 9th in the Welsh Amateur Open Stroke Play
Playing on a Links golf course in the north of Wales is testing at the best of times, non more so than over this weekend.
South Africa's national amateur champion, 22 year old Jacques Blaauw, who plays most of his golf in the Boland, managed his way through the testing conditions to record a 72 hole score of 303, fifteen over par, giving him a share of 9th place in the 2008 Welsh Open Stroke Play Championship decided on Sunday at the Conwy Golf Club.
Johnston wins the first SA Mid-Amateur Stroke Play Championship
Cameron Johnston continued his fine run of form when he won the inaugural SA Mid-Amateur Stroke Play Championship at De Zalze Golf Club in Stellenbosch on Sunday.
This Johnston's fourth win in just over a month after capturing the Cape Province Amateur, the Western Province Amateur Stroke Play and the Western Province Mid-Amateur Stroke Play in quick succession.
SA Team’s WAGR make them Favourites against France
If the World Amateur Golf Rankings (WAGR) are anything to go by, the Protea team of Derik Ferreira (ranked 19), Jacques Blaauw (27), Adrian Ford (29) and Ryan Clarke (313) will start as the favourites to win the fourth annual amateur golf Test Match against France which starts tomorrow.
Photos of the Country Districts Winners
4 South African Players contest Welsh Open Amateur
Four of South Africa's amateur golfers take on the 72 hole Welsh Open Amateur Stroke Play Championship which starts at Conwy Golf Club, in a town in North Wales of the same name, on Friday. The four players are Jacques Blaauw, Derik Ferreira, Lyle Rowe and Trevor Muggeridge.
R&A Rules School Results released (photos available)
Two weeks ago the R&A sent the Chairman of the R&A Rules Committee, a member of their Rules Committee, and their Assistant Director of Rules to South Africa to run "R&A Rule Schools" in Benoni and Cape Town.Both venues were fantastic and a combined delegation of 150 people attended. Much was learnt by all over the two day duration of each Rules School but most people's main focus was the Rules Exam which was held on the second morning. These Results are available from the South African Golf Association offices as of this morning.
SAGA Office Tel. 011 783 5474.
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Blaauw Finishes a creditable 18th in English Amateur
Jacques Blaauw, the current SA Stroke Play and Glacier SA Amateur Champion, finished 18th, with a 54 hole total of 211, five under par, in the English Men's Open Amateur Stroke Play Championship (Brabazon Trophy) which concluded yesterday. Blaauw, of Paarl Golf Club, had rounds of 70, 71 and 70.
Ford replaces Frittelli in SA Team
Dylan Frittelli has withdrawn from the Protea Team to play France and has been replaced by Adrian Ford, the South African Golf Association (SAGA) announced.
Inaugural SA Mid Amateur Championship draw available
The Inaugural SA Mid-Amateur Stroke Play Championship will take place next week at De Zalze. The event will be played over 72 holes with 18 holes on Wednesday and Thursday and 36 holes on Friday.
Draw Round 1
Draw Round 2
Country Districts and Challenge Inter-Provincials kick off
The annual Country Districts and Challenge Inter-Provincial Tournaments (IPTs) started in cool weather this morning and promise to offer fun and competitive weeks for players from all around the country.
Low scoring by Smit and Frittelli sees huge swing at Boland Amateur
Dewald Smit and Dylan Frittelli shot matching 63s in the final round of the Boland Amateur Open to end Cameron Johnston's run of victories.WP Amateur sees locals lift trophies
The Western Province Amateur was held in windy conditions at Milnerton Golf Club last week and saw Western Province players come first and second in both the Stroke Play and Match Play sections of the event.
SA take Zone VI in dominant fashion
It was not a clean sweep but nonetheless a dominating performance by the South Africans today, winning six of their eight matches, halving one and losing another in the final round of the Zone VI played at Ndola Golf Club, Zambia.South Africa won the event with a total of 22.5 points, out of a possible 24, 8 points clear of their nearest rivals Zimbabwe.
RECORD NUMBER TO ATTEND GAUTENG R&A RULES COURSE
103 rules enthusiasts, the highest number ever, have enrolled to participate in the prestigious two day R&A Rules of Golf School, to be held this weekend, commencing on Saturday 26 April, at Benoni Country Club.
SA on target for a clean sweep
After another successful day, winning all their matches, the South African amateur golf team are upbeat about their chances of winning their remaining eight games tomorrow and, for the first time in four years, walk way with the Zone VI Trophy having not dropped a point.
SA Team to play France Announced
Four players have been selected to play France in a test match to be played on the 2nd and 3rd of June at the Chantilly Golf Club, north of Paris, France, the South African Golf Association (SAGA) announced today. The Protea team is Derik Ferreira, Dylan Frittelli, Ryan Clarke and Jacques Blaauw. "These are arguably our top four performing amateurs currently," said SAGA President, Neale Kunhardt.
SA Win all first round matches
South Africa started there defence of the Zone VI title in the best possible way winning all eight singles matches in the first round played yesterday at Ndola Golf Club, in the Zambian copper belt situated in the northern part of the country.
Du Buisson wins Zambia Amateur Open
Johan Du Buisson won the Zambia Amateur Open after a three hole playoff with fellow South African Jacques Blaauw in the 36 hole Stroke Play event which concluded at the Ndola Golf Club, Zambia today.Teams do final preparatons for the U/23 Interprovincial
Twelve teams of eight did their final preparation for the SAGA U/23 Interprovincial to be held this week at Rustenburg Golf Club. The teams arrived on Saturday afternoon and got ready for a week of intense matchplay.
South Africa favourites to win Zone VI
Eight of South Africa's top amateur golfers will take on the best of Africa's amateur golfers in the African Zone VI, a team competition being played at Ndola Golf Club, Zambia from 22 to 24 April 2008.
Johnston holds on to win Cape Province Open
Cameron Johnston, a member of Milnerton and stalwart of the Western Province Inter-Provincial team, played superb golf over the weekend to lift the trophy at the Cape Province Amateur. With consistently good rounds of 69-69-68 (10 under par), he held onto the lead to claim the win, by 2 shots, from Johan de Beer of Pretoria.
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Cream rises to the top at Cape Province Open
At the end of the 2nd round of the Cape Province Open a host of South Africa's top amateurs remain in the hunt.
Cameron Johnston and Johan de Beer moved into a tie for the lead on six under par, two shots ahead of Lyle Rowe who in turn is two shots in front of Johan du Buisson and Adrian Ford.
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Kelapile takes the lead in George
Alpheus Kelapile opened with a 4 under par 68 at George Golf club to take a one shot lead into the second round of the 2008 Cape Province Open.
The first round of play was only completed early this morning due to slow play and fading light on the first day but this didnt hinder the top amateurs ability to post good scores.
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Players looking to perform at Cape Province Open
One of South Africa's biggest Amateur events starts tomorrow at the beautiful George Golf Club, the 2008 hosts of the Sanlam Southern Cape Province Amateur Open.
Derik Ferreira becomes SA’s number 1 after another victory at the North West Open Stroke Play
Derik Ferreira continued to show that he deserves his 7th place ranking on the World Amateur Golf Rankings and the number 1 spot on the SA Rankings when he won the North West Amateur Open at Rustenburg Golf over the weekend. This was Derik's second successive tournament win after capturing the Northern Amateur a fortnight ago.
Inaugural SA Mid Amateur Entry forms available
The inaugural SA Mid Amateur Stroke Play Championships will be held at De Zalze Golf Course from 21-23 May 2008. The 72 hole championship is a Western Province Golf Union initiative and promises to attract some of the top amateurs from South Africa who are 35 years of age and older.
For entry forms and to see tournament conditions click here
Clarke and Ferreira triumph at the Northern Amateur
The Northern Amateur (previously the Transvaal Amateur) was played last week at the pristine Modderfontien Golf Club and attracted the countries best amateurs proving once again why it has the reputation of being the most highly ranked amateur event in the country after the SA Amateur.
Double delight for Blaauw in Glacier SA Amateur
DURBAN (7 March 2008) - Jacques Blaauw claimed a memorable double in amateur golf when he won the Glacier SA Amateur Championship at Royal Durban Golf Club on Friday.
Daffue, Esau added to SAGA squad
DURBAN (5 March 2008) - Gauteng North's MJ Daffue and Boland's Cameron Esau have both been added to the South African Golf Association's (SAGA) elite squad.
Blaauw leads in Glacier SA Amateur final
DURBAN (7 March 2008) - Boland's Jacques Blaauw is still well on course to claiming the amateur double in the final of the Glacier SA Amateur Championship at Royal Durban Golf Club on Friday.
Blaauw hunting double in Glacier SA Amateur – Part II
DURBAN (6 March 2008) - Boland's Jacques Blaauw (pictured on the right) remains on course for winning the amateur double after making it through to Friday's final of the Glacier SA Amateur Championship at Royal Durban Golf Club.
Blaauw hunting double in Glacier SA Amateur
DURBAN (6 March 2008) - Boland's Jacques Blaauw maintained his challenge for the double when he won through to the semi-finals of the Glacier SA Amateur Championship at Royal Durban Golf Club on Thursday morning.
Policeman locks sights on Glacier SA Amateur title
DURBAN (5 March 2008) - Policeman Hugo Delport (pictured on the right), playing with his third set of golf clubs after his were stolen, has made it through to the quarter-finals of the Glacier SA Amateur Championship on another day of upsets at Royal Durban Golf Club on Wednesday.
The 37-year-old Delport, who works as a policeman in Pretoria but plays provincial golf for Ekurhuleni, beat 21-year-old Stephen Swanepoel 2 and 1 in the morning and then 22-year-old Ryan Clarke 3 and 2 in the afternoon.
Giantkiller Paine knocks out Frittelli
DURBAN (5 March 2008) - South African number one Dylan Frittelli was the biggest name to fall by the wayside in the Glacier SA Amateur Championship at Royal Durban Golf Club on Wednesday morning.
Frittelli was three up through 11 holes against Steven Paine, but went on to lose one up in the round of 32 matches played in the morning.
Frittelli on track for Glacier SA Amateur glory
DURBAN (4 March 2008) - South African number one Dylan Frittelli (pictured on the right) holed a 40-foot eagle putt on the 18th to beat Johan du Buisson in the feature match of the first round of the Glacier SA Amateur Championship at Royal Durban Golf Club on Tuesday.
Frittelli had to draw on some of his best golf early on in the championship and against the other tournament favourite on a day when some big names failed to get past the first round.
SAGA teams announced
DURBAN (4 March 2008) - The South African Amateur Golf Association (SAGA) announced its team for the Zone VI Championship as well as the squad for the World Amateur Team Championship at Royal Durban Golf Club on Tuesday.
In qualifying for the teams, players had to compete in at least two coastal and two inland tournaments, one of which had to be the SA Stroke Play, Glacier SA Amateur, Northern Amateur or Cape Province Championship.
Welsh take team title at Glacier SA Amateur
DURBAN (3 March 2008) - Wales won the International Teams Event as the forerunner to the Glacier SA Amateur Championship at Royal Durban Golf Club on Monday. [Teams Event Results]
Calitz sounds warning for Glacier SA Amateur favourites
DURBAN (3 March 2008) - Bloemfontein's Louis Calitz claimed South African amateur golf's prestigious Proudfoot Trophy after winning the 36-hole stroke play qualifier for the Glacier SA Amateur Championship at Royal Durban Golf Club on Monday.
The 22-year-old Calitz posted rounds of 72 and 69 to finish on three under par 141, one stroke clear of Port Elizabeth's Naldo Claassen and Adrian Ford of Cape Town. Ford added a 75 to his first round 67 while Claassen posted a second consecutive 71.
Calitz early leader in Glacier SA Amateur qualifying
DURBAN (3 March 2008) - Free Stater Louis Calitz holds the clubhouse lead in Monday's final round of qualifying for the Glacier SA Amateur Golf Championship at Royal Durban Golf Club.
The 22-year-old signed for a 69 in the morning to lead on three under par 141, one stroke clear of first round leader Adrian Ford and Naldo Claassen. Ford added to his 67 with a 75 while Claassen posted a second successive 71.
Calvin Coelho (pictured on the right) and Derik Ferreira both finished the morning on 143.
Ford in driving seat at Glacier SA Amateur
DURBAN (2 March 2008) - Western Province's Adrian Ford signed for a course record five under par 67 to lead the first round of the 36-hole qualifier for the Glacier SA Amateur Golf Championship at Royal Durban Golf Club on Sunday.
Ford, who is a member of the Ernie Els Foundation and is ranked third in the country, overcame a poor start and gusting winds to post a round of seven birdies, an eagle and two double bogeys on the new Royal Durban layout. He leads by two strokes over Port Elizabeth's Divan du Piesanie, Kuilsriver's Hendrik van den Berg and Pretoria's Derik Ferreira.
Du Piesanie leads SA Amateur qualifying
DURBAN (2 March 2008) - Port Elizabeth's Divan du Piesanie opened with a three under par 69 in testing conditions to lead the morning field in the 36-hole qualifying for the Glacier SA Amateur Golf Championship at Royal Durban Golf Club on Sunday.
With a brisk south-westerly wind buffeting the course, the 21-year-old Du Piesanie overcame a bogey on his first hole - the 10th - and went on to make seven birdies and a further three bogeys to lead by one shot over Welshman Craig Evans.
Edwards is the man to watch
Former SA Amateur champion and the leading entrant on the latest World Amateur Golf Rankings (WAGR), Nigel Edwards, will start as favourite to win the 2008 Glacier SA Amateur Golf Championship which tees off at Royal Durban Golf Club tomorrow.
The 39 year performance director of the Golf Union of Wales is currently ranked 26 on the latest WAGR. "I had a successful year last year," said Edwards. "I finished 4th in the European Nations Cup and 2nd in the Royal Lytham Trophy along with some other good performances which has resulted in my current ranking."
Frittelli favourite for SA Amateur glory
DURBAN (27 February 2008) - As the number one amateur in South Africa, Dylan Frittelli is looking for a big performance in next week's Glacier SA Amateur Golf Championship at Royal Durban Golf Club in what he hopes will be another groundbreaking year for him in 2008.
Fritelli heads SA Rankings
Dylan Frittelli, 17 year old Irene Gauteng North amateur, heads the South African Golf Association's (SAGA) Player Rankings released this week, with 32.0052 average points. Closing up on the leader, only 0.2 average points back, is Ekurhuleni's Dean O'Riley (pictured on the right), followed by, a good 5 points back in 3rd place, Western Province's Adrian Ford.
International Flavour to Glacier SA Amateur
Nine international teams will be participating in the International Teams Event which takes place at the same time as the 36 hole stroke play qualifying round of the Glacier SA Amateur Golf Championship at Royal Durban Golf Club, starting on Sunday 2 March 2008, the South African Golf Association (SAGA) announced today.
Blaauw on a winning streak
Jacques Blaauw's vein of rich form continued this past weekend in Bloemfontein where he won the Free State & Northern Cape Open just 2 weeks after lifting the prestigious SA Amateur Stroke Play Championship at Pearl Valley Golf Estates.
Glacier to Sponsor SA Amateur for Three Years
Glacier, a financial services company within the Sanlam group, has agreed to a three year sponsorship in which it has taken the naming rights to the country's premier amateur championship, now to be known as the Glacier SA Amateur Golf Championship, the South African Golf Association (SAGA) announced today.
"We welcome Glacier to top end amateur golf. The sport provides a lot of opportunity and enjoyment to the business community and we believe that their involvement at this level of the sport will pay dividends on many levels in the long term," said Neale Kunhardt, President of the SAGA.
Ferreira Moves into Top 50 on World Rankings
Nineteen year old Derik Ferreira moved up seventeen places to 43, according to the World Amateur Golf Rankings (WAGR) for week 6, the only South African in the top 50.
The 19 year old Gauteng North amateur golfer has played consistently in four counting tournaments over the last three weeks. His best two finishes have been 9th in the South African Amateur Stroke Play Championships and 4th in the Gauteng North Open.
Glacier S.A. Amateur Championship is just around the corner.
Regional qualifying rounds for the top South African amateur golfers, hoping to compete in the 2008 Glacier S.A. Amateur Championship, have been held all around the country over the past few weeks.
Blaauw wins SA Stroke Play title
PAARL (8 February 2008) - A birdie on the 72nd hole handed Jacques Blaauw (pictured to the right) the SA Amateur Stroke Play title by a shot over Leon-Brink Knoll at the Pearl Valley Golf Estates on Friday.
A Victor on the horizon but local boy chasing Dubuisson
PAARL (7 February 2008) - Frenchman Victor Dubuisson and Bolander Jacques Blaauw (pictured on the right) negotiated the torrid winds of Pearl Valley to top the leaderboard after round three of the SA Amateur Stroke Play on Thursday.
Dubuisson the Victor in tough Pearl Valley conditions
PAARL (6 February 2008) - At just 17-years-old, Victor Dubuisson already looks to have a huge future in the game of golf. The eccentric French teenager is the halfway leader in the SA Amateur Stroke Play at Pearl Valley Golf Estates following a second round one-over par 73 on Wednesday.
Swanepoel Sets a Target
Marvelous Mackie leads SA Stroke Play
Rae lights up Pearl Valley
Amateurs get chance to sample a golfing Pearl
O’Riley’s First Amateur Open Win Finally Arrives
Du Buisson chips his way to victory at Princes Grant
2008 Starts with a Bang
Early departure for hopeful amateurs at SAA Open
De Jager shines on torrid day
Interview with Louis de Jager
South Africa Finish 5th
South Africa Drop Back
Australia Set The Pace
De Jager and Ferreira Tee up for South Africa
South Africa Lose to New Zealand
England and Korea Win
South Africa Wins Comfortably
4 South Africans to tee up in the Spirit International
De Jager still on top in the golf rankings
Dutch win Test after a playoff
Oliver Bekker wins in US
New South African Handicapping System Available
Top SA Golfers Struggle in Amatuer Championship
KwaZulu Natal win S.A. Country Districts
Gauteng North win the Challenge IPT
Branden finishes well amongst the Pros
Branden shows good form
The 106th All India Golf Championship
National team named for the 106th All India Golf Championship
Schietekat takes the 2006 Central Gauteng Open
Inaugural mid Amateur Success
Attie takes Ekurhuleni Open
2006 SIXT Interprovincial
Hewan wins again
2006 WATC Press Release
SA Team for the Eisenhower Trophy
Southern Cape Open
Hewan takes the Berkshire Trophy
SA lose out in France
Mpumalanga and Southern Cape Victorious
Final day dawns on the 2006 Challenge Cup
Boland and Gauteng North move to the Top
Coetzee and Grace remain in form
Tight finish to 2006 U 23
Southern Cape win U 23 Teams Tournament
New boys Southern Cape move ahead
Southern Cape strengthen their position at the Top
2006 S.A. Under 23 Logs
Gauteng North get off to good start at the 2006 SA U23 Teams Tournament
Coetzee takes Northern Amateur
Steves run comes to an end
Williams forges on
Jbe takes the lead
Williams walks it
Scott takes North West Title
Four Share first round lead.
De Kock takes EP/Border title
George James passes away
Edwards takes Amateur Champs (incl pic)
Amateur titles leave the country
Christiaan on track in Amateur
Branden Grace takes SANLAM SA Amateur Strokeplay
Richardson takes 54 hole lead at the SANLAM SA Amateur
Frederico takes the half way lead
French Team Victors
Charl makesTop 10
Rossouw Bows Out
Jbe Kruger gets new Cap
Jan-Carel takes the GNGU Etonic Open
Strong Field At Sanlam SA Amateur
Van de Venter takes the KZN Open
2006 Faldo International Series
34th Juan Carlos Tailhade Cup
2006 SAA Open-The Links at Fancourt
Schietekat gets Selected
Teams selected to represent SA
Dawie loses out at Merion
SA End Runners Up
Schietekat Takes Title In The East
Trophies both in Gauteng
