SA Golf Trader - January | February 2019

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Vol. 91 • JAN | FEB 2019 • www.sagolftrader.co.za

Special Features: • The Drakensberg & KZN Midlands • Celebrity golfer profile – Dane Van Niekerk • Golf supply and demand trends in Europe

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Cover Photo: Champagne Sports Resort

SCHWARTZ GOLF ACADEMY, CROSSWORD PUZZLE, AFFORDABLE GOLF, AMATEUR NEWS AND SO MUCH MORE…

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On the Cover:

We visit two of our countries most scenic destinations; namely the Drakensberg and the KZN Midlands, SA national women’s cricket team all-rounder Dane Van Niekerk talks to us about her love for golf and the KPMG golf participation report for Europe 2018 looks at golf supply & demand trends in Europe.

Knowledge is power and Balderstone on golf came to an end in the Nov/Dec 2018 edition and we would like to thank Francois Marx & the Golf School of Excellence respectively for the excellent articles that they provided us with over the years. For 2019 we welcome on board the Schwartz Golf Academy and we look forward to some outstanding tips in the coming months.

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SP E C IA L F E AT U R E S The Drakensberg & KZN Midlands Celebrity golfer profile

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– Dane Van Niekerk Golf supply and demand trends

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REGULARS LETTER TO THE EDITOR

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TUITION & INSTRUCTION

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Know your rules

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Chip those drop shots off the score card

HEALTH & LIFESTYLE Links, Hazards & Fairways

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Know your PGA pro

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AFFORDABLE GOLF

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RESULTS & RANKINGS

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EVENTS CALENDAR

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AMATEUR NEWS

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GREENKEEPING

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KIDS STUFF

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SA GOLF TRADER DIRECTORY

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FACEBOOK FAVOURITES

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LETTER TO THE EDITOR Send us your letters, giving us your views, opinions or articles of interest (max 500 words). The most interesting letter will be published in the next edition of SA Golf Trader.

Dear Neville

Dear Neil

Sadly Forrest Fezler passed away in

The passing of Forrest Fezler was

December. Many youngsters may not

indeed sad, interestingly enough he

remember Forrest but to me and many of my golfing friends back in the early 80s he was our hero. You see the thing is that not only was Forrest a great golfer but he stood up for what he felt was wrong and he felt that wearing long pants at golf tournaments was wrong.

In protest against the PGA Tours dress code that insists on long pants, Forrest sneaked into a porter toilet on the last

died of glioblastoma, the same type of cancer to the brain that killed Bruce Lietzke.

Many remember him for the U.S.Open stunt but he was a highly respected golfer as he won the Southern Open and came second in a Major (the 1974 U.S. Open).

hole of his last round at the 1983 U.S.

In his later years he ventured into golf

Open and changed into a pair of shorts.

course design.

He left the course shortly thereafter to avoid being admonished by the USGA. Forrest Fezler was a true character of the game and I believe that sport needs more

RIP Forrest Fezler.

Regards

people like him. Thanks for a great magazine and all the best for 2019.

Regards Neil Goode

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CHIP THOSE DROP SHOTS

OFF THE SCORE CARD

by Eugene Schwartz

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ost golfers can save a few shots on a round of golf if they put in the same time on practicing their short game as they do with their long game.

The goal is to hit your drive as far as you can, the 20 meter chip or a 3 foot putt is just as impotant as a 300 meter drive, all these count as a shot on the score card.

If you can chip well you can keep those double drops off the score card.

Correct setup on a bump and run chip can improve your ball striking and accuracy.

When you watch a pro golfer hit a chip ,they want to give themselves a chance to hole the shot.

There are many ways to play a chip shot, before you can work on your stroke you must have the correct setup to improve this part of your game.

Professional Golfer - Jacques Blaauw

The following examples will show you how to get a more consistent ball strike:

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Your weight will favour your left side 60:40.

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By doing this your hands will be slightly in front of the ball and this will help you to get a good strike on the ball.

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It will also deloft the club.

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Your eyes must feel like you are watching the front of the ball.

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Your stance is narrower.

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You can use your normal grip or your putting grip.

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Aim your club face to the spot on the green were you want to land your ball, then aim your body parallel to the target.

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DO NOT drop your head behind the ball as this can leed to a thin shot or where you make contact with the ground first.

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tuition & instruction You want to stand taller and a bit closer to the ball. (about a grip length) By doing this your hands will be a bit more upright and help with less wrist use in the shot.

Your arms must hang straight down and be against your body so that your arms and shoulder can move as one.

To get a clean strike on the ball make sure that the toe of the club head is on the ground. This will give you a more consistent strike and let the ball roll out straighter as it lands on the green.

If your hands are to low (picture 3) your club head toe will be in the air and only the heel of the club will rest on the ground. If the heel of the club makes contact with the ground first on impact the club face can close.

Most likely you will put side spin on the ball and pull your chip which will result in your getting no control of the roll of the ball.

3 different ball flights without changing your setup

By just changing your ball position in your stance you can have 3 different shot selections with 1 club; •

To hit a low chip the ball position should be in line with your right heel.

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To hit a mid chip the ball position should be in the middle of your feet.

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To hit a high chip the ball position should be in line with your left heel.

When practing the 3 different flights use all your wedges to see what flights you get and how far the ball rolls out on the green.

Most importantly don’t try help te ball up, let the club do the work.

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ACROSS 1. The _ _ _ _ _ Classic is held annually in February in Naples Florida. It forms part of the PGA Tour Champions. Gary Player won the inaugural event (5) 4. A now defunct golf company that failed to perceive market changes, they used to specialise in wedges (4) 9. Invented by Robert B. Fuhrer this miniature golfing toy was snapped up when it was released in 1994 (5) 10. Harris is American despite his surname (7) 11. (Surname) Referred to in the media as “Thala”, this keen golfer captained the Indian cricket team (5) 12. This Zimbabwean born professional golfer won the 2008 Xerox Classic, his surname means “junior” in Dutch.

We are looking for his first name (7) 13. This Finnish golfer won the Nordea Masters for the second time in 2013 and he tied 7th at the 2014 PGA Championship (5,6) 18. Situated in Plymouth, Michigan in America, this 18-hole par-70 golf course holds the high ground (7) 21. Your average 5 handicapper drives the ball 228 metres which is 250? (5) 22. Playing on this Hawaiian golf course could cause your game to erupt (7) 23. Andrew sat in when they named the home of golf (5) 24. A place for ice cream an aid for training (4) 25. A professional golfer leads the life of a nomad whilst on tour (5)

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DOWN 2. (Surname) In 1985 at the age of 16 she became the third youngest and only Japanese born, champion of the U.S. Women’s Amateur (7) 3. Golf has been played over the historic West Links at the North _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Golf Club since the 17th century, incredible views of the Firth of Forth ensure an unforgetable experience (7) 5. A truly magnificent bird, a pair beneath the norm (5) 6. (Surname) Until Russell Knox earned his PGA Tour card via the 2011 Nationwide Tour, this Glaswegian born golfer was the only Scottish player on the PGA Tour (5) 7. This past U.S. Open winner is a mesh with a dysfunctional animated TV series family (4, 7) 8. A tasty piece of lamb a dreaded golf shot (5) 9. (Surname) The eldest of a number of golfing brothers, this English golfer was on the 1927 Ryder Cup team but did not play in any matches (4) 14. After the Lliad it has proved highly successful on the dance floor (7) 15. An appreciation for a rug is still an unwanted visitor for greenkeepers (7) 16. The haves and the have nots both want to cut shots from their game (5) 17. Quiet please, want to know a secret? Rory is putting (4) 19. One of the longest courses in Michigan, America.

A family name and a small tree of the olive family (5) 20. Who said golf is a long walk spoiled? I want his name (5)

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KNOW YOUR PGA

PRO Jamie Kietzmann PGA Professional -Simola Golf Estate

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When did you qualify as a PGA Professional?

I qualified in 2007.

What made you choose this career?

Golf has always been my passion and I was inspired by my father who himself is a golf professional, so I guess you could say it is in my blood.

Has it always been golf for you?

I was always very sporty as a youngster and most my time in school was taken up by tennis, but the history and romanticism of the game captured me as I matured and inevitably led me down this path.

Did you ever play or did you ever want to play on tour?

The thought occasionally crossed my mind as I was a very competitive amateur having played Springbok juniors, but didn’t feel like I had the game to compete at the top level.

Who has been you mentor in the golfing industry?

Undoubtedly my father Algy Kietzmann who has been a member of the PGA for close on 50 years.

You recently won the PGA Professional of the year in the Southern and Eastern Cape, what does this mean to you?

I am extremely flattered by this recognition from my peers and undoubtedly it makes me

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want to strive to reach even greater heights within the industry.

Describe a typical work day for a PGA Club Professional.

I try manage my day to make myself as visible and approachable to our members and guests as possible. I try to be front of house in the mornings helping with check in and then generally schedule lessons in the times where the shop is at it’s quietest. As a big part of my job is the day to day running of the club in conjunction with our Director Alistair Beaumont, I focus on making sure everything is running seamlessly.

With the devastating fires the garden route had recently, did you have any damage?

We were very fortunate to not have had any serious damage to property or the golf course

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HEALTH & LIFEST YLE itself (only having had portions of rough and flowerbeds burnt) but a lot of attention was paid to keeping the constant flare ups under control in order for the situation to not get worse due to the freakishly strong winds.

9. Do you have any precautionary measures in place?

Yes, as per the fire and safety measurements required.

10. The members of a golf club always come first. Do you agree with the phrase “The member is always right”?

I guess some of my members will be reading this so that’s a resounding yes!

more playable for a big portion of our market.

13. Does your position require you to be available on weekends, evenings, and holidays, and if so, does this place demands on your personal life?

Yes it does, I generally take my leave in the winter months as December through March and weekends in general are our busiest periods and I feel like I should be present.

14. What are your short & long term goals?

My short term goals include understanding and learning more and more facets of what makes the golfing industry tick and finding ways to implement strategies to keep myself relevant within my role as a golf pro. Long term

11. With consumers being careful on how they spend their money these days, are you finding other ways besides golf to attract people to the club?

As Simola is a resort, we are constantly trying to find ways of making it an attractive proposition for families and have recently added a kid friendly play area. We are constantly trying to find innovative ways to make it an affordable holiday including some great stay and play specials, especially in the winter months.

12. Slow play is one of the biggest problems in golf today, how do you manage slow play at Simola?

By enforcing ready golf and encouraging the higher handicappers to tee off markers that are slightly forward which also makes the course

to assume directorship and sustain a love for what I do.

15. What is your opinion on the state of golf in South Africa?

We are undoubtedly losing players but I think with the new laws and rules coming in to place to make the game more understandable and quicker it can only help the state of our game.

16. What do you enjoy doing in your free time?

I am a very social person so I enjoy spending time with friends and exploring our beautiful country when I get the chance.

17. Do you still get time to play?

I do not play nearly as much as I used to as a youngster but still look forward to my weekly game with my members in our Tuesday School and I have been making more of an effort to play in our regional Pro Ams.

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ying roughly mid-way between Johannesburg and Durban, the Drakensberg and KZN Midlands encompass a large and very diverse area. From the soaring mountain peaks of the Drakensberg to the green, misty surrounds of the Midlands this beautiful part of our country is an ideal breakaway for golfing enthusiasts as there are no less than eight golf courses to choose from.

& KZN Midlands Winterton

Cathedral Peak Hotel Champagne Sports Resort Gooderson Monks Cowl Resort

Giants Castle Game Reserve Mooi River

Nottingham Road Maloti-Drakensberg Park

Bosch Hoek

Gowrie Farm

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Premier Resort Sani Pass Gooderson Drakensberg Gardens

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The golf courses on offer vary considerably but each offers something unique. In the Northern and central “Berg” you have Champagne Sports Resort which is a world class facility with a championship 18-hole golf course, next door to them you have Gooderson Monks Cowl Resort with their lovely 9-hole golf course, closer to the Lesotho border and nestled right in the mountains you have Cathedral Peak Hotel’s 9-holer.

In the Southern “Berg” you will find a lovely 18-hole layout at Gooderson Drakensberg Gardens, a challenging 9-holer at Underberg Country Club and a fun 9-hole track at Premier Resort Sani Pass where you can really relax and enjoy playing whilst sheep graze on the fairways.

The Midlands boast two of the best 9-hole golf courses in South Africa. Bosch Hoek just off the N3 must have the best putting surfaces (of any) golf course in South Africa and Gowrie Farm situated in Nottingham Road is an absolute gem.

Read on and find out more about these golf courses as well as the best places to stay when you are in the area…

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Champagne Sports Resort – The sparkling crown of the Central Drakensberg

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ounded in 1996, Champagne Sports Resort has over the past 22 years clearly established itself as the resort of choice for those visiting the central Drakensberg.

Swimming pools, tennis courts, a bowling green, trail running, MTB trails, a gym, a spa, basketball, volley ball, badminton, a squash court, Cathkin trails, putt - putt and of course a championship 18-hole golf course make it a mecca for holiday makers who enjoy being active.

“All in all Champagne Sports Resort is a world class destination. The golf course is top notch, with one of the best clubhouses around, the pro-shop is well appointed with friendly staff, the accommodation and meals are superb and there is plenty to do for children. They also have conferencing facilities for up to a 1000 delegates. ”

“The signature par-3 fourth was a standout as well as the par-3 seventh which is so pretty as to almost be unreal.”

On our recent visit we teed off on a Monday afternoon with clouds building overhead, nine The golf course (which could easily host a top holes later lightening and (very welcome) heavy event) is simply magnificent. Designed by rain forced us back into the clubhouse. As we former South African professional golfer Hugh watched the heavens opening we reflected on Baiocchi, it is tree lined with ample water just how beautiful the front nine was and also hazards and strategically placed bunkers and all how challenging. The signature par-3 fourth the while Cathkin peak and Champagne peak was a standout as well as the par-3 seventh loom large in the not too distant background. which is so pretty as to almost be unreal.

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SPECIAL FE AT U R E - T H E D R A K E N S B E R G A N D K Z N M I D L A N D S The clubhouse has been extensively renovated since we were last there and a pizza oven is a welcome addition.

With panoramic views this is surely one of the best vantage points in the country where one can enjoy a few beers and a bite to eat after a round.

Tuesday morning saw us up bright and early and tackling a back nine and course conditions significantly different to the day before. The course was noticeably greener and the greens were playing slower. With the sun shining brightly this was one of those mornings where you look around and count your blessings.

The back nine proved to be every inch as good as the front nine with standout holes being the 15th, 16th and the 18th which is a stroke 2, par-4 and a really, really good closing hole.

All in all Champagne Sports Resort is a world class destination. The golf course is top notch, with one of the best clubhouses around, the pro-shop is well appointed with friendly staff, the accommodation and meals are superb and there is plenty to do for children. They also have conferencing facilities for up to a 1000 delegates. Highly recommended!

Contact details;

Hotel: 036 468 8000 | Spa: 072 611 1767 | Golf: 036 468 8000 | www.champagnesportsresort.com

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SUSTAINABLE GOLF IN THE DRAKENSBERG AND NATAL MIDLANDS AND AGENTS FOR CHANGE

by John Collier

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argaret Roberts in her book Sustainability: Principles and Practice published in 2017, defined sustainability as enduring into the long-term future. In this regard, during 2018 the John Collier Team once again collated environmental compliance and good governance data from many clubs in South Africa not the least being, some destination golf courses in the Drakensberg and Natal Midlands. This data will form the basis of the 12th edition of John Collier Annual Survey of South African Golf Courses which will be published in March 2019.

The John Collier Team recently visited two golf clubs in the Drakensberg and Natal Midlands, namely Champagne Sports, near Winterton and Bosch Hoek, in the Balgowan area. In discussing sustainability with management of these two courses, probably without realising it, both Trevor Livesey of Champagne Sports and Brad Ross of Bosch Hoek are working as agents for change for a more sustainable golf course. This can be seen in their data, with Champagne Sports achieving Gold Compliance Level Status in 2018. But in order to be an agent for change this takes courage, discipline, engage in big-picture thinking, and the ability to communicate, listen and collaborate.

So, to be an effective sustainable golf agent for change, club management and especially greenkeepers need to have relevant course information available to them. In this regard, clubs are encouraged to participate in the 2019 John Collier survey, the cost is negligible, as it is only your time, spent on completing the survey. If you require assistance, please do not hesitate to contact us via email at ajcollier@telkomsa.net. Lastly all persons involved in the turfgrass industry are encouraged to join and participate in the relevant regional Turfgrass Managers Association meetings.

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Premier Resort Sani Pass – A Fun Round of Golf in the Mountains

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e have dealt quite extensively with Premier Hotels & Resorts in the past and when their marketing team contacted us to say that they had a resort in the Southern ‘Berg” with a 9-hole golf course that they would like us to look at we were naturally interested.

They stressed the point that the course was new and that a lot of work needed to be done, we stressed the point that not everyone is looking for a championship golf course and that many people just enjoy getting out in the fresh air whilst having some fun hitting a little white ball around!

“On the accommodation side they offer rooms which feature the modern amenities you’d expect from a luxury hotel in a comfortable, contemporary and spacious setting”

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Premier Resort Sani Pass is a spectacular resort nestled at the foot of the Sani Pass and on the banks of the Mkhomazana River with its fresh water coming straight from the Drakensberg Mountains. Only 19km from the town of Underberg with a road built from the Lesotho border post via the Katse & Mohali dams to Maseru and the South African border post through to Ladybrand in the Free State.

“As you walk down the fairway of life you must smell the roses, for you only get to play one round” Surrounded by mountains, the resort is the base for 4X4 excursions up the Sani Pass, which can be reserved for guests at their reception desk.

The resort also provides access to horse trails up the mountain to Lesotho as well as shorter horse rides around the property and pony

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“It’s an unpretentious golf course where you will find sheep grazing on the fairway” When we got on to the golf course it was a revelation, we had been travelling for more than 4 hours and we were in need of some relaxation and to be honest we didn’t feel like a serious round of golf. Fun, that’s what we felt like having – some fun and boy does this little 9-holer provide that.

It’s an unpretentious golf course where you will find sheep grazing on the fairways; here it is not so much about pristine putting surfaces and USGA spec bunker sand but more about enjoying the experience of playing a round of golf IN the mountains at the foot of the world famous Sani Pass.

Ben Hogan famously said “As you walk down the fairway of life you must smell the roses, for you only get to play one round.” Playing golf at Premier Resort reminds one of how true this is.

Contact details; Hotel: 033 702 1320 | www.premierhotels.co.za/hotels/kwazulu-natal/sani-pass/

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Sunshine Ladies Tour unveils 2019 schedule 30 January – 1 February Canon Sunshine Ladies Tour Open Irene Country Club Prize fund: R200 000 6 – 8 February Joburg Ladies Open Soweto Country Club Prize fund: R500 000

26 – 28 February SuperSport Ladies Challenge Presented by Sun International Wild Coast Sun Country Club Prize fund: R400 000 6 – 8 March Cape Town Ladies Open Royal Cape Golf Club Prize fund: R200 000

15 – 17 February Dimension Data Ladies Pro-Am George Golf Club and the Outeniqua Course at Fancourt Prize fund: R500 000 Pro-Am Prize Fund: R100 000

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21 – 23 February South African Women’s Masters San Lameer Country Club Prize fund: R250 000

14 – 16 March Investec South African Women’s Open Co-sanctioned with the Ladies European Tour Westlake Golf Club Prize fund: R2 million

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Up-and-coming SA star has just won her European Tour card.

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he historic achievement of becoming the first South African woman to win a professional golf tournament playing against men – which she did twice – was obviously what made the most headlines for Lejan Lewthwaite in 2018, but for the 27-year-old from Benoni, the acquisition of her European Tour card last month was probably the highlight.

Lewthwaite has played in the co-sanctioned European Tour events at home and had a couple of overseas invites to compete, but now she will be full-time on tour for the first time.

to the challenges of 2019. This year has been one of my best, but my ultimate goal was to get on the European Tour and my other achievements were really stepping stones to get there.

“It just hit me an hour ago that I really have to plan my year now because there are also some new events on the European Tour, but my focus has really been on this week because it is such a big one. Last year I knew my game was there and maybe I put too much expectation on myself. This year I didn’t have any expectations, I just took it shot-by-shot.”

She finished 10th in the finals in December of the Lalla Aicha Tour School at Amelkis GC in Morocco, finishing her five rounds on nine-under-par and having to bounce back from a 75 in the first round.

Lewthwaite adds, however, that her two wins on the IGT Challenge Tour this year, the official development tour for the Sunshine Tour, gave her many of the raw materials she needed for her success in Morocco.

“I’m super-chuffed and a bit emotional because it means a lot to me and now I can really look forward

Lewthwaite has a simple goal for 2019 – to keep the card she has worked so hard for.

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Dane van Niekerk

South African Ladies Cricket Captain 1. Where were you born?

Pretoria.

2. Tell us about your schooling as you started your international career at the age of 15, which must have made it difficult.

I was in Centurion High school until grade 10 and then attended home schooling via Brainline for my last 2 years.

3. What sports did you do at school?

Hockey and Softball.

4. Did you come from a sporting background?

Yes definitely. Grew up with sport and watching it all the time.

5. When did you realize that cricket was the sport you want to take further?

Never thought I could play cricket as a profession but I loved it so much that it didn’t matter if I could do it for a living or not. Now, here I am having the best job in the world.

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Being selected as the captain of the Protea Women’s Team.

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I’m very lucky, I have a great team and team mates around me and they help take the pressure off me. It helps that I don’t take things too seriously.

8. How difficult is it for you and the team to get over the recent World Cup disappointment?

It’s a difficult pill to swallow but at the end of the day we need to learn from our mistakes to become better players and better prepared for future tournaments.

9. You are currently at the BBL, you obviously enjoy the shortest format of the game?

Yes absolutely love it. Intense 3 hours of cricket and the margins are so much smaller.

10. Batting or Bowling?

Tough one, but I have to say bowling.

11. What are your other interests besides cricket?

We get to spend very little time at home so I have to say I’m interested in spending time at home in front of my braai.

12. What advice would you give to youngsters today as far as sport is concerned?

It’s one of the best jobs in the world. It’s tough work but if you persist then you will reap the rewards of hard work.

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GETTING ON TO GOLF •

When did you start playing golf?

Probably got into golf about a year ago.

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What is your current handicap?

Honestly I don’t have one. Trying not to lose too many balls during a round of golf.

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Are you a member of a golf club?

I am not but would love to join.

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Which is your favorite golf course and why?

I’ve only played on a few courses but the one that has stood out for me is definitely The Coast Golf Course in Sydney.

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Have you had any embarrassing moments whilst playing golf?

Haha I played with one of my English and S.A friends in England and as I tried to be a really good friend and retrieve one of the balls that was laying in, what looked to be just wet sand, I jumped to get the ball and it was actually knee deep mud. Took me a while to get out.

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What is your favorite club in the bag?

Nr 7 iron.

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When you play, do you walk or take a cart?

Cart 100%.

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If you could pick a golf swing, who’s would it be?

Probably Tiger’s because he’s a legend.

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Have you ever had a hole-in-one?

I wish.

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What would be your ideal fourball?

AB de Villiers, Tiger Woods, Patrick Reed & Kevin Hart.

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R E S U LT S & R A N K I N G S Sunshine Tour South African Open - Final Result Randpark Golf Club

1 Louis Oosthuizen 2 Romain Langasque 3 Bryce Easton 3 Thomas Aiken 3 Oliver Wilson 3 Charl Schwartzel 7 Brandon Stone 7 Yikeun Chang 7 Anthony Michael 7 Haydn Porteous 7 Jbe’ Kruger 7 Branden Grace 7 Jeff Winther 7 Madalitso Muthiya

RSA FRA RSA RSA ENG RSA RSA KOR RSA RSA RSA RSA DEN ZAM

266 272 274 274 274 274 275 275 275 275 275 275 275 275

(-18) (-12) (-10) (-10) (-10) (-10) (-9) (-9) (-9) (-9) (-9) (-9) (-9) (-9)

Alfred Dunhill Championship - Final Result Leopard Creek Country Club 1 David Lipsky 2 David Drysdale 3 Zander Lombard 3 Scott Jamieson 5 Oliver Wilson 5 Ben Evans 7 Niklas Lemke 7 Louis Oosthuizen 9 Oliver Bekker 9 Adri Arnaus 9 Pablo Larrazabal

USA SCO RSA SCO ENG ENG SWE RSA RSA ESP ESP

274 276 277 277 280 280 281 281 282 282 282

(-14) (-12) (-11) (-11) (-8) (-8) (-7) (-7) (-6) (-6) (-6)

62-70-67-67 69-68-69-66 68-69-71-66 67-68-72-67 73-66-68-67 67-63-72-72 71-67-71-66 70-65-72-68 67-71-69-68 68-70-68-69 66-67-72-70 66-68-71-70 68-69-68-70 63-68-71-73

R2,773,750.00 R 1,925,000.00 R 875,000.00 R 875,000.00 R 875,000.00 R 875,000.00 R 350,218.75 R 350,218.75 R 350,218.75 R 350,218.75 R 350,218.75 R 350,218.75 R 350,218.75 R 350,218.75

70-66-70-68 69-69-71-67 71-69-68-69 71-66-68-72 70-69-72-69 70-70-71-69 72-68-70-71 71-69-70-71 66-73-75-68 70-73-69-70 69-73-67-73

R 3,846,676.13 R 2,669,617.50 R 1,496,199.27 R 1,496,199.27 R 930,725.74 R 930,725.74 R 656,483.22 R 656,483.22 R 476,486.28 R 476,486.28 R 476,486.28

Sunshine Tour order of merit as of 17 December 2018

1 Louis Oosthuizen 2 Zander Lombard 3 Justin Harding 4 Bryce Easton 5 Neil Schietekat 6 Thomas Aiken 7 Alex Haindl 8 Oliver Bekker 9 Dylan Frittelli 10 Charl Schwartzel 11 Brandon Stone 12 Jake Roos 13 Daniel van Tonder 14 Adilson Da Silva 15 Jbe’ Kruger 16 Michael Palmer 17 Louis de Jager 18 Rourke van der Spuy 19 Branden Grace 20 Ernie Els

RSA RSA RSA RSA RSA RSA RSA RSA RSA RSA RSA RSA RSA RSA RSA RSA RSA RSA RSA RSA

2 5 10 8 19 3 20 7 3 2 3 19 19 7 8 19 18 17 2 3

R 3,430,233.22 R 1,888,059.69 R 1,467,795.00 R 1,225,928.57 R 1,115,843.30 R 1,097,011.52 R 988,347.33 R 977,455.28 R 973,941.23 R 875,000.00 R 700,107.48 R 668,921.00 R 639,749.00 R 637,277.44 R 624,281.75 R 581,766.66 R 551,006.00 R 534,478.75 R 524,957.36 R 514,638.48

PGA TOUR Jon Rahm Tony Finau Justin Rose Henrik Stenson Patrick Cantlay Rickie Fowler Dustin Johnson Alex Noren Xander Schauffele Gary Woodland Patrick Reed

Bryson DeChambeau Justin Thomas Bubba Watson Keegan Bradley Jason Day Tiger Woods Hideki Matsuyama

USA USA USA USA AUS USA JPN

280 280 280 282 283 287 288

(-8) (-8) (-8) (-6) (5) (-1) (0)

70-71-71-68 70-70-70-70 69-73-69-69 71-69-72-70 71-72-70-70 73-69-72-73 74-68-71-75

$ $ $ $ $ $ $

109,000.00 109,000.00 109,000.00 107,000.00 106,000.00 105,000.00 100,000.00

PGA Tour money list as of 17 December 2018

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

Brooks Koepka Xander Schauffele Gary Woodland Charles Howell III Marc Leishman Matt Kuchar Kevin Tway Cameron Champ Bryson DeChambeau Tony Finau

Other South Africans 30 Louis Oosthuizen 108 Ernie Els 121 Branden Grace T142 Rory Sabbatini 150 Dylan Frittelli 189 Charl Schwartzel 198 Tyrone Van Aswegen

USA USA USA USA AUS USA USA USA USA USA

2 2 4 4 2 2 4 5 1 3

$ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $

1,826,000.00 1,782,000.00 1,449,500.00 1,407,350.00 1,381,600.00 1,311,260.00 1,284,560.00 1,279,381.00 1,260,000.00 1,212,970.00

RSA RSA RSA RSA RSA RSA RSA

2 4 3 3 2 1 3

$ 294,124.00 $ 103,841.00 $ 102,595.00 $ 65,728.00 $ 56,744.00 $ 16,625.00 $ 13,184.00

web.com TOUR Final web.com regular season money list 2018

1 Sungjae Im KOR 2 Sam Burns USA 3 Scott Langley USA 4 Martin Trainer USA 5 Kyoung-Hoon Lee KOR Other South Africans 96 Dawie van der Walt RSA 176 Jacques Blaauw RSA

22 14 18 18 21

$ $ $ $ $

534,326.00 291,878.00 279,732.00 267,000.00 259,096.00

18 17

$ $

50,282.00 7,203.00

web.com Tour Finals money list 2018

1 Denny McCarthy USA 2 Kramer Hickok USA 3 Sangmoon Bae KOR 4 Robert Streb USA 5 Peter Malnati USA Other South Africans 20 Dylan Frittelli RSA 52 Tyrone Van Aswegen RSA

4 4 3 4 4

$ $ $ $ $

255,793.00 221,333.00 218,156.00 187,460.00 157,296.00

4 4

$ $

48,600.00 22,245.00

CHAMPIoNS TOUR Champions Tour money list as of 17 December 2018

Hero World Challenge Albany New Providence 1 2 3 4 T5 T5 7 T8 T8 T8 11

T12 T12 T12 15 16 17 18

SPA USA ENG SWE USA USA USA NOR USA USA USA

268 272 273 274 275 275 276 277 277 277 278

(-20) (16) (-15) (-14) (-13) (-13) (-12) (-11) (-11) (-11) (-10)

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71-63-69-65 72-64-67-69 70-70-68-65 68-66-69-71 65-70-76-64 72-67-67-69 68-67-72-69 69-69-70-69 73-68-66-70 72-66-67-72 65-77-66-70

$ 1,000,000.00 $ 400,000.00 $ 250,000.00 $ 175,000.00 $ 147,500.00 $ 147,500.00 $ 140,000.00 $ 126,666.67 $ 126,666.67 $ 126,666.66 $ 115,000.00

1 Bernhard Langer GER 2 Scott McCarron USA 3 Miguel Angel Jiménez SPA 4 Jerry Kelly USA 5 Scott Parel USA 6 David Toms USA 7 Vijay Singh FIJ 8 Paul Broadhurst ENG 9 Tim Petrovic USA 10 Joe Durant USA Other South Africans 44 David Frost RSA 76 Christopher Williams RSA 98 Deane Pappas RSA

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$ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $

2,222,154.00 2,008,618.00 1,939,093.00 1,922,495.00 1,854,190.00 1,704,722.00 1,698,952.00 1,513,061.00 1,463,808.00 1,361,306.00

25 3 1

$ 476,985.00 $ 121,155.00 $ 40,676.00

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DATE EVENT VENUE JANUARY 2019 29 31 Jan - 3 Feb FEBRUARY 2019 7 - 10 14 - 17 28 - 29 MARCH 2019 7 - 9 12 - 15 18 - 22 21 - 24

Vusi Ngubeni Q-School 1st Stage PGA Championship

Observatory GC Eye of Africa GE

Cape Town Open Dimension Data Pro-Am Team Championship

Royal Cape GC Fancourt TBA

Limpopo Championship Vusi Ngubeni Final Qualifying School Qualifying School Final The Tour Championship

Euphoria GE Modderfontein GC Houghton GC Serengeti GE

Amateur events - Men

DATE EVENT VENUE JANUARY 2019 3 -5 3 - 4 7 - 8 13 - 14 14 19 - 22 20 - 21 26 - 28 FEBRUARY 2019 3 - 4 6 - 9 10 - 11 11 13 - 16 19 - 21

Nomads SA Boys U15 Nomads Coastal Nomads Inland Free State Senior Open Central Gauteng Mid-Amateur Open Free State Open Gauteng North Senior Open Gauteng North Open

Killarney CC Umhlali CC Benoni CC Vaal De Grace GE Kyalami CC Bloemfontein GC Silver Lakes CC Waterkloof GC

Central Gauteng Senior Open South African Stroke Play Championship Senior Players Championship Ekurhuleni Mid-Amateur Open African Amateur Stroke Play Championship Cape Province Open

Ruimsig CC Pecanwood CC Gary Player CC Reading GC Glendower GC George GC

CONTAC T DETAILS Boland Golf Union Border Golf Union Central Gauteng Golf Union Eastern Gauteng Golf Union

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Freestate and Northern Cape Golf Union Gauteng North Golf Union Karoo Golf Union Sunshine Tour

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DATE EVENT VENUE FEBRUARY 2019 (CONTINUED) 22 - 23 Western Province Senior Open 25 - 26 SA Amateur Championship Qual 25 - 26 Cape Winelands Senior Amateur Championship 27 Feb - 2 Mar SA Amateur Championship MARCH 2019 4 Gauteng North Mid-Amateur Open 8 - 9 KZN Senior Classic 10 - 11 Border Mid-Amateur 11 - 12 KZN Senior Open 11 - 16 Northern Amateur 22 - 23 Boland Senior Open 23 - 25 Northern Cape Open 25 - 26 WP Seniors Masters

Royal Cape GC Durban CC De Zalze GC Durban CC Wingate Park CC Zimbali CC East London GC Umhlali CC Randpark GC Hermanus GC Sishen GC Steenberg GC

Amateur events - Women

DATE EVENT VENUE JANUARY 2019 No events during January FEBRUARY 2019 2 - 3 Eastern Province & Border Championship 2 - 3 Gauteng Mid-Amateur & Senior Championship 10 Gauteng North Jnr Girls Open & Women’s Mid Am Seniors MARCH 2019 2 - 3 North West Championship 4 - 7 South African Juniors International 3 - 9 All Africa Junior Golf Challenge 11 - 1 6 Investec Womens SA Open 10 - 12 KZN Championship 28 - 30 Western Province Women’s Amateur Championship 25 - 26 Nomads Rose Bowl Girls Championship 31 Mar - 4 Apr Regional All Africa Challenge Trophy

Humewood GC TBA Irene CC Magalies Park GC Rondebosch GC TBA Westlake GC Umhlali CC Atlantic Beach GC Langebaan CC Nkonyeni GE

CONTAC T DETAILS KZN Golf Union Mpumalanga Golf Union Limpopo Golf Union North-West Province Golf Union

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Southern Cape Golf Union Eastern Cape Golf Union Western Province Golf Union Sunshine Tour (Joanne)

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EUROPEAN TOUR European Tour money list as of 17 December 2018

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

LIPSKY David RAI Aaron DRYSDALE David OOSTHUIZEN Louis KITAYAMA Kurt FITZPATRICK Matthew LANGASQUE Romain SCRIVENER Jason PEREZ Victor WILSON Oliver

USA ENG SCO RSA USA ENG FRA AUS FRA ENG

4 1 4 2 4 1 3 2 3 3

€ € € € € € € € € €

472.900.00 460.000.00 426.000.00 410.600.00 374.500.00 305.000.00 281.700.00 214.500.00 201.600.00 201.100.00

Other South Africans 11 LOMBARD Zander RSA 13 AIKEN Thomas RSA 15 HARDING Justin RSA 17 FRITTELLI Dylan RSA 20 BEKKER Oliver RSA T21 SCHWARTZEL Charl RSA EASTON Bryce RSA 26 STONE Brandon RSA 30 PORTEOUS Haydn RSA T36 ELS Ernie RSA GRACE Branden RSA 39 BEZUIDENHOUT Christiaan RSA 54 FICHARDT Darren RSA 55 VAN ZYL Jaco RSA 58 COETZEE George RSA 72 STRYDOM Jean-Paul RSA 86 FISHER JNR Trevor RSA

4 4 3 3 2 2 3 2 4 3 2 4 2 3 3 3 3

€ € € € € € € € € € € € € € € € €

187.100.00 157.100.00 138.800.00 121.600.00 104.200.00 94.800.00 94.800.00 79.800.00 69.100.00 61.100.00 61.100.00 60,700.00 44.600.00 44.100.00 42.500.00 31.900.00 25.900.00

EUROPEAN CHALLENGE TOUR European Challenge Tour money list as of 17 December 2018

1 2 3 4 5

Joachim B. HANSEN DEN Adri ARNAUS ESP Victor PEREZ FRA Kalle SAMOOJA FIN Sebastian SODERBERG SWE

Other South Africans 61 Oliver BEKKER 88 Anthony MICHAEL 123 Bryce EASTON

RSA RSA RSA

20 22 19 21 19

€ € € € €

222,320.00 205,836.00 194,236.00 140,243.00 140,167.00

14 14 15

€ € €

35,425.00 20,384.00 10,127.00

EUROPEAN SENIORS TOUR European Seniors Tour money list as of 17 December 2018 1 3 3 4 5

Paul BROADHURST Phillip PRICE Stephen DODD Clark DENNIS Magnus P ATLEVI

Other South Africans 5 Chris WILLIAMS 14 James KINGSTON

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ENG WAL WAL USA SWE

6 15 18 11 18

€ € € € €

547,793.00 279,627.00 267,241.00 259,240.00 221,819.00

RSA RSA

18 17

€ €

218,898.00 159,569.00

LPGA Tour money list as of 17 December 2018

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

Ariya Jutanugarn THA Minjee Lee AUS Sung Hyun Park KOR Brooke M. Henderson CAN Nasa Hataoka JPN So Yeon Ryu KOR Sei Young Kim KOR Carlota Ciganda SPA Lexi Thompson USA Jin Young Ko KOR

Other South Africans 72 Ashleigh Buhai 84 Lee-Anne Pace 143 Paula Reto

RSA RSA RSA

28 27 24 27 24 21 27 25 20 25

$ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $

2,743,949.00 1,551,032.00 1,498,077.00 1,473,247.00 1,454,261.00 1,438,850.00 1,369,418.00 1,244,610.00 1,223,748.00 1,159,005.00

28 23 25

$ $ $

254,692.00 174,942.00 29,669.00

LADIES EUROPEAN TOUR Ladies European Tour money list as of 17 December 2018

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

Georgia Hall ENG Anne Van Dam NED Carlota Ciganda SPA Caroline Hedwall SWE Jenny Haglund SWE Thidapa Suwannapura THA Sarah Kemp AUS Azahara Munoz SPA Becky Morgan WAL Christine Wolf AUT

Other South Africans 18 Ashleigh Buhai 22 Stacy Lee Bregman 31 Lee-Anne Pace 67 Nicole Garcia 145 Lejan Lewthwaite

RSA RSA RSA RSA RSA

6 10 5 9 6 5 13 5 5 14

€ € € € € € € € € €

512,101.73 168,603.77 153,093.52 124,013.02 106,689.24 95,150.94 86,290.84 79,975.34 72,905.55 66,835.02

5 6 5 9 3

€ € € € €

53,863.30 49,377.73 37,068.31 18,849.31 2,039.56

World Golf Rankings as of 17 december 2018

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

Brooks Koepka Justin Rose Dustin Johnson Justin Thomas Bryson DeChambeau Jon Rahm Francesco Molinari Rory McIlroy Rickie Fowler Tony Finau

USA ENG USA USA USA SPA ITA NIR USA USA

9.91 9.91 8.62 8.21 7.08 6.71 6.19 6.18 5.69 5.68

43 48 44 48 52 50 50 43 46 52

Other Southern Africans 26 Louis Oosthuizen 49 Branden Grace 74 Shaun Norris 76 Dylan Frittelli 77 Charl Schwartzel 86 Justin Harding 106 Brandon Stone 140 Erik van Rooyen 148 Dean Burmester 153 Scott Vincent 159 Darren Fichardt

RSA RSA RSA RSA RSA RSA RSA RSA RSA ZIM RSA

3.75 2.44 1.87 1.85 1.82 1.71 1.43 1.20 1.18 1.12 1.09

43 52 52 52 49 51 52 52 52 52 50

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NE WS CLIP

Louis makes history with six-stroke SA Open win to have the two oldest opens in the world.

There was a lot of emotions at the end there.

It was a tough four days but I feel like I put everything together until the end.”

Already exempt for the open championship to be played at Royal Troon next season, Oosthuizen’s main objective was to win at Randpark while compatriot and friend, Schwartzel’s mission was two-sided. He wanted to claim his maiden South African Open Championship while eyeing a spot in The Open. He had to settle for the latter as he and England’s Oliver Wilson joined Langasque as the three players earning spots to the oldest open championship in the world after he finished in a share of third alongside Wilson and compatriots Bryce Easton and Thomas Aiken.

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ouis Oosthuizen cemented his place in the history books when he won the South African Open Championship, co-sanctioned for the first time by the Sunshine Tour, the European Tour and the Asian Tour at Randpark GC in December.

His six-stroke victory over France’s Romain Langasque also earned him the unique distinction of being only the fourth South African player to claim the oldest open championships in the world, namely The Open Championship and the South African Open Championship. He joins Bobby Locke, Gary Player and Ernie Els in that unique club of champions.

“I think I’m the fourth South African to do it,” he said after his victory. “It feels very special

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Aiken and Easton missed out on The Open Championship spots on account of their lower rankings in the Official World Golf Ranking standings.

final SCORES (top 10) 266 Louis Oosthuizen 272 Romain Langasque 274 Bryce Easton Thomas Aiken

Oliver Wilson

Charl Schwartzel 275 Brandon Stone Yikeun Chang

Anthony Michael Haydn Porteous

Jbe’ Kruger

Branden Grace Jeff Winther

Madalitso Muthiya

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Girls Bringing a Powerful Game to Golf Shasta Averyhardt The first African-American golfer on the LPGA Tour since 2001

Shasta Averyhardt’s pathway to golf began at the age of 7 on behalf of her father. Born and raised in Flint, Michigan, she pursued the game of golf with a dedication that landed her with a full-ride golf scholarship to Jackson State University. With a successful collegiate career, Shasta set her sights on the LPGA Tour. She earned her LPGA Tour card within two years after graduation.

Shasta has learned over the years that the pathway to success is first knowing your life’s purpose and then being able to take the next step with confidence. The best inspiration she has received was a quote that stated, “You should never, absolutely NEVER ask someone else what they think you should do unless that person has already done what you want to do.”

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Simpson seals stylish Junior Series double at Randpark

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am Simpson underlined his billing as one of South Africa’s emerging young stars when he stormed to a five-shot victory in the Joburg Junior Open at Randpark GC in December. The 16-year-old Bellville golfer announced himself in July when he captured his first title on the Sunshine Tour Junior Series in the Tshwane Junior Open at Irene CC.

“It was a little daunting at first, but I felt really good about my game,” he said. “We played the course the same way it was set up for the pros in the SA Open.

There were some tricky pins and you really had to manage your game. I struck the ball really well over both days. I hit a lot of fairways and greens and I limited my mistakes. That was key to my win.”

A month later, Simpson travelled to Italy with the GolfRSA National Squad team, where he impressed with a runner-up finish in the highly-rated Italian Under-16 Championship. The Western Province junior had another chance in the Africa Junior Open in August, but lost out to 2018 Nomads SA Boys U-15 and U-17 champion Casey Jarvis at the Fish River Resort.

Simpson fired 11 birdies and only dropped two shots in the 36-hole tournament.

He tied for fourth in the Cape Town Junior Open in October, but went back to his winning ways in November. Simpson outperformed some of the country’s top amateurs with a winning performance in the Bobby Locke at Parkview GC. It was his first victory on the Open Amateur circuit and Simpson arrived at Randpark for the season-finale busting with confidence.

“I am really excited to finish the season so strong. It’s great to sign off on a high note and to set the tone for next year.”

final results (top 10) 135 Samuel Simpson 140 Cole Stevens Jayden Schaper

Christo Lamprecht Jnr 142 Casey Jarvis 143 Ben van Wyk

Amilkar Bhana

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Samual Mckenzie 144 Yurav Premlall

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Golfing Galant brothers dominate in Rondebosch

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ristan Galant’s 2-under-par 70 saw him win the Bridge Fund Junior Series event at Rondebosch.

It was a proud day for the Galant family of Belhar as teen brothers Tristan and Jaydon dominated the u19 and u13 divisions respectively of the prestigious Bridge Fund Managers Junior Series tournament at Rondebosch GC in December.

Tristan, who recently turned 17, bookended his round with a birdie on the opening hole and two birdies to finish, as he shot 70 to win the u19 division on a scorching hot day on the fairways. His 11-year-old brother parred the final nine holes on the way to shooting a magnificent 74 to claim the u13 title.

By winning the u19 title Tristan qualifies for the regional finals of the #BridgeJuniorSeries in April 2019 where the ultimate prize is an all-expenses paid trip to compete in the glittering Junior North and South Championship at Pinehurst, USA. Tristan is considering taking up an offer to complete his high schooling at a golf academy in South Carolina, but will fly back to Cape Town to compete in the Bridge regional final in April. “I really want to win that trip to play Pinehurst,” he says. “I feel that if I prepare well I

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can compete on any course.”

The brothers, both members of King David Mowbray GC, look set to follow in the footsteps of their uncle Mervin Galant who played as a professional golfer on the Sunshine Tour. “My uncle is an excellent coach. He doesn’t focus too much on technique, but is more about feel, and touch around the greens,” says Tristan, who is also coached

by Paul McKenzie.

The highlight of Tristan’s round was on the 5th hole where his drive of about 300m nestled just short of the green, and he stepped up to chip in for an eagle two.

Jaydon Galant emulated his older brother by winning the U13 division.

Young Jaydon can’t bomb his drives like his strapping older brother … not yet! So, he has a more conservative game plan. “The key for me is to stay calm, hit a lot of fairways so I have clear shots to the greens, and then back myself to sink some putts,” says Jaydon, a Grade 4 pupil at Erica Primary, Belhar.

“Tristan and Jaydon are wonderful golfers and do the SA Golf Development Board proud with their golfing skills and their attitude,” says Paul Stewart, Executive Director at Bridge Fund Managers.

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Rebula marches to Freddie Tait Cup glory in SA Open

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eigning Amateur champion Jovan Rebula joined an extraordinary league of gentlemen when he claimed the coveted Freddie Tait Cup in the 2019 South African Open Championship.

The 21-year-old George golfer carried a two-shot overnight lead into the final round and sealed the low amateur honour by four shots on six-under-par 278 at Randpark Golf Club on Sunday.

“I dreamt about winning the Freddie Tait Cup since I won my first junior tournament. It has taken me three tries to do it, and I really had to grind it out today, but this rates right up there with winning the Amateur Championship. It’s incredibly satisfying to tick another huge box on my bucket list,” a smiling Rebula said.

“Almost every Major champion and top South African golfers have won the Freddie Tait Cup. Bobby Locke, Trevor Immelman, Charl Schwartzel, Hennie Otto, Branden Grace, Brandon Stone. If winning the SA Open is the ultimate prize for our South African pros, the Freddie Tait is the rite of passage for every South African amateurs.

“My uncle (Ernie Els) won it in 1989 and I am so incredibly proud that I’ve kept the family tradition going and added my name to the past winner’s list.”

He started a memorable third round alongside Els in the front, after three fellow GolfRSA National Squad members also made the cut to 65 and ties, set at two-under.

Rebula was one shot clear of South Africa’s top ranked Wilco Nienaber and three strokes ahead of 2018 Sanlam SA Amateur champion Deon Germishuys and 15-year-old Yurav Premlall, the youngest amateur in the history of the SA Open to qualify and make the weekend.

Spurred on by four-time Major winner Els, Rebula produced a second successive round of 70 on Firethorn to tighten his grip on the Freddie Tait Cup.

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“It was undoubtedly one of the most amazing experiences of my career to play with my uncle,” said the Auburn University student. “It was incredibly special, but it went by so quickly. I could have stayed out there for another 18 holes.

“He has been a huge role model for me, even more off the course than on, and to tee it up with him in the SA Open for the first time, is a memory I will cherish for ever. The conditions were tough, especially through the stretch between 11 and 14, but he kept me positive.”

Rebula started the final round on six-under, three clear of Erne Els and Fancourt Foundation stable-mate Germishuys and five shots ahead of Premlall and Nienaber.

He underlined his growing reputation as a future world-beater when he rallied with birdies at four and nine to wipe out a bogey-bogey start and turn level par.

“It definitely wasn’t my best ball striking week, but I putted really well all week and I made a lot of clutch putts to keep the round going today,” said Rebula, who signed for a final round 71.

“I’m really proud of the guys who teed it up and Deon, Wilco and Yurav, who made the cut. It’s great for amateur golf to see four amateurs on the weekend, and I hope we inspired the next generation.”

Rebula tied for 24th alongside last year’s champion Chris Paisley, among others.

Premlall and Germishuys grabbed a share of 43rd on two-under with Austin Connelly from Canada, Frenchman Gregory Bourdy and Henric Sturehed from Sweden. The Edengled junior carded rounds of 73, 67, 72 and 70, while Strand golfer Germishuys followed three successive rounds of 70 with a final round 72.

Nienaber from Bloemfontein tied for 54th on one-over after posting rounds of 69, 69, 74 and 72.

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Turning back the clock

WHO

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is the Golfer from the past?

Born in Australia on 10th January 1862, he passed away on 31st July 1927 in Denver, Colorado.

He became a naturalized citizen of the United States in 1890.

He first played golf just three months before his 35th birthday. Within a month of hitting his first golf shot, he won his first trophy by winning the Oakland Golf Club handicap competition.

Driven by an intense and compulsive dedication to the game, he was soon the country’s top amateur golfer, winning the U.S. Amateur in 1900, 1901 & 1903.

In 1904, he became the first player from America to win the British Amateur.

He was respectfully referred to as “The Old Man” or “The Grand Old Man” due to his late start in the game.

With declining health diminishing his skills, he announced his retirement from competitive golf in 1916.

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Golf Shops

GAUTENG Golf Clubs Akasia GC Avion Park GC Benoni CC Bronkhorstspruit GC Bryanston CC CMR GC Copper Leaf GE Dainfern GC Eagle Canyon GC Ebotse GC ERPM GC Germiston GC Glendower GC Glenvista GC Hillside GC Irene CC Jackal Creek GE Johannesburg CC Kempton Park CC Killarney GC Krugersdorp GC Kyalami GC Leeuwkop GC Maccauvlei GC Meyerton GC Modderfontein GC Observatory GC Parkview GC Pebble Rock GC Pollak Park GC Pretoria CC Pretoria GC Randpark GC Randfontein GC Reading GC Riviera on Vaal CC Royal Jhb & Kensington GC Royal Oak CC Services GC Silver Lakes CC Southdowns CC Springs CC State Mines CC Wanderers GC

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Waterkloof GC Wingate CC (012) 542-1309 Woodhill CC (011) 970-7000 Zwartkops CC (011) 849-5211 (013) 932-3940 Driving Ranges (011) 706-1361 Colbyn D/R (011) 472-8060 Grasslands D/R (012) 668-8900 Greenhills D/R (011) 875-0400 Jim and Jerrys’ D/R (011) 801-6611 Kimiad D/R & (011) 749-1638 Mashie Course (011) 826-2466 Observatory D/R (011) 827-7818 Panorama D/R (011) 453-1013 Sandy Bunker D/R (011) 432-3150 Six Fountains D/R (012) 546-1764 Verwey D/R (012) 667-1081 Wits D/R (011) 251-6721 Zwartkops D/R (011) 202-1620 (011) 970-1075 Golf Shops (011) 442-3880 (011) 660-4365 Second Chance (010) 594-0034 The Golfers Club (011) 466-2888 Edenvale (016) 422-1263 The Golfers Club (016) 362-0809 Fourways (011) 608-2033 The Golfers Club (011) 648-9574 West Rand (011) 646-5400 The Pro Shop (012) 808-0883 Woodmead (011) 362-6757 (012) 460-3372 (012) 386-6836 (011) 215-8600 (011) 693-5414 (011) 907-8906 (016) 430-1380 (011) 640-3021 (011) 740-0016 (012) 651-4411 (012) 809-2110 (011) 943-4448 (011) 362-5031 (011) 740-9962 (011) 447-3311

(012) 460-2542 The Pro Shop (051) 430-7313 (012) 997-1298 Bloemfontein (012) 998-0011 WESTERN CAPE (012) 654-2111

Golf Clubs (012) 342-3882 (082) 777-8912 (011) 828-9555 (011) 662-1603 (012) 997-2240 (011) 487-3898 (012) 661-0533 (073) 109-4239 (012) 809-0430 (082) 371 7323 (011) 717-9416 (012) 654-4830

(011) 440-0558 (011) 453-6352 (011) 465-9985 (011) 475-7519 (011) 602-8888

FREESTATE Golf Clubs

Bethlehem GC (058) 303-0940 Bloemfontein GC (051) 447-0906 Clarens GE (058) 256-1270 Clocolan GC (051) 943-1933 Ficksburg GC (051) 933-3711 Heron Banks Golf Estate (078) 052-4083 Kimberly GC (053) 841-0179 Kroonstad GC (056) 212-5169 Ladybrand GC (051) 924-3146 Oppenheimer Park (057) 353-2131 Parys GE (056) 818-1567 Schoeman Park GC (051) 408-3811 Tempe GC (051) 402-1489 Vaal de Grace (056) 811-2013

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Arabella GC (028) 284-0000 Atlantic Beach GC (021) 553-2223 Bellville GC (021) 913-3100 Bredasdorp GC (028) 424-1855 Clovelly CC (021) 784-2111 Devonvale GE (021) 865-2080 De Zalze GC (021) 880-7300 Erinvale GC (021) 847-1144 King David Mowbray GC (021) 685-3018 Kleinmond GC (028) 271-3525 Langebaan GC (022) 772-2112 Paarl GC (021) 863-1140 Parow GC (021) 930-2160 Pearl Valley GC (021) 867-8000 Rondebosch GC (021) 689-4176 Royal Cape GC (021) 761-6551 Shelley point CC (022) 742-1394 Simonstown CC (021) 786-1233 Somerset West GC (021) 852-2925 Steenberg GC (021) 715-0227 Stellenbosch GC (021) 880-0103 Strand GC (021) 853-6268 Westlake GC (021) 788-2020

Driving Ranges Riverclub

(021) 447-3757

Golf Shops The Golfers Club Century City

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THE GARDEN ROUTE Golf Clubs Fancourt - Montagu / Outeniqua Fancourt - The Links Fynbos GCE George GC Goose Valley GE Kingswood GE Knysna GC

(044) 804-0183 (044) 804-0785 (042) 285-0321 (044) 873-6116 (044) 533-5082 (0861) 727-170 (044) 384-1150

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SA GOLF TR ADER DIREC TORY Mossel Bay GC Oubaai GE Pezula GC Pinnacle Point GR Plettenburg Bay GC Simola GE

(044) 691-2379 (044) 851-1234 (044) 302-5300 (044) 606-5300 (044) 533-2132 (044) 302-9677

Prince’s Grant GC (032) 482-0041 Royal Durban GC (031) 309-2581 Sakabula GC (033) 330-6751 San Lameer GC (039) 313-5141 Scottburgh GC (039) 976-0041 Selborne Park GE 087 135 05589 Southbroom GC (039) 316-6051 St Cathryns GC (033) 444-1945 Golf Shops Umdoni Park GC (039) 975-1320 The Pro Shop (044) 871-0620 Umhlali CC (032) 947-1181 Bells Academy Umkomaas GC (039) 973-1330 Victoria CC (033) 347-1394 EA STERN CAPE Wild Coast CC (039) 305-2799 Windsor park GC (031) 303-1728 Golf Clubs (032) 538-1041 Bushman Sands GC (042) 231-8000 Zimbali CC East London GC (043) 735-1356 Driving Ranges Fish River Sun GC (040) 676-1101 Lynton Hall (039) 975-1502 Gonubie GC (043) 740-5645 Golf Academy Hankey GC (042) 284-0335 Mt Edgecombe D/R (031) 502-3480 Humewood Links GC (041) 583-2137 University Dbn D/R (031) 261-8062 Jeffreys Bay GC (042) 293-2532 Westville D/R (031) 265-0148 Katberg GC (040) 864-1010 Port Elizabeth GC (041) 374-3140 Golf Shops (031) 566-5292 Royal Port Alfred GC (046) 624-4796 The Golfers Club Shark River GC (041) 581-6188 Umhlanga (031) 263 0034 St Francis Bay GC (042) 294-0467 The Pro Shop St Francis Links (042) 200-4500 Durban Uitenhage GC (041) 966-1868 LIMPOPO Walmer Park GC (074) 259-1788 Walmer CC (041) 581-1877 Golf Clubs West Bank GC (043) 731-1523 Elements (010) 591 2951 Zwartenbosch GC (042) 291-0569 Private Golf Reserve Euphoria GC (014) 743-5000 Driving Ranges Hans Merensky GC (015) 781-3931 (015) 491-5563 Harbour View D/R (084) 622-7259 Kameeldoring CC (014) 495-0026 Londt Park D/R (041) 360-8707 Koro Creek GC (012) 443-6700 Walmer Woods D/R (082) 372-8252 Legend GE Naboomspruit GC (014) 743-1963 Polokwane GC (015) 295-4118 Golf Shops Swartklip GC (014) 786-0186 The Pro Shop - PE (041) 363-0470 Univ. of Limpopo GC (015) 268-2183 Zebula CC (014) 734 7700

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Golf Clubs Amorello Game Lodge (035) 562-3182 Beachwood CC (031) 564-4257 Bluff National GC (031) 467-7448 Boschoek GC (033) 234-4232 Cathedral Peak GC (036) 488-1888 Cotswold Downs GC (031) 714-4432 Durban CC (031) 313-1777 Glengarry GC (033) 701-1355 Greytown CC (033) 417-2441 Kloof CC (031) 764-0555 Ladysmith CC (036) 637-3521 Margate CC (039) 317-2340 Maritzburg GC (033) 396-5755 Mt. Edgecombe CC (031) 539-5330 Port Shepstone GC (039) 695-0141

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NORTH WEST Golf Clubs Klerksdorp GC Leopard Park GC Magaliespark GC Mooinooi GC Orkney GC Pecanwood CC Potchefstroom GC Rustenburg GC Sandy Lane GC Seasons Eco Golf Estate

Golf Clubs Barberton CC Belfast GC Bethal GC Delmas GC Drakenzicht Mountain Links Graceland GC Kinross GC Komatipoort GC Kriel GC Kruger Park Lodge Leopard Creek GC Lydenburg GC Nelspruit GC Middelburg CC Morgenzon GC Sabie Country Club Sabi River Sun GC Standerton GC Tweefontein GC Walker Park GC Whiteriver GC Witbank CC

(013) 712-2923 (013) 253-0981 (017) 647-3265 (013) 665-5077 (083) 708-1994 (017) 620-1188 (017) 687-0122 (082) 888-0188 (017) 617-1145 (013) 737-5000 (013) 791-2406 (013) 235-3391 (013) 744-0958 (013) 282-6176 (017) 793-3074 (013) 764-2282 (013) 737-7311 (017) 719-1123 (013) 686-9660 (074) 259-1788 (013) 751-3781 (013) 656-3109

Driving Ranges Broham D/R Riverside Golf Park

(013) 755-6156 (013) 757-0960

Golf Shops The Pro Shop Nelspruit

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LESOTHO Maseru GC

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NAMIBIA Windhoek CC

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THE P.G.A. of (011) 485-1370 (018) 462-6696 South Africa (018) 386-3086 (012) 207-9102 To be listed in the (014) 574-4111 (018) 473-2899 SA Golf Trader directory, (012) 244-8000 please contact (018) 293-0210 (014) 597-1814 Neville on 082 705 8764 or (012) 244-3000 Louis on 083 293 0220 or (082) 804-2780

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