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SP E C IA L F E AT U R E S Steenberg on the rise

All about greenkeeping – Q&A with Vol. 133 • JAN|FEB 2026 • www.sagolftrader.co.za

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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 Ed I recently heard someone suggest that the days of a father playing ball with his children outside are numbered. The argument was that interactive computer games such as the Wii have taken over, and that children will gradually turn their backs on traditional sports in favour of televisions and computers. What utter nonsense. As a parent of young children, my experience is quite the opposite. Outdoor play is very much alive and well. Children still crave the simple joys of kicking a ball around or hitting a few shots in the garden. Golf, in particular, is a wonderful family activity. It offers uninterrupted time outdoors and creates the perfect opportunity to enjoy quality moments with family and friends. Beyond that, it provides excellent exercise in a beautiful environment. Studies show that walking a golf course can reduce bad cholesterol, burn calories, help prevent heart disease, improve posture, and increase oxygen flow in the body. Golf also teaches children valuable life skills. It encourages concentration and instils important values such as respect, integrity, sportsmanship, problem-solving and camaraderie. As they grow older, it can even become an effective tool for networking and relationship-building.

Above all, golf is a game for life. Few sports allow a parent, child and grandparent to play together on equal footing. Real sport, I believe, will always play a meaningful role in our children’s lives. All the best Kevin Durand

Dear Kevin Thank you for writing in. I couldn’t agree more that while computer games form part of modern life, there are very few activities more rewarding than playing rugby, soccer, golf, or any sport, in the park with your children. Golf, in particular, deserves greater encouragement. More children should be introduced to the game through driving ranges, family rounds, and by attending tournaments, just as they do for rugby, soccer or cricket. Regards

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SCHAPER CHIPS IN TO WIN AFRASIA BANK MAURITIUS OPEN South Africa’s Jayden Schaper literally saved the best for last. In his last shot of a defining year, Schaper chipped in for eagle to beat American Ryan Gerard in a playoff and win the AfrAsia Bank Mauritius Open at La Réserve Golf Links in December. It was a moment of pure genius from the 24-year-old professional and 6

capped his second consecutive victory on the Sunshine Tour and DP World Tour after winning the previous week’s Alfred Dunhill Championship, also in a playoff. “Those are the shots you’re dreaming about when you’re on the practice green as a youngster. To pull it off in a tournament and in a playoff – I

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don’t know. I just can’t wait to get back and look at the footage of that shot because you’re in the moment and focused and you don’t really take in what just happened. I’m pretty sure it’s going to hit me later but it’s just so insane,” said Schaper. In the last three weeks he finished second in the Nedbank Golf Challenge in honour of Gary Player, first in the Alfred Dunhill Championship and first in the AfrAsia Bank Mauritius Open.

On a windy Sunday at La Réserve Golf Links, Schaper produced a final round of 64 including three birdies in his final four holes to finish at 22 under par. Gerard, playing behind him, was on the 18th one shot behind and had a scare when he thought his ball had moved when he addressed it on the fairway. He was cleared by a rules official and went on to make an incredible birdie from the greenside bunker to tie Schaper, closing with a 66. Gerard made his intentions clear this continued on page 12...

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Being Fitted with Golf Clubs

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The Advantages of Being Fitted with Golf Club Golf is a sport that combines skill, precision, and strategy. One of the most significant factors influencing a golfer’s performance is the equipment they use. Being properly fitted with golf clubs. whether irons, putters, or drivers can dramatically enhance your game. Coupled with advancements in equipment technology, custom-fit clubs offer numerous advantages that can elevate your playing experience and results.

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“So far it’s been two of the best weeks of my career, but hopefully there is more to come. It’s been insane and you could never have asked for any better. It’s unreal,” he said. South Africa’s Casey Jarvis finished third on 17 under par with a final round of 71. Schaper’s victory capped a remarkable week on the Sunshine Tour and DP World Tour, and on a celebrated golf course that in a

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John Collier Annual Survey SUSTAINABILITY AND THE HUMBLE SPEKBOOM During December and January break many golfers may have visited different parts of the country and may even have played golf within areas such as the Cape floristic kingdom with its famous fynbos or even in the Savannah bushveld area with its famous trees, i.e., the baobab, and grasses such as the red thatching grass. However, how many golfers, as they travelled through the Karoo really appreciated the impact of the humble spekboom and the work being carried out within the Eastern Cape Albany thicket areas, to reintroduce this plant species, which over years has been decimated by urban development and agriculture - goats for one, love spekboom! Many people do not notice or even appreciate what has been lost over a long time, as has been the case with the spekboom, which provided a closed canopy and micro-forest of unique plant species supporting birds, insects and small animals or mammals. Now that 2026 is here, why not consider how the possible propagation of the humble spekboom at your golf club can support the

recovery of this marvelous plant species? At the same time the initiative would neatly complement your club’s ESG sustainability journey and in particular the three pillars of sustainability namely (“E”), (“S”), and (“G”). In terms of environmental responsibility (“E”) think about the benefits of spekboom, namely its carbon storage ability - a single hectare can store roughly 6 tons of CO2 a year, and may eventually generate revenue through high integrity carbon credits, or smart water usage or enhancing biodiversity revival – spekboom shades leaf litter, and builds a micro-climate which gives other plants a chance to germinate, while providing food and habitat for wildlife. In terms of social responsibility (“S”) spekboom has a cultural value in that it is deeply embedded in indigenous knowledge and heritage. In terms of governance and economic responsibility (“G”) consider re-imagining golf course employment roles as creating green jobs and work which is sustainable not only from planting and land preparation for spekboom but also for community

education which may lead to awareness campaigns on the benefits of spekboom for the community and simultaneously building on the ESG sustainability narrative about your golf club and the game of golf in general. This approach is not a pipe dream. Where recently the United Nations environmental program (UNEP) named South Africa’s thickets restoration programme as one of its world restoration flagships. Several organisations are involved at this flagship program, one of which is the Return to Thicket organisation based in Tokai, Cape Town with their primary restoration area around the Fish, Sundays and Gamtoos Rivers. In this regard there are at least 10 golf clubs that fall within this primary restoration area which could embrace the UNEP flagship programme while in addition many clubs throughout South Africa could also implement their own restoration programmes. Are there any challenges with planting, and looking after spekboom? Not really, it needs minimal water - it doesn’t like to have “wet feet’ to use a gardening phrase, and is hardy, so it will pretty much look after itself. For many clubs the ESG sustainability journey may seem

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Steenberg on the Rise Change in golf clubs is often spoken about in hushed tones, but at Steenberg Golf Club the last few months have been anything but uncertain. Instead, they signal a clear intent: a resetting of leadership, a sharpening of focus, and a renewed ambition to elevate one of the Cape’s most respected courses back up the national rankings. The period has seen the departure of a long-serving custodian of the golf course and the arrival of two new figures tasked with shaping Steenberg’s next chapter—one overseeing the golfing experience as a whole, the other entrusted with the condition and character of the course itself.

After nearly a decade at Steenberg, Golf Course Superintendent Robbie has moved on to pursue the next phase of his career within the golfing industry. His tenure coincided with some of the most important recovery and consolidation years in the Club’s recent history. Arriving during the aftermath of the challenges faced in 2016, he was instrumental in stabilising the course, refining cultural practices, and steadily improving green quality. Under his guidance, the course matured year on year, gaining consistency in both presentation and playability. His legacy is a solid agronomic foundation on which Steenberg can now build further.

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Stepping into this role is Jarryd Pietersen, appointed by Golf Data as the new Head Golf Course Superintendent. Jarryd brings with him a strong grounding in turfgrass management and agronomy, having worked in high-performance environments where detail, discipline, and long-term planning are non-negotiable. What drew him to Steenberg was not only its reputation, but the engaged and knowledgeable golfing community that surrounds it. His mandate is clear: to build on what already exists, refine standards further, and ensure that the course consistently challenges golfers while remaining enjoyable across all levels of play. Alongside this transition on the course, Steenberg has also appointed a new Director of Golf, Quintin Byleveldt, whose arrival marks a significant moment for the Club’s broader strategic direction. Quintin joins Steenberg with

a career rooted entirely in the golf industry. After holding senior operational roles at Sun International, he moved to Pinnacle Point as Golf Operations Manager and was promoted to Director of Golf within two years. During his tenure, Pinnacle Point climbed from 20th to 10th in South Africa’s Top 100 rankings—an achievement that speaks not only to course quality, but to the overall experience delivered to golfers. Quintin’s approach has consistently balanced course development, operational excellence, and member experience, with a strong understanding that rankings are not won through conditioning alone. A competitive golfer himself, playing off a low single-figure handicap, he brings both professional insight and a player’s perspective to the role. Since his arrival, he has

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already spent time on the ground at Steenberg, engaging with staff, understanding the nuances of the course, and assessing where targeted improvements can deliver the greatest impact. Together, these appointments point to a clear and deliberate goal: to raise Steenberg’s golfing experience and course standards to a level that naturally drives its rankings upward. This is not about quick fixes or cosmetic changes, but about aligning leadership, agronomy, and operations around a shared vision of excellence. Course conditioning, playability, pace of play, service

standards, and the overall atmosphere all contribute to how a club is perceived—by members, visitors, and ranking panels alike. Steenberg’s ambition is to reclaim its place among the country’s top 30 courses and to push beyond that through strategic, sustainable improvements. With a strong foundation laid by those who came before, and fresh expertise now in place, the Club appears poised for a period of purposeful growth. For golfers watching the landscape of South African golf, Steenberg is a name to keep an eye on. The message is clear: the Club is not standing still—it is positioning itself firmly on the rise.

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Then they decided to take it further. The drama continued in the playoff as they each birdied the par-five 18th twice to remain locked in a battle for the title. But Jarvis eventually made the breakthrough when he eagled the third playoff hole against Botha’s birdie. The victory comes shortly after Jarvis’ win in The Hyundai Open in early November. It’s also the second victory in a short space of time with his new caddie

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SUNSHINE TOUR SUNSHINE TOUR ORDER OF MERIT AS OF 10 DEC 2025

1 JAYDEN SCHAPER 2 CASEY JARVIS 3 HERMAN LOUBSER 4 PIETER MOOLMAN 5 LUIS CARRERA 6 CHRISTIAAN BURKE 7 SHAUN NORRIS 8 SAMUEL SIMPSON 9 MICHAEL HOLLICK 10 JONATHAN BROOMHEAD 11 AUSTIN BAUTISTA 12 OLIVER BEKKER 13 HENNIE DU PLESSIS 14 JC RITCHIE 15 HAYDN PORTEOUS 16 ZANDER LOMBARD 17 DANIEL VAN TONDER 18 WARWICK PURCHASE 19 DEON GERMISHUYS 20 LYLE ROWE

RSA RSA RSA RSA MEX RSA RSA RSA RSA RSA AUS RSA RSA RSA RSA RSA RSA RSA RSA RSA

3,804.00 1,789.56 1,670.40 1,372.17 1,368.96 1,354.43 1,320.00 1,303.86 1,217.73 1,154.89 1,113.45 966.52 856.85 798.20 743.87 735.36 718.39 710.42 700.34 692.70

PGA TOUR PGA TOUR FINAL MONEY EARNINGS FOR 2025

1 SCOTTIE SCHEFFLER 2 TOMMY FLEETWOOD 3 RORY MCILROY 4 RUSSELL HENLEY 5 J.J. SPAUN 6 BEN GRIFFIN 7 JUSTIN THOMAS 8 SEPP STRAKA 9 PATRICK CANTLAY 10 JUSTIN ROSE 11 HARRIS ENGLISH 12 CAMERON YOUNG 13 KEEGAN BRADLEY 14 ROBERT MACINTYRE 15 MAVERICK MCNEALY 16 LUDVIG ÅBERG 17 COREY CONNERS 18 COLLIN MORIKAWA 19 ANDREW NOVAK 20 SHANE LOWRY OTHER SOUTH AFRICANS 55 ALDRICH POTGIETER 71 GARRICK HIGGO 73 CHRISTIAAN BEZUIDENHOUT 80 ERIK VAN ROOYEN 150 THRISTON LAWRENCE

$ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $

27,659,550.00 18,496,238.00 16,992,418.00 14,707,570.00 13,278,222.00 11,724,352.00 10,896,155.00 10,650,894.00 9,441,931.00 8,857,976.00 8,840,132.00 8,789,813.00 8,702,812.00 8,467,191.00 8,322,575.00 8,276,973.00 8,167,903.00 7,915,347.00 7,788,219.00 7,082,794.00

RSA RSA RSA RSA RSA

$ $ $ $ $

3,038,146.00 2,448,383.00 2,434,490.00 2,142,196.00 728,082.00

KORN FERRY TOUR FINAL MONEY EARNINGS FOR 2025

JOHNNY KEEFER CHANDLER BLANCHET AUSTIN SMOTHERMAN

USA USA USA

$ $ $

USA BEL

$ $

646,595.00 558,622.00

RSA RSA RSA RSA

$ $ $ $

458,218.00 329,044.00 66,306.00 59,212.00

CHAMPIONS TOUR CHAMPION TOUR CHARLES SCHWAB CUP FINAL MONEY EARNINGS FOR 2025

1 STEWART CINK 2 MIGUEL ANGEL JIMÉNEZ 3 STEVEN ALKER 4 ERNIE ELS 5 THOMAS BJØRN 6 PADRAIG HARRINGTON 7 ÁNGEL CABRERA 8 RETIEF GOOSEN 9 STEVE ALLAN 10 CAMERON PERCY OTHER SOUTH AFRICANS 88 DARREN FICHARDT 90 KEITH HORNE

USA USA NZL RSA DEN IRL ARG RSA AUS AUS

$ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $

3,247,147.00 3,171,998.00 3,169,266.00 2,390,940.00 2,152,582.00 1,941,711.00 1,826,230.00 1,760,087.00 1,709,697.00 1,642,241.00

RSA RSA

$ $

120,712.00 111,483.00

DP WORLD TOUR

USA ENG IRL USA USA USA USA AUT USA ENG USA USA USA SCO USA SWE CAN USA USA IRE

KORN FERRY TOUR 1 2 3

4 NEAL SHIPLEY 5 ADRIEN DUMONT DE CHASSART OTHER SOUTN AFRICANS 10 CHRISTO LAMPRECHT 26 BAREND BOTHA 122 MJ DAFFUE 129 GARRICK HIGGO

831,686.00 762,550.00 658,905.00

DP WORLD TOUR RACE TO DUBAI STANDINGS AS OF 10 DEC 2025

1 SCHAPER, JAYDEN RSA 2 REITAN, KRISTOFFER NOR 3 NORRIS, SHAUN RSA 4 NEERGAARD-PETERSEN, RASMUS DEN 4 PUIG, DAVID ESP 6 DING, WENYI CHN 7 BRADBURY, DAN ENG 8 GERARD, RYAN USA 9 HOLLICK, MICHAEL RSA 10 BEZUIDENHOUT, CHRISTIAAN RSA 11 CHACARRA, EUGENIO ESP 12 PARRY, JOHN ENG 13 SCOTT, ADAM AUS 14 HILLIER, DANIEL NZL 15 JARVIS, CASEY RSA 16 KIM, SI WOO KOR 17 LEE, MIN WOO AUS 18 VAN TONDER, DANIEL RSA 19 HALVORSEN, ANDREAS NOR 20 AYORA, ANGEL ESP OTHER SOUTH AFRICANS 23 LOMBARD, ZANDER RSA 32 STONE, BRANDON RSA 35 RITCHIE, JC RSA 39 FRITTELLI, DYLAN RSA 42 LAWRENCE, THRISTON RSA 50 BROOMHEAD, JONATHAN RSA 62 GRACE, BRANDEN RSA 73 WILLIAMS, ROBIN RSA 89 DU PLESSIS, HENNIE RSA 91 STRYDOM, OCKIE RSA 103 REBULA, JOVAN RSA 111 PREMLALL, YURAV RSA

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1,348.00 665.00 504.00 500.00 500.00 370.18 356.25 334.00 260.83 256.28 254.60 248.10 217.00 213.50 211.10 188.00 159.20 151.18 150.00 142.60

2 2 2 3 2 3 1 4 2 2 2 3

124.25 84.25 77.65 72.00 70.50 65.70 56.28 50.25 36.15 35.10 28.80 26.10

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R E S U LT S & R A N K I N G S 120 NAIDOO, DYLAN 121 KRUYSWIJK, JACQUES 145 GERMISHUYS, DEON 147 VAN VELZEN, RYAN

RSA RSA RSA RSA

3 2 2 4

21.20 20.80 9.60 4.20

CHALLENGE TOUR EUROPEAN HOTEL PLANNER TOUR ROAD TO MALLORCA STANDINGS AS OF 10 DEC 2025

1 RITCHIE, JC RSA 2 LAW, DAVID SCO 3 STEINLECHNER, MAXIMILIAN AUT 4 PARATORE, RENATO ITA 5 GUILLAMOUNDEGUY, OIHAN FRA 6 MORRISON, JAMES ENG 7 CELLI, FILIPPO ITA 8 MAZZOLI, STEFANO ITA 9 VAN TONDER, DANIEL RSA 10 GARCIA, SEBASTIAN ESP OTHER SOUTH AFRICANS 21 REBULA, JOVAN RSA 32 NIENABER, WILCO RSA 57 EASTON, BRYCE RSA 78 DAVIDSE, KEENAN RSA 92 WALTERS, JUSTIN RSA 101 RAMA, NIKHIL RSA 112 BARKER, KYLE RSA 150 HARDING, JUSTIN RSA

19 24 26 27 26 22 25 22 12 29

1,674.30 1,493.56 1,477.17 1,426.89 1,291.82 1,099.79 1,089.85 1,076.86 1,053.40 1,039.76

21 22 21 8 17 10 9 16

653.20 547.20 343.78 239.56 202.90 175.52 146.50 88.60

EUROPEAN LEGENDS TOUR EUROPEAN LEGENDS TOUR STANDINGS AS OF 10 DEC 2025

1 SCOTT HEND 2 PETER BAKER 3 KEITH HORNE 4 DARREN FICHARDT 5 GREG OWEN 6 MIKAEL LUNDBERG 7 SIMON GRIFFITHS 8 JAMES KINGSTON 9 ANDREW MARSHALL 10 DAVID DRYSDALE OTHER SOUTH AFRICANS 75 ANDREW MCLARDY

AUS ENG RSA RSA ENG SWE ENG RSA ENG SCO

15 18 18 9 17 19 18 19 18 16

4781.3 3874.5 3182.5 2946.7 2904.2 2808.9 2496.6 2436.8 2378.9 2318.6

RSA

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LADIES EUROPEAN TOUR LADIES EUROPEAN TOUR MONEY EARNINGS AS OF 10 DEC 2025

1 JEENO THITIKUL 2 CHARLEY HULL 3 CHIARA TAMBURLINI 4 LOTTIE WOAD 5 SHANNON TAN 6 NASTASIA NADAUD 7 MIMI RHODES 8 STEPHANIE KYRIACOU 9 CASANDRA ALEXANDER 10 CARA GAINER OTHER SOUTH AFRICANS 56 LEE-ANNE PACE 119 ASHLEIGH BUHAI 145 DANIELLE DU TOIT 165 KAIYUREE MOODLEY 175 STACY BREGMAN

THA ENG SUI ENG SIN FRA ENG AUS RSA ENG

3 6 19 3 22 24 22 4 16 20

1,383,554.77 974,387.29 614,448.97 487,607.86 472,232.29 471,565.64 463,551.90 388,416.19 379,381.45 371,091.42

RSA RSA RSA RSA RSA

8 3 14 9 12

120,434.27 28,950.29 12,550.04 6,257.09 3,813.17

LPGA TOUR LPGA TOUR MONEY EARNINGS AS OF 10 DEC 2025

1 JEENO THITIKUL 2 MINJEE LEE 3 MIYU YAMASHITA 4 RIO TAKEDA 5 NELLY KORDA 6 MAJA STARK 7 MAO SAIGO 8 HYE-JIN CHOI 9 CHARLEY HULL 10 CHIZZY IWAI OTHER SOUTH AFRICANS 77 PAULA RETO 88 ASHLEIGH BUHAI 162 LEE-ANNE PACE

THA AUS JPN JPN USA SWE JPN KOR ENG JPN

20 22 25 30 19 20 19 24 15 26

$ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $

7,578,330.00 3,910,471.00 3,545,888.00 2,896,319.00 2,780,355.00 2,732,773.00 2,534,996.00 2,157,888.00 1,971,350.00 1,780,174.00

RSA RSA RSA

25 22 3

$ $ $

348,531.00 291,880.00 21,475.00

WORLD RANKINGS AS OF 10 DEC 2025

1 SCOTTIE SCHEFFLER USA 2 RORY MCILROY NIR 3 TOMMY FLEETWOOD ENG 4 XANDER SCHAUFFELE USA 5 RUSSELL HENLEY USA 6 J.J. SPAUN USA 7 ROBERT MACINTYRE SCO 8 BEN GRIFFIN USA 9 JUSTIN THOMAS USA 10 JUSTIN ROSE ENG OTHER SOUTH AFRICANS 63 JAYDEN SCHAPER RSA 65 THRISTON LAWRENCE RSA 67 GARRICK HIGGO RSA 80 CHRISTIAAN BEZUIDENHOUT RSA 83 ALDRICH POTGIETER RSA 101 SHAUN NORRIS RSA 113 ERIK VAN ROOYEN RSA 134 JC RITCHIE RSA 147 CHRISTO LAMPRECHT RSA 179 JACQUES KRUYSWIJK RSA 198 BAREND BOTHA RSA

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16.6611 9.2727 5.5256 5.2948 5.0052 4.8390 4.7146 4.6055 4.5932 4.0850

58 63 47 55 50 59 56 53 40 51 38

1.7769 1.7539 1.7225 1.6101 1.5525 1.3669 1.2292 1.0668 0.9669 0.7990 0.7242

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Sunshine Tour

DATE EVENT VENUE JANUARY 2026 22 - 25 29 - 1 Feb

Cell C Challenge in Honour of Gary Player SDC Open

Killarney CC Zebula GE & Spa

FEBRUARY 2026 5 - 8 CIRCA Cape Town Open Royal Cape GC 12 - 15 NTT DATA Pro-Am Montagu GC, Fancourt & Outeniqua GC, Fancourt & The Links, Fancourt 19 - 22 Jonsson Workwear Open Durban CC 24 Investec SA Open - Qualifier Paarl GG 24 Investec SA Open - Qualifier Strand GC 24 Investec SA Open - Qualifier Kuilsrivier GC 26 - 1 Mar Investec SA Open Stellenbosch GC

MARCH 2026 5 - 8 12 - 15 17 - 20 17 - 20 25 - 29 26 - 29

Joburg Open The Courier Guy PLAY-OFFS Sunshine Tour Qualifying School First Stage Sunshine Tour Qualifying School First Stage Sunshine Tour Qualifying School Final Stage The Courier Guy PLAY-OFFS DNi Tour Championship

Houghton Golf Club Serengeti Estates Heron Banks Golf & River Resort Maccauvlei GC Parys GC & Vaal de Grace De Zalze GC

Amateur events - Men DATE EVENT VENUE JANUARY 2026 5 - 7 6 - 8 11 12 - 13 16 - 18 17 - 18 24 - 25 25 - 30 31 - 1 Feb

Nomads Coastal (Boys & Girls) Nomads SA U15 Championship (Boys and Girls) Central Gauteng Mid-Amateur Open Nomads Inland Free State Open Gauteng North Senior Open Free State Senior Open South African Amateur Championship Central Gauteng Senior Open

Selborne GE Somerset West GC KyalamiCC Benoni CC Heron Banks GC Blue Valley GE Heron Banks GC Pretoria CC Modderfontein GC

Africa Amateur Championship (R&A) Ekurhuleni Mid-Amateur Open GolfRSA International Amateur Gauteng North Mid-Amateur Gauteng North Open

Royal Johannesburg - East Glendower GC Houghton GC CenturionCC Silver Lakes

FEBRUARY 2026 4 - 7 8 10 - 13 15 19 - 21

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KZN Senior Classic KZN Senior Open Northern Amateur Open SUNSHINE TOUR QUALIFYING SCHOOL - 1ST STAGE Highveld Mid-Amateur Open SUNSHINE TOUR QUALIFYING SCHOOL - 1ST STAGE Northern Cape Open and Mid-Am Championship WP Senior Masters King David Nomads SA Boys U19 Championship Nomads Gowrie Farm U15 Challenge

TBC TBC Rocklands Open Ermelo GC Open Sishen GC Mowbray East London GC Gowrie

MARCH 2026 5 - 6 8 - 9 8 - 13 17 - 20 22 25 - 29 28 - 29 29 - 30 29 - 3 Apr 31 - 2 Apr

Amateur events - Women DATE EVENT VENUE JANUARY 2026 5 - 7 6 - 8 24 - 25

Nomads Coastal (Boys & Girls) Selborne CC Nomads SA U15 Championship (Boys and Girls) Somerset West Border & Eastern Province Women’s Open Championship East London

FEBRUARY 2026 7 - 8 8 10 - 13 14 - 15 22 - 27

Gauteng North Jnr Girls Gauteng North Mid Am & Senior Open GolfRSA International Amateur North West Women’s Open Championship SA Women’s Amateur (S/Play & M/Play)

Waterkloof GC Waterkloof GC Houghton GC Magaliespark GC The Els, Copperleaf

WP Women’s Amateur Championship Cobra/Puma CGGU Women’s Open Nomads SA Girls Championship

Westlake TBC Middelburg GC

Boland Golf Union Border Golf Union Central Gauteng Golf Union Eastern Gauteng Golf Union

(021) 873 6828 (043) 740 3899 (011) 485 4251 (011) 425 5316

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

(057) 899 1724 (012) 667 1087 (054) 332 3323 (021) 850 6500

KZN Golf Union Mpumalanga Golf Union Limpopo Golf Union North-West Province Golf Union

(031) 202 7636 (013) 692 3002 (015) 295 4118 (044) 533 3507

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

(044) 873 5823 (043) 735 4443 (021) 686 1668 (021) 850 6500

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Conrad Loubser, the brother of Sunshine Tour professional Herman Loubser. The playoff alone summed up a week in which the Sunshine Tour’s prodigious talent was on full display. There were two holes-in-one during the week, as well as two rounds of 62 from Bryce Easton and Jarvis himself, who built his around a second nine of 29. And the halfway cut of six under par was the lowest on the Sunshine Tour for the season. Christiaan Burke, who led from day one, shared third place with Albert Venter on 23 under par as both of them closed with final rounds of 67.

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A CONVERSATION WITH MARY SIBIYA Golf course superintendent. Mount Edgecombe Country Club.

SAGT: When did you realise that turf management was the industry you want to take further? Mary: I have been working at Mount Edgecombe Country Club for about 30 years but my love for turf management began around 2020 and that’s when I realised I wanted to pursue it as my career. SAGT: How does your normal day start? Mary: Waking up at 3:00 am, preparing myself to go to work and leave my house at 4:00 am. I start working at 5:00 am in summer and at 6:00 am in winter as we have to make sure that the golf courses here at Mount Edgecombe are maintained and immaculate before the golfers come to play. I thoroughly enjoy preparing the golf courses with my team to enhance golfers experience here at Mount Edgecombe Country Club – it is my pride and joy.

SAGT: What path did you follow to become a golf course superintendent? Mary: Here’s the path I followed to become a golf course superintendent: • Studied Horticulture (B.Tech) at UNISA • B.C. in Landscape Turf Management • Currently studying an online Greenkeeping course with Turf Academy SAGT: Who has been your biggest mentor so far in your career? Mary: My mentor is Mike Wallington, a professional

agronomist who has worked for Matkovich Maintenance for many years. I have learned a lot from him, not just about the day-to-day work of greenkeeping, but also how to handle the different challenges that come up, whether it’s weather, turf health, or keeping all the machinery running. His guidance has helped me improve my skills and make sure the golf course is always in top condition for members and visitors. SAGT: What is the best and worst part of being a golf course superintendent? Mary: The best: Seeing the golf courses in great condition and the greens running smoothly. My main focus is on presenting healthy, carpet-like greens for golfers to enjoy. I also value the feedback from golfers who compliment me and my staff on the courses. Proper planning with my head mechanics ahead of weekly programs is another highlight, ensuring all machinery is ready for our maintenance days. The worst: Managing the balance between golf course maintenance and the expectations of members can be challenging, especially when preparing the course ahead of golfers while minimising complaints about noise from blowers, brush cutters, and other equipment. Summer brings extra stress on the greens, and turf diseases can be difficult to manage, even when I stay up to date with treatment programs. On-the-spot decision-making is also a challenge, as a wrong decision can have significant consequences for the golf courses. SAGT: What are the biggest challenges for yourself maintaining 2 x 18 Championship golf courses? Mary: The biggest challenge is not being able to be on both courses at once. It would be great if I could be in two places at once. Running two separate 18-hole championship golf courses at the same time can be a bit chaotic, but with the support of the Golf Director at Mount Edgecombe Country Club and my assistant greenkeepers, we

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S P E C I A L F E AT U R E - A L L A B O U T G R E E N K E E P I N G each golf courses to close one day per week for maintenance? manage well, it is all about team work and communication. SAGT: How big a difference does climate and location play in golf course maintenance? Mary: Climate and location make a huge difference, especially here in KwaZulu Natal. The hot and humid months bring a lot of rain. When the courses are very wet, it is difficult to maintain them because we cannot use our machinery to cut the fairways and rough. This can put the maintenance schedule behind. Golfers also don’t enjoy playing when it is too wet. During the dry winter months, we need to stay on top of irrigation to keep the grass and root systems healthy. We have two separate pump houses, one for each course. If the pumps fail for any reason, the heat could cause serious problems. SAGT: What are the differences in grasses (fairway, rough, greens) at Mount Edgecombe Country Club to other parts of the country? Mary: The Woods Greens: Paspalum and Bent grass. The Lakes Greens: Royal Blue Cynodon and Bent grass. Tees (both courses): Royal Blue Cynodon. Fairways (both courses): Royal Blue Cynodon.Rough (both courses): Bermuda grass. SAGT: Does one need different machinery, on course, for different types of grass around the country? Mary: Yes, the type of grass makes a difference and can vary in different parts of the country depending on the weather. For example, on closely mowed areas like greens, tees, and collars, we use cylinder mowers. On higher-cut areas, we use rotary mowers. Using the right machinery for each type of grass helps keep the areas on the golf course looking defined and well maintained. SAGT: Do you think it should be mandatory for January | February 2026

Mary: Yes, definitely. Closing a golf course for one day a week allows us to maintain it properly without disrupting golfers and helps prevent injuries to staff from stray golf balls. At Mount Edgecombe Country Club, we close The Lakes on Mondays and The Woods on Tuesdays so we can cut, clean, and repair the courses for the upcoming week. Fortunately, with two golf courses, our members always have a course to play on, and there are always customers here even when one course is closed. SAGT: People always complain about inconsistent bunkers, how difficult is it to maintain consistent bunkers and do you implement general checks and how? Mary: It is extremely difficult to maintain perfect bunkers as the sand in the bunkers moves quite a bit. Rain, wind, or frequent use by golfers can cause the sand to shift a lot. We perform weekly checks on each and every bunker on both courses to make sure the sand levels are correct, and we monitor the bunkers after a heavy downpour to ensure the drainage is working. SAGT: What’s the most surprising thing about your job that people wouldn’t expect? Mary: The most surprising thing about my job is all the daily challenges and emergencies that people don’t see. For example, we sometimes need to hand-water or syringe greens while golfers are playing to keep them healthy. We also deal with sprinklers that don’t work properly, fallen trees, repairing divots, flooding, machinery breakdowns, and turf diseases that need attention straight away. Most people don’t realise that the beauty and smoothness of a course come from hours of detailed, often unseen work, all while making sure the golfers can keep playing without any problems. SAGT: What advice would you give young women considering a career in turf management? Mary: In life, there is nothing impossible. All you need is commitment, to be confident, continuous learning, and seeking help from others. There is a saying that says: “If you want to go fast, go alone, but if you want to go far, just go with others.”

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SCHAPER’S MIRACLE SHOT EARNS HIM GLORY IN ALFRED DUNHILL CHAMPIONSHIP South Africa’s Jayden Schaper hit one of the best shots of his career to beat Shaun Norris with an eagle in their playoff and win the Alfred Dunhill Championship at Royal Johannesburg in December. It was an incredible end to a day where Norris stunned the field with his 62 to set the clubhouse target at 16 under par, and Schaper then matched him on that total with a run of three birdies – including a chip-in on 16 – in his final five holes for a 67.

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Playing the par-five 18th in the playoff, Schaper hit his drive into the right fairway bunker. Norris, in the middle of the fairway, hit his second to the heart of the green. Schaper responded with a rescue club out of the bunker that finished on the back edge of the green, and he holed that putt for eagle and the win. This was his maiden DP World Tour victory and it came a week after he finished runner-up in the Nedbank Golf

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For the past decade, one familiar smile has become part of the daily rhythm at Umdoni Park Golf Club. Whether it’s an early-morning tee time, a quick purchase before a round, or a friendly word of encouragement after 18 holes, Pam Naidoo has been there, welcoming golfers and keeping the heartbeat of the Pro Shop alive. Quick Profile • • • •

Full Name: Pam Naidoo Position: Pro Shop Assistant Years at Umdoni: 10 Years Previous Experience: Selborne Pro Shop • Favourite Golfer: Ernie Els • Golf Handicap: Just getting started! A Decade of Dedication Pam’s journey in golf retail began before Umdoni when she worked at the Selborne Pro Shop. That experience laid the foundation for a career that would soon become far more than just a job. “I’ve now been at Umdoni Park Golf Club for 10 years,” she says proudly. “Time really does fly when you love what you do.” A Day in the Life Pam’s workday starts early. From opening the Pro Shop and

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“Apart from being such a great golfer, he’s also a good human being,” she says. Fame, Fairways & the Future Despite meeting countless golfers over the years, Pam hasn’t yet crossed paths with any major celebrities, but she’s in no rush. For now, she’s exactly where she wants to be. “I always say this with a smile: Work is my relaxation, my happy place. To live and work on a golf course is a dream for most people—and I get to live it.” Final Word After 10 years behind the Pro Shop counter, Pam Naidoo has become more than just a staff member, she’s part of the Umdoni experience itself. Her warmth, dedication, and love for the game ensure that every visit starts and ends on a high note. And for anyone lucky enough to walk through those doors, one thing is certain: You’ll always be greeted with a smile.

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Spain’s Eugenio Chacarra finished third on 15 under par with a closing 70.

Challenge in honour of Gary Player. Perhaps even more significant is that early in his professional career in 2020 Schaper had the chance to win the Alfred Dunhill Championship at Leopard Creek and lost out to the experience of Christiaan Bezuidenhout that day. It was a devastating blow for the young professional, and it made this victory even sweeter. There was every bit the sense of a far more experienced and ferocious competitor at Royal Johannesburg’s East Course as he stared down Norris in the playoff. In fact, Schaper’s bunker shot was of such a high quality that it even drew applause from the other side of the fairway from Norris.

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Interview with David Weyers, Highland Gate Golf & Trout Estate

SAGT - How long have you been in the golf industry, and what originally drew you to this career path? David: I began my career in the residential estate industry in 2009 and transitioned into my first golf estate role in 2016 when I was appointed General Manager of Dainfern Golf Estate. That move marked the start of my journey in the golf industry and opened my eyes to the complexity and uniqueness of managing a golf estate environment. SAGT - Was golf always your intended direction, or did you work in other industries before joining the golf sector? David: Golf was certainly not my original career plan. I only started playing the game in my thirties and was immediately drawn to the individual challenge it presents—it teaches you a great deal about yourself. Prior to this, I owned and operated my own businesses and entered the estate management space largely by chance. That said, I found the challenge incredibly rewarding and never looked back. Ironically, I had far more time to play golf before I started running a golf estate. SAGT - In your view, what are the key elements required to run a successful and sustainable golf club today?

David: Adaptability is critical. The golf industry can be volatile, and it is essential to stay in tune with both the sport and the evolving expectations of members and visitors. I have been fortunate to work across a variety of industries, which has provided a strong foundation for managing the many moving parts of a golf and residential estate—from infrastructure, construction, and landscaping to HR, legal compliance, finance, and governance. A solid working knowledge across these disciplines, supported by strong teams, is essential for long-term sustainability. SAGT - What does a typical workday look like for you at Highland Gate Golf & Trout Estate? David: Most days begin early, often with the call of a fish eagle waking me around 4:30am. Without Johannesburg traffic to contend with, I usually arrive at the office in a good frame of mind. After scanning emails for anything urgent, the priority is connecting with the team. At Highland Gate, the weather plays a major role in daily planning, so maintenance and projects are adjusted accordingly. Ongoing communication and coordination with the team are essential to managing the day effectively. SAGT - Having previously managed estates such as Dainfern Valley, what are the biggest differences between managing a golf estate in

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Gauteng versus a rural environment like Highland Gate? David: The most significant difference is remoteness. In urban environments, contractors and suppliers are close at hand, making emergencies easier to resolve. In a rural setting like Highland Gate, planning and preventative maintenance must be exceptionally precise. We manage our own water, sewerage, electrical infrastructure, and waste systems, which requires a high level of preparedness. Operations, including the clubhouse, must be well stocked and well planned—you cannot simply run to the nearest store if something is overlooked. SAGT - Does Highland Gate’s natural setting and unpredictable weather influence how you manage operations and the golfing experience? David: Absolutely. The weather is often the first topic of conversation here, much like in London. Conditions can change rapidly, and adaptability is essential. From managing frustrated golfers during mist or thunderstorms to rescheduling maintenance projects at short notice, the weather plays a central role in daily decision-making at Highland Gate. SAGT - Slow play remains a challenge across the industry. How are you actively managing pace of play at Highland Gate? David: Pace of play has been a key focus area for us. Over recent months, the team and I have implemented several changes, including wider tee-time intervals during peak periods, the introduction of spotters at key points on the course, and strategic rate adjustments earlier in the week to accommodate larger groups and corporate events. While these measures have financial implications— such as limiting rounds and increasing staffing—we firmly believe that investing in the quality of the golfing experience is essential for long-term success. SAGT - Your role requires availability outside traditional working hours. How do you manage these demands, and how does this affect your personal life? David: My family remains based in Johannesburg due to their commitments, which allows me to be highly focused on the estate. Living on-site enables January | February 2026

close involvement in all aspects of operations, although it is not something I would recommend indefinitely without balance. Fortunately, the beauty of the environment often makes the role feel less like work. I am grateful for a highly supportive team and directors who trust me to lead with autonomy, which makes a significant difference. SAGT - What are your short- and long-term goals for Highland Gate? David: In the short term, my focus has been on first impressions—improving aesthetics, infrastructure, and attention to detail across the estate. This has led to numerous maintenance and upgrade projects, supported by a committed and motivated team. Significant capital investment has allowed for major course improvements, including the bunker project and new equipment, which have had a noticeable impact. Long term, our vision is to continue developing Highland Gate as a destination that offers something for every member of the family, while remaining attractive to investors and international visitors. Expanding lifestyle offerings, particularly for younger family members, is a priority, and the potential development of a spa is certainly on the horizon. SAGT - When you do get time to yourself, what do you enjoy doing? David: Simply being immersed in this environment is one of the greatest rewards. I enjoy walking along the river, photographing the landscape, spotting rare bird species, and appreciating the smaller details of nature. The estate provides endless inspiration and content, which we often share through our newsletters and publications. SAGT - Do you still manage to get out and enjoy a round of golf yourself? David: I do make a point of getting out onto the course at least once or twice a week, often enjoying a quiet nine holes on a Sunday afternoon. From experience, it is easy to become consumed by operations and forget to enjoy the results of the work. My advice to managers in similar roles is simple: make the time. It matters.

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TURNING BACK THE CLOCK is the Golfer from the past?

WHO

• She is one of Canada’s true legends of the game. • Born in Oakville, Ontario on 4 June 1948, this Canadian professional golfer showed extraordinary talent from a very young age. By just 13, she was already competing in Ontario provincial events, beginning a junior and amateur career that was nothing short of remarkable. Along the way, she claimed the Ontario Junior Girls Championship and the Canadian Junior Girls Championship three times each. • Her transition to the professional ranks was seamless. In 1968, she was named LPGA Rookie of the Year, and that same year she rewrote history by winning the LPGA Championship at just 20 years and 11 days old, becoming the youngest player ever to win an LPGA major at the time. That record stood for nearly four decades, only being broken in 2007 by Morgan Pressel. • Her accolades continued to accumulate. In 1978 and 1979, she captured the Colgate-Dinah Shore Winner’s Circle in consecutive years, becoming the first player to win one of the LPGA Tour’s premier events back-to-back. In recognition of her impact both on and off the course, she was named Canada’s Female Athlete of the Year in 1979 and was later inducted into both the Canadian Sports Hall of Fame and the Royal Canadian Golf Association Hall of Fame. • After stepping away from full-time tour golf, she successfully reinvented herself as one of the sport’s leading instructors. She founded a highly respected School of Golf, now operating in multiple locations across Canada. Her influence extended further through a signature line of golf clubs with Canadian company Jazz Golf, as well as a book and several instructional golf videos. • A true pioneer whose legacy continues to shape the game.

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Let’s focus on a few key elements!

2. Time – maybe time to rethink and refine schedule Can we do things differently?

1. Team – Upskilling your team is the greatest gift you will give them, yourself and your golf course

3. Turf

Greens – weekly huddle on mowing tips and disease ID

1. Nutrition – are we feeding the soil according to our latest soil results?

Tees – Alignment of the tee, course set up – how to properly replace tee markers, direction of mowing – what is best for the hole.

2. Water/air balance – do we have the right tools in place – ET measurement, sufficient drainage, water hot spots early am, water according to ET/moisture levels. (Algae/moss are an indicator that something needs to change – improve drainage or reduce water

Fairways – direction of mowing best for the hole, tweaking fairway lines, mowing with flaps open when no grass boxes?, traffic management -your teams driving/turning could be adding to your high traffic areas.

The big 4

3. Cultural practices Spike every 21 days Sept – April – allow oxygen into the root zone

Turf Tips

ew Beginnings (if your greens drain poorly or you have algae/ moss – increase this to 7/14 days) Dust every 21 days to firm up the greens, breakdown organic matter and protect the crown against anthracnose Hollow tyne – removing a 12 mm core twice a year and backfill the holes with the same material your greens were build with or an approved sand by a reputable lab in the USA/ UK

4. Playability – Mow/mow/mow for speed and firmness – this is kind to the turf and allows you to create a great playing surface. (dropping your height does not give you your speed) Roll – weekly when greens are healthy, weather is kind and avoid weak areas Broom/Groom weekly before a mow to stand the turf up and ensure trueness of roll PGR – applying your Primo Maxx allows you to maintain your speed for the pm field CSU – set up 6 – 8 great rotations of Tees/Pins to suite your course – planning this can bring great enjoyment to the golfers.

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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 Eye of Africa 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

(012) 542-1309 (011) 970-7000 (011) 849-5211 (013) 932-3940 (011) 706-1361 (011) 472-8060 (012) 668-8900 (011) 875-0400 (011) 801-6611 (087)2853555/7 (011) 826-2466 (071) 401 3127 (011) 827-7818 (011) 453-1013 (011) 432-3150 (012) 546-1764 (012) 667-1081 (011) 251-6721 (011) 202-1620 (011) 970-1075 (011) 442-3880 (011) 660-4365 (010) 594-0034 (011) 466-2888 (016) 422-1263 (016) 362-0809 (011) 608-2033 (011) 648-9574 (011) 646-5400 (012) 808-0883 (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

Waterkloof GC Wingate CC Woodhill CC Zwartkops CC

(012) 460-2542 (012) 997-1298 (012) 998-0011 (012) 654-2111

(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

Golf Shops Second Chance The Golfers Club Edenvale The Golfers Club Fourways The Golfers Club West Rand The Pro Shop Woodmead

The Pro Shop Bloemfontein

(051) 430-7313

WESTERN CAPE Golf Clubs

Driving Ranges Colbyn D/R Grasslands D/R Greenhills D/R Jim and Jerrys’ D/R Kimiad D/R & Mashie Course Observatory D/R Panorama D/R Sandy Bunker D/R Six Fountains D/R Verwey D/R Wits D/R Zwartkops D/R

Golf Shops

(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

(021) 555-3540

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

Golf Shops The Pro Shop Bells Academy

(044) 871-0620

EASTERN CAPE Golf Clubs Bushman Sands GC East London GC Fish River Sun GC Gonubie GC Hankey GC Humewood Links GC Jeffreys Bay GC Katberg GC Port Elizabeth GC Royal Port Alfred GC Shark River GC St Francis Bay GC St Francis Links Uitenhage GC Walmer Park GC Walmer CC West Bank GC Zwartenbosch GC

(042) 231-8000 (043) 735-1356 (040) 676-1101 (043) 740-5645 (042) 284-0335 (041) 583-2137 (042) 293-2532 (040) 864-1010 (041) 374-3140 (046) 624-4796 (041) 581-6188 (042) 294-0467 (042) 200-4500 (041) 966-1868 (074) 259-1788 (041) 581-1877 (043) 731-1523 (042) 291-0569

Driving Ranges Harbour View D/R Londt Park D/R Walmer Woods D/R

(084) 622-7259 (041) 360-8707 (082) 372-8252

Golf Shops The Pro Shop - PE

(041) 363-0470

KZN 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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Prince’s Grant GC Royal Durban GC Sakabula GC San Lameer GC Scottburgh GC Selborne Park GE Southbroom GC Simbithi GC St Cathryns GC Umdoni Park GC Umhlali CC Umkomaas GC Victoria CC Wild Coast CC Windsor park GC Zimbali CC

(032) 482-0041 (031) 309-2581 (033) 330-6751 (039) 313-5141 (039) 976-0041 087 135 05589 (039) 316-6051 (032) 946 8360 (033) 444-1945 (039) 975-1320 (032) 947-1181 (039) 973-1330 (033) 347-1394 (039) 305-2799 (031) 303-1728 (032) 538-1041

Driving Ranges Lynton Hall Golf Academy Mt Edgecombe D/R University Dbn D/R Westville D/R

(039) 975-1502 (031) 502-3480 (031) 261-8062 (031) 265-0148

Golf Shops The Golfers Club Umhlanga The Pro Shop Durban

(031) 566-5292 (031) 263 0034

LIMPOPO Golf Clubs

Elements Private Golf Reserve Euphoria GC Hans Merensky GC Kameeldoring CC Koro Creek GC Legend GE Naboomspruit GC Polokwane GC Swartklip GC Univ. of Limpopo GC Zebula CC

(010) 591 2951 (014) 743-5000 (015) 781-3931 (015) 491-5563 (014) 495-0026 (012) 443-6700 (014) 743-1963 (015) 295-4118 (014) 786-0186 (015) 268-2183 (014) 734 7700

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

(018) 462-6696 (018) 386-3086 (012) 207-9102 (014) 574-4111 (018) 473-2899 (012) 244-8000 (018) 293-0210 (014) 597-1814 (012) 244-3000 (082) 804-2780

Driving Ranges Jim & Jerrys

(012) 205-1485

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MPUMALANGA Golf Clubs Bankenveld GC 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

(072) 0765890 (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

(013) 757-1264

SWAZILAND Nkonyeni GE (+268) 254 00023 Royal Swazi Spa CC (+268) 2416 5000

GOLFING ASSOCIATIONS THE P.G.A. of South Africa

(011) 485-1370

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