SA Golf Trader - July/August 2014

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Vol. 64 • July/August 2014 • www.sagolftrader.co.za

Special Features: • Golf in the Southern Drakensberg • Living the dream in Clarens • Celebrity golfer profile – Hannes Hopley • Golf course development cost survey (part 2) Cover photo: Drakensberg Gardens Golf & Spa Resort

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On tour with Tandi, Know your rules, Advanced player series, Kids stuff and so much more...

CONTENTS PAGE

On the Cover:

Drakensberg Gardens Golf & Spa resort boasts the only 18-hole golf course in the Southern Drakensberg whilst the village of Clarens situated in the Eastern Free State has a lovely 18-hole golf course that is framed by poplar trees.

Both offer unparalleled beauty and are wonderful golfing destinations.

Golf in the Southern Drakensberg

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Living the dream in Clarens

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Celebrity golfer profile – Hannes Hopley

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Greenkeeping

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Golf Course Development Cost Survey 2014 (Part 2 of 3)

HEALTH & LIFESTYLE

July / August 2014

Louis

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Letter to the Editor

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News from the PGA

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Trivia quiz

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Golfing Gals

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TUITION & INSTRUCTION

Neville

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Advanced players series

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Know your rules

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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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KIDS STUFF

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ON TOUR WITH TANDI

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GREENKEEPING

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EQUIPMENT FOR SALE

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Classifieds

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SA Golf Trader directory

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Laugh out loud

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HEALTH & LIFEST YLE

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

WINNING LETTER Dear Editor I would like to recall my experience of joining a new club a couple of years ago. I will not mention the name, but let me just say it is a very popular municipal course.

Having recently joined and not knowing many people, I joined the club to make new friends and acquaintances. The first round, I was to play, was the midweek club foursome.

As we were about to tee off, our four ball realised that we hadn’t received our scorecard, so I approached the organiser. He promptly stated that he gave it to me. I inform him, he didn’t. This sparks him off, as he spits and fumes, how dare me a mere mortal disagree with this God of the hallowed golf course. I smile at this outrageous reaction, and am then told ‘to wipe the smirk off my face.’ Have I just been time warped back to my school days?

So I pitch up, keen to have a game, but not knowing procedures and where to meet my fellow competitors. I quickly popped into the bar to ask. I explained my situation to the “gentleman” behind the bar. His reply, in the most hostile of manners, was, ‘I will tell you if you take your cap off” (something which I normally do). So upon removal of my hat I managed to obtain the necessary information.

The furious organiser stormed off. Two minutes later he reappeared. With no apology, he said that he found the appropriate card in his back pocket.

So this was my welcome, to this ‘marvellous’ club.

Needless to say I did not stay a member for very long. Come on guys, in this day and age, when new members are scarce to the game, this archaic superior golfing attitude, should have gone out with the Dodo.

I found my way to the meeting point and was introduced to my fellow players and allocated a

Happy playing Tristan

Dear Tristan

It is indeed amazing in these hard economic times that people do not realize the importance of customer service. During the economic boom many courses adopted an aloof attitude and one almost felt that they were doing you a favour by letting you play there.

In this day and age with many other sports and hobbies competing for consumers hard earned cash one would think that the saying “the customer is king” would be foremost in most golf

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four ball, by the organiser who was the Captain / Secretary or whatever.

directors minds. Perhaps a few people have not realized that golfers are indeed customers and that they will ultimately return to clubs that treat them well!

That said most clubs are friendly and do offer a fantastic service.

Regards

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HEALTH & LIFEST YLE

PGA NEWS Poll Shows Professional Golfers

Are The Ultimate Business Travellers From professional golfers to caddies to tournament staffers, the golf community is comprised of seasoned business travelers. Results released reveal that PGA TOUR golfers travel on average more than 70000 kilometres per year for tournament activity, equating to almost two round the world trips.

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head of the Crowne Plaza Invitational at Colonial, Crowne Plaza® Hotels & Resorts, in partnership with the PGA TOUR, investigated player travel activity and polled more than 70 golfers across the PGA TOUR, Champions Tour and Web.com Tour to uncover their travel-related habits and preferences.

The poll also revealed that staying connected while on the road for work was important for players. Complimentary Wi-Fi was a key priority with 86 percent of players polled marking this as one of the most important things a hotel can offer them.

Other notable findings from the player poll reveal: • 92 percent of respondents travel with a smart phone; 73 percent travel with a tablet and 58 percent with a laptop while on the road for work • 97 percent of respondents use hotel Wi-Fi multiple times per day while 100 percent said they use it at least once a day • Being professional athletes, 58 percent of respondents stated that the ability to continue their fitness routine is most essential in helping maintain a health and fitness regimen while on the road.

Results revealed that more than half (56 percent) of golfers across the PGA TOUR, Champions Tour or Web.com Tour are on the road for work – either for tournament play or sponsor obligations – at least 150 nights per year, with 22 percent amassing more than 200 nights on the road.

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TRIVIAQUIZ HEALTH & LIFEST YLE

TEST YOUR KNOWLEDGE

Congratulations to Richard Harding our winner of the Trivia Quiz May/June edition.

1. Martin Kaymer led each round of this year’s U.S. Open to win his second Major by eight strokes?

6. Who married Dallas Cowboys cheerleader Kandi Harris in 2011?

a) True b) False

a) b) c)

2. In 1986, who became the sport’s first official number one ranked player?

7. In 2008, who was hit by a truck while cycling and broke three ribs?

3. Who published a bestselling book called Into the Bear Pit in 2000?

8. Mark McNulty became a citizen of which country in 2003?

a) b) c)

a) b) c)

Seve Ballesteros Bernhard Langer Greg Norman

Andrew Coltart Jarmo Sandelin Mark James

4. Congressional has how many 18-hole golf courses? a) One b) Two c) Three

5. Lee Westwood supports which English Football club? a) Manchester United b) Liverpool c) Nottingham Forest

a) b) c)

Hunter Mahan Rickie Fowler Bubba Watson

David Feherty Ronan Rafferty Craig Parry

a) England b) U.S.A. c) Ireland

9. Who plays the 12th hole with every four some in his annual charity tournament which is aid of children with cancer? a) b) c)

Chris DiMarco David Duval Kenny Perry

10. Henrik Stenson turned professional in which year? a) 1998 b) 1999 c) 2000

1. The first correct entry drawn will be declared the winner. The draw will take place on the 11th of August 2014.

2. The Editor’s decision is final and no correspondence either in terms of the questions, answers or winner will be entered into.

3. The answers to the questions and the name of the winner will be published on the quiz page in the following issue.

4. Results and answers will be published in the next edition of SA Golf Trader.

Instructions: 1. Choose one of the answers for each question.

2. Send the 10 letters of your chosen answers in sequence via email to info@sagt.co.za or Fax your chosen answer letters to 086 694 2185.

ANSWERS TO THE MAY/JUNE EDITION 1.C 2.A 3.A 4.C 5.B 6.B 7.B 8.A 9.A 10.C 6

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HEALTH & LIFEST YLE

INVEST, LIVE, PLAY HERE!

Website: www.atlanticbeach.co.za Property Hotline: 021 553 0000 • Morris Pieterse: 083 228 4081

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GOLFING

GALS

Vote for your favourite Golfing Gal and she could win R25 000 worth of exciting prizes.

If you would like to see Estelle win then Email: SAGT JULYAUGUST to info@sagt.co.za. Terms and Conditions apply.

1. Name: Estelle Brink.

2. What is your handicap? Golf...27.

3. How long have you been playing Golf?

6 years.

4. Who got you into playing Golf?

My Mother, Millicent Brink.

5. Who is your favourite golfer?

Rory McIlroy.

6. Where are you currently a member at?

Akasia Country Club.

7. Which is your favourite golf course?

Hermanus Golf Club 8. What has been your most embarrassing moment on the golf course?

Taking a tumble into a bunker...next time I will use the opportunity to build sand castles.

9. What is your definition of success? “Success is focusing the full power of all you are on what you have a burning desire to achieve.� - Wilferd A. Peterson.

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HEALTH & LIFEST YLE 10. What do you hope to achieve in the coming years? On the golfing front it would be great to ‘break’ 90. Personally I would like to achieve the highest level of success in my career, possbily furthering my studies, and spend as much time as possible with loved ones.

11. Any superstitions? Nope.

12. Favourite Movie: Good Will Hunting.

13. Three things I can’t live without: Friends, Family....and wine.

14. My guilty pleasure: Chocolate... and wine.

15. My favourite food: Pizza.

16. Happiness is: ...a choice, you need to consciously make every morning.

17. Get me a plane ticket to: Machu Picchu, Peru 18. Someone I look up to: In each individual lies the opportunity to inspire. I look up to any person who has been dealt a hand of ‘bad’ cards, and are still able to produce a ‘royal flush’.

19. I’m not embarrassed to say that I: Believe in the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit.

20. Favourite quote: He said: ‘There are only two days in the year that nothing can be done. One is called yesterday, and the other is called tomorrow, so today is the right day to love, believe, do and mostly live” .

- Dalai Lama-

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NE WS CLIP

news report

Women’s golf set to flourish

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n a year when women’s golf has already enjoyed the spotlight, Michelle

Wie’s maiden Major championship victory in the US Open at Pinehurst has brought a further boost to women’s golf.

With Wie in contention for the win, television ratings for the final round were up 89 percent on the previous year and were the highest since 2007 for a Sunday at the US Women’s Open. Wie’s star billing, plus the decision to host both the men’s and women’s Opens at the same course for the first time, has seen women’s golf receive major attention this season already.

The LPGA’s resurgence is continuing with yet more growth in Asia, signing new Tour events in China, adding to the existing locations of Thailand, Singapore, Malaysia, Japan, Taiwan and South Korea. This, coupled with the information on the infographic above, suggests that women’s golf is set to flourish further as we look ahead to 2015.

The recent success of American players on the LPGA has also impacted the Tour in a positive manner. The performances of Stacy Lewis, Lexi Thompson, Jessica Korda and Wie have catapulted women’s golf up the television ratings in North America with 9 of the 15 events this year having been won by American golfers.

The decision by the BBC to broadcast the Ricoh Women’s British Open back to back with the men’s Open at Royal Liverpool should see this period of support for the women’s game continue.

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tuition & instruction

‘Have Faith!’ Ulterior motives to poor putting!

by Paul Cuningham, PGA Qualified Teaching Professional at Eagle Canyon

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he correct putter fitment is key to good putting no matter what putting technique you choose! Standing on a flat surface with your feet the same width apart in your current technique, place the putter head on the ground next to your right shoe (right handers) with the shaft running up the seem of your trouser leg. Then with great posture, like a sentry at a gate & your arms hanging naturally down your side, extend your finger tips down the grip. Your finger tips should cut the mid point of a standard putter grip or be your grip connection point on a non-conventional length putter.

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tuition & instruction

The “Almost Belly”

1 - Standard reverse over-lap grip at the connection point where the finger tips cut the grip in (pic 1).

2 - There is no grip end connection to the body but the extension in grip length (a 39 incher) acts as a counter balance to hand wobble & helps stabilize the putter head through impact. The heavier over all weight of this style of putter also helps slow down fast transition & regulates better rhythm in the stroke. Plus the long grip handle acts to dampen vibration up the shaft enhancing your feel.

3 - Some awesome new Srixon kit!

4 - Cleveland Smart Square “Almost Belly”. Cut it down to your spec & make sure your belly doesn’t grow to create a rules violation!

A synchronized putting stroke, with a nice smooth tempo back & through - a nice slow count of 1 - 2 will do :-) Notice how the putter always stays in line with the bodies centre & the shoulder-line rocks in sync with the putter head.

The “T” formed by the shoulders & putter should be maintained back & through the stroke.

Going “ Kuch Style”

1 - As long as the butt end of the putter is not directly connected to your body you can forward press the shaft extension against your forearm

& this will also stabilize the putter head better through impact. This should eliminate those small muscle groups (hands) from firing & help the bigger muscle groups (arms/shoulders) engage more efficiently through the stroke.

2 - Once the angle is set at address & maintained throughout the stroke (like a good chipping technique) there won’t be any break down in the action & more consistency can be achieved.

3 - With “Kuch Style” make sure your putter has enough loft to launch the ball cleanly across the putting surface & not squeezing it into the turf or else you will battle into the grain or up hill putts.

Give these two options a go. There’s always a solution to every situation, so have faith & let’s see you smiling on the dance floor again.

Go to www.gap2success.co.za for more information on how to close the gap to your golfing success.

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tuition & instruction

so i must believe, that these were Damaged in Normal Course of Play?

KNOW YOUR RULES Damaged Clubs: Repair and Replacement Damage in Normal Course of Play.

If, during a stipulated round, a playerยนs club is damaged in the normal course of play, he may: (i) use the club in its damaged state for the remainder of the stipulated round; or (ii) without unduly delaying play, repair it or have it repaired; or (iii) as an additional option available only if the club is unfit for play, replace the damaged club with any club. The replacement of a club must not unduly delay play (Rule 6-7) and must not be made by borrowing any club selected for play by any other person playing on the course or by assembling components carried by or for the player during the stipulated round.

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tuition & instruction

Lawsuit involving Rory McIlroy and Graeme McDowell could send ripples through European Ryder Cup team.

Either Paul McGinley has a potential problem brewing or the Irish press is ginning up a controversy based on cursory circumstances. terms comparable to McDowell’s. That McIlroy filed suit the day before G-Mac’s wedding and then didn’t attend the nuptials has a whiff of petulance, but McDowell has never expressed anything but admiration in his public comments about his Ryder Cup mate, with whom he’s scored 2 1/2 points in the last two matches.

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ure, we suppose the relationship between Rory McIlroy and Graeme McDowell might be in some McTurmoil, but only if you believe that McDowell now harbors hard feelings for his countryman after McIlroy sued to be released from his contract with Horizon Sports Management. Among McIlroy’s purported grievances was not receiving

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So, does McGinley have a potential rift among what surely would be one of his strongest pairs if they both make the team? We’re doubtful. McIlroy’s case won’t be heard until early 2015, well after the Ryder Cup. Having spent enough time around the introspective McDowell, we’re betting that even if he did harbor disfavor with McIlroy’s legal actions, he’d never comment publicly. He’s a bigger man than that. No, instead here’s betting Europe will use this as another rallying cry against its real foe—the media.

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S P E C I A L F E AT U R E - G olf in the southern D rakensberg

Keep calm!

Visit the southern Drakensberg and play golf!

Poised on a scenic 860 hectare World Heritage site, Drakensberg Gardens Golf and Spa Resort is a one-of-a-kind retreat for guests to reconnect, relax and unwind. One can venture into the great outdoors – hiking, horse riding, canoeing or trout fishing – play a round on the Southern Drakensberg’s only 18 hole golf course or simply relax beside the swimming pools.

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ue to the growth and popularity of mountain biking, the Drakensberg Gardens has developed and custom built a single track at the resort. The route is 17km and traverses the resort’s picturesque dam, golf course and the lush pine forest; and is suitable for all riders of all levels. Bikes are also available from the Hotel reception.

There is something for everyone to enjoy at a special retreat in Southern Drakensberg which is just two and a half hours drive from Durban.

The Drakensberg Gardens Golf & Spa Resort is the ideal venue for conferences. Two state-of-the-art conference / function venues that seat up to 200 guests easily accommodate day conferences, seminars, presentations, cocktail parties, gala dinners, special occasions, functions and weddings. With its array of activities and facilities, Drakensberg Gardens is perfect for teambuilding.

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The Three-Star rated Drakensberg Gardens Golf & Spa Resort offers spacious and comfortable accommodation with standard, superior and deluxe rooms. All have private bathrooms, television, telephones, tea and coffee making facilities and heaters.

Guests also have the option of four; five and six sleeper fully equipped self-catering units which are ideal for family getaways. Parents, who need a break from cooking and child care, can request a babysitter at reception and enjoy a meal at one of the many restaurants.

Their popular Wellness Centre consists of a sauna and plunge pool, two Jacuzzis, two steam rooms, a 24 jet hydrotherapy pool (heated) as well as a fully equipped gym with cardiovascular circuit, weight training and juice bar. The Wellness Centre also includes Cellu-Beauty Wellness Retreat, which offers 5 treatment rooms (booking is essential).

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S P E C I A L F E AT U R E - G olf in the southern D rakensberg Renowned for a diverse offering in all forms of health and wellness, Gooderson Leisure Wellness Centres’ relaxing facilities will rejuvenate your spirit and revive your senses.

The Resort prides itself on the renowned Drakensberg Gardens Golf Club, the only 18-hole golf course in the Southern Berg (NGU affiliated).

Known to be challenging but fair, the course is ideal for all golfers from seasoned professionals to the first time player.

many new tee boxes nl. Championship, Club and Forward tees, as well as the purchase of additional golf carts.

The par 72 Course plays 5830m (Club) and 6058m (Championship). The front 9 of the course offers 1x Par3, 7x Par4 and 1x Par5 with a total distance of 3000m (Club) and 3104m (Championship). The back 9 of the course offers 3x Par3, 3x Par4, and 3x Par5 with a total distance of 2830m (Club) and 2954m (Championship).

Drakensberg Gardens Golf Club boasts the most spectacular views of the Rhino Horn Peak and Lake Kwanyoni boating and trout fishing dam with a beautiful clubhouse, unspoilt fairways and arresting greens that are kept in perfect playing condition throughout the year.

Guests will notice the improved appearance of the course with new bridges and dams, cart paths, the

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S P E C I A L F E AT U R E - G olf in the southern D rakensberg

Directions from Durban

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Take the N3 past Pietermaritzburg.

Just before Howick take the off ramp to the left marked “Underberg/Bulwer R617.

Follow the signs to Bulwer on the R617 all the way to Underberg.

Go through the town of Underberg, you will pass the Country Club on your right. ± 4km outside Underberg you will see a large signboard indicating a “right turn” to Gooderson Drakensberg Gardens Resort.

Follow the 29km tarred road until you will arrive at the Hotel.

The journey takes approximately 3 hours.

Directions from Johannesburg

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Take the N3 to Pietermaritzburg.

Just after Howick take the off ramp to the left marked “Underberg/Bulwer R617.

Follow the signs to Bulwer on the R617 all the way to Underberg.

Go through the town of Underberg, you will pass the Country Club on your right. ± 4km outside Underberg you will see a large signboard indicating a “right turn” to Gooderson Drakensberg Gardens Resort.

Follow the 29km tarred road until you will arrive at the Hotel.

The journey takes approximately six and a half hours.

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23 NEW LUXURY ROOMS

Gooderson Drakensberg Gardens Golf & Spa Resort

Gooderson Monks Cowl Golf Resort

Gooderson Leisure Good Value, Good Fun

Experience Gooderson’s Good Value,Good Fun with a round of golf at Gooderson Drakensberg Gardens Golf & Spa Resort and Gooderson Monks Cowl Golf Resort.

The magnificent Southern Drakensberg, crisp mountain air, azure blue skies and pristine golf course make Gooderson Drakensberg Gardens Golf & Spa Resort a fantastic holiday escape. Whether you enjoy the challenge of our NGU rated golf course; a breath-taking trip up Sani Pass with our Sani Pass Guided Tour or simply want to soak up the beauty you’ll find plenty to keep you entertained!

The recently revamped Gooderson Monks Cowl Golf Resort set in the Central Drakensberg’s Champagne Valley has relaunched with an additional 18 luxury rooms for a great family getaway.

Enjoy the panoramic views of the majestic mountains from our upgraded 9 Hole, 18 Tee NGU rated golf course; indulge in a leisurely meal at our A’ la Carte Restaurant; or explore all the area has to offer.

Book today to experience Gooderson’s Good Value, Good Fun at these wonderful resorts.

GOODERSON DRAKENSBERG GARDENS DINNER BED & BREAKFAST

R795

Per Person Sharing Per Night

GOODERSON MONKS COWL GOLF RESORT DINNER BED & BREAKFAST

R925

Per Person Sharing Per Night for 3 Nights

STAY 4 NIGHTS & ONLY PAY FOR 3

Reservations: +27 31 337 4222 Email: drak@goodersons.co.za or monksres@goodersons.co.za www.goodersonleisure.co.za Terms & Conditions apply.

Corporate Golf days at Centurion Country Club Join now at Centurion Country Club and we will waiver your joining fee (for non-residents).

Valid for July and August 2014.

Amazing Membership opportunities from as little as R410 per month Annual GNGU Affiliation and handicap fees of R400 on all memberships.

Book your next Corporate or fundraising golf day at Centurion Country Club and receive R20 per player off on the green fees with this advertisement.

Terms and conditions apply.

For more info, contact Nicola van Heerden on 012 665 9601 or Nicola@centurioncountryclub.co.za • www.centurioncountryclub.co.za

A F F O R D A B L E G O L F - G auteng

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A F F O R D A B L E G O L F - G auteng

Function Venue: Require a venue for: • Training seminars • Meetings • Conferences • Birthdays • Weddings • Year-end functions Contact us today to make your booking:

events@royaljk.za.com or 011 640 3021 1 Fairway Avenue, Linksfield North www.royaljk.za.com 24

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A F F O R D A B L E G O L F - G auteng

JAKE GETS SECOND CHALLENGE TOUR VICTORY!

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On a topsy-turvy day in Bavaria Jake Roos came out on top to claim a second title of the season at the Aegean Airlines Challenge Tour by Hartl Resort.

is final round of 70 proved enough for a two stroke victory over England’s Jason Barnes, but there was nothing simple about the manner of his win, after plenty of fireworks from the third placed Chris Hanson.

The man from Huddersfield carded an eagle at the par five tenth hole before he holed his second at the 14th for another, and when playing partner Roos three putted the same hole, Hanson had a four stroke advantage over the South African.

Five bogeys in a row coming in would be the Englishman’s undoing though, and a couple of clutch birdies

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at the 16th and 17th holes from Roos proved enough to claim his second title, which followed on from his maiden triumph at the Barclays Kenya Open back in March.

“It was an amazing day, just so up and down,” said Roos, who moved to fourth on the Challenge Tour Rankings.

“I haven’t thought about a third win yet, but I’m very happy with my game, so I will try and play as much as I can here in Europe, where I feel more comfortable now. “

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S P E C I A L F E AT U R E - L iving the dream in C larens

C l ar e ns

“living the dream” The Clarens Valley in the Eastern Free State Highlands is situated 20 km’s from the Golden Gate National Park, 40 km’s from Bethlehem, and on the northernmost point of Lesotho. Clarens is known for its spectacular sandstone mountains and wonderful climate and is one of the most picturesque spots in South Africa. Clarens also has spectacular horse riding country that very few people have discovered.

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he village was named Clarens in honour of President Paul Kruger’s influence in the area.The folk of Clarens believe it all began with two major events in 1912; firstly the establishment of Clarens and secondly, the launch of the infamous Titanic. The tragic sinking of the Titanic caused a stir amongst the towns folk and one unknown resident looked toward the ‘nek’ a large, prominent jutting rock and proclaimed, ‘It looks like the Titanic’. The rock formation has been called the Titanic ever since.

The huge rock stands like a sentry to welcome all who visit the village, inviting them to come and experience the warm-hearted hospitality of the inhabitants.

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The village was named Clarens in honour of past President Paul Kruger’s influence in the area - President Kruger spent his last days in voluntary exile in the Swiss town of Clarens.

Clarens is referred to by some as the ‘art capital of South Africa’. The town is renowned for its art scene and the town hosts more art exhibitions every month than the whole of Johannesburg.

Throughout the year and especially during the autumnal months, the magnificent scenery of Clarens attracts many artists and photographers looking to capture the transformation of the terrain from verdant summer greens to luxurious rich shades of gold.

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S P E C I A L F E AT U R E - L iving the dream in C larens

All around are the sandstone cliffs with their multi-coloured layers - this horizontal strata is a unique geological feature of the area and is known as the Clarens formation. Clarens is part of the scenic Highlands Route and is surrounded by mountainous splendour. The Rooiberge is the range encompassing the village, while the mighty Maluti’s stand proud in shades of purple and blue further to the southeast. Many homes in the Clarens Valley are built with Clarens Sandstone.

Clarens is endowed with more trees than many other Free State towns - the fresh, light green willows and colourful blossoms of the many fruit trees are an unforgettable sight in spring time.

During Autumn, the magnificent autumnal shades of the Lombard Poplars attract artists, photographers and nature lovers alike.

The Maluti route, as the Eastern Free State is sometimes referred to, also boasts a multitude of festivals throughout the year. The annual Cherry Festival in Ficksburg; the “Bielie Mielie” festival in Reitz; the Wheat Festival in Bethlehem; the Roof of Africa Rally; the SA Skiing Championships; Sondel-

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la Cultural Youth Festival and the Morija Arts and Cultural Festival, are but a few.

The Clarens Golf Estate offers you a chance to enjoy all of this and being just 2½ hours by car from Johannesburg, Durban and Bloemfontein; this can be a weekend treat or your primary home.

Before you tee off, take time to absorb the setting of the picturesque town and the full 360 degree view of the mountains. Your round of golf at The Clarens Golf Estate begins at the stylish clubhouse, strategically positioned to view the finish of both nines, as well as the magnificent Mount Horeb (Setlofe). According to Basotho legend,

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S P E C I A L F E AT U R E - L iving the dream in C larens the mountain Setlofe is a shy maiden, betrothed to the warrior Matsa (Rhebokkop) who jilted her for another. This broke Setlofe’s heart and even now, when she thinks about it, she draws her veil around her head and weeps. Thus, when Setlofe is shrouded in cloud, it will soon rain in Clarens.

All of the 18 holes meander along and across the tranquil river and its splendid series of waterfalls and cascades. The playing surface of the manicured Kikuyu fairways and Bent grass greens are framed by mature Willow and magnificent Lombardi poplar trees, characteristic of the area.

This layout is a classic “risk and reward” design.

With the fairways wide at the landing areas off the tees, one can easily reach the greens in regulation to your handicap. However, nearly every green hugs the water, so it’s a case of play safe to your handicap, or attack the flags to “go low”.

Great care has been taken to ensure that each round of golf that you play will be as memorable, if not more memorable than the previous one, through attention to detail and beauty.

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Ash River Lodge Clarens Golf Estate

The Clarens Golf Estate have several rental options available for those weekend or midweek treats away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life in the city. Find tranquillity in Clarens, as the crisp air fills your lungs and the vast mountainous beauty fills your horizons. This is a place where the rush of the commercial world disappears in the slow-melt of the rainbow sunsets; a place where you can quietly spend the day practicing your golf swing, and where the nights are spent counting the bright sparkling diamonds from the unusual stargazing pits. The Clarens Golf Estate is a breath-taking and secluded getaway that will transport you to a world of dramatic beauty and dream-like peace.

Available for rent are several stylish, self-catering 2 bedroom Villas - with one double bedroom and one twin bedroom, both en-suite. The kitchens are fully equipped with an elegant dining area and the comfortable lounges are fitted with DStv bouquet. A covered patio, complete with gas braai, overlooks the valley and golf course. The private units are stylish and cosy and equipped with everything you need for that mini break away.

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Stonehenge River Lodge, situated on the outskirts of Parys with 2 world class signature golf courses in a 10 kilometre radius.

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*R1330 per person sharing, per night Includes: unlimited Golf**, accommodation in a deluxe Room, breakfast in Arabella Golf club and access to the Arabella spa facilities including Hydro Pool, sauna, steam Room and Gymnasium.

Valid 01 June - 30 september 2014 **Golf tee times are subject to availability and need to be booked directly with the hotel on +27 (0) 28 284 0105 or golf@arabellahotelandspa.com

To book, visit africanpridehotels.com/arabella or call 0861 50 50 50 *Rate is per person sharing per night.

Valid 7 days a week. no minimum night stay. subject to availability. no cancellations or refunds allowed.

Full pre-payment required. single rate: R1 980 per night.

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2-day ‘Best of Mossel Bay’ tournament for Mossel Bay Sports Festival Mossel Bay’s iconic championship golf courses have announced that they’ll be holding a joint 2-day tournament during the town’s annual Sports Festival – and at an almost unbelievable price, too.

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he Pinnacle Point and Mossel Bay Golf Clubs are hoping to grow the tournament into a not-to-be-missed, permanent feature of their calendars. The inaugural event will take place on Friday the 3rd and Saturday the 4th of October, 2014.

the clubs’ websites, and on www.visitmosselbay.co.za/festivals as they become available.

Participants will play Mossel Bay on Friday, and Pinnacle Point on Saturday, with prize-giving functions for daily winners taking place at the respective club houses at the end of each day.

Mr. Strydom said that festinos will be invited to take advantage of Mossel Bay Golf Club’s all-year-round special offer for Sundays and Mondays. “A round of golf will cost only R 170.00 per player, or R 265.00 per player with golf cart hire, provided that the cart is shared with another player.”

“And after Saturday’s prize giving and the announcement of the overall winners, we’ll have a wrap-up party at the Pinnacle Point clubhouse, with great food and drink and awesome entertainment - and hopefully with some merriment that’ll go on into the late hours of the night,” said AJ Steyn, the Assistant Director of Golf at Pinnacle Point.

“We at Pinnacle will also be running a family special during the remainder of the Festival period,” said Mr. Steyn. “We encourage the growth of the game, and the best way to do that is to involve the kids – so any child under 18 playing with a parent or responsible adult who pays the full rate, will play for free.”

The event will be open to all golfers playing with an official handicap.

A round of golf at Pinnacle Point during the Mossel Bay Sports Festival will cost R 490.00 (including green fees and golf cart).

The good news, said Mr. Steyn, is that entry will cost just R 600.00 per player.

The Mossel Bay Sports Festival will run from the 3rd to the 7th of October, 2014.

“That’s amazing value when you consider that it includes two days of golf - with cart hire included on the Saturday – as well as an evening of entertainment,” said Mr. Steyn.

He said that he and Louw Strydom, the General Manager at Mossel Bay Golf Club, are working with Leisure Rentals (at Pinnacle Point) and The Point Hotel (situated on the sea-front at Cape St. Blaize in Mossel Bay) to create special accommodation packages for the weekend. Details will be announced on

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More information:

• Mossel Bay: www.visitmosselbay.co.za • Mossel Bay Sports Festival: www.visitmosselbay.co.za/festivals • Mossel Bay Golf Club: www.mosselbaygolfclub.co.za • Pinnacle Point Beach & Golf Resort: www.pinnaclepointestate.co.za

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R E S U LT S & R A N K I N G S Sunshine Tour Zambia Sugar Open, Lusaka GC, 5th - 8th June 2014 1 Lyle Rowe RSA RSA 2 Neil Schietekat RSA T3 PH McIntyre Ulrich van den Berg RSA T5 Jared Harvey RSA Haydn Porteous RSA 7 Matthew Carvell RSA ZIM T8 Ryan Cairns RSA Titch Moore Adilson Da Silva BRA

76-69-66-68 279 (-13) 70-70-70-73 283 (-9) 69-72-71-73 285 (-7) 71-67-72-75 285 (-7) 68-71-73-75 287 (-5) 70-71-70-76 287 (-5) 78-66-69-75 288 (-4) 72-70-76-71 289 (-3) 72-71-74-72 289 (-3) 74-71-72-72 289 (-3)

R R R R R R R R R R

190,200.00 138,000.00 70,980.00 70,980.00 46,020.00 46,020.00 35,400.00 24,096.00 24,096.00 24,096.00

Vodacom Origins of Golf, Euphoria Golf Estate & Hydro 25th - 27th June 2014 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 T8

Danie van Tonder Tyrone Ferreira Ulrich van den Berg Jared Harvey Jacques Blaauw Adilson Da Silva Justin Harding Callum Mowat Heinrich Bruiners

RSA RSA RSA RSA RSA BRA RSA RSA RSA

67-67-70 204 72-65-68 205 69-67-70 206 72-67-69 208 68-69-72 209 68-69-73 210 66-73-73 212 69-71-73 213 73-67-73 213

(-12) (-11) (-10) (-8) (-7) (-6) (-4) (-3) (-3)

R 95,100.00 R 69,000.00 R 48,000.00 R 37,800.00 R 22,200.00 R 22,800.00 R 18,900.00 R 15,600.00 R 15,600.00

Sunshine Tour order of merit as of 5 May 2014 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20

Ross Fisher Danie van Tonder George Coetzee Thomas Aiken Justin Walters Darren Fichardt Hennie Otto Jean Hugo Jaco Van Zyl Keith Horne Ulrich van den Berg Trevor Fisher Jnr Justin Harding Jbe’ Kruger Merrick Bremner Titch Moore Jacques Blaauw Wallie Coetsee Estanislao Goya Oliver Bekker

ENG RSA RSA RSA RSA RSA RSA RSA RSA RSA RSA RSA RSA RSA RSA RSA RSA RSA ARG RSA

R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R R

3,583,550.00 3,345,059.22 3,299,544.13 3,269,987.50 1,726,726.79 1,356,244.44 1,161,775.00 1,052,706.00 1,015,712.50 999,570.50 785,789.75 726,055.00 738,860.72 714,339.29 698,173.44 683,287.44 671,284.74 603,097.37 594,375.00 588,089.45

2 12 6 5 5 6 4 8 6 8 8 8 12 7 12 12 12 11 2 11

T4 Keegan Bradley Jason Day Dustin Johnson Brooks Koepka Henrik Stenson

USA AUS USA USA SWE

69-69-76-67 73-68-72-68 69-69-70-73 70-68-72-71 69-69-70-73

281 (+1) 281 (+1) 281 (+1) 281 (+1) 281 (+1)

$ $ $ $ $

326,310.00 326,310.00 326,310.00 326,310.00 326,310.00

$ $ $ $ $

59,588.00 46,803.00 37,754.00 37,754.00 30,828.00

Other Southern Africans T28 Brendon de Jonge T35 Ernie Els T40 Garth Mulroy Louis Oosthuizen T45 Retief Goosen

ZIM RSA RSA RSA RSA

68-70-73-76 287 (+7) 74-70-72-72 288 (+8) 71-72-70-76 289 (+9) 71-73-78-67 289 (+9) 73-71-71-75 290 (+10)

Travelers Championship 19 - 22 June 2014, TPC River Highlands Cromwell 1 Kevin Streelman T2 K.J. Choi Sergio Garcia T4 Aaron Baddeley Ryan Moore Brendan Steele

USA KOR ESP AUS USA USA

$ $ $ $ $ $

1,116,000.00 545,600.00 545,600.00 297,600.00 235,600.00 235,600.00

T26 Tyrone Van Aswegen RSA 68-70-67-68 273 (-7) $ T42 Brendon de Jonge ZIM 70-66-71-68 275(-5) $ RSA 68-69-71-69 277(-3) $ T51 Retief Goosen

45,880.00 22,320.00 14,590.67

Other Southern Africans

69-68-64-64 65-65-69-67 65-69-65-67 67-66-65-69 63-68-66-71 62-69-71-66

265 (-15) 266 (-14) 266 (-14) 267 (-13) 268 (-12) 268 (-12)

Quicken Loans National 26 - 29 June 2014, Congressional CC 1 Justin Rose 2 Shawn Stefani T3 Charley Hoffman Ben Martin T5 Andres Romero Brendan Steele

ENG USA USA USA ARG USA

74-65-71-70 74-68-68-70 72-72-68-69 72-68-70-71 70-72-72-68 74-66-71-71

280 (-4) 280 (-4) 281 (-3) 281 (-3) 282 (-2) 282 (-2)

$ $ $ $ $ $

1,170,000.00 702,000.00 377,000.00 377,000.00 237,250.00 237,250.00

71-68-71-73 283 (-1) 68-74-73-71 286 (+2) 69-71-76-73 289 (+5 ) 74-71-71-74 290(+6) 71-74-77-78 300(+16)

$ $ $ $ $

188,500.00 72,800.00 25,350.00 16,900.00 12,350.00

Other Southern Africans T8 T21 T39 T46 75

Brendon de Jonge ZIM Tyrone Van Aswegen RSA RSA Retief Goosen Trevor Immelman RSA RSA Rory Sabbatini

PGA TOUR U.S. Open 12 -15 June 2014 Pinehurst No. 2 1 Martin Kaymer T2 Erik Compton Rickie Fowler

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GER USA USA

65-65-72-69 72-68-67-72 70-70-67-72

271 (-9) 279 (-1) 279 (-1)

$ $ $

1,620,000.00 789,330.00 789,330.00

Quicken Loans National Champion, Justin Rose from England.

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R E S U LT S & R A N K I N G S PGA Tour order of merit as of 30 June 2014 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

Bubba Watson Jimmy Walker Dustin Johnson Martin Kaymer Matt Kuchar Jordan Spieth Patrick Reed Jim Furyk Justin Rose Chris Kirk

USA USA USA GER USA USA USA USA ENG USA

13 19 15 12 17 19 19 13 13 19

$ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $

5,010,976.00 4,933,790.00 4,104,527.00 3,938,602.00 3,755,578.00 3,612,823.00 3,210,354.00 3,076,615.00 3,022,858.00 2,843,681.00

11 23 21 16 18 12 21 20 23

$ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $

1,043,771.00 1,013,538.00 998,027.00 913,335.00 732,178.00 726,474.00 659,566.00 430,433.00 412,595.00

Other Southern Africans 72 Charl Schwartzel 76 Brendon de Jonge 78 Rory Sabbatini 84 Ernie Els 98 Tim Clark 99 Louis Oosthuizen 111 Retief Goosen 138 Tyrone Van Aswegen 142 Trevor Immelman

web.com TOUR

Steven Alker AUS Dawie van der Walt RSA Si Woo Kim KOR Ryan Armour USA Jeff Curl USA Jon Curran USA

70-70-65-65 70-69-65-66 66-69-71-65 69-68-66-70 66-67-70-70 71-66-67-69

270 (-14) 270 (-14) 271 (-13) 273 (-11) 273 (-11) 273 (-11)

$ $ $ $ $ $

108,000.00 64,800.00 40,800.00 23,625.00 23,625.00 23,625.00

Air Capital Classic, 19 - 22 June 2014, Crestview CC Sebastian Cappelen Matt Weibring Jeff Gove Cameron Percy T5 Ryan Armour Paul Claxton

SWI USA USA AUS USA USA

66-65-65-66 68-65-66-64 68-64-68-66 67-67-70-62 69-68-65-65 65-68-67-67

262 (-18) 263 (-17) 266 (-14) 266 (-14) 267 (-13) 267 (-13)

$ $ $ $ $ $

108,000.00 64,800.00 34,800.00 34,800.00 21,075.00 21,075.00

No other South Africans

United Leasing Championship, 26 - 29 June 2014 Victoria National GC 1 Greg Owen T2 Ryan Armour Mark Hubbard T4 Tony Finau Fabian Gomez

ENG USA USA USA ARG

73-67-72-67 70-67-75-68 69-68-68-75 71-64-72-74 69-70-72-70

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USA USA GER USA USA

11 13 9 12 11

$ $ $ $ $

365,469.00 271,348.00 244,733.00 225,482.00 211,342.00

9 5

$ $

78,834.00 33,200.00

Other Southern Africans 33 Dawie van der Walt 77 Garth Mulroy

RSA RSA

CHAMPIONS TOUR Encompass Championship 20 - 22 June 2014 North Shore CC 1 Tom Lehman T2 Michael Allen Kirk Triplett 4 Doug Garwood 5 Bart Bryant

USA USA USA USA USA

65-66-70 67-68-67 67-67-68 66-71-66 67-68-69

201 (-15) 202 (-14) 202 (-14) 203 (-13) 204 (-12)

$ $ $ $ $

270,000.00 144,000.00 144,000.00 107,100.00 85,500.00

70-68-73 73-70-70

211 (-5) 213 (-3)

$ $

11,610.00 7,920.00

Other South Africans T33 Nick Price T39 David Frost

1 2 3 4 5

Bernhard Langer Jeff Sluman Russ Cochran Kenny Perry Mark McNulty

ZIM RSA

279 (-9) 280 (-8) 280 (-8) 281 (-7) 281 (-7)

$ $ $ $ $

108,000.00 52,800.00 52,800.00 23,625.00 23,625.00

GER USA USA USA IRE

65-64-66-70 69-67-64-65 70-66-63-67 70-63-65-69 66-66-71-66

265 (-15) 265 (-15) 266 (-14) 267 (-13) 269 (-11)

$ $ $ $ $

405,000.00 237,600.00 194,400.00 160,650.00 128,250.00

64-71-68-69

272 (-8)

$

43,200.00

Other South Africans T15 David Frost

No other South Africans 1 2 T3

Carlos Ortiz Andrew Putnam Alex Cejka Jon Curran Blayne Barber

Constellation SENIOR PLAYERS Championship 26 - 29 June 2014, Fox Chapel GC

Cleveland Open 5 - 8 June 2014, Lakewood CC 1 2 3 T4

web.com Tour order of Merit as of 30 June 2014 1 2 3 4 5

RSA

Champions Tour order of merit as if 30 June 2014 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

Bernhard Langer Jay Haas Colin Montgomerie Jeff Sluman Kenny Perry Michael Allen Fred Couples Tom Lehman Tom Pernice Jr. Kirk Triplett

GER USA SCO USA USA USA USA USA USA USA

12 12 10 13 12 13 6 11 13 9

$ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $

1,805,945.00 1,176,142.00 979,929.00 889,125.00 869,604.00 816,050.00 780,600.00 739,363.00 633,767.00 626,104.00

13 10 2

$ $ $

366,522.00 59,935.00 8,280.00

Other Southern Africans 22 David Frost 76 Nick Price 130 Trevor Dodds

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Sunshine Tour DATE EVENT VENUE July 2014 2 - 4 23 - 25 30 - 1 Aug

Sun City Challenge Vodacom Origins of Golf Vodacom Origins of Golf

Lost City GC Arabella CC St Francis Links

Wild Waves Golf Challenge

Wild Coast Sun CC

Vodacom Origins of Golf

Wild Coast Sun CC

R 700 000 R 600 000 R 600 000

August 2014 27 - 29

September 2014 3 - 5

Amateur events - Men DATE EVENT VENUE July 2014 4 - 6 5 - 6 8 - 9 13 - 14 27

August 2014 6 - 8 15 - 17 17 23 - 24

Limpopo Open North and South Junior Championship NOOM Inland Lowveld Mid-Amateur Open North West Mid Amateur Open

TBA Kempton Park CC Silver Lakes CC TBA Orkney GC

Ernie Els SA Primary Schools Championship Southern Cape Open KwaZulu Natal Mid Amateur Open Mpumalanga Senior Open

TBA Mossel Bay GC Durban CC Graceland CC

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

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(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

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

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events calendar JUL, AUG & SEPT 2014

Amateur events - Men (continued) DATE EVENT VENUE September 2014 4 - 5 4 - 5 5 - 7 7 - 8 7 12 - 14 20 - 21 22 - 26

KwaZulu Natal Spring Classic

Western Province Mid Amateur Open Mpumalanga Open KwaZulu Natal Senior 36 hole Tournament Boland Mid Amateur Open Louis Oosthuizen SA Junior Club Championship Lowveld Senior Open S A Inter Provincial Tournament

Durban CC Steenberg GC Nelspruit GC Cotswold Downs GE Stellenbosch GC Mossel Bay GC Nelspruit GC Westlake GC

Amateur events - Women DATE EVENT VENUE July 2014 6 - 7

August 2014 3 - 6 4 - 7 10 - 11 23 - 24

September 2014 7 - 10 16 - 18 21 27 - 28

Gauteng North Championship 2014

Wingate Park CC

Sanlam SA Amateur Match Play Championship Annika Invitational - Sweden Ekurhuleni 54 Hole Stroke Play Championship Southern Cape Championship

Ruimsig GC Forsgardens GC TBC Plettenburg Bay GC

Boland Championship Duke of York Young Champions Trophy Gauteng Junior Championship Ackerman Championship Clovelly GC

Arabella CE Royal Aberdeen, Scotland Wanderers GC

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

July / August 2014

(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)

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R E S U LT S & R A N K I N G S EUROPEAN TOUR

EUROPEAN CHALLENGE TOUR

Irish Open Fora Island Resort 19 - 22 June 2014

Najeti Hotels et Golfs Open Aa Saint Omer GC, 12 - 15 June 2014

1 Ilonen Mikko Fin 2 Molinari Edoardo Ita T3 Baldwin Matthew Eng Broberg Kristoffer Swe Willett Danny Eng

64-68-69-70 67-69-69-67 67-71-66-69 69-69-66-69 73-66-63-71

271 (-13) 272 (-12) 273 (-11) 273 (-11) 273 (-11)

€ € € € €

333,330.00 222,220.00 103,333.00 103,333.00 103,333.00

68-74-72-72 286 (+2) € 68-73-72-73 286 (+2) € 68-74-74-74 290 (+6) €

4,800.00 4,800.00 3,325.00

BMW International Open, Golf Club Gut Larchenhof 26 - 29 June 2014 1 2

Zanotti Fabrizio Cabrera-Bello Rafa Havret Grégory Stenson Henrik T5 Donaldson Jamie Dyson Simon

Par Esp Fra Swe Wal Eng

72-67-65-65 64-68-70-67 71-65-67-66 68-68-66-67 71-67-65-67 69-66-69-66

269 (-19) 269 (-19) 269 (-19) 269 (-19) 270 (-18) 270 (-18)

€ € € € € €

333,330.00 149,140.00 149,140.00 149,140.00 71,600.00 71,600.00

67-67-74-66 274 (-14) € 71-69-66-70 276 (-12) €

18,400.00 13,617.00

Other South Africans T28 Grace Branden T33 Walters Justin

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European Tour order of Merit as of 30 June 2014 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

Björn Thomas Kaymer Martin Mcilroy Rory Donaldson Jamie Stenson Henrik Oosthuizen Louis Dubuisson Victor Jiménez Miguel Angel Garcia Sergio

Den Ger Nir Wal Swe Rsa Fra Esp Esp

Other Southern Africans

15 21 22 23 27 30 43 49 51 57 72 101 122 131 150 151 157 158 161 162 164 168

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Schwartzel Charl Coetzee George Grace Branden Aiken Thomas Els Ernie Sterne Richard Fichardt Darren Van Der Walt Dawie De Jonge Brendon Otto Hennie Kruger Jbe Walters Justin Mulroy Garth Van Zyl Jaco Bekker Oliver Bremner Merrick Stone Brandon Van Der Walt Tjaart Horne Keith Roos Jake Ahlers Jaco Kingston James

Esp Esp Ita Sco Eng Ita

71-65-71-70 73-68-68-71 72-71-68-71 68-74-71-69 71-70-70-71 69-69-72-72

277 (-7) 280 (-4) 282 (-2) 282 (-2) 282 (-2) 282 (-2)

€ € € € € €

32,000.00 22,000.00 10,080.00 10,080.00 10,080.00 10,080.00

€ € € € €

25,600.00 17,600.00 10,400.00 10,400.00 8,000.00

No other South Africans

Other South Africans T63 Fichardt Darren Rsa Roos Jake rsa 70 Walters Justin Rsa

1 Garcia Pinto Jordi 2 Aguilar Carlos T3 Gagli Lorenzo Henry Scott Kennedy Lloyd Rota Andrea

Rsa Rsa Rsa Rsa Rsa Rsa Rsa Rsa Zim Rsa Rsa Rsa Rsa Rsa Rsa Rsa Rsa Rsa Rsa Rsa RSA RSA

13 9 8 11 12 7 9 15 10

€ € € € € € € € €

1,534,244.00 1,472,118.00 1,355,051.00 1,308,559.00 1,164,541.00 1,062,728.00 1,055,666.00 1,011,025.00 994,559.00

10 12 12 9 6 8 18 13 5 12 20 18 12 8 7 6 8 12 7 10 6 10

€ € € € € € € € € € € € € € € € € € € € € €

704,391.00 602,002.00 565,846.00 400,075.00 473,936.00 476,384.00 386,921.00 349,434.00 332,292.00 286,997.00 233,751.00 155,666.00 107,316.00 95,937.00 72,170.00 65,486.00 50,815.00 50,160.00 46,976.00 46,550.00 45,245.00 42,823.00

Belgian Challenge Open, Cleydael G&CC 19 - 22 June 2014 1 Harrold William 2 Fritsch Florian T3 Coupland Dave Palmer Jason 5 Stalter Joël

Eng Ger Eng Eng Fra

70-63-67-66 64-68-69-65 63-72-67-66 66-63-73-66 68-64-70-67

266 (-18) 266 (-18) 268 (-16) 268 (-16) 269 (-15)

No other South Africans

Scottish Hydro Challenge, Macdonald Spey Valley GC 26 - 29 June 2014 1 Johnston Andrew T2 Lampert Moritz Pilkadaris Terry T4 Farr Oliver Senior Jack

Eng Ger Aus Wal Eng

66-65-68-66 265 (-19) 69-67-65-67 268 (-16) 66-67-68-67 268 (-16) 68-67-68-66 269 (-15) 70-66-68-65 269 (-15)

€ € € € €

40,000.00 22,500.00 22,500.00 13,750.00 13,750.00

67-69-71-68

€

2,225.00

Other South Africans T25 Roos Jake

RSA

275 (-9)

European Challenge Tour order Of Merit as of 30 June 2014 1 2 3 4 5

Jordi Garcia Pinto Moritz Lampert Andrew Johnston Jake Roos Scott Henry

Esp Ger Eng Rsa Sco

9 7 10 8 6

€ € € € €

94,572.00 85,835.00 72,235.00 70,077.00 48,748.00

58 Tjaart Van Der Walt 141 Dylan Frittelli

Rsa Rsa

4 7

€ €

13,187.00 3,135.00

Other Southern Africans

EUROPEAN SENIORS TOUR Bad Ragaz Senior PGA Championship Golf Club Bad Ragaz, 4 - 6 June 2014 1 2 3 T4

Gibson Rick O’sullivan Denis Drummond Ross Carbonetti Luis Fowler Peter Manson Gordon

Can Irl Sco Arg Aus Aut

63-66-66 70-65-66 65-68-69 72-62-69 66-68-69 68-66-69

195 (-15) 201 (-9) 202 (-8) 203 (-7) 203 (-7) 203 (-7)

€ € € € € €

42,000.00 28,000.00 19,600.00 11,659.00 11,659.00 11,659.00

74-71-71

216 (+6)

€

868.00

Other South Africans T48 Johnstone Tony ZIM

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R E S U LT S & R A N K I N G S Ladies European order of Merit as of 30 June 2014

European Seniors Tour order of Merit as of 30 June 2014 1 Colin Montgomerie 2 Tom Watson 3 Bernhard Langer 4 David Frost 5 Santiago Luna

SCO Usa Ger Rsa Esp

1 1 1 1 3

€ € € € €

282,756.00 169,803.00 90,886.00 50,866.00 50,412.00

2

€

1,875.00

Other Southern Africans 63 Tony Johnstone

ZIM

Asian Tour order of Merit as of 30 June 2014 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

Anirban Lahiri Rikard Karlberg David Lipsky Rahil Gangjee Baek Seuk-Hyun Richard T. Lee S.s.p Chowrasia Antonio Lascuna Siddikur Rahman Rashid Khan

Ind Swe Usa Ind Kor Can Ind Phi Ban Ind

6 5 5 6 6 5 6 6 7 7

$ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $

245,910.00 143,400.00 141,712.00 108,997.00 104,609.00 97,438.00 87,457.00 85,098.00 79,879.00 77,697.00

2 5

$ $

40,535.00 32,649.00

Other Southern Africans 28 Jbe Kruger 31 Bryce Easton

RSA RSA

LADIES EUROPEAN TOUR Allianz Ladies Slovak Open Golf Resort Tale, 19 - 22 June 2014 1 Camilla Lennarth Swe 2 Melissa Reid Eng T3 Hannah Ralph Eng Sally Watson Sco T5 Ann-Kathrin Lindner Ger Liz Young Eng Klara Spilkova Rus

70-72-69-66 75-68-71-67 72-72-73-68 69-67-75-74 72-74-68-72 71-71-72-72 71-68-74-73

277 (-11) 281 (-7) 285 (-3) 285 (-3) 286 (-2) 286 (-2) 286 (-2)

€ € € € € € €

41,250.00 27,912.50 17,050.00 17,050.00 9,102.50 9,102.50 9,102.50

74-76-70-72

292 (+4)

€

3,423.75

Other South Africans T21 Connie Chen

RSA

Italian Open, Golf Club Perugia, 27 - 29 June 2014 1 2 3 4 T5

Florentyna Parker Eng Holly Clyburn Eng Rebecca Hudson Eng Diana Luna Ita Veronica Zorzi Ita Pamela Pretswell Swe Stacy Lee Bregman Rsa

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

209 (-7) € 210 (-6) € 211 (-5) € 213 (+3) € 214 (-2) € 214 (+2) € 214 (+2) €

37,500.00 25,375.00 17,500.00 13,500.00 8,950.00 8,950.00 8,950.00

76-73-71 73-73-74 76-73-76

220 (+4) 220 (+4) 225 (+9)

2,475.00 2,475.00 800.00

Other South Africans T27 Monique Smit Connie Chen 59 Kim Williams

Rsa Rsa Rsa

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€ € €

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

Charley Hull Nikki Campbell Camilla Lennarth Valentine Derrey Gwladys Nocera Holly Clyburn Stacy Lee Bregman Malene Jorgensen Lee-Anne Pace Florentyna Parker

Eng Aus Swe Fra Fra Eng Rsa Den Rsa ENG

7 7 9 9 8 8 8 7 5 8

€ € € € € € € € € €

103,559.83 88,621.53 85,485.68 71,319.56 71,086.69 65,794.01 63,427.58 61,158.00 55,431.57 55,007.88

8 5 3 1 5

€ € € € €

11,348.75 10,638.00 2,629.17 2,475.00 1,260.00

Other Southern Africans 69 Connie Chen 71 Kim Williams 132 Ashleigh Simon 134 Monique Smit 151 Bonita Bredenhann

Rsa Rsa Rsa Rsa Nam

Official World Golf Rankings as of 30 June 2014 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

Adam Scott Henrik Stenson Bubba Watson Matt Kuchar Jason Day Justin Rose Tiger Woods Rory Mcilroy Sergio Garcia Jordan Spieth

Aus 9.00 41 Swe 8.00 52 Usa 7.00 47 Usa 6.82 52 Aus 6.56 40 Eng 6.55 50 Usa 6.53 40 Ire 6.4 6 49 Spn 6.23 49 Usa 5.86 47

Other Southern Africans 25 Charl Schwartzel 51 Louis Oosthuizen 58 Ernie Els 61 Richard Sterne 69 George Coetzee 79 Brendon de Jonge 87 Branden Grace 106 Thomas Aiken 118 Darren Fichardt 132 Rory Sabbatini 135 Hennie Otto 175 Danie van Tonder 176 Tim Clark 179 Jaco Van Zyl 169 Jbe’ Kruger 187 Dawie van der Walt 196 Retief Goosen

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3.81 2.57 2.29 2.18 1.95 1.81 1.67 1.46 1.37 1.25 1.24 1.01 1.00 .99 1.02 0.94 0.89

52 51 52 42 49 52 52 52 52 52 49 51 47 51 52 52 41

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SPECIAL FEATURE - CELEBRIT Y GOLFER PROFILE

Hannes Hopley – former South African discus thrower 1. Where were you born and which schools did you attend?

I was born in Pretoria in 1981 and lived in Rustenburg all my life until I moved to the USA for an athletic scholarship at Southern Methodist University in Dallas Texas where I completed a Degree in Economics and Management Information Systems.

2. Do you come from a sporting family?

Not really. My dad was pretty good at running in his day, but never took it further.

3. What sports did you play at school?

Athletics all my life, and rugby up to grade 9.

4. You came first at the World Junior Championships in 2000, how old were you then and how did your career take off from then?

Yes, I was RSA junior and African Junior champion before I won the World Junior Champs in Santiago Chile. Through that achievement I made my way to the USA for a few years to study and to compete on a high level. The American Collegiate (University Athletics Program) is very advanced and far more competitive than the South African local athletics circuit, plus I got an education at the same time. This truly was the best time of my life.

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5. You represented South Africa at the 2004 Olympic Games in Athens, Greece. How did you place there and what was that experience like?

I made the final and finished 8th at age 23, which is pretty young for a discus thrower considering peak age is around 30 to 35. The Olympics is larger than life and an experience I cannot explain in words. It truly is the pinnacle of every sportsman’s career.

6. What was your best distance and where and when did that occur?

67.66m in College Station, Texas, USA in 2004. Also did my best in Shot put 19.58m that same day! It was an awesome day.

7. What was your training regime like at the height of your career?

3 hours per day technical training and 2.5 to 3 hours per day strength training and lots of sleep!

8. What was your maximum bench press?

260kg – with no assistance from anyone. I did have a spotter, but DON’T TOUCH MY BENCH when I’m busy.

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GETTING ON TO GOLF 1. When did you start to play golf?

In 2006 when I saw an opportunity in the Range ball market and started WeGotBalls. co.za. At that point I had never held a golf club – and what I knew about golf was dangerous.

I had a golf ball business but had no idea what golf was. Since then I have been selling range balls to golf ranges all across south Africa for the past 8 years. We also specialize in used quality golf balls in different grades sold from our website and shipped throughout the country via courier and post. www.wegotballs. co.za

2. What is your current handicap?

I am totally handicapped when it comes to golf. I really don’t play enough. To busy working!

3. Where do you play out of?

I am based in Alberton, Gauteng, and play out of Reading. I’m not a member anywhere.

4. Which is your favourite South African golf course?

9. Who was the best discus thrower of all time?

Jurgen Schult from Germany threw 74.08m a hell of a long time ago….

10. Are there any exciting South African prospects at the moment?

I must be honest, since I got married and started my family I have not kept track at all.

11. What advice would you give to aspiring young athletes?

Be focused at all times. Sleep Enough. And remember, it is not what you do the 3 hours training each day but the other 21 hours of each day which will make you a great athlete (my Coach Dave Wollman from SMU said that to me the first we met in 2001 – he was 110% right).

12. What do you do for relaxation?

I shoot my hunting rifle at the shooting range these days – don’t have much time for golf.

13. Do you live by a specific mantra?

I’ve only played like 5 courses in my life, but at this point Serengeti is a lovely course!

5. Which is your favourite golf course when overseas?

I was overseas a lot in my lifetime, but never took my golf clubs.

6. Do you walk or take a cart?

I walk ... I really need the exercise since retiring from Athletics. However, sometimes I take the cart

7. Your favourite golfer is?

Tiger. Don’t ask why as I can’t tell you.

8. Have you ever had a hole-in-one?

Hahaha. No…

9. Your ideal fourball would be?

Good Question… Arnold Schwarzenegger , Tiger Woods, Janus Robberts … and myself of course.

Dedicated focus delivers success.

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A M AT E U R N E W S

Gorlei wins dramatic Nomads SA Girls tussle Western Province junior Cara Gorlei became the first play-off champion of the Nomads SA Girls Championship since 1976 when she ended a three-player shootout at the fourth extra hole, while 13-year-old Kajyuree Moodley from Gauteng prevailed for a wire-to-wire B-Section victory at Orkney GC on the first of July.

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orlei lagged five shots off the pace after a costly second round 80, while defending champion Ji Sun Kang from Western Province started the final round two behind overnight leader, Ivanna Samu.

However, 18-year-old Gorlei reproduced the form that carried her to the first round lead and set the clubhouse target at eight-over-par 224 with a three birdie, three bogey even-par 72.

Samu from Gauteng fought valiantly to reverse the damage of two doubles and a triple bogey and forced the play-off with a 77, and Kang made it three for extra time with a 75.

It took two visits to the 17th and 18th holes before stalemate was broken by Gorlei, who sunk a nervy five meter putt with a birdie at the par-four closing hole to triumph.

A-DIVISION – TOP 10

• 229 Catherine Lau 78 75 76

• Danielle du Toit 76 75 79

• 224 Cara Gorlei 72 80 72*

• Carrie Park 76 76 77

• 233 Bianca Lohbauer 79 80 74

• 224 Ji Sun Kang 74 75 75

• Bianca Theron 76 74 79

• Chiara Contomathios 78 74 81

• Ivanna Samu 75 72 77

• 230 Frankie Bosman 75 80 75

*Won at fourth play-off hole

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TuksSport clinches SA High School Champs Marco Steyn held his nerve under the extreme pressure to clinch the 2014 SA High School Championship title for TuksSport High School in a sudden-death play-off against Cameron Moralee from Rundle College at Bloemfontein GC last month.

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uksSport High combined for an opening 225, but lagged four shots behind joint first round leaders, Rundle College and Hilton College.

While Hilton faded, the newcomers stayed in the race with a final round 225 after Allan Lones carded a 72, Moralee posted a 75 and Haydn Garcia produced a 77.

“We knew we had at least five shots to make up if we wanted a shot at the title,” said TuksGolf General Manager, Johan Steyn.

“Dylan Naidoo took it upon himself to step it up after his non-counting 85 in the first round. He played a champions round and his 72 significantly boosted the team. It took a lot of guts and we were incredibly proud of his determination.”

Steyn returned a 73 and rising star Sentanio Minnie posted a 76 for a 221 to tie Rundle on 446.

FINAL RESULT (*** Won in a play-off) ***446 - TuksSport High School 225 (Marco Steyn 72, Albert Venter 74, Sentanio Minnie 79), 221 (Dylan Naidoo 72, Marco Steyn 73, Sentanio Minnie 76) 446 - Rundle College 221 (Cameron Moralee 65, Caylum Boon 78, Allan Lones 78), 225 (Allan Lones 73, Cameron Moralee 75, Hayden Garcia 77)

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Both teams then had to nominate a player for the ensuing sudden-death play-off. Rundle nominated Moralee, who followed an opening 65 with a final round 75 and won the Individual Competition.

TuksSport High nominated Steyn, who recently won the ProShop Northern Amateur Stroke Play and made the match play semi-final.

“We actually selected Marco well ahead of the final round, because he carried some great form into the championship,” Steyn explained. “It turned out to be the right decision for the team.”

Steyn and Moralee returned to the par-four 10th where the TuksSport High player split the fairway with a three-wood, while the Rundle player hooked his tee shot into the trees.

Moralee punched out into a greenside bunker, while Steyn mailed his approach from 80 feet to the centre of the green. Moralee finished with a bogey from the trap and Steyn had two putts for par and victory.

449 - Grey College Bloem 223 (Attie van Wyk 71, Ruan Pretorius 76, Therion Nel 76), 226 (Therion Nel 73, Ruan Pretorius 76, Attie van Wyk 77) 451 - Paarl Boys High 222 (Hennie O’Kennedy 72, Eduard de Villiers 73, Herman Loubser 77), 229 (Herman Loubser 71, Eduard de Villiers 79), Hennie O’Kennedy 79 454 - Michael House 227 (Louis Albertse 72, Matt Saulez 74, Chad Fourie 81), 227 (Louis Albertse 75, Sean Rice 76, Matt Saulez 76)

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Richards delights in Limpopo win

In what should have been a memorable final amateur season, Monja Richards - by her own admission – has been a shadow of her former self over the last couple of months of the 2014. Gone was the signature smile and the happy-go-lucky girl.

Richards was suddenly beating herself up like she never had before.

LIMPOPO CHAMPIONSHIP A-DIVISION TOP 10 • 230 Monja Richards 76 76 78

• 239 Carrie Park 80 78 81

• 231 Lara Weinstein 74 77 80

• 240 Lora Assad 81 78 81

• 233 Mae Cornforth 78 77 78

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verything changed when Richards lifted the Free State & Northern Cape Championship.

“I was so thrilled to get back into the winner’s circle,” the 26-year-old Nelspruit golfer said.

“Defending my title at the Limpopo Champs win has just given me more confidence.”

Richards carded rounds of 76, 76 and 78 to beat Lara Weinstein by one shot.

“Lara is on a break from America, where she has been playing college golf. She was one of our top amateurs before she left and she has been exposed to a lot more international experience,” Richards said. “It meant a lot to me that I was able to beat her under difficult circumstances.

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SA reels in 11th AACT title in Kenya

For the 11th time since the All-Africa Challenge Trophy (AACT) launched in 1992, a South African women’s amateur team claimed success in Africa’s most prestigious biennial championship last month.

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agda Kruger, Michaela Fletcher and Cara Gorlei showed the same tenacity, commitment and determination as their predecessors to ensure the country’s successful title defence at the Muthaiga GC in Nairobi.

Steyn clinches ProShop Northern Amateur Modderfontein’s Marco Steyn drained an eagle putt at the 18th hole of the East Course at Royal Johannesburg and Kensington to seal a onestroke victory in the ProShop Northern Amateur Stroke Play Championship last month.

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he maiden win on the Open Amateur circuit puts Steyn eighth on the 2014 first-time winner’s list this season.

Steyn’s first win this season follows closely on a runner-up finish at the Coastal Nomads National Order of Merit tournament at St Francis Links last month.

Fletcher from KwaZulu-Natal birdied three par-fives and the par-four on her way to a closing threeunder-par 68 to safeguard the team’s six stroke overnight lead.

The Tuksgolf Club and Academies student lagged six strokes off the pace at 36-hole mark, with Royston in the driver’s seat at six-under-par 138 after rounds of 71 and 67.

Western Province’s Gorlei added an 80, while Kruger from Gauteng North signed for a non-counting 81.

However, a flawless seven-under-par 65 left the 17-year-old in a challenging position heading into the final round at the home of the Sunshine Tour’s Joburg Open.

Rounds of 146, 148 and 148 secured an 11 stroke victory for South Africa on a winning score of 442.

Meanwhile Kenya held up under huge pressure from Tanzania to combine for a final round 151 to clinch the runner-up spot on 453.

TEAM RESULT • • • •

442 (+16) South Africa 146 148 148 453 (+27) Kenya 145 157 151 456 (+30) Tanzania 156 150 150 472 (+46) Zambia 156 159 157

CUMULATIVE INDIVIDUAL RESULT • • •

220 (+7) Michaela Fletcher (RSA) 225 (+12) Cara Gorlei (RSA) 226 (+13) Josephine Ainley (KEN)

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Steyn kept up the pressure with five birdies on the front nine and reduced the damage of a lone bogey at the 10th with the eagle finish to edge out overnight leader Royston by one shot for victory on 13-under-par 275.

Border Stroke Play Championship winner Royston mirrored Steyn’s birdies at the first, third, sixth, eighth and ninth, and traded a bogey at the 14th for birdie at the 15th for a final round 67.

RESULT - TOP 20 • 275 Marco Steyn 75 69 65 66 • 276 Gregory Royston 71 67 71 67 • 282 Basil Wright 71 69 74 68 • 284 Andre Nel 75 73 66 70; Jason Froneman 74 70 68 72; Ludovic Bax 73 67 70 74; Stefan Cronje 71 72 71 70; Paul Boshoff 70 73 70 71

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WPGA welcomes Cell C to Sunshine Ladies Tour

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he Women’s PGA of South Africa (WPGA) has welcomed Cell C as the title sponsor of the South African Women’s Open, to be held at San Lameer Country Club in October. “We are very pleased to welcome Cell C to the growing list of industry leaders that support the WPGA and events on the Sunshine Ladies Tour and expand the playing platform for women professional golfers in South Africa,” said WPGA chairman, Margie Whitehouse.

of promoters World Sports Promotions said the Cell C sponsorship is an endorsement of the growing success of this tournament and the elevated profile of professional women’s golf in South Africa. “The South African Women’s Open was the only professional event in South Africa for a number of years and, since the event returned to the LET schedule in 2012, we have successfully grown the stature of the championship with prize money increases,” Copeman said.

“We also applaud the KwaZulu-Natal Department of Economic Development and Tourism and the Hibiscus Coast Municipality for their continued support of this prestigious international championship”. Whitehouse commended promoters World Sports Promotions for elevating the profile of the WPGA’s national Open. “Lesley Copeman and her team have worked tirelessly over the last three years to re-establish the SA Women’s Open and raise its profile with increased prize money each year and by landing a title sponsor this year,” Whitehouse said.

“Their commitment has been commendable and we thoroughly appreciate the effort they make to help the WPGA to empower women’s golf in South Africa.”

The 72-hole tournament will be played at San Lameer from 16-19 October and will carry an increased purse of €320,000 (approximately R4.5-million). Copeman

“We are extremely proud to welcome Cell C on board as a partner this year. The inclusion of the Cell C SA Women’s Open on the Sunshine Ladies Tour further enhances the playing opportunities for professional golfers and top amateurs in this country.” Cell C Executive Head of Marketing, Doug Mattheus, said “Cell C places a strong emphasis on women empowerment in South Africa through many of our sponsorship and investment projects. The South African Women’s Open represents what we want all young women to aspire to and more, which is why we are excited to have become the headline sponsor,”

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“We also welcome the opportunity to support the Sunshine Ladies Tour and provide an international playing platform for top professionals and the country’s rising stars.” Mattheus said.

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S P E C I A L F E AT U R E - G R E E N K E E P I N G

Spraying of Chemicals

When it comes to applying certain chemicals to turf or any other areas of the golf course, it is vital that there must be a competent, qualified person involved. The minimum requirements must be a certified PCO (Pest control operator) per course and this person will be responsible for the mixing of chemicals and the training of the staff applying these chemicals. When applying any chemical, safety is key!

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Recordkeeping of all products in stock and also of all chemicals applied is vital to a good operation. These data sheets will help you when you encounter the same disease problems or insects in the future, it takes all the guessing out of the picture and provides you with concrete historical data and results from the applications.

Calibration of your spraying equipment should happen at least twice a month depending on how much you are spraying. This is a practice that takes a couple of minutes,

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S P E C I A L F E AT U R E - G R E E N K E E P I N G but it will make such a huge difference to the way products are applied. Without knowing how much water your equipment will put out over a certain area, you will never get the product to perform to its true potential, not mentioning the unsafe act of over applying products because people are just not trained to use these products safely. Ask a qualified person how you should calibrate your equipment if you are unsure.

The normal look for a spray technician when spraying chemicals that can be detrimental to his health should look like this.

When applying products, always read the label.

These labels are the end result of years and years of research and then combined into an easy to read label with mixing instructions, rate per hectare, type of control and so much more. If you do not follow the manufacturerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s guidelines and you do not see results, or you cause damage to your turf, then you have only yourself to blame.

Nozzle selection is important when considering the mode of application. When applying soil based products that should be watered in after application, then you will use larger nozzles that puts down much more water per hectare that the finer nozzles.

You can differentiate between foliar nozzles and soil nozzles. Your fungicides that get taken up by the leaf of the plant are usually applied with a much finer nozzle to ensure a good coverage over the entire leaf surface.

Target only the disease or pest that you need to target and do not spray chemicals unnecessarily!

Our environment is worth much more to us alive and strong.

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When providing your operator with the correct safety clothes, you are ensuring the safety of the operator and the employer. It is your responsibility to ensure that these safety clothing are worn and refusal to do so by the operator should not be taken lightly!

Enjoy and stay safe.

Happy golfing, Charl Blaauw Estate maintenance manager St Francis Links

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Golf Course Development Cost Survey 2014 (Part 2 of 3) Developing a golf course – from concept to realization Key motivations

From a pure investment perspective, we see four strong motivating factors behind a decision to include golf in a broader development, namely: • Golf courses have a strong track record of providing an increase in selling prices and sales velocity of adjacent residential real estate; • Golf can help drive demand for onsite hospitality functions such as hotels and serviced apartments; • Golf courses can act as a useful “positioning tool” for upscale developments; • If designed, built and operated in a professional manner (and with favourable market character istics), golf courses can provide a viable return on investment in their own right.

Our survey of golf course developers shows that in 39% of the cases the main aim of the golf course development was to add value to the surrounding real estate development, while a third of the projects were driven primarily by profit-seeking objectives. In the MENA region and in Sub-Saharan Africa, where the vast majority of newly developed courses are part of tourist resorts or residential communities, each project was driven by a real estate price uplift. The proportion of mainly profit-driven golf course developments was the highest in Central Europe and Western Europe, 58% in each of these two regions.

In comparison to 25% in the 2008 edition of this research, only 16% of the surveyed developers were motivated by personal interest in golf. A surprisingly high 47% of respondents in Eastern Europe indicated their own golf interest as their primary motivation for the development, followed by 31% in Northern Europe and 12% in Great Britain and Ireland, where golf has great tradition and participation rates are especially high.

In the GBI region, more than a third of the respondents highlighted that the improvements were made to meet demands from club members.

In some of the cases land was utilized for golf course development as there was no alternative option. Not a single respondent was primarily motivated by making use of funds and subsidies.

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Selecting suppliers

During the development of a golf course the project team can involve a number of different skilled members, as illustrated in the chart below. While every project is different, this chart suggests the various professionals to be involved at the main stages of a golf course development.

When the golf course is part of a broader real estate development, there is an increased role for master planners and financial advisors to create a sustainable concept.

Focusing on the golf course element itself within a broader real estate development, in the pla ning and construction phases the golf course designer and the construction company play a crucial role.

There are specialized golf course construction companies (as opposed to non-specialists) which developers often employ, especially in the case of higher quality golf courses. As part of our research, we asked the survey participants what their rationale had been when choosing the golf course designers and the construction companies for their development.

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As with our findings in previous years, our recent survey also demonstrates that the selection of key suppliers often happens through informal channels, based on referrals or reputation. In many cases the golf architect introduces the construction company to the developer. Subcontractors were also chosen via open tender, while in about a tenth of the cases the design and/ or construction works were done in-house.

In some cases, the developers or project managers had previously worked with the selected supplier.

How long does it take to develop a golf course?

It usually takes 4-5 years to develop a golf course from concept to realization. Within this, the length of the permitting procedure can vary significantly depending on the country concerned, the nature of the site and the characteristics of the planned development. In some areas (e.g. the Middle East), all necessary permits for a course development can be obtained within a few months, especially if the development is in line with a government plan/strategy. On the other hand, in Northern and Central Europe, golf developers often face very strict planning regulations and environmental opposition, and in extreme cases permitting can take up to 3-4 years.

Planning and design is mostly done within one year; the construction work typically takes 2-2.5 years, depending on the topography of the site, the quality of soil, the availability of water, the climatic conditions and of course the expected quality, complexity or playing difficulty of the designed golf course.

For 9-hole courses, construction work takes 5-6 months less on average than for 18-hole courses, and both planning and design can generally be completed in a shorter period as well.

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Understanding the market and financial feasibility of a development Besides planning issues, availability of water and assessment of the characteristics of terrain, all of which can have a significant impact on the development cost of a golf course, the economic and financial aspects of the project should be investigated in a very early stage of the development. In this regard, the following questions should be answered, ideally with the support of professional advisors: • Is your site suitable for a golf development in terms of its location, accessibility and proximity to demand generators?

• What is the competitive environment in terms of current and future supply of golf facilities?

• What is the market potential of your project in terms of current and future demand?

• What is the optimal project concept in terms of market characteristics, your financing capabilities and your risk/return expectations?

• Is the project financially viable?

• What is the expected return of investment form the project?

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Construction

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SPECIAL ON MEMBERSHIPS - NO ENTRANCE FEE

Full Male Member - R1900 • Full Ladies Member - R1680 & MUCH MORE Please contact Marietjie @ 014 574 3636 or marietjie@mgc.za.com SUNDAY SPECIAL - 2 PLAYERS SHARING A GOLF CART R450 MONDAY & TUESDAY SPECIAL - 2 PLAYERS SHARING A GOLF CART R350 GROUP BOOKING SPECIALS – P Please contact Yvonne @ 014 574 4111 or yvonne@mgc.za.com WE ALSO HAVE COROPORATE MEMBERSHIPS THAT CATERS FOR YOUR SPECIFIC NEEDS + ADVERTISING OPPURTUNITIES ON OUR PRESTIGIOUS GOLF COURSE Please contact Yvonne @ 014 574 4111 or yvonne@mgc.za.com

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What are the main difficulties encountered during the development of a golf course?

Developers can face a number of unexpected difficulties during a golf course construction project, all of which can affect the length of time for development.

Rejection of permit applications can delay and even block the entire project. Developers are aware that even the most spectacular design is worthless if they cannot obtain permits. As with the findings of our previous surveys, obtaining the necessary permits was the most frequently mentioned problem faced during the development of golf courses in EMA (35%), and even more so in Western Europe (50%).

difficulties keeping within their original budgets.

In this regard it is worthwhile mentioning that having access to bank financing has become far more difficult than in pre-crisis years. Earthwork and rocky terrain was a typical problem in Western Europe, whereas environmental opposition was a difficulty for a number of developers, mostly in Northern Europe. Unfavorable weather conditions were hard to deal with in Great Britain and Ireland, as well as in Northern and Eastern Europe. Unsurprisingly, in the Middle East, the biggest difficulty appears to have been the limited availability of water.

Developers seem to have faced financing issues more commonly than before, as 25% indicated this in their responses. Similarly, 25% of them had

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Week day special at kambaku Golf club

Tuesdays and Thursdays special - pay for 9 holes and play 18 holes.

Gaze at the wild life in the Kruger National Park from our club house deck.

One of the top ten 9 hole golf courses in South Africa.

Tel: 082 888 0188 â&#x20AC;˘ Email: manager@komatigolf.co.za â&#x20AC;˘ Website: www.komatigolf.co.za

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Stay, Play or just spend the day at the Royal Swazi Spa Valley Resort Set in the natural tranquillity of the Ezulwini Valley, the Royal Swazi Spa Valley resort beckons guests from all corners of the world. The resort is made up of the elegant Royal Swazi Spa hotel and Lugogo Sun. The two hotels are a minuteâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s drive apart when travelling by courtesy bus.

Facilities at the resort include the bustling casino, the peaceful Royal Swazi Spa, the Convention Centre, an 18-hole championship golf course, lawn bowls, squash, tennis and horse riding. A variety of retail shops are available at the resort and recommendations can be made as to the best shopping experiences available outside the grounds.

Tel:+268 2416 4000 or central reservations +271 1780 7810 â&#x20AC;˘ royalswazi.hotel@suninternational.com Old Mbabane/Manzini Main Road, Ezulwini Valley, Mbabane, Swaziland

A F F O R D A B L E G O L F - neighbouring countries

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KIDS STUFF

Turning back the clock is the Golfer from the past?

WHO

• Born in Woodson, Illinois in the U.S.A. on April 25th 1916, he passed away on September 23rd 1994.

• One of nine children raised on an Illinois farm near Jacksonville, he turned professional in 1942.

Small in stature, he was one of the top putters of his era.

• He was a full-time member of the PGA Tour from 1948 to 1962. He played on two Ryder Cup teams, 1955 and 1961; and was also the team captain in 1961.

• He was the Player of the Year on the PGA Tour in 1961, unseating Arnold Palmer for a year.

• He won the 1961 PGA Championship at age 45 which at the time made him the oldest player to win a major.

• He holds the record for the oldest player to ever play on the PGA Tour, when he played in the 1994 Buick Invitational at Torrey Pines at the age of 77 years, 10 months, and 9 days. He died later that year.

• He and his wife Lucile, who died of cancer in 1968, had five children.

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ON TOUR WITH TANDI

: r u o T n o i d n Ta We are now virtually a third of the way through the Ladies European Tour season and our South African girls are faring well on foreign soil.

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he Ladies European Tour has been down under for 3 co-sanctioned events in Australia and New Zealand with Stacy Bregman having a brilliant start to her 2014 campaign with a tied 3rd at the Volvic RACV Masters and a tied 11th at the New Zealand Open. After her great start to the season and continuing good form, Stacy is set to secure a spot in the Ladies British Open in July as she is currently ranked 12 on the Order Of Merit. Top 25 players otherwise not exempt get into the British Open. This year the Ricoh Woman’s British Open will be played at Royal Birkdale from 10th – 13th July. Hopefully a tour win is on the cards for Stacy this year! Keep it up!

Then it was off to Morocco for the Lalla Meryem Cup held in Agadir, Golf de l’Ocean, where Lee Ann Pace had a good start to her season with a tied 4th. Stacy posed another solid result with tied 10th.

I think it is fair to say, with mention to my previous article, that the South African players do hit the ground running on international soil following on from local events. The resurgence of the Sunshine Ladies Tour has given our girls a much needed boost. What better way to play in an overseas event, brimming with confidence gained from local tour success? Again, I think we should credit those parties involved for their continued belief and support in Woman’s Professional Golf and the wonderful game we play: Woman’s PGA, SuperSport, Sun International, Dimension Data

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and last but by no means least, Investec. I am positive that the 2015 will be even better!

On a different note Ashley Simon is playing on the LPGA Tour and has already posted some great results thus far. Ashley, having secured her full playing status last year at LPGA Tour School will play a combination of both the American and European Tour. Lee Ann Pace only secured a conditional card at the LPGA Tour School however; she will also get several starts on the LPGA due to her high world ranking.

In other news, the co-sanctioned South African Woman’s Open will be played at San Lameer Golf Golf from the 16th to the 19th October. Aside from the venue being confirmed for hosting the event, a new title Sponsor has come onboard: Cell C. The prize fund for this event is Eur320,000 and I am positive that all our South African girls will play well!

For up to date results and online scoring go to: www.ladieseuropeantour.com Keep an eye out for our Rookies: Kim Williams, Nobuhle Dlamini and Nicole Garcia.

Until out next update, happy golfing and may all your birdie putts drop.

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LPGA Results:

Ashley Simon: Kia Classic Swinging Skirts ALPG Classic Airbus LPGA Classic Shoprite LPGA Classic

tied 32nd tied 15th tied 48th tied 38th

$10 960.00 $24 594.00 $4532.00 $7132.00

Lee Ann Pace: Shoprite LPGA Classic US Open

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Rolex World Rankings as at 25th June:

Lee Ann Pace

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Ashley Simon 152 Stacy Lee Bregman

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Paula Reto 436 Connie Chen 446 Laurette Maritz 644 Melissa Eaton-Jackson

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Ladies European Tour Results: ISPS Handa New Zealand Open Stacy Bregman tied 11th on -3 M/C Connie Chen, Nicole Garcia

Volvik RACV Masters Stacy Bregman tied 3rd on -12 Ashley Simon & Lee Anne Pace tied 39th on -1 M/C Connie Chen

ISPS Handa Womanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Australian Open Lee Ann Pace tied 45th even par Stacy Bregman tied 67th on +4 M/C Ashley Simon

Lalla Meryem Moroccan Open Lee Ann Pace tied 4th on -10 Stacy Bregman tied 10th on -6 Kim Williams tied 29th on even par Bonnita Bredenhann 65th on +10 M/C Connie Chen & Nicole Garcia

Turkish Airlines Ladies Open Stacy Bregman tied 19th on +2 Kim Williams tied 55th on +9 M/C Laurette Maritz & Nicole Garcia W/D Lee Ann Pace Deloitte Ladies Dutch Open Kim Williams tied 12th on -1 Stacy Bregman tied 25th on +3 M/C Nicole Garcia & Laurette Maritz

Allianz Ladies Slovak Open Connie Chen tied 21st on +4 M/C Kim Williams, Bonnita Bredenhann and Nobuhle Dlamini

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EQUIPMENT FOR SALE

ACCOMMODATION

KZN, MIDLANDS & DRAKENSBURG Umdoni Golf Course - Weekend for 4 including two rounds of golf each. Totally self contained house on the golf course.

R 1 600-00, Scottsburgh.

Contact 082 705 8764.

Princeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Grant, 4 night stay including golf. (Natal north coast) R 4 000-00.

Contact 082 705 8764.

getaway for two - Dinner, Bed & Breakfast and golf included.

R 2 000-00 all in.

Contact 082 705 8764.

Monks Cowl (Near Champagne Sports Resort) - 2 night weekend getaway for two - Dinner, Bed & Breakfast and golf included.

R 2 000-00 all in.

Contact 082 705 8764.

Cathedral Peak Hotel - 2 night weekend break for two including dinner, bed & breakfast and a round of golf. (Drakensberg) R 2 500-00 all in.

Contact 082 705 8764.

and a round of golf per person.

(Naboomspruit)Total cost R 1 250-00. Contact 083 293 0220.

FREE STATE Luxury w/end for two to Stonehenge River Lodge. (Parys).

Including b/b. Total cost R 1 000-00. Contact 083 293 0220.

5 x Luxury w/end for two to Sanwa River Lodge. (Vaal River Parys) Including b/b. Total cost R 1 000-00.

MPUMALANGA Luxury 4 night break for 6 to Mjejane Game Reserve on the banks of the Crocodile river in the Kruger Park. Self catering.

All in R6 000-00.

Contact 083 293 0220.

Luxury 4 night midweek stay at Kruger Park Lodge for 4 people.

Self catering. R 4 800-00.

Contact 083 293 0220.

Luxury 2 - 4 night midweek stay at Gowrie farm for 2 -8 people.

Self catering, including golf. Price varies depending on option chosen. Contact 082 705 8764.

Luxury 3 night midweek stay at Rawdons Country Hotel, Nottinham Road (Natal Midlands) farm for 2 people. Including b&b.

R 1 400-00. Contact 082 705 8764.

Drakensberg Gardens Golf & SpaResort - 2 night weekend

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LIMPOPO Luxury w/end for two to Monate Game Lodge (Nylstroom). In the hart of the Waterberg region.

Including all meals and game drives. (Naboomspruit)Total cost R 3 000-00. Contact 083 293 0220.

Two night weekend break for 2 (including all meals and gamedrives) at the luxurious Mabula Game Lodge. R 2 500-00.

Contact 083 293 0220.

Luxury w/end for two to Euphoria Golf Estate. In the hart of the Waterberg region. Including b/b

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WESTERN CAPE 1x Luxury w/end for 8 to Langebaan Golf Estate. 4 Bedroom Lodge. (West Coast). Self catering including a round of golf per person. Total cost R 5 500-00.

Contact 083 293 0220.

EASTERN CAPE 2 x Luxury w/end for 2 to Fancourt Golf Estate incl b&b and 2 rounds of golf per person.

Total cost R 2500-00.

SHAFTS & GRIPS X10 FST STIFH SHAFTS. R 1 000-00 neg.

Contact 082 868 7799.

X10 PRO TEAM TOUR VELVET GRIPS(black & white) R45 each (R450). Contact 082 868 7799.

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X10 PRO TEAM TOUR VELVET GRIPS(black & white) $45 each (R450). Contact 082 868 7799.

Project X 6.5 shafts 2-pw + 3 extra wedge shafts @ R250ea.

6 monthsold. New retail price R650 each. Contact no. 082 533 2888.

PUTTERS

Scotty putter virtually brand new @R 1000.00 Contact 082 853 1421.

COMBO’S

Ping Rhapsody Clubs (Value R7999.95), Ping Putter (Value R1999.95), TaylorMade Burner Driver (Value R1999.95) TaylorMade Burner Fairway drivers x2 (Value R999.95 each) Ping golfbag (Grey) (Value R2500.00).

GOOD AS NEW. R6 000.00.

Contact Jorina 076 603 2063.

BAGS

R11 TAYLORMADE TRAVEL BAG. Only been used 2 times.

R 2 500neg.

Contact 079 876 9563.

DRIVERS

FAIRWAY WOODS & HYBRIDS

Titleist 585H 19 degree, shaft Aldila NV rescue Hybrid 85 flex stiff. R 600. Contact 082 644 9041.

Taylor Made Ghost Spider belly putter, like new with cover.

R 1 250-00. Contact 082 770 2857.

Titleist 910. 17 degree, brand new, project X, 82 gram stiff shaft brand new, never been hit R 1700-00.

Contact 082 375 7757.

WEDGES

FOR SALE

72g x-flex Diamana whiteboard shaft R 2 000-00.

Contact 072 383 6537.

IRONS

X Flex Shaft.R2500.

Contact 0798866479.

Rocketballz irons brand new.

Regular shafts.

Contact 079 118 7920.

Ping Rapture, 9 deg. Diamana X flex, 72 gram shaft, R 1 000-00.

Contact 082 375 7757.

Titleist 735CM irons. Shafts S300. R 4 000-00.

Contact 082 644 9041.

Taylor Made R11. S driver & 3 wood. Stiff shaft , as new R 4 000-00.

Contact 082 830 8880.

Titleist 712 MB irons 3 – PW with KBS Tour stiff shafts.

At R 5 500-00 steal price.

Contact Linda 082 805 4277.

TaylorMade R9 driver with adjustable screw driver. It is second hand, but good as new.

Contact 076 916 2756.

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Titleist scotty cameron newport 2.5. R1 500-00.

Contact 082 644 9041.

SHAFTS & GRIPS

X10 FST STIFH SHAFTS. R 1 00000 neg. Contact 082 868 7799.

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Mizuno gap wedge MPT series 51-6. R 300-00.

Contact 082 644 9041.

Titleist Vokey SW BV 56.14 spin milled. R 300-00. Contact 082 644 9041.

Cleveland CG lob wedge. 15 zip grooves. R 300-00.

Contact 082 644 9041.

WANTED

Ladies Srixon 7 wood with the following shaft characteristics: SV 3000, 50g/wt, 58Tq, M-Low/bp.

Contact 082 990 2040.

SA GOLF TR ADER DIREC TORY

Wanderers GC 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 (012) 665-0279 Grasslands D/R (011) 472-8060 Greenhills D/R (012) 668-8900 Jim and Jerrysâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; D/R (011) 875-0400 Kimiad D/R & (011) 801-6611 Mashie Course (011) 749-1638 Observatory D/R (011) 826-2466 Panorama D/R (011) 827-7818 Sandy Bunker D/R (011) 453-1013 Six Fountains D/R (011) 432-3150 Verwey D/R (012) 546-1764 Wits D/R (012) 667-1081 Zwartkops D/R

GAUTENG Golf Clubs Akasia GC Avion Park GC Benoni CC Bronkhorstspruit GC Bryanston CC Centurion 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 Roodepoort CC Royal Jhb & Kensington GC Royal Oak CC Services GC Silver Lakes CC Southdowns CC Springs CC State Mines CC

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(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) 958 1905 (011) 640-3021 (011) 740-0016 (012) 651-4411 (012) 809-2110 (011) 943-4448 (011) 362-5031 (011) 740-9962

(011) 447-3311 Golf Shops (012) 460-2542 The Pro Shop (012) 997-1298 Bloemfontein (051) 430-7313 (012) 998-0011 (012) 654-2111 WESTERN CAPE

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

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

(011) 440-0558 (012) 665-5221 (011) 453-6352 (011) 465-9985 (011) 475-7519 (011) 602-8888

FREESTATE Golf Clubs Bethlehem GC Bloemfontein GC Clarens GE Clocolan GC Ficksburg GC Kimberly GC Kroonstad GC Ladybrand GC Oppenheimer Park Parys GE Schoeman Park GC Tempe GC Vaal de Grace

(058) 303-0940 (051) 447-0906 (058) 256-1270 (051) 943-1933 (051) 933-3711 (053) 841-0179 (056) 212-5169 (051) 924-3146 (057) 353-2130 (056) 818-1567 (051) 408-3811 (051) 402-1489 (056) 811-2013

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Arabella GC Atlantic Beach GC Bellville GC Citrusdal GC Clovelly CC Devonvale GE Erinvale GC King David GC Kleinmond GC Langebaan GC Milnerton GC Mowbray GC Paarl GC Parow GC Pearl Valley GC Rondebosch GC Royal Cape GC Shelley point CC Simonstown CC Somerset West GC Steenberg GC Stellenbosch GC Strand GC Westlake GC

(028) 284-0000 (021) 553-2223 (021) 913-3100 (022) 921-2150 (021) 784-2111 (021) 865-2080 (021) 847-1144 (021) 934-3056 (028) 271-3525 (022) 772-2112 (021) 552-1047 (021) 685-3018 (021) 863-1140 (021) 930-2160 (021) 867-8000 (021) 689-4176 (021) 761-6551 (022) 742-1394 (021) 786-1233 (021) 852-2925 (021) 715-0227 (021) 880-0103 (021) 853-6268 (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

Golf Shops The Pro Shop Bells Academy

EA STERN 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

(044) 691-2379 (044) 851-1234 (044) 302-5300 (044) 693-3438 (044) 533-2132 (044) 302-9677

Princeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Grant GC Royal Durban GC Sakabula GC San Lameer GC Scottburgh GC Southbroom GC St Cathryns GC Umdoni Park GC (044) 871-0620 Umhlali CC Umkomaas GC Victoria CC CAPE Wild Coast CC Windsor park 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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(032) 482-0041 (031) 309-2581 (033) 330-6751 (039) 313-5141 (039) 976-0041 (039) 316-6051 (033) 444-1945 (039) 975-1320 (032) 947-1181 (039) 973-1330 (033) 347-1394 (039) 305-2799 (031) 303-1728

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 Naboomspruit GC Polokwane GC Swartklip GC Univ. of Limpopo GC

MPUMAL ANGA 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

(002646) 125-8498

GOLFING ASSOCIATIONS

THE P.G.A. of (011) 485-1370 (012) 250-2522 South Africa (018) 462-6696 (018) 386-3086 To be listed in the (012) 207-9102 (014) 574-4111 SA Golf Trader directory, (018) 473-2899 please contact (012) 244-8000 (018) 293-0210 Neville on 082 705 8764 or (014) 597-1814 Louis on 083 293 0220 or (012) 244-3000

Driving Ranges Jim & Jerrys

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10 More Interesting Golf Facts...

1

The largest bunker in the world is Hell’s Half Acre on the 585-yard 7th hole of the Pine Valley Course in New Jersey.

2

The largest golfing green is that of the 695yard, 5th hole, a par 6 at the International Golf Club in Massachusetts, with an area in excess of 28,000 square feet.

3

The driver swing speed of an average lady golfer is 62 mph; 96 mph for an average LPGA professional; 84 mph for an average male golfer; 108 mph for an average PGA Tour player; 130 mph for Tiger Woods; 148-152 mph for a national long drive champion.

4 5

There are 336 dimples on a regulation golf ball.

The youngest golfer to shoot a hole-in-one was Coby Orr, who was five years old at the time. It happened in Littleton, Colorado, in 1975.

6 7

22.8% of golfers are women.

Golf was banned in Scotland from 1457 to 1502 to ensure citizens wouldn’t waste time when preparing for an English invasion.

8

The term birdie comes from an American named Ab Smith. While playing at the Atlantic City Golf Club in 1899, he played what he described as a “bird of a shot”, which became “birdie” over time.

9

The word golf does not mean “Gentleman Only, Ladies Forbidden”. This is an internet myth. It is thought the word golf comes from the Dutch word “kolf” or “kolve”, meaning “club”. Historians believe this was passed on to the Scottish, whose own dialect changed this to “golve,” “gowl” or “gouf”. By the sixteenth century, this had evolved into the word we know today.

10

Don’t feel bad about your high handicap -80% of all golfers will never achieve a handicap of less than 18.

Answers: Ball 5, Jerry Barber 88

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