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REGULARS LETTER TO THE EDITOR

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TUITION & INSTRUCTION Know your rules

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The effect of expectations on golf 6

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HEALTH & LIFESTYLE Crossword, Links, Hazards & Fairways

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

To the editor

Dear Jane

Seven friends and I played a morning round of golf this week. The course we played was in great shape, nevertheless the rough was a little tough. We teed off a little early, just after 7am.

Thank you for your letter.

We were hoping for a pleasant day of golf but what we got was a lot off waiting and standing around in the hot sun waiting for the group in front of us to clear.

It wasn’t that group’s fault nor was it the group in front of them. Somewhere up ahead a group was playing slower than the pace of play and making a nice day of golf miserable for all the groups behind them.

We finished 4 hours and 45 minutes later and not one of us enjoyed the day. I wish the course marshalls would do a better job and move slower groups along so that we all can enjoy the golf courses and not just one slow group.

Slow play is a bugbear for golfers and golf clubs alike and the problem needs to be addressed by both parties.

Simple things such as moving quickly between shots, taking multiple clubs with you to your next shot if you are uncertain, limiting the banter and letting faster groups through go a long way to speeding play along.

Golf clubs must also be mindful of their course set-up and tee time intervals as these factors play a big role.

Regards

Regards Jane Johnstone

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KNOW YOUR RULES RULE 6: PLAYING A HOLE. B. TEEING AREA RULES When Ball Is in Teeing Area.

• A ball is in the teeing area when any part of the ball touches or is above any part of the teeing area.

• The player may stand outside the teeing area in making the stroke at a ball in the teeing area. The player may move back 2 club lengths inside the teeing area.

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Performance Tip brought to you by Mark Fairbank – BSI Mental Coach and Head of Golf Performance

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he vast majority of golfers arrive for their tee time full of excitement, ready to play the best round of their lives and really pumped up for thei day on-course, expecting to hit some amazing golf shots and to score well. The reality is, they most certainly will hit some amazing golf shots, but th are guaranteed to also hit a whole bunch of bad ones. It is unfortunately our expectations before each round and going into each shot, that can do much more harm than good.

The belief that the best players in the world hit every shot close and make eve putt could not be further from the truth and unfortunately creates completely unrealistic expectations on how we, as casual golfers, should manage ourselve on the golf course and should be performing. To best illustrate this point, the average proximity to the hole from 100 – 125 yards (approx. 90m to 110m) on the PGA Tour is 31.7 ft (Approx. 10m). Many players I work with, will tell you, when asked, that tour average from this distance would be inside 10ft or arou 3m. What these false expectations do is lead to poor decision making! Amateu and weekend golfers are aiming way to aggressively at flags which leads to ba misses and big numbers. Additionally, that when we hit a wedge of some sort 9m from the hole, we get upset and angry resulting in more poor golf, beratin ourselves and killing our confidence, when in fact it is actually a world class go shot.

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In putting, tour players are only making 50% of putts from just outside 7ft (2m). There is this belief that tour players never miss short putts. If you pace out 2m and ask someone at your local club how many putts out of 10 a tour player makes from that distance, I can guarantee they will suggest 8/9 out of 10.

Based on these numbers, you absolutely have to be kinder to yourself and reduce your expectations, the nature of golf dictates that you will hit bad shots, you will get bad bounces, you will miss putts both long and short ones, but if your expectations are realistic, you will enjoy it significantly more and ultimately perform better with higher levels of acceptance after each shot and an overall more relaxed approach to each shot.

Mark has a Bachelor of Social Sciences, majoring in Psychology, from UKZN and he also has a Bachelor of Psychology with Honours, majoring in Sports Psychology, from UNISA. Mark’s mental coaching is a combination of his psychology training and experience gained as a competitive player.

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ACROSS 1. Ball flight to quietly mimic (5) 4. Chef’s protection in front of greens (5) 10. Mark of a good golfer (7) 11. A golfer’s posture, feet & ball positions, amongst many other things (3, 2) 12. Overlooking the River Mersey, this Lodge Golf Club is in the direction of Christmas fare (7) 13. Winner of the 1962 U.S. Women’s Open, first name (5) 14. The Patron Saint of Fisherman is no junior on the golf course (5,6) 19. After winning the Dunlop Phoenix Tournament in 2013, Luke Donald received a cow, an expensive breed (5) 20. With a professional career spanning 29 years, Juli seldom tinkers with her swing (7) 23. Tired after 36-holes, Mr Player always did his best (5) 24. An issue of SA Golf Trader (7) 25. Greg Norman moniker (5) 26. The lengths that holes will go to (5)

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DOWN 2. The truth does this, occasionally (5) 3. Sales talk for a short shot (5) 5. To keep his nickname, Ian Poulter needs to deliver (7) 6. Brooke Henderson’s birthplace (7) 7. Seek directions for a sliced shot (5) 8. He dedicated his maiden win on the European Tour at the Open de España to Seve Ballesteros who had died the previous day (6, 5) 9. A stimpmeter indicates this on greens (5) 15. He played on the U.S. team at the 2021 Ryder Cup, despite his surname (7) 16. Daniela Darquea was born in this country, named for its latitude (7) 17. Smacks driver yet studies hard we hear (5) 18. Holes 1 through 9 (5) 21. 2021 McCormack Medal winner as leading male amateur, first name (5) 22. Which hole is Flowering Peach, the short par-4 at Augusta National? (5)

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1. When did you qualify as a PGA Professional ?

I qualified as a PGA Professional in 2014. I have also recently been upgraded to a AA PGA Professional in 2021 with my next upgrade to AAA in 2024.

2. What made you choose this career ?

I have always loved the game of golf from the days when I used to caddie for my father. Golf being a game played with friends, family and new people is just why I continue to love this game, because you never know who might book a game with you.

his continued support for me to develop from the shop environment to being Golf Director.

6. Describe a typical work day for yourself as a PGA Club Professional ?

Getting to work to meet the sunrise is one of my favorite times of any day. Being a residential Estate, we often have walkers, runners, and nature lovers out before the start of the day for golfers.

Every day is different depending on office requirements, meetings, golf days and member days at the Club.

4. Did you ever play or did you ever want to play Playing a round with new members is always on on tour ? my radar as well, this allows me to meet the entire I have tried to pre-qualify for a few tournaments on demographic of the Club and share this beautiful the Sunshine Tour but have not yet been able to game with one and all. get my name on the starting sheet, it will always be a goal for me, but I am very grateful to have a day 7. With the golf courses open now, were there any lessons learned from the original job that is a little less stressful. lockdown last year, and if so, are you doing 5. Who has been you mentor in the golfing anything differently? industry?

Being able to adapt your business. Life came to When I started in the golfing industry, I had two a complete standstill for us all in March 2020, very influential people in my life. however, our entire team put their hands up to Dave Usendorff helped guide and shape my way move forward and think outside the box which has of thinking about being a Club Professional and for generated new ideas and goals for our current year my mentor, Craig Stickling, whom I qualified under, and planning going forward in our business module 3. Has it always been golf for you ?

No, I started taking golf a bit more serious in High School playing school league golf for Boksburg High School.

Naturally loving competitive sports, golf has become a big part of my life, the game opened a career in golf which I have enjoyed for the past 11 years.

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Timothy Steynberg - Golf Director Dainfern Golf Estate

course is often the first question from visiting golfers, “How many bunkers will I be in today?” or “How are your bunkers playing?”.

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

Communication and education to golfers is vital.

If you have constant reminders and educational tools i.e. Videos showing how to play “Ready Golf” to marshalling and assisting golfers when driving the course. However, it is a struggle we continue to look at on a daily basis.

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

Yes, the position requires all of the above. Being part of the service industry does mean you must sacrifice some personal things but when you accomplish your goals it makes it all worth it.

based on short, medium and long terms goals.

12. What are your short & long term goals ?

I have recently got married to the love of my life, Thalia Steynberg. Short term goal has been completed, we both work in different industries and are planning a family one day. At this current stage, we are both working very hard and demanding hours but we make time for ourselves by keeping a diary of plans, goals and ideas.

8. How is the golfing public, members and your staff responding to the new rules and regulations?

Service to the golfing industry, golfers, staff and Everyone has their opinions be they right or wrong, fellow Professionals, I want to make a difference left or right. The objective is to keep everyone where I can. safe and with that some rules and regulations are required. Many golfers have been open and em13. Covid 19 aside, what is your opinion on the state braced the rules and regulations, as we all want to of golf in South Africa ? enjoy this beautiful game. Our most important key Golf has always been a popular sport but we have has been communication with our golfers and staff. seen a massive increase in rounds, new golfers and the love for the game.

9. With consumers already being careful on how It has brilliant to see all the new faces who have they spend their money these days (pre covid taken up golf again, it is now up to us Professionals to 19), what would your plan be to attract people inspire and keep this going forward with ideas, new to the club after lockdown? initives and being open to adapting the micro and Value for money has always been an integral part macro influences. of our industry. Managing experience with expectation.

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

We strive to bring a sense of community and Going for a hike or going for a run, playing golf and belonging to every Dainfern member and potential being in nature with the special people in my life. new members from when they arrive at the gate to finishing up in the 19th hole.

15. Do you still get time to play ?

This can often be a simple drive around the course As much as possible and when time allows, if I’m not or offering course information when starting the in my work office, I’m in my Golf Office depending on field. Having a challenging Gary Player design which 9 I tee off from.

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season. The number and quality of tournament starts they will earn is based on their finishing positions at the Final Stage.

And now Brandon Stone, Dylan Naidoo and MJ Daffue have all earned their playing privileges on the Korn Ferry Tour for next season, giving them a direct line to possible PGA Tour qualification in the future.

Both MJ Daffue and Brandon Stone progressed at Southern Hills Plantation in Brooksville, Florida.

here will be a few more South African flags flying on American fairways next season.

Christiaan Bezuidenhout and Dawie van der Walt have already earned their PGA Tour cards as part of the top 25 at the end of the Korn Ferry Tour’s regular season.

The Korn Ferry Tour is the main feeder tour to the PGA Tour.

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Naidoo progressed to the Final Stage with a finish of tied 18th at the UNM Championship Course in Albuquerque, New Mexico where he posted rounds of 73, 74, 69 and 66 for a total of two under par.

Daffue finished tied seventh on 14 under par with rounds of 66, 68, 69 and 71. Stone finished tied 17th on nine under par with rounds of 73, 66, 70 and 70.

At the time of print, the Final Stage was taking place (4-7 November) at The Landings Club in Savannah, Georgia.

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Greens resurfacing project Golf data started this project with the aim or ridding the greens of the POA that had taken over.

It started with the staff sod cutting the greens into strips and then to be removed by hand and by a bobcat. This was all dumped in a stockpile to be collected by truck later on and removed off site. Stripping took a week till completion.

Brett our construction manager got to work tying in the sand to the edges and where need be the surrounds weere dropped so the greens would all tie back in.

Soon after this a team came from Cape Town to fumigate the greens to rid of any foreign grasses left in the greens profile. Furrows were dug along the whole green then plastic fitted on top.

This was air tight and then the gas was pumped in under the plastic. This sat for 10 days with us running around adding water for weight as the strong winds were trying their best to rip up the plastic sheeting.

Once the ten days were up we started removing the plastic and the construction crew got stuck to the sand base with the “fluffy’’. Which is a steel plate with teeth dragged behind

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a sandpro to break up the compacted soil. This was followed by Brett with a steel drag mat float the sand all together. He then checked the grades tp make sure the water flowed off the green and not sit in any holes.

Final float was then done. A soil amendment fertiliser was added to help aid the growth of the seeds. Seed was applied in 2 directions and we went with 007 bentgrass. Which we feel will do well and perform excellently once grown in.

germination went well and have a great coverage. We are looking forward to see the outcome to give the best possible greens to all vistors and members.

Matthew Chrystal from Golf Data Head superintendent The Els club Copperleaf

After seeding we drove over the seed with a sandpro that has knobbly tires which presses in the seed and makes contact with the sand. Once this is all done by the construction crew the maintenance crew takes over and applies water. Water and more water.

The first 10 days are crucial where you need to keep the seed bed wet until germination making sure there is no puddling either.

We are now 3 weeks from seeding and the

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JOBURG OPEN TEES OFF SUNSHINE TOUR AND EUROPEAN TOUR SEASON IN SA The 2021 Joburg Open will usher in the start of the Sunshine Tour and European Tour’s major summer season in South African golf when the R17.5 million tournament is played at Randpark Golf Club from 25-28 November.

also been announced as a co-sanctioned tournament between the Sunshine Ladies Tour and the Ladies European Tour, with a prize fund of €250 000 and set to be played at Soweto Country Club from 3-5 March.

One of the City of Johannesburg’s flagship sporting events will begin a three-week stretch of international golf tournaments in South Africa that will be followed by the South African Open Championship (December 2-5) and the Alfred Dunhill Championship (December 9-12).

“The Joburg Open has always been an important tournament to the City of Johannesburg because of the role it plays in showcasing the city to an international audience. I am delighted to be able to announce this year’s tournament which, now more than ever, is an important tool in our

Further to this, the Joburg Ladies Open has

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NE WS CLIP continued from page 21... role as a city to continue to help stimulate the South African economy amidst the COVID-19 recovery,” said Matshidiso Mfikoe, the MMC for Finance for the City of Johannesburg.

“We are delighted to also announce the Joburg Ladies Open at Soweto Country Club.

The rebirth of Soweto Country Club and its hosting of a professional tournament of this stature has been a shining example of what golf can do to uplift our community.”

Last November’s Joburg Open, won by Denmark’s Joachim B Hansen, was vital in stimulating the restart of the Sunshine Tour and South African professional golf following the hard lockdown. Hansen’s four rounds in the 60s helped him to a two-shot victory over home favourite Wilco Nienaber.

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This will be the 14th edition of a tournament that boasts a strong list of past champions including former Masters winner Charl Schwartzel, PGA Tour winner Branden Grace, and multiple European Tour winners George Coetzee, Richard Sterne and Darren Fichardt.

“We are extremely pleased to announce the Joburg Open as the first tournament on our co-sanctioning schedule at the end of this year,” said Thomas Abt, Commissioner of the Sunshine Tour.

“I’d like to the thank the City of Johannesburg for so graciously supporting us over the past several years. I would also like to pay tribute to the late Councillor Geoff Makhubo, the former Mayor of Johannesburg who sadly

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Shotgun start: Winter – 11:00 Max 144 players.

Shotgun start preferred earlier time than above, additional R2 000. No earlier than 11 am allowed.

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R400 - 2 players & cart Monday - Friday Saturdays (10:00-13:00) R500 (2 players & cart) Sundays (11:00-13:00) R500 (2 players & cart) NE WS CLIP continued from page 22... passed away. Councillor Makhubo was a very close friend of the Sunshine Tour and one of our greatest supporters who was passionate about seeing the Joburg Open succeed as a major international event for his city. Our thoughts will certainly be with him at this year’s tournament.

“We are also very proud to announce the co-sanctioning of the Joburg Ladies Open with the Sunshine Ladies Tour and Ladies European Tour, and to continue the important work at Soweto Country Club and this golf club’s role in inspiring a whole new generation of golfers.”

Keith Pelley, Chief Executive of the European Tour, said: “The City of Johannesburg has been a loyal partner to a

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Joburg Open tournament that has played a key role in our longstanding relationship with the Sunshine Tour. I would like to express my sincere thanks and appreciation to the City of Johannesburg, and also our condolences at the passing of Councillor Geoff Makhubo who was such a wonderful friend of this event over many years.”

Alexandra Armas, Chief Executive Officer of the Ladies European Tour, said: “We are delighted to add the Joburg Open to our 2022 schedule. Our sincere thanks to the authorities and the City of Johannesburg for supporting the women’s game. We have a longstanding relationship with the Sunshine Ladies Tour and the addition of a new co-sanctioned event will strengthen our collaboration and will impact positively on participation and interest in the women’s game in South Africa.”

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SWEET & SHORT In our last edition we focused on 9-hole Golf Courses and the fact that you can always find time for nine. An obvious extension to that is Mashie Golf Courses and Driving Ranges which offer an excellent way to sharpen your skills and have loads of fun all within a reasonable time frame.

A mashie was a pre-20th century golf club with a loft of about 33-degrees, wooden shafted and used for approach shots. A 6-iron or 7-iron, sharing characteristics with the mashie, would be the typical club of choice on a short course which subsequently became known as a “mashie course.”

Practicing your short game on a par three pitch and putt is perfect for experienced golfers while also being a great place for beginners to learn golf. Furthermore, it is the ideal place to practice your iron shots or concentrate on improving your chip shots and making those up and downs so that you can play your best golf ever.

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The World of Golf The World of Golf is recognised internationally as the gold standard in golf leisure parks and has subsequently been copied in several locations around the world. Based in the heart of Johannesburg on 18 hectares of pristine land is one of the country’s best family leisure parks. Dedicated to life, family, friends, sunshine, the outdoors, leisure, and sport, but themed around the game of golf, we are South Africa’s leading golf leisure park.

Whether you’re looking to get into the game, get better at the game, or just get the family away from the TV and iPads, the World of Golf offers something for everyone.

The World of Golf is Johannesburg’s leading family and golf leisure park and the biggest, and only, golfing theme park in the Southern Hemisphere.

For those that love the game of golf, our world-class golfing mecca is ideal for beginners, club golfers, professionals and those just playing for fun. It has been expertly designed and is professionally staffed to help you perfect every aspect of the game. Whether you’re a member, visiting for the day, or you are keen to test out your new golf clubs, there is something here for everyone.

The World of Golf is the place to practice every shot you can imagine. We’re open 15 hours a day, with unlimited balls for everyone to use and hit, making this the best place for you to

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If you are looking for game improv more fun, or just some lessons to h of Golf and the Gary Player Golf Ex qualified and skilled professionals into golf or get you better. We can golf fitness, skills lessons and we c personal best score. We have tailo in to the game, or break 100, 90, 8

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Kids that continues to be the biggest attraction for parents looking for a break, and youngsters looking for an awesome time outside.

The World of Golf is the best place for active kids! If your children are interested in playing golf they can start and refine their game with our team of trainers. Even if your children don’t play golf, they’ll love the 2000-square meter play area fully equipped with the latest jungle gyms, slides, swings and more. Your kids will want to spend all their free time, and their next party with us. Parents can book private group lessons for children ages between 4-11.

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There’s something happening every day at the World of Golf leisure park, from daily coaching and skills masterclasses to pizza-making and sand art for the kids. With so much on offer, we’re the ideal location for your next event – whether that’s a children’s party, corporate teambuilding, product launch, conference or year-end function. Our events team offer a full event management service from venue to décor and catering.

So pop on down to the World of Golf today. We are continuously striving to add to and improve on our already world class facility.

Stay tuned to the news as we announce a revolutionary development happening at our facility in early December that will completely reinvent the way you practise and have fun at the World of Golf. www.worldofgolf.co.za

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General Manager Thatchfield Par3 Golf Club

1. Where were you born and what schools did you attend?

I was born in Pretoria many moons ago, I attended Laerskool Elarduspark and moved on to Hoerskool Waterkloof where I matriculated.

growth. The same goes for maintenance on the course, a bigger facility equates to more machinery, employees, consumables, the list goes on. The fundamentals stay the same, just more responsibility and sleepless nights!

2. Do you come from a sporting background?

Yes, I played rugby my whole schooling career and participated in athletics in the off-season.

7. Is there a handicap rating system for mashie courses?

To answer this quickly, NO. Golf RSA has done our course/slope rating and an unofficial calculation has been made to translate ones handicap index to our course handicap. There are talks between numerous entities to develop a nationally recognized handicap index for par-3 facilities. How far this is in the development stages one can only guess. What would this mean for par-3 facilities across the country and for the game of golf? A major game-changer for entry level golfers!

3. Do you have any sporting hobbies?

Its not surprising that I play golf socially but apart from that, I love triathlons.

Mastering 3 disciplines compressed into one event is enough adrenaline for the whole year.

If I don’t play golf or train you will find me camping or hiking somewhere in the Drakensberg with the family.

4. How did you get into the business of club management?

Well, my journey started over 15 years ago in Scotland where I worked in a hotel that had a 9-hole course as part of their leisure facilities. I befriended the greenkeeper and got intrigued with golf.

My journey then started at Centurion CC back in 2005 in the greenkeeping industry where my passion for golf and business management lead to my position at Thatchfield Golf Club today.

5. Did you do any tertiary education in the industry?

Yes, from a Turfgrass Management Diploma at TUT to a Golf Course Management higher international certificate at Elmwood College. I am currently busy with a MID Diploma in Club Management through the Club Management Association of America.

6. What differences are there in terms of maintenance between a range/mashie course compared to a normal 18-hole golf course?

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8. Do you run competitive events at the mashie course and/or driving range?

Yes, we`ve had numerous competitions on the course and driving range. Ranging from our annual club championships for members to compete to longest drive events on the range, the experience is different and that is why we have so much success.

9. What are the differences in driving range balls as opposed to regular golf balls?

You would have to ask the reps at the big golfing brands about technical ball composition but in laymen’s terms, a range ball is designed for repetitive ball striking, the design probably leans more towards a hardened feel as apposed to where ball flight, trajectory and performance of the response of a “normal” golf ball is key. On our range we have water features and dams designed to give a “real feel” scenario of what you would expect on an 18-hole course.

We make use of floating range balls (quite

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pricy) to accommodate easy collection from our water hazards.

10. Is golf etiquette more relaxed on the mashie course?

I would say yes because we do attract a lot more “newby” golfers to the facility as to what I feel a well-established 18-hole (without mashie) would attract. To give you an idea, we recorded more than 25000 feet/rounds at the club last year, almost 30% of that figure were people playing golf for the very first time.

Asking newbies to spend R500 on golfing apparel before they even touch their clubs would chase them away. We do however feel strongly about a couple of general etiquette/ rules like quantities (4ball) of golfers playing together, speed of play, pitch mark and divot repairs and general use of flag poles and bunker rakes. We focus on a relaxed and fun environment for everyone to come and enjoy.

game driving or in a long iron shot where the rest is basically chip and putt.

12. What other activities do you offer at Thatchfield?

Well, the facility was designed almost 20 years ago with the short game in mind but on steroids. Apart from a world-class driving range and a full USGA specification 9-hole mashie we have putting and chipping greens to choose from to further assist in perfecting different shots and putting types.

If you would like to take a breather from golf we also have a designated fishing area where catching bass is the main attraction. Catering for events like birthday parties or year-end functions forms part of our offerings to the public looking for a social event in a scenic environment.

11. In my experience, many people who visit the driving range tend to favour their driver, don’t you think people should concentrate more on their short game?

It is all about the short game right? Perfecting your clubs from 8 upwards is crucial, it’s interesting to see how stats on the worlds top 10 current golfers and their short game averages weigh up against those with a lower percentage average. You spend 20% of your

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NE WS CLIP Driving ranges are facilities where golfers can practice their golf swing.

They can also serve as recreational activities for amateur golfers or when enough time for a full game is not available.

Many golf courses have a driving range attached and they are also found as stand-alone facilities, especially in urban areas. They are typically run by businesses or sometimes by universities.

Distances are usually marked by target greens at regular distances. Driving ranges may have natural grass, similar to a golf course, or players may use synthetic mats that resemble real turf.

Golfers pay for various sizes of buckets of balls, usually designated as small (30–50 balls), medium (50-80 balls), and large (80-150 balls), and hit at their leisure.

Some ranges feature electronic tee devices, which load balls automatically, and record ball use on a smart card.

Often there are golf professionals available to give lessons and instruction.

Balls are retrieved by a specialty cart with a brush and roller attachment that automatically picks up balls and a cage that protects the driver from incoming balls.

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protect surrounding people and structures from errant balls.

Driving ranges are particularly popular in Japan where golf courses are overcrowded and often very expensive.

Some driving ranges also offer areas where one can practice chip shots, bunker shots, and putting.

often cheap and specially designed with a harder cover to make them more durable.

As such they also may not necessarily conform to the rules of golf. In order to distinguish them from regular golf balls, they may have a distinct colouring or coloured band and be stamped with the word “range”

Driving ranges often use golf balls that differ significantly from those used on the golf course.

Range balls, as they are known, are

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JOHN COLLIER 2021

John Collier Survey “MASHED POTATO...”

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olf fans, in general, are a pretty respectful bunch, but every so often they ditch the reverential silence of the course to shout completely random nonsense. According to Metro News in the UK, the ‘mashed potato’ shout was made famous by golf fan Andrew Widmar, who was identified by The Golf Channel as the man behind the epic outburst at the Chevron World Championship in 2011.

Tiger Woods had played his tee shot on the 18th and Widmar unleashed his comment for the world to hear. Widmar, however, admitted that he did not come up with the incredibly witty idea: ‘I’d seen it before on YouTube. ‘My friends thought it was stupid, but I thought it was hilarious. … I wish I could take credit for starting it, but I will take credit for it becoming popular. It’s a good one to yell,

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because it’s nice and quick and it means absolutely nothing.’

But I digress, whilst the John Collier Annual Survey does not keep specific data on driving ranges and mashie golf courses, we acknowledge the integral part these facilities play in the game of golf. Apparently, the derivation of the word “mashie” comes from the French word “massue” meaning “club”.

Many of the golf clubs manufactured between 1901 and 1935 came from Scotland which included Mid-mashie: 3 Iron; Mashie iron: 4 Iron; Mashie: 5 Iron and Spade mashie: 6 Iron.

The modern-day golf club most closely resembling the mashie clubs are the 5-iron or 6-iron but in loft and use only. Therefore, these clubs share the characteristics with the mashie, would be the typical club of choice on a short course which subsequently became known as a “mashie course.”

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Have fun and sharpen up your short game at Creek 9 It’s a mid-week morning and Malcolm Hendricks, a Creek 9 regular, has taken an hour out of his busy day to play the picturesque, tree-lined 9-hole Par 3 mashie course located in Johannesburg’s Roosevelt Park suburb and managed by Randpark Club.

“I’m so involved with work - I have my own business - and I don’t have time to play full 18-hole rounds on a full-length course so Creek 9 suits me just fine. It’s fun, it’s a way to keep my game in shape, a round only takes an hour or so and it’s very relaxed,” says Malcolm who is accompanied by his five-year-old non-golfing daughter Danelle who, while Dad hits his shots, uses the opportunity to do some exploring in amongst the many beautiful trees.

The course is a public facility and frequented by players of all ages with varying ability. It is run on a pitch and play

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basis, so no bookings are taken. It is perfect for a family outing and ideal for those new to the game. The holes vary in length between 83 metres and 210 metres and each hole has two tee boxes. Because of the many trees accuracy is important so it’s a good place to sharpen up your short game.

Creek 9 is found on the corner of Anton Van Wouw Street and Preller Drive in Roosevelt Park next to the Roosevelt Park Recreation Centre. The course is open Tuesdays to Sundays, from 7 am to 5 pm (last tee time is at 4 pm) but is closed on Mondays.

Fun-filled “Foot Golf” is also played here whereby a soccer ball is kicked from the tee boxes into big holes situated alongside the golf greens.

Throughout the week there are concessions for scholars, pensioners and Randpark members.

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Improve your game and have fun at Randpark’s Driving Range Randpark’s Driving Range, a high-tech Inrange facility, the only one in Gauteng and one of only two in South Africa, is completely revolutionising a golfer’s driving range experience. Emptying a bucket of balls followed by a frustrating hit-and-miss period of “spray and pray” is a thing of the past with Inrange.

Designed by South African engineers with a growing global presence and already in place at the famed David Leadbetter Academy in Orlando, Florida, Inrange – to put it simply – uses ingenious technology involving a ball-tracking system and radar sensors placed in and around the range to create the ideal practice and entertainment environment for golfers of all skill levels.

Data is relayed either to an in-bay touchscreen or via the cloud to the Inrange app on the player’s mobile device. Easily covering the 46 bays at Randpark’s two-tier weather-proof range, these sensors can track dozens of balls hit simultaneously, each from a different origin, and provide detailed data on speed, trajectory, path, landing point and more, to within a yard.

Having Inrange® in your arsenal is like having a golfing “secret weapon”. Some of the many benefits include: • Being able to track every club in your bag.

How far you’re hitting it, how accurately, how high, how low. How good, how bad.

You can use this information to take the edges off your weaknesses and power up your existing strengths making for better golf out on the course.

• Improving your consistency – by choosing a target to aim at, Inrange lets you know how consistently you’re hitting the right shot.

• Having fun – You can get your mates together and head on down to the range for a complete entertainment experience even if you’ve never picked up a golf club before.

Some of the games you can play: Inrange+ Games – Longest Drive, Bullseye, Twenty One, Shrinking Target.

Inrange+ Courses – transports you onto the course to pit your skills against meticulously mapped virtual fairways, sandtraps and water hazards without ever leaving your bay.

Randpark’s Driving Range offers so much more … a contemporary-style café with a great selection of casual dining meals, served on the range or while seated at the café. State of the art coaching studios with Trackman and Wellputt. Randpark adventure golf, a 9-hole putt-putt course and a demo club studio, showcasing a wide variety of second-hand clubs.

If practice, play and fun is on your bucket list then it is time to visit the Randpark Driving Range!

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Our membership rates are affordable. We offer a variety of membership packages to suit your circumstances and your leisure time availability for golf. Members’ competitions are held on Wednesdays and Saturdays each week.

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he European Tour will visit the historic Muthaiga Golf Club for the first time when the Magical Kenya Open returns to the Race to Dubai from March 3-6, 2022.

The Magical Kenya Open has a history dating back to 1967 and appeared on the European Tour’s schedule for the first time in 2019, having previously taken its place on the Challenge Tour schedule since 1991.

Muthaiga has hosted Kenya’s national open on 40 previous occasions, including the tournament’s very first edition, with Seve Ballesteros, José María Olazábal and Ian Woosnam among those to have lifted the trophy at the Nairobi venue.

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The 2022 edition will mark the first time the European Tour has visited the prestigious Muthaiga Golf Club – which was established in the 1920s – after Karen Country Club, also in the Kenyan capital, hosted to the Race to Dubai event in 2019 and 2021.

Justin Harding claimed the 2021 Magical Kenya Open title courtesy of a two-stroke triumph over American Kurt Kitayama, with the South African winning for the second time on the European Tour and eighth time overall on the African continent, having seven Sunshine Tour victories already to his name.

European Tour Chief Executive Keith Pelley said: “We are thrilled to be returning to Nairobi for the Magical

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Kenya Open in 2022, and to be visiting Muthaiga Golf Club for the first time since the event was elevated to European Tour status in 2019.

“Muthaiga has a long and storied history and has hosted Kenya’s national open on more occasions than any other venue, so it will undoubtedly be a worthy host venue for the stars of the European Tour.

“We enjoy a strong relationship with promoters Kenya Open Golf Limited and we look forward to working with them once again, while we are grateful to Magical Kenya and the Kenyan Government for their continued support.”

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Cabinet Secretary for Sports Culture and Heritage, Amb. Dr. Amina Mohamed, hailed the Magical Kenya Open as a Kenyan asset: “The Magical Kenya Open has grown in popularity and stature as one of the hallmarks of the Kenyan sporting calendar. As the Government, we appreciate the cordial relationship that we enjoy with the European Tour and we hope to see more of the events hosted here in future.”

She added: “The presence of top golfers from all over the world on Kenyan soil gives our young golfers role models that they can emulate. The Ministry of Sports will continue to work with the Kenya Golf Union to popularise the game of golf among our young people. We remain hopeful that our junior golfers will tap into the experience and inspiration as they follow their golf stars in person here at the Muthaiga Golf Club. We hope that it will translate in one of our young golfers winning the tournament in the near future.”

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he Asian Tour today announced exciting and ambitious plans to stage a series of season-ending tournaments to finish its 2020-21 schedule, ensuring that the Tour can complete its Order of Merit, and crown a Merit list champion.

In January, following the Christmas and New Year breaks, the Tour is planning to stage two more tournaments in Singapore over consecutive weeks. All four tournaments will be broadcast live on television with further details to be announced soon.

The Tour, which stopped play in March last year because of the pandemic, will make its eagerly awaited return by staging back-to-back inaugural events at two of the most renowned golf courses on Phuket Island in Thailand with purses of US$1 million respectively.

The sprint to the season’s finish line is expected to be more exciting than ever, as the top 30 players from the final Order of Merit will receive automatic entry into next year’s season-opening US$5 million Saudi International powered by SoftBank Investment Advisers.

The Blue Canyon Championship will first take place at Blue Canyon Country Club from November 25-28, followed by the Laguna Phuket Championship, which will be held at the Laguna Phuket Resort from December 2-5.

The four Asian Tour events played in early 2020 will be added to the blended 2020-21 schedule.

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R 1,000,575.00 R 723,985.71 R 677,468.33 R 649,394.05 R 576,309.29 R 534,025.00 R 485,039.52 R 478,025.00 R 475,500.00 R 425,584.17 R 363,800.00 R 355,250.00 R 352,267.50 R 346,575.00 R 334,150.00 R 330,275.00 R 326,954.04 R 323,614.16 R 298,267.50 R 294,790.00

PGA TOUR ZOZO CHAMPIONSHIP, ACCORDIA GOLF NARASHINO CC 21 - 24 OCTOBER 2021

1 HIDEKI MATSUYAMA T2 BRENDAN STEELE CAMERON TRINGALE T4 MACKENZIE HUGHES MATT WALLACE SEBASTIÁN MUÑOZ OTHER SOUTH AFRICANS T7 BRANDEN GRACE T39 SHAUN NORRIS T48 ERIK VAN ROOYEN T75 GARRICK HIGGO

JPN 64-68-68-65 USA 66-68-70-66 USA 67-66-68-69 CAN 70-68-69-67 ENG 65-69-70-70 COL 70-66-68-70

265 (-15) 270 (-10) 270 (-10) 274 (-6) 274 (-6) 274 (-6)

$ 1,791,000.00 $ 875,600.00 $ 875,600.00 $ 411,267.00 $ 411,267.00 $ 411,267.00

RSA 72-66-67-70 RSA 68-72-72-70 RSA 69-69-73-73 RSA 70-78-72-74

275 (-5) $ 259,322.00 282 (-2) $ 40,397.00 284 (0) $ 24,378.00 294 (+14) $ 16,617.00

BUTTERFIELD BERMUDA CHAMPIONSHIP, PORT ROYAL GC 28 - 31 OCTOBER 2021

1 LUCAS HERBERT T2 DANNY LEE PATRICK REED 4 PATRICK RODGERS T5 TAYLOR PENDRITH SCOTT STALLINGS OTHER SOUTH AFRICANS T22 DYLAN FRITTELLI

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AUS USA USA USA USA USA

70-65-65-69 269 (-15) 67-67-65-71 270 (-14) 68-69-68-65 270 (-14) 68-64-69-70 271 (-13) 70-61-65-76 272 (-12) 74-68-68-62 272 (-12)

$ 1,170,000.00 $ 578,500.00 $ 578,500.00 $ 318,500.00 $ 251,063.00 $ 251,063.00

RSA 68-70-70-69 277 (-5) $ 57,363.00

PGA TOUR MONEY EARNINGS AS OF 31 OCTOBER 2021

1 HIDEKI MATSUYAMA JPN 2 RORY MCILROY NIR 3 SAM BURNS USA 4 SUNGJAE IM KOR 5 COLLIN MORIKAWA USA 6 MAX HOMA USA 7 LUCAS HERBER AUS 8 CAMERON TRINGALE USA 9 BRENDAN STEELE USA 10 MAVERICK MCNEALY USA OTHER SOUTH AFRICANS 50 BRANDEN GRACE RSA 81 LOUIS OOSTHUIZEN RSA 105 ERIK VAN ROOYEN RSA 110 DYLAN FRITTELLI RSA T128 DAWIE VAN DER WALT RSA 138 GARRICK HIGGO RSA 188 CHARL SCHWARTZEL RSA T197 CHRISTIAAN BEZUIDENHOUT RSA

4 2 3 3 2 2 3 5 4 4

$ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $

2,045,423.00 1,755,000.00 1,716,219.00 1,546,538.00 1,312,322.00 1,276,575.00 1,170,000.00 1,138,516.00 987,133.00 879,505.00

2 2 3 4 3 3 2 1

$ $ $ $ $ $ $ $

276,579.00 151,385.00 94,884.00 85,713.00 65,333.00 50,482.00 15,795.00 14,885.00

KORN FERRY TOUR KORN FERRY TOUR TOP 25 PLAYERS WHO EARNED PGA TOUR CARDS

1 JOSEPH BRAMLETT USA 2 TREY MULLINAX USA 3 AARON RAI ENG 4 BRONSON BURGOON USA 5 CHRISTIAAN BEZUIDENHOUT RSA 6 J.J. SPAUN USA 7 HAYDEN BUCKLE USA 8 SAHITH THEEGAL USA 9 MATTHIAS SCHWAB AUS 10 VINCENT WHALEY USA 11 JOHN HUH USA 12 ALEX SMALLEY USA 13 JOSHUA CREEL USA 14 LUCAS HERBERT AUS 15 CALLUM TARREN ENG 16 SCOTT GUTSCHEWSKI USA 17 DAWIE VAN DER WALT RSA 18 KELLY KRAFT USA 19 MICHAEL GLIGIC CAN 20 PATRICK RODGERS USA 21 KIRADECH APHIBARNRAT THA T22 AUSTIN COOK USA T22 KURT KITAYAMA USA 24 PETER UIHLEIN USA 25 JUSTIN LOWER USA

3 3 3 2 3 2 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3

1,139.167 700.000 534.500 528.273 525.200 490.000 415.000 400.000 398.400 362.000 351.000 318.500 298.619 261.200 260.500 239.800 229.333 209.125 205.762 182.167 174.667 164.273 164.273 159.773 157.773

CHAMPIONS TOUR CHAMPIONS TOUR MONEY EARNINGS AS OF 31 OCTOBER 2021

1 2 3 4

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37 24 34 30

$ 3,159,999.00 $ 2,841,138.00 $ 2,569,945.00 $ 2,562,698.00

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R E S U LT S & R A N K I N G S 5 JERRY KELLY OTHER SOUTH AFRICANS 6 RETIEF GOOSEN 83 DAVID FROST 112 JAMES KINGSTON T173 CHRIS WILLIAMS 175 KEITH HORNE

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$ 2,557,001.00

RSA RSA RSA RSA RSA

33 31 3 1 1

$ 2,122,558.00 $ 162,274.00 $ 49,300.00 $ 8,850.00 $ 8,800.00

EUROPEAN TOUR MALLORCA GOLF OPEN, GOLF SANTA PONSA 21 - 24 OCTOBER

1 WINTHER, JEFF DEN 62-71-62-70 265 (-15) € 150,940.00 T2 ANGLES, PEP ESP 65-70-64-67 266 (-14) € 66,562.00 CAMPILLO, JORGE ESP 64-69-64-69 266 (-14) € 66,562.00 SODERBERG, SEBASTIAN SWE 66-68-64-68 266 (-14) € 66,562.00 T5 CANTER, LAURIE ENG 68-66-70-64 268 (-12) € 35,133.40 GARCIA RODRIGUEZ, SEBASTIAN ESP 66-67-67-68 268 (-12) € 35,133.40 OTHER SOUTH AFRICANS 7 EASTON, BRYCE RSA 63-67-70-70 270 (-10)€ 22,476.70 16 KRUYSWIJK, JACQUES RSA 67-71-69-66 273 (-7) € 12,664.45 T26 DE JAGER, LOUIS RSA 69-71-68-67 275 (-5) € 8,982.10 LOMBARD, ZANDER RSA 65-72-67-71 275 (-5) € 8,982.10 71 AIKEN, THOMAS RSA 67-72-73-73 285 (+5) € 2,323.00

EUROPEAN TOUR RACE TO DUBAI STANDINGS AS OF 31 OCT 2021

1 MORIKAWA, COLLIN USA 2 HORSCHEL, BILLY USA 3 RAHM, JON ESP 4 HATTON, TYRRELL ENG 5 FITZPATRICK, MATT ENG 6 LEE, MIN WOO AUS 7 CASEY, PAUL ENG 8 ANCER, ABRAHAM MEX 9 BLAND, RICHARD ENG 10 ZALATORIS, WILL USA OTHER SOUTH AFRICANS 18 BURMESTER, DEAN RSA 25 HARDING, JUSTIN RSA 28 HIGGO, GARRICK RSA 34 BEZUIDENHOUT, CHRISTIAAN RSA 59 STONE, BRANDON RSA 75 VAN TONDER, DANIEL RSA 101 COETZEE, GEORGE RSA 106 WALTERS, JUSTIN RSA 113 GRACE, BRANDE RSA 116 KRUYSWIJK, JACQUES RSA 120 FICHARDT, DARREN RSA

9 10 9 13 13 18 9 9 21 8

3,856.4 3,620.2 3,402.5 2,472.1 2,113.2 2,049.7 2,039.0 1,838.2 1,784.7 1,704.5

22 26 17 12 17 20 17 24 7 12 12

1,280.4 1,200.6 1,133.5 970.7 690.6 616.1 456.7 430.1 397.7 394.4 387.6

RSA RSA RSA

21 15 9

47,329.4 20,806.6 17,708.7

EUROPEAN LEGENDS TOUR POINTS STANDINGS AS OF 31 OCT 2021

1 ALEX CEJKA 2 STEPHEN DODD 3 MIGUEL ÁNGEL JIMÉNEZ 4 THOMAS LEVET 5 MARKUS BRIER OTHER SOUTH AFRICANS 13 JAMES KINGSTON 19 ERNIE ELS 25 CHRIS WILLIAMS

GER NIR ESP FRA AUS

4 5 3 7 10

1777.8 1720.1 1530.7 1407.4 1333.0

RSA RSA RSA

8 3 5

798.8 578.9 504.3

LADIES EUROPEAN TOUR LPGA TOUR MONEY LIST AS OF 31 OCTOBER 2021

1 NELLY KORDA 2 JIN YOUNG KO 3 YUKA SASO 4 NASA HATAOK 5 MINJEE LEE OTHER SOUTH AFRICANS 73 ASHLEIGH BUHAI 75 PAULA RETO 168 LEE-ANNE PACE

USA KOR PHI JPN AUS

15 17 8 19 17

$ $ $ $ $

1,974,657.00 1,956,415.00 1,474,010.00 1,412,903.00 1,397,291.00

RSA RSA RSA

23 17 5

$ $ $

224,917.00 222,360.00 11,315.00

LPGA TOUR LADIES EUROPEAN TOUR MONEY LISTS OF 31 OCT 2021

1 ANNA NORDQVIST 2 GEORGIA HALL 3 ATTHAYA THITIKUL 4 MADELENE SAGSTROM 5 NANNA KOERSTZ MADSEN OTHER SOUTH AFRICANS 22 LEE-ANNE PACE 32 ASHLEIGH BUHAI 60 NICOLE GARCIA 70 CASANDRA HALL 85 STACY LEE BREGMAN 108 LEJAN LEWTHWAITE

SWE ENG THA SWE DEN

5 6 14 3 3

€ € € € €

798,737.33 528,019.42 483,523.91 407,579.14 212,732.90

RSA RSA RSA RSA RSA RSA

13 4 14 9 16 15

€ € € € € €

70,788.41 51,021.29 28,663.23 19,993.57 15,715.94 9,060.06

OFFICIAL GOLF RANKINGS AS OF 31 OCT 2021

EUROPEAN CHALLENGE TOUR CHALLENGE TOUR ROAD TO MALLORCA POINTS AS OF 31 OCTOBER 2021

1 TARRIO, SANTIAGO 2 GOUVEIA, RICARDO 3 HELLIGKILDE, MARCUS 4 BRUN, JULIEN 5 GARCIA-HEREDIA, ALFREDO OTHER SOUTH AFRICANS 8 BEKKER, OLIVER 24 NIENABER, WILCO 28 DU PLESSIS, HENNIE 29 RITCHIE, JC

35 BLAAUW, JACQUES 76 EASTON, BRYCE 85 KRUYSWIJK, JACQUES

ESP POR DEN FRA ESP

17 20 18 20 17

163,938.4 156,666.4 144,628.4 132,147.5 109,702.5

RSA RSA RSA RSA

19 6 17 17

92,730.1 59,183.6 51,069.1 50,650.2

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1 JON RAHM 2 COLLIN MORIKAWA 3 DUSTIN JOHNSON 4 PATRICK CANTLAY 5 XANDER SCHAUFFELE 6 BRYSON DECHAMBEAU 7 JUSTIN THOMAS 8 RORY MCILROY 9 LOUIS OOSTHUIZEN 10 JORDAN SPIETH OTHER SOUTH AFRICANS 45 CHRISTIAAN BEZUIDENHOUT 52 GARRICK HIGGO 55 ERIK VAN ROOYEN

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ESP USA USA USA USA USA USA NIR RSA USA

9.94 8.50 8.42 7.32 6.98 6.76 6.69 6.44 5.95 5.44

47 51 40 39 47 45 48 47 44 45

RSA RSA RSA

2.49 2.21 2.17

52 54 52

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CALENDAR

Sunshine Tour DATE EVENT VENUE NOVEMBER 2021 4 - 7 PGA Championship St Francis Links 25 - 28 Joburg Open Randpark GC 30 SA Open Championship Qualifier ERPM GC, Modderfontein GC & Irene CC DECEMBER 2021 2 - 5 9 - 12

SA Open Championship Alfred Dunhill Championship

Gary Player CC Leopard Creek CC

JANUARY 2022 Not available at time of publication.

Amateur events - Men DATE EVENT VENUE NOVEMBER 2021 6 - 7 6 - 7 8 - 10 12 - 14 16 - 18 20 - 21

Limpopo Senior Open Lowveld Mid-Amateur Open Harry Oppenheimer Trophy Central Gauteng Open Bobby Locke Invitational Otway Hayes Senior Classic

Koro Creek GC Mbombela GC Maccauvlei GC Royal Jhb And Kensington GC Parkview GC Zwartkop CC

DECEMBER 2021 9 - 10 13 - 17

Joburg Junior Open Junior Inter-Provincial

Randpark GC Sishen GC

JANUARY 2022 5 - 7 Nomads SA U15 Championship 6 - 7 Nomads Coastal 10 - 11 Nomads Inland 15 - 16 Free State Senior Open 16 Central Gauteng Mid-Amateur Open 21 - 23 Free State Open 22 - 23 Gauteng North Senior Open 28 - 30 Gauteng North Open 29 - 30 Central Gauteng Senior Open

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Benoni Lake GC Selborne CC Benoni CC Maccauvlei GC Bryanston CC Heron Banks GC Irene CC Waterkloof GC Modderfontein GC

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EVENTS CALENDAR NOV, DEC 2021 & JAN 2022

Amateur events - Women DATE EVENT VENUE NOVEMBER 2021 15 - 17 20 - 21 27 - 28

SA Mid-Amateur Championship Mpumalanga Women’s Championship Boland Mid-Amateur & Senior Championship

Highland Gate GC Sabi River Bungalows Robertson GC

DECEMBER 2021 13 - 14

KZN LGA Nomads Junior Girls Championship

Umhlali CC

JANUARY 2022 5 - 7 30 - 31

Nomads SA U15 Championship Border & Eastern Province Championship

Benoni Lake GC TBA

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

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

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

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

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

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

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regulations and directions published by the Department of Sport and Culture on 15 October 2021.

and the South African Open Championship at the Gary Player Country Club at Sun City from 2-5 December.

The Sunshine Tour has further advised that strict controls will be in place to ensure adherence to the current government

The Sunshine Tour this week confirmed its schedule to the end of this year. The schedule includes the PGA Championship at St Francis Links from 4-7 November, followed by the Joburg Open at Randpark Golf Club from 25-28 November,

The final tournament, the Alfred Dunhill Championship at Leopard Creek Country Club from 9-12 December, will not be open to members of the public due to the maximum daily allowed limit

he Sunshine Tour has joined other South African sports organisations and federations in welcoming back a limited number of 2 000 fully vaccinated spectators to its upcoming tournaments this summer.

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“We’re delighted that we can now begin the process of reintegrating our fans at our tournaments.

But we will only do so in the strictest observance of the regulations presented to us by government,” said Thomas Abt, Commissioner of the Sunshine Tour.

“Throughout this entire process

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our COVID-19 compliance team, led by Wimpie du Plessis, the Sunshine Tour’s COVID-19 Chief Compliance Officer, has worked very closely with government to ensure that our tournaments are played safely and responsibility.

It remains our priority to ensure the safety of our professionals and caddies, and our tournament staff, and now also the limited number of spectators who come to Sunshine Tour events.”

The Sunshine Tour recently embarked on a strong

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Wimpie du Plessis confirmed that more than 90% of all Tour professionals, caddies, staff and support personnel are vaccinated.

The Tour would also like to welcome back young golf fans and is now also encouraging the age group of 12-17 to get vaccinated so that they can start attending tournaments,

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ejan Lewthwaite shrugged off a poor season abroad, coming back home to claim a solid playoff win in the Standard Bank Pro-Am Invitational at Randpark Golf Club in October.

The Standard Bank Pro-Am Invitational is the final Order of Merit event for the professionals and comes at the back of an eight-tournament pro-am series that was played at venues across Gauteng from March, with the eighth tournament played at Randpark.

The series was launched early last year but could not be played due to the outbreak of the Covid-19 but with the restrictions loosened and with health protocols in place, the series finally teed off at Killarney Country Club in March.

“It’s good to be back home and playing good golf again,” said Lewthwaite. “I haven’t had a very good year overseas, so it’s really nice to be back home and playing decent golf again. What Standard bank has done for us is huge; another corporate coming to support ladies golf is massive for the growth of the sport and the development of women’s golf.

“I know I missed a few of these tournaments because I was overseas but as soon as I was able to come home, I made sure I was available to play and I’m so glad I did.”

tournament of the Standard Bank Pro-Am Series which was also played on the Firethorn layout at Randpark. Nobuhle Dlamini – who is also the Standard Bank Golf Development ambassador – and Ivanna Samu shared victory there since there was no playoff for the pro-am.

That was Dlamini’s second win while it was Samu’s fourth in the series.

“It feels really good to win the last series event, it was under tough conditions but fun,” said Dlamini, “It’s been a great initiative from standard bank. I’ve seen it from the beginning, the growth that has happened so far is tremendous. From kids learning to play up to pros surviving and taking their career further through the Standard Bank-sponsored events. There’s so much positivity around the events, it can only get better.”

Having won four events and the Order of Merit prize after a difficult two years of struggling with health

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It’s been a ride but we made it.”

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WESTERN PROVINCE FINISH ON TOP IN SA MID-AM IPT Western Province added yet another Inter-Provincial title to their collection this year when the Mid-Amateur team took the honours at Elements Private Golf Reserve in October.

The Union has achieved unprecedented success in the IPTs in 2021, with victories in the Men’s and Women’s premier events, as well as the Senior and Super Senior IPTs. On top of that, the women comfortably won the WGSA 72-hole Teams Championship in April.

The Western Province Mid-Am team came agonisingly close to winning the title two years ago on home soil, when one bad session cost them dearly and they lost out to Gauteng North.

This year, they were determined to claim the title and keep the province’s momentum going.

In the end, they had the tournament wrapped up with a day to spare, thanks to victories against KwaZulu-Natal and Free State on the first day, a narrow win against Ekurhuleni on day two, and maximum points against Eastern Province and Central Gauteng on day three.

When nearest rivals Free State slipped up against Central Gauteng on the penultimate day – while Western Province enjoyed a rest day – the title was theirs for the first time since 2016.

Not even a narrow final-day loss to Gauteng North could dampen their spirits as the Western Province team added yet another IPT trophy to the bulging cabinet.

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“The team really had a special week,” said team manager Werner Theart. “Obviously they played well, and particularly in the big moments, but I was so impressed with the spirit amongst the guys. It is a great achievement for us to win an inland IPT– as all our other wins have come at the coast.”

“Obviously we were gutted to lose to Gauteng North in our backyard two years ago, but we came here with a great team and a great team spirit, and got the job done,” he said. “It’s a pity that we couldn’t win the last one, but well done to Gauteng North, who was the better team on the day.

“We came here with five rookies, so on paper we probably didn’t rate as favourites, but everyone on the team put their hand up to get us to the finish line. I want to applaud all the guys for their incredible commitment and team spirit and send a big thank you to our manager for all his hard work.”

Western Province Golf president Mike de Swardt was delighted to receive the good news. “It’s unbelievable,” he said.

“So many little things have to go right to achieve these results. It’s hard to put my finger on it, but we have such a talented group of players here in Cape Town and we also have an established executive that runs the Union. It’s fantastic that all our teams seem to hit form at the right time.”

Meanwhile Central Gauteng finished as group runners-up, just a point behind Western Province, with Gauteng North in third, a further point adrift.

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A M AT E U R N E W S Free State claimed fourth spot, with Eastern Province in fifth. The relegation battle between Ekuhuleni and KwaZulu-Natal went down to the wire, but in the end, it was the men from the coast who was sent down to the B Section, losing on a games count-out after both teams finished on two log points.

One of Western Province’s novices also clinched the Most Valuable Player honour.

Roux Burger enjoyed an unbeaten week and claimed the top spot on 12 points, edging out Eastern Province’s Dillon Germshuys by 1 point.

Geno Belfiore – another Province first-timer – tied for third on 10 points with Louis Moolman from Gauteng North, while former KZN standout Derek Scullard, who lined up for Central Gauteng, shared fifth on points with Ryno Ferreira from EP.

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FINAL A-SECTION LOG (Pos-Union-Played-Won-Drawn-Lost-PointsMatches won) 1 Western Province (6, 5, 0, 1, 10, 45) 2 Central Gauteng (6, 4, 1, 1, 9, 42.5) 3 Gauteng North (6, 4, 0, 2, 8, 43) 4 Free State (6, 3, 0, 3, 6, 39) 5 Eastern Province (6, 2, 1, 3, 5, 37.5) 6 Ekurhuleni (6, 1, 0, 5, 2, 24.5) 7 KwaZulu-Natal (6, 1, 0, 5, 2, 20.5) Western Province Summary Round 1: WP 9.5 – KwaZulu-Natal 2.5 Round 1: WP 9 – Free State 3 Round 2: WP 6.5 – Ekurhuleni 5.5 Round 3: WP 8.5 – Central Gauteng 3.5 Round 5 WP 3.5 – Gauteng North 8.5

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NORTH WEST NAILS PROMOTION AT ELEMENTS North West had only one hurdle left to cross on the final day and they did so in style, sweeping to an undefeated victory in the B-Section in the ninth South African Mid-Amateur Inter-Provincial Championship at Elements Private Golf Reserve.

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The 2021 champions sounded a warning on day one when they downed Northern Cape and Southern Cape. After a second-round bye, the side shot back into pole position after mowing down Border and Boland and wrapped up the promotion battle with a commanding result over Limpopo in round four.

North West, not surprisingly, also dominated the Most Valuable Player’s list.

“Our team spirit and our dominance in the foursomes were key to our success,” said North West manager Leon Bevan on day four.

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“When we faced Southern Cape on day one, we knew we were in for a tough match.

Southern Cape was relegated at the last IPT in 2019 and edging them really set the tone for us for the week. After that we just kept on improving and we wanted to finish the tournament on a high note.

“The commitment from the guys showed in our final round performance. We are a team without stars; we are eight guys who played for each other, for our manager and for our union. We are proud to return as the champions.

Southern Cape finished second, Boland third and the host union, thanks to a huge 10 – 2 win over Northern Cape took fourth place on the final log.

Krugel and team-mate Wessel Louwrens shared the top spot honours on 10.5 points, while fellow North Westers Doug McCabe and Nic Weber shared third on 9.5 points with Janneman Combrink from Mpumalanga.

(Pos-Union-Played-Won-Drawn-Lost-PointsMatches won) 1 North West (6, 6, 0, 0, 12, 53.5) 2 Southern Cape (6, 3, 2, 1, 8, 41.5) 3 Boland (6, 3, 0, 3, 6, 38.5) 4 Limpopo (6, 2, 1, 3, 5, 36.5) 5 Mpumalanga (6, 2, 1, 3, 5, 32) 6 Northern Cape (6, 2, 0, 4, 4, 27.5) 7 Border (6, 1, 0, 5, 2, 22.5)

“Elements has been a fantastic venue and this course is a real gem. The layout is challenging but rewarding and the views are magnificent.

Hats off to Gerhard Lombard and the greenkeeping staff here at Elements for their hard work in presenting us with such a

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LYALL THE LIONHEART SEALS DREAM VICTORY AT GLENDOWER Lyall McNeill carded the low round of the day to win the 2021 South African Senior Amateur Championship on debut at Glendower GC at the end of October.

The KZN golfer posted a closing two-under-par 70 to finish at level for the tournament. He was pushed all the way by American Tom Sweigart, who carded his third successive 73 to finish on three-over in second place, three shots behind the maiden winner.

McNeill, who turned 50 in November last year, had three wins and two runner-up finishes in his five starts on the GolfRSA senior circuit.

“It’s been an amazing start and to stand here, holding the SA Senior Amateur trophy is incredible,” McNeill said. “This was the first big tournament I played since I joined the senior circuit and I looked forward to it with some trepidation, but it has just been amazing. I feel very honoured and proud to leave as the champion.

“It was pretty bunched at the top of the leaderboard, but as we teed off, the rain dissipated, so we were very lucky with the later start to get the better conditions,” McNeill said.

“They always say no lead is big enough and I had a couple of missed putts there towards the end, but they fortunately didn’t count, and I managed to get it over the line.

I enjoyed playing with Tom and Graeme – he is such a tough competitor. He had a bad first nine, but he came back strong.

every moment, and hopefully I will get a lot more of these under the belt.”

Former SA Mid-Amateur champion Graeme Watson, one off the pace at the start of the final round, had hoped to achieve the rare double. The Ebotse golfer carded 74 and had to settle for a share of fourth on five-over with Rustenburg’s Johan Krugel, who signed for 71.

FINAL RESULT (top 10) 216 Lyall McNeill 73 73 70 219 Tom Sweigart QAT 73 73 73 221 Johan Krugel 75 73 73; Graeme Watson 75 72 74 224 Johann Nel 82 71 71 226 Blaine Mancer 77 73 76; Henry Trevena 76 77 73; Andre van Dyk 75 78 73; Henk Geldenhuys 73 78 75; Greg Gleeson 72 76 78

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HOW FEMALE ROLE MODELS ARE CHANGING THE GAME OF GOLF When young girls –who have never dreamt of becoming golfers – see successful female golfers blazing trails on the golf courses of South Africa and beyond, this is when the game will truly capture their imaginations and create a desire to partake.

This is the thinking behind Standard Bank’s Golf Development Programme, which is affiliated with top female role models such as Ladies European Tour professional golfer Nobuhle Dlamini, who now ranks 51st in the world amateur lady rankings.

As the programme’s ambassador and knowing how a little encouragement can inspire others –and just a couple of days after returning from doing duty in Europe – Dlamini was overseeing the start of Level One of the Standard Bank Golf Development Programme at Nomimi Primary School in Orange Farm, in the Midvaal.

This was before she went on to win the Standard Bank Pro-Am Series tournament that was held at the magnificent Silverlakes Golf Estate in Tshwane on Thursday, 7 October.

“There is room for everyone to grow – from the young beginner who is setting foot on a golf course for the first time to top amateur and professional players wanting more playing time so that they can further hone their skills.”

Nobuhle herself confirms that golf in South Africa has become far more accessible to young girls and women than when she first started playing.

“I wish I had had such facilities available to me when I first got introduced to the sport,” she says, referring to the Standard Bank Golf Development Programme. “I hope in working closely with the organisation we can reach more young girls and women and help close the accessibility gap through the development clinics.”

For girls and young women not yet convinced about the benefits of taking up golf, here are a few more advantages to consider:

“As more and more young South African girls and women are discovering, there is no game like golf for opening doors in all walks of life,” says Lee-John Maans, Head: Personal Banking, Gauteng Province at Standard Bank.

“Whether your aim is to work towards a place at the pinnacle of the sport – as Nobuhle and others are doing – or simply to play golf for the joy of it, there has never been a better time for young South African girls and women to take up the sport.”

An Ambassador of the Standard Bank Golf Development Programme, Nobuhle will also be visiting the golf clinics arranged for the day and offering the participants – all aspiring young female golfers – some tips on how to be great at the game of golf.

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This is because the level and quality of support for young female golfers is unprecedented, says Maans.

Playing golf helps your ability to focus and concentrate, relieves stress, and has an overall calming effect.

It’s a healthy activity. Played outdoors and in the fresh air, golf can provide moderate-intensity physical exercise that counters the effects of today’s sedentary lifestyle.

Golf is a great way to network, which can enhance career and business success.

It’s empowering and uplifting, particularly for young girls and women.

“The sport has transitioned immensely in recent years, with girls and women making their presence felt on the golf course,” adds Maans.

“As a financial institution, we are excited to be part of the drive to grow women’s golf on all levels and create opportunities for women golfers.”

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Switching off in a world that is always on The Covid pandemic and subsequent lockdowns seem to have blurred the lines between work, home and play, making it tough for employees and entrepreneurs to completely switch off and reap the benefits of any “down time” they may be able to carve out for themselves.

“The stress of the last year has seen people work harder than ever to protect their livelihoods, which is why taking well-deserved break has become more important than ever,” says Shaun Lamont, Managing Director of First Group Hotels and Resorts.

In fact, according to the American Psychological Association, going on holiday improves your physical health by decreasing the risk of heart disease, and improving mental health by reducing depression and anxiety. Shaun says that that whilst most recognise the benefits of going on holiday, many are failing to reap those benefits. “We have witnessed firsthand the lines of pleasure being blurred by business as more and more of our guests are plagued with work whilst on vacation. ”He adds, “Going on holiday is the equivalent of sending your brain in for its annual service. You wouldn’t let your car skip its annual check-up and risk a breakdown on the highway, so why do this to your body? Equally essential to taking the time off to go away, is ensuring that you maximise the health benefits thereof by totally embracing the moment.”

To do this, Shaun offers 5 tips on how to switch off on holiday: 1. Do a proper hand over to your stand in: The key to a successful stress-free, work-free holiday is a comprehensive hand over. Ease into the idea of being away, by using your email signature to notify everybody of your upcoming leave (way before you’ve even left). Find a reliable, capable colleague who you can trust to be a point of contact in your absence, and hand over any and all outstanding pieces of work to them. Tell your clients, manager/s and employees that you will be uncontactable (gulp!), set your out of office message and update your voicemail (if you still have one).

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2. Turn off your phone: As scary as this may sound for someone who is always available, this is a biggie!

Unless you turn your phone off totally (putting it on silent just won’t cut it), there will still be messages, emails, news alerts, and app notifications coming through constantly. Your phone is always screaming for your attention so vow to only check it once a day!

3. Take time to unwind and take it easy: Resolve to do less. Don’t try to fill your daily itinerary with as much as possible. Pick just one thing per day - one sight to see, one restaurant to try, one mountain to climb… and then relax for the rest of the day. Laze at the pool, read a book, take an afternoon siesta. You don’t want to feel like you need a holiday from your holiday.

4. Pick the right accommodation: Where you stay can affect your entire holiday experience. If you are travelling with children, make sure you go to a child-friendly resort.

If you are going away without the kids, consider a quieter hotel/ resort. If you hate the beach, don’t pick a beach holiday – you’ll be miserable.

5. Be present in the moment: Delay the desire to post every photo on social media. Be present in every moment and make lasting, magical memories with your travel crew. If you want to capture the moment, ensure that your data/WIFI on your phone is turned off, so you don’t get tempted into checking notifications. Just use your camera and post the pics later.

For those who absolutely can’t afford time off work, Shaun suggests that you consider the idea of a workation, “COVID has changes the rules of work.

You no longer have to be confined to the four walls of your dining room or office cubicle. Instead, you can choose to work from some of South Africa’s most beautiful spots and be surrounded by nature or have a sea view. First Group properties, for example, lend themselves to catching up on Zoom or Teams and then taking a break to soak in the scenery – a wonderful balance of work and play. After all, if you’re going to work, why not make it the best of it?”

Shaun concludes.

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Margate Country Club The Margate Country Club hosts one of the finest golf courses on the East Coast of Kwa-Zulu Natal. Situated in Margate we are right at the heart of the Hibiscus Coast and are just over an hour’s drive from the city of Durban.

The Margate Country Club is dedicated to ensuring all members (and visitors) of a venue that offers friendship and social interaction in a relaxed and comfortable environment.

Some of the features of the Country Club include: - Scenic 18 hole Golf Course - Halfway House with freshly prepared food - The Friendliest Bar in town - Restaurant facilities - Function and Conference facilities - Line Dancing & Jukskei - 2 New “A” rated Snooker Rooms

Our golf course is really a delightful course to play.

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BELLERIVE COUNTRY CLUB NAMED HOST VENUE FOR 2030 PRESIDENTS CUP

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he PGA Tour have announced that Bellerive Country Club has been awarded the 18th Presidents Cup, to be held in St. Louis in 2030. The biennial global team competition will make Bellerive its seventh different United States venue since its inception in 1994, including a second consecutive trip to the Midwest.

Bellerive adds the Presidents Cup to its storied history of hosting the game’s most prestigious events dating back to the 1965 U.S. Open won by Gary Player, who completed the career grand slam with his victory in St. Louis. Since then, Bellerive welcomed the 1981 U.S. Mid-Amateur; two PGA Championships (1992, 2018); the 2001 World Golf Championships-American Express

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Championship (which was cancelled following the September 11 terrorist attacks); the 2004 U.S. Senior Open, the 2008 BMW Championship and the 2013 Senior PGA Championship.

Bellerive Country Club was established in 1897 and will celebrate its 125th anniversary in 2022.

The Club was originally designed by renowned architect Robert Trent Jones, Sr., in 1960 and was dubbed the “Green Monster of Ladue” for its staggering distance at the time. The course underwent a major renovation in 2005, as well as strategic renovations in 2013 and 2019, all of which were led by Jones’ son, Rees Jones, whose work helped position Bellerive to host more of the game’s premier events well into the future.

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and Bush Experience Set within the scenic bushveld of the majestic Rooiberg mountains, Babirwa Golf and Bush Lodge combines luxury accommodation and five-star hospitality with unsurpassed scenery.

Our private 18-hole golf course is PGA-rated at 72 for a world-class golfing experience in the bushveld. After a round of golf, enjoy a hearty meal at our Clubhouse overlooking the striking mountain range or stay over in our luxurious private Villas.

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In the heart of Limpopo Province, the jewel of the Waterberg, Koro Creek offers all the amenities of a golf resort.

Great guest houses, nature and a true Bushveld Golf Course. Koro Creek is perfect for the family, couples or golf tours.

Malaria-free and perfect golfing weather allow for unforgettable experiences on the championship course, four tee boxes offering varying challenges for golfers of all level. A welcome site at the end of the round is the lodge style clubhouse offering great dinning, the perfect setting for a sundowner after a round. Visit us soon to create more memories.

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WRCC is a Par 71, Gary Player designed Course set along the banks of the White River (with easy access to the Kruger National Park) and was officially opened in April 1973. A true Country Club layout that challenges the lower Handicap golfer, whilst offering fair playability for the higher Handicap golfer. Catering for smaller groups is our speciality. Contact us for the various options for on-site accommodation.

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PAUL CASEY'S CADDIE, JOHN MCLAREN, TO TAKE MENTAL HEALTH BREAK

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ohn McLaren has been called many things over his lengthy and impressive caddie career. Obvious things like true professional or hard working and sincere.

Others like fun-loving, friendly and approachable. And more obscure things like wine connoisseur, restaurant guru and fashion icon.

But now his boss Paul Casey is adding “courageous” as McLaren begins an indefinite mental health break from the game. He is speaking out to increase awareness for others who may also be facing similar pressures.

Championship in Dubai in November before finishing up with Casey’s title defence at the Dubai Desert Classic early next year.

McLaren, 55, who has carried sticks for Luke Donald and Tony Johnstone among others in the past 31 years, came to the realization that the anxiety of cross-Atlantic travel on a regular basis in this current pandemic-punctured world was not healthy.

The CJ Cup @ Summit in Las Vegas marked McLaren’s last tournament in the U.S. for some time. He will stay on Casey’s bag for the European Tour’s season ending DP World Tour

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A unique golfing experience surrounded by nature and wildlife.

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he Hero Indian Open is set to return to the European Tour’s Race to Dubai in 2022, with the 56th edition of the historic event to be played from February 24-27, following a two-year absence due to the Coronavirus pandemic.

This is the 15th consecutive year that Hero MotoCorp - the world’s largest manufacturer of motorcycles and scooters, and one of the biggest corporate promoters of multi-disciplinary sports around the world, is supporting the tournament. continued on page 99...

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Situated on 12 acres of Komati river front wilderness, Komati River Chalets is one of the regions premier country accommodation providers offering self catering cottages. Restaurant, bar, pool and Chalets, are no more than 50m from the water's edge where pods of hippos and spectacular bird life will entertain you for hours on end.

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First played in 1964, India’s longest running international sporting event, which is promoted by the Indian Golf Union (IGU), had its most recent winner in Ryder Cup player Stephen Gallacher with the Scot securing his fourth European Tour title in 2019.

Recent champions include another four-time European Tour winner in England’s Matt Wallace (2018) and two of Indian golf’s biggest stars, SSP Chawrasia (2016 and 2017) and Anirban Lahiri (2015).

Executive, said: “We are delighted to welcome the Hero Indian Open back to the European Tour in 2022 and thank everyone involved in staging the 56th edition of this historic tournament. As ever, I must mention Hero MotoCorp and Dr. Pawan Munjal for the unwavering support to this event, particularly during these difficult times.

Dr. Munjal’s vision and commitment to our sport through a variety of unique initiatives is second to none, and we look forward to working together on India’s national open once again.

We must also acknowledge the owners of this great event, the Indian Golf Union

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(IGU), for their hard work in continuing to grow the game of golf in India.”

Dr Pawan Munjal, Chairman & CEO, Hero MotoCorp, said, “It truly gives me immense pleasure to announce that we are back with the Hero Indian Open.

The 2022 edition of the Hero Indian Open marks the 15th consecutive year of our support to the country’s national open that has always provided the platform to golfers from around the world to showcase their talent and go on to make a career for themselves on the international circuit. I thank the

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European Tour and the IGU for their continued support to this event.“ Lt Gen D Anbu (Retd), President of the Indian Golf Union, said; “The Hero Indian Open is the most prestigious professional event in India. Since its inception in 1964, the Hero Indian Open has grown and matured and today epitomises golf in India. In its 56th edition in 2022, it continues to be the country’s flagship event.

We are extremely grateful to Hero MotoCorp and European Tour for their continued support and look forward to a fraternal relationship between Hero MotoCorp, European Tour and Indian Golf Union in the years ahead.”

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Sustainabilty - lets all do our bit !

By: Sue de Zwart

Talking Turf joined forces with the PGA of South Africa, CMASA & the regional turf bodies to found the Sustainable Golf Roadshow. This is an annual event where we cover topics where we can all make a difference. We have just completed our third roadshow & look forward to many more!

Once you receive your base saturation results on Ca, Mg, K & Na as well as P, S & your key micro nutrients Fe, Mn, Cu, Zn, B we can then assist you to establish a sound nutrition programme.

You then add your integrated pest management programme to the fertilizer programme & this is the stepping stone to producing a great quality playing surface. It is at this point that we add a

There are so many aspects to sustainability, but our drive is to educate the public to be selective about their applications. I am personally passionate about the soil & truly believe if you take care of the soil it will take care of you. Start by taking a soil analysis and send this to a reputable laboratory like LabServe in Nelspruit or BemLab in Cape Town.

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SPECIAL FEATURE - S U S TA I N A B I LT Y - L E T S A L L D O O U R B I T! Many golf clubs globally & within RSA creating natural corridors or indigenous plants in out of play areas.

This is a fantastic initiative – Operator Pollinator – a global Syngenta programme encouraging golf clubs, farmers & municipalities to provide natural habitats for a host of birds, pollinators & small mammals. These are incredible biodiverse havens particulary in the cities.

wetting agent like Qualibra (holding 21 % more moisture in the rootzone), Primo Maxx – your plant growth regulator – not only to reduce clippings by 50 %, but to produce the tight playing surface with deeper roots & better colour, Ryder (a fantastic pigment) to reduce the heat & cold stress and Ferto Aminostim + or HiCure to improve the plant health.

Let us work together in a sustainable manor – each doing our recycling at home & in our golf clubs to make this planet a living gem for many generations to come.

With all of the above you are able to produce your ultimate playing surface in a sustainable manor. We are proudly associated with Syngenta as their turf registered Fungicide range can be tank mixed with beneficial microbes & they have no negative effect on beneficial insects, microbes, mammals or fish thus being the sustainable choice.

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TURNING BACK THE CLOCK is the Golfer from the past?

WHO

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Born on the 12th December 1928, he was a South African professional golfer of ethnic Indian origin.

He began his career as a caddie for amateur golfer Graham Wulff.

He qualified for the 1959 Open Championship and finished 13th at the same event in 1963.

He was the first non-white to take part in the South African Open (1961). Just two years after he broke the colour barrier he finished second, losing by one shot to Retief Waltman.

He won the Dutch Open in 1959 and defended his title the following year. He won it again in 1964.

In 1963 he became the first golfer of colour to win a provincial open in South Africa, the Natal Open.

In 1965, he won the Natal Open for a second time, defeating runner-up Gary Player.

He was noted for his unconventional grip, holding the club with his right hand above the left.

He died impoverished in 1978 at the age of 48.

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SHAUN “CHUCK” NORRIS

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

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Waterkloof GC (012) 460-2542 Wingate CC (012) 997-1298 (012) 542-1309 Woodhill CC (012) 998-0011 (011) 970-7000 Zwartkops CC (012) 654-2111 (011) 849-5211 (013) 932-3940 Driving Ranges (011) 706-1361 Colbyn D/R (012) 342-3882 (011) 472-8060 Grasslands D/R (082) 777-8912 (012) 668-8900 Greenhills D/R (011) 828-9555 (011) 875-0400 Jim and Jerrys’ D/R (011) 662-1603 (011) 801-6611 (012) 997-2240 (087)2853555/7 Kimiad D/R & Mashie Course (011) 826-2466 (011) 487-3898 (071) 401 3127 Observatory D/R (012) 661-0533 (011) 827-7818 Panorama D/R (073) 109-4239 (011) 453-1013 Sandy Bunker D/R (012) 809-0430 (011) 432-3150 Six Fountains D/R (082) 371 7323 (012) 546-1764 Verwey D/R (011) 717-9416 (012) 667-1081 Wits D/R (011) 251-6721 Zwartkops D/R (012) 654-4830 (011) 202-1620 (011) 970-1075 Golf Shops (011) 442-3880 Second Chance (011) 440-0558 (011) 660-4365 The Golfers Club (011) 453-6352 (010) 594-0034 Edenvale (011) 466-2888 The Golfers Club (011) 465-9985 (016) 422-1263 Fourways (016) 362-0809 The Golfers Club (011) 475-7519 (011) 608-2033 West Rand (011) 648-9574 The Pro Shop (011) 602-8888 (011) 646-5400 Woodmead (012) 808-0883 (011) 362-6757 FREESTATE (012) 460-3372 (012) 386-6836 Golf Clubs (011) 215-8600 Bethlehem GC (058) 303-0940 (011) 693-5414 Bloemfontein GC (051) 447-0906 (058) 256-1270 (011) 907-8906 Clarens GE (051) 943-1933 (016) 430-1380 Clocolan GC (051) 933-3711 (011) 640-3021 Ficksburg GC Heron Banks Golf Estate (078) 052-4083 (053) 841-0179 (011) 740-0016 Kimberly GC Kroonstad GC (056) 212-5169 (012) 651-4411 Ladybrand GC (051) 924-3146 (012) 809-2110 Oppenheimer Park (057) 353-2131 (011) 943-4448 Parys GE (056) 818-1567 (011) 362-5031 Schoeman Park GC (051) 408-3811 (011) 740-9962 Tempe GC (051) 402-1489 (011) 447-3311 Vaal de Grace (056) 811-2013

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

Driving Ranges Riverclub

(021) 447-3757

Golf Shops The Golfers Club Century City

(021) 555-3540

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

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

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

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

Prince’s Grant GC (032) 482-0041 Royal Durban GC (031) 309-2581 Sakabula GC (033) 330-6751 San Lameer GC (039) 313-5141 Scottburgh GC (039) 976-0041 Selborne Park GE 087 135 05589 Southbroom GC (039) 316-6051 Simbithi GC (032) 946 8360 Golf Shops St Cathryns GC (033) 444-1945 The Pro Shop (044) 871-0620 Umdoni Park GC (039) 975-1320 Bells Academy Umhlali CC (032) 947-1181 Umkomaas GC (039) 973-1330 EA STERN CAPE Victoria CC (033) 347-1394 Wild Coast CC (039) 305-2799 Golf Clubs (031) 303-1728 Bushman Sands GC (042) 231-8000 Windsor park GC (032) 538-1041 East London GC (043) 735-1356 Zimbali CC Fish River Sun GC (040) 676-1101 Driving Ranges Gonubie GC (043) 740-5645 Lynton Hall (039) 975-1502 Hankey GC (042) 284-0335 Golf Academy Humewood Links GC (041) 583-2137 Mt Edgecombe D/R (031) 502-3480 (031) 261-8062 Jeffreys Bay GC (042) 293-2532 University Dbn D/R (031) 265-0148 Katberg GC (040) 864-1010 Westville D/R Port Elizabeth GC (041) 374-3140 Golf Shops Royal Port Alfred GC (046) 624-4796 The Golfers Club (031) 566-5292 Shark River GC (041) 581-6188 Umhlanga St Francis Bay GC (042) 294-0467 The Pro Shop (031) 263 0034 St Francis Links (042) 200-4500 Durban Uitenhage GC (041) 966-1868 LIMPOPO Walmer Park GC (074) 259-1788 Walmer CC (041) 581-1877 Golf Clubs West Bank GC (043) 731-1523 Elements (010) 591 2951 Zwartenbosch GC (042) 291-0569 Private Golf Reserve Euphoria GC (014) 743-5000 Driving Ranges Hans Merensky GC (015) 781-3931 (015) 491-5563 Harbour View D/R (084) 622-7259 Kameeldoring CC (014) 495-0026 Londt Park D/R (041) 360-8707 Koro Creek GC (012) 443-6700 Walmer Woods D/R (082) 372-8252 Legend GE Naboomspruit GC (014) 743-1963 Polokwane GC (015) 295-4118 Golf Shops Swartklip GC (014) 786-0186 The Pro Shop - PE (041) 363-0470 Univ. of Limpopo GC (015) 268-2183 Zebula CC (014) 734 7700

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

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

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

Driving Ranges Jim & Jerrys

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

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

Driving Ranges Broham D/R Riverside Golf Park

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

Golf Shops The Pro Shop Nelspruit

(013) 757-1264

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

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