SA Golf Trader - September/October 2013

SAGT SEPT WEB COVERS_Layout 1 2013/09/03 9:03 AM Page 1

SAGT SEPT WEB COVERS_Layout 1 2013/09/03 9:03 AM Page 2

SAGT SEPT OCT PRINT_Layout 1 2013/09/03 9:28 AM Page 1

CONTENTS PAGE

On the cover Our trip to Swaziland was an eye opener in terms of the hospitality shown to us by the Swaziland Tourism Authority and because of the two stand out golf courses; namely the Royal Swazi Country Club and the Nkonyeni Golf Estate.

See pages 12 – 17 for more.

We have a very interesting new greenkeeping series so check out pages 56 & 57.

SA Golf Trader is published bi-monthly

by SA Golf Trader cc. Reg. No. 2004/063586/23 66 Hoylake Drive Durban North, 4051 For all enquiries please contact: Office 086 101 9005 Louis Naude 083 293 0220 Neville Bellairs 082 705 8764 Fax 086 694 2185 E mail info@sagt.co.za

S PE C I AL FE AT U R E S Online purchasing – second hand golf balls Tee it up in the Kingdom of Swaziland Wingate Park Country Cub – A traditional Country Club Celebrity golfer profile – Kurt Darren Why is hollow tining necessary?

An interview with Ernie Els

12 24 40 56 72

R E G U L AR S HEALTH & LIFESTYLE News from the PGA Trivia quiz Letter to the Editor Golfing Gals

2 2 4 6 8

TUITION & INSTRUCTION 18 Advanced players series Know your rules Golf tips

AFFORDABLE GOLF RESULTS & RANKINGS EVENTS CALENDAR KIDS STUFF CARTS & TROLLEYS GREENKEEPING AMATEUR NEWS ON TOUR WITH TANDI EQUIPMENT FOR SALE

SA’s Leading FREE Golf Products & Services Magazine

11

Classifieds SA Golf Trader directory Laugh out loud

18 20 22

27 46 48 80 84 85 86 88 92 92 94 96

DISCLAIMER: Whilst we take every reasonable precaution to deal only with ethical and honest advertisers, neither SA Golf Trader cc, nor it’s editor, publisher, agent or employees are responsible for any loss, harm or damage arising out of or contributed to by as a result of any transaction entered into pursuant to any advert, advertorial or classified appearing in this magazine. SA Golf Trader cc reserves the right to vary, alter or omit any advertisement, and will not be held liable for any failure to publish an advertisement or for any errors whatsoever.

COPYRIGHT: All intellectual property rights (including, without limitations, copyrights, patents, registered design, design rights, trade and service marks and rights to apply for and of the foregoing) whatever and whatsoever subsisting in and ideas or information or in, or to any service, invention, goods or work (including, without limitation, drawings, sketches, artwork, typography and photographs) devised, made, acquired, created or written by or for SA Golf Trader cc (whether or not in connection with any contract with the advertiser) shall be and remain the absolute property of SA Golf Trader cc. The advertiser undertakes that it will not reproduce or authorize or procure any other person to reproduce any of the said artwork, typography, photographs or other works. The advertiser hereby assigns all its rights (if any) in and to the said intellectual property rights to SA Golf Trader cc. Neither the advertiser nor any other person shall have any license or other rights whatsoever under or in respect of the said intellectual property rights.

September/October 2013

www.sagolftrader.co.za

1

SAGT SEPT OCT PRINT_Layout 1 2013/09/03 9:28 AM Page 2

HEALTH & LIFESTYLE

The PGA congratulates the Class of 2013!

PGA NEWS

The graduation ceremony for Gauteng Graduates of the PGA SA class of 2013 was recently held at Royal Johannesburg and Kensington Golf Club. Some 120 people made up of graduates and their nearest and dearest gathered to celebrate their qualifying as full members of the PGA. After a gruelling 3 year diploma level course consisting of subjects that qualify the graduate to be competent in any aspect of the golf operation there was cause for celebration!

The Gauteng PGA SA class of 2013 Left to right: Cavin Coutsides, Alfred Sutton (Golf School of Excellence Observatory), Otto Steyn (Internex Range and Academy), Ryan Flockhart (RJ+K GC), Elandi Bekker (Gary Player Golf School of Excellence), Moritz von Prittwitz (Windhoek Country Club), Hein Homann (Krugersdorp Golf Club), Michelle Allers (Serengeti Golf and Wildlife Estate), Coenie Stoop (Jackal Creek), Thinus Breytenbach (TUKS Golf ), Allister Miller (Blue Valley), Jaco Vermeulen (Schoeman Park Golf Club), Anil Shah (Royal Nairobi), Uloma Mbuko (Nigeria), Jan Grobler(Wingate Country Club), Marinus Hamman (Roodepoort Country Club) Johary Raveloarison (Stix and Stones Golf ), Dewald Smit (Bloemfontein Golf Club), Jaco Neethling (Bloemfontein Golf Club), Ryno Rudolph (Benoni Country Club), Kevin Pask (Randpark Golf Club), Sjac Weideman (Silver Lakes) Steven Venter (Giloolys Driving Range), Paul van der Merwe (Kevin Edwards (Ebotse), Clifford Ndou (Houghton Golf Club), Gerdre Kruger (Bloemfontein Golf Club) Ruan Botha (Woodhill),Ceejee Potgieter (Golf School of Excellence Pretoria), Estiaan Roos (Ermelo),William van Mierlo (Magalies Park), Craig Liebenberg (Jim and Jerry’s Range) Edwin Compton (SAGDB Mpumalanga), Ryan Diedericks (Jim and Jerry’s Range) Leon Bothma (Witbank Golf Club)

2

www.sagolftrader.co.za

September/October 2013

SAGT SEPT OCT PRINT_Layout 1 2013/09/03 9:28 AM Page 3

SAGT SEPT OCT PRINT_Layout 1 2013/09/03 9:28 AM Page 4

HEALTH & LIFESTYLE

Congratulations to Trevor Spalding our winner of the Trivia Quiz July/Aug edition.

1. Jason Dufner’s mannerisms have lead to an expression known as “dufnering”, which means what? a) A slumped sitting position with an expressionless face b) An early morning start c) An upright posture 2. Which player married into this golfing family - his father-in-law is Dennis Tiziani, his brotherin-law Mario Tiziani, both who played on the PGA Tour and his wife Nicki, is frequently his caddie? a) Steve Stricker b) Steve Marino c) Scott Verplank 3. Who is a huge fan of Formula One racing, and is friends with former Indianapolis 500 winner Bobby Rahal. He is also a collector of rare, fine wines with about 2,000 bottles in his collection? a) Jeff Sluman b) Paul Azinger c) Steve Lowery 4. Who is a founding partner of Mojo Pies, "The Original Australian Pie"? a) Robert Allenby b) Paul Gow c) Geoff Ogilvy 5. Peter Hanson is which nationality? a) Finnish b) Danish c) Swedish

6. The Humana Challenge was formerly known as what? a) The Bing Crosby Classic b) The Bob Hope Classic c) The Burt Lancaster Classic 7. Whose nickname on tour is “spaceman”? a) Jesper Parnevik b) Henrik Stenson c) Mike Weir 8. Who took a shot at actor and noted Scientologist Tom Cruise, who has said that therapy and drugs are useless and that depression can be cured by physical exercise: "Actually, some sort of exercise would have helped me. If I kicked the shit out of Tom Cruise, I'd feel a lot better about myself ”? a) Keith Olbermann b) David Feherty c) David Duval 9. Who has the most followers on Twitter? a) Ian Poulter b) Justin Rose c) Tiger Woods 10. Which Australian golfer has over the years been criticised for his unorthodox swing – he is one of very few professional golfers who swing the club "over-the-top" on the downswing? a) Craig Parry b) Greg Norman c) Adam Scott

1.

2.

3.

4.

The first correct entry drawn will be declared the winner. The draw will take place on the 21st of October 2013.

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

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

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

1.

2.

Choose one of the answers for each question.

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

Instructions:

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

www.sagolftrader.co.za

September/October 2013

SAGT SEPT OCT PRINT_Layout 1 2013/09/03 9:28 AM Page 5

SAGT SEPT OCT PRINT_Layout 1 2013/09/03 9:28 AM Page 6

HEALTH & LIFESTYLE

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

WINNING LETTER Dear SA Golf Trader I have been involved in the game of golf my entire life and would like to offer my views on why golf has an interesting way of imitating life or, perhaps, vice versa. For those who aren’t golfers, this may seem odd. How could a game about controlling a little white ball be so relevant?

When I first started playing, I thought golf was all about swinging hard and hoping I made contact. I reasoned that if I needed to hit the ball a long distance, I must need to create lots of force. Quickly, I realized that making solid contact created distance – and I rarely made solid contact from swinging hard. When I slowed it down and focused on making solid contact, good things started to happen.

This perfectly mirrors my experience in the game of life. Rarely is much accomplished from merely swinging hard. Sheer force does create action, but it’s often negated by a lack of strategy. Like in golf, I’ve learned to pull back a little, focus, and work on specific objectives.

Or you can look at it as normal and incredibly valuable. My golf game used to be squarely in the former camp. Two bad shots in a row used to make me want to walk off the course. I’d get up to the next shot and think about all the bad things that could happen. I’ve learned to embrace my failure and move on. My next shot may also go awry, but it won’t be for the same reason.

In golf and in life, the difference between an excellent shot and a lost ball can be a few feet. Most people call that luck. Successful people know it’s not.

Sure, bad bounces happen and, occasionally, the winds of fortune may swing in your favour, but the primary driver of consistent success is practice. Yet all the practice in the world is not going to help if you’re rehearsing bad form. The best players in the world rely on others to help them recognize their faults. Asking for advice isn’t a sign of weakness, but instead a sign of maturity.

Yours sincerely As for failure – it happens! When it does, you’ve got Jimmy Murray a choice. It can be demotivating, causing fear and anxiety.

Dear Jimmy You have so eloquently put into words what so many of us feel. Many lessons can be learnt from the game of golf and it once again illustrates the importance of sport in children’s lives as it helps shapes a positive outlook on life.

Regards

6

www.sagolftrader.co.za

September/October 2013

SAGT SEPT OCT PRINT_Layout 1 2013/09/03 9:28 AM Page 7

HEALTH & LIFESTYLE

September/October 2013

www.sagolftrader.co.za

7

SAGT SEPT OCT PRINT_Layout 1 2013/09/03 9:28 AM Page 8

HEALTH & LIFESTYLE

Vote for your favourite Golfing Gal and she could win a host of exciting prizes.

If you would like to see CHRISTELLE win then Email: SAGT SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER to info@sagt.co.za.

Terms and conditions apply 1. Name?

Christelle van den Berg 2. What is your handicap?

21 3. How long have you been playing Golf?

6 years 4. Who got you into playing Golf?

My husband 5. Who is your favourite golfer?

Lee Westwood and Gary Player 6. What other sports do you do?

Don’t have time as my two year old keeps me busy – and that on its own is like doing sport.

7. Where are you currently a member at? Zebula Country Club 8. Which is your favourite golf course?

Prince’s Grant

September/October 2013

SAGT SEPT OCT PRINT_Layout 1 2013/09/03 9:28 AM Page 9

HEALTH & LIFESTYLE

9. What has been your most embarrassing moment on the golf course?

At my very first business golf day I was the only female player. As I teed off I miss hit and had to hit again. However there was a metal stake in the way of my swing which I hit and broke my club.

10. Money being no objective, what would your top three purchases be?

- Mercedes Benz SLS AMG - Louis Vuitton shopping spree - An island in Maldives 11. Do you have any other hobbies besides golf?

Anything that is outdoors – like Quad biking 12. What is your definition of success?

This is to ask how long is a piece of string… For me success is achieving the goals you set for yourself and enjoying the journey to getting there.

13. Do you have any superstitions?

No 14. What do you hope to achieve in the coming years?

Personally I would love to have more time to get onto the golf course and getting my handicap to a single digit.

Season Six If you would like to be considered as a SA Golf Trader “Golfing Gal” please submit three colour photo’s of yourself on the golf course and one photo of your choice to neville@sagolftrader.co.za.

One girl per edition will be chosen by us (the editors decision is final and no correspondence will be entered into).

The winner will be the girl who receives the most emails. The competition will be over six editions and closes on 31/08/2014.

If you are selected by us you will have to answer the questions that SA Golf Trader puts to you.

September/October 2013

SAGT SEPT OCT PRINT_Layout 1 2013/09/03 9:28 AM Page 10

SAGT SEPT OCT PRINT_Layout 1 2013/09/03 9:28 AM Page 11

SPECIAL FEATURE

Online purchases –

second hand golf balls

T

wo years ago we ran an article discussing the merits of online purchases, in particular second hand golf balls. At the time we randomly selected a company off the internet and put them to the test. The company had an interesting name www.wegotballs.co.za. We were very impressed with the prices, the level of service and with the quality of the golf balls.

Louis was saying that he would like to buy some Callaway hex black’s but that the price per ball new was roughly R40 Whilst away in Swaziland recently Louis and I were chatting about buying golf balls, Louis was keen on some Callaway Hex black’s and I on the other hand was looking for something cheaper for my kids to mess around with. Two years is a long time and trading conditions have been tough for retailers.

I was interested to see if Wegotballs were still a good option for second hand balls I browsed their site and saw that they now have what they term a “mini shop” in Alberton, Johannesburg but that you have to make an appointment with them before visiting the shop. However I was not interested in this as the whole point was to avoid traipsing out to a shop and to be able to buy with confidence over the internet. I had registered with them all that time back so it was just a matter of entering my access details and then I was ready to buy.

So now the cost per ball (hex black) was R25, substantially cheaper than new I went to their Callaway balls and saw that they were offering twelve hex black’s at R249.99 or just under R21 a ball. This seemed really good but what was the transport cost going to be? Well to Durban it was R49.99, giving a total cost of R299.98. So now the cost per ball was R25, subSeptember/October 2013

stantially cheaper than new. I then picked out a value pack of twenty four balls at R119.99 for myself. The hex black and the value pack were both marked as mint and A-grade mix (which according to their website means that these balls will feel and play as a new ball would).

If you have a trusted supplier then buying over the internet is a hassle free way of doing things.

They accept all major credit cards and payments are processed using Payfast and Bank EFT’s. I did an EFT and my order was processed as soon as the money went through, this was on a Friday. First thing Monday morning a courier van arrived with the golf balls. Two years down the line and nothing had changed, the balls were in perfect condition (one or two have logos but they do mention that on their website). The balls do indeed play like new and we were extremely satisfied. Would I recommend them? Yes! Buying over the internet is a hassle free way of doing things especially if you have a trusted supplier.

If your order is over R700 then they waiver the shipping costs.

When buying online remember the following: • Check your transport costs • Use a trusted supplier, looks can be deceiving • Check the returns policy, would you have to pay for transport and packaging?

• Read the privacy policy on the website to see if your information will be shared • If you feel uncomfortable with a supplier, DON’T use them

www.sagolftrader.co.za

11

SAGT SEPT OCT PRINT_Layout 1 2013/09/03 9:28 AM Page 12

SPEACIAL FEATURE

Tee it up in the Kingdom of Swaziland It was at this year’s Indaba travel show in Durban that we had the good fortune of meeting Bongani Dlamini, marketing manager for the Swaziland tourism authority (STA). Bongani was keen on the idea of promoting Swaziland as a golfing-holiday destination and suggested that we visit the country as guests of STA. The initial idea was to visit in September when the annual Kings Cup Golf Extravaganza is held but this event was cancelled due to elections. So we decided to visit in early July when the temperature is temperate and there is little chance of rain.

At Ngwenya Glass factory skilled glass blowers create lovely items from recycled glass They say that first impressions count and on reaching their border post we were knocked out, firstly by the welcoming thatch bungalow (way better than a cold face brick building) and then by the ease and efficiency with the paperwork. So, quickly through customs we headed to the first stop on our agenda, Ngwenya Glass. Situated at the base of the Ngwenya Mountain (where the oldest mine in the world is to be found) is the fascinating Ngwenya Glass factory and shop where skilled glass blowers create lovely items from recycled glass. Temperatures soar here so when we reached our lunchtime destination, Ramblas in Mbabane we were hungry and thirsty and the hearty fare did not disappoint.

12

Swaziland has always been a land of kings It was now time for some golf at the 9-hole Mbabane Golf Course. Centrally situated this quaint track makes for a pleasant warm up before hitting the Royal Swazi Sun Golf Course, which was on the cards for the following day. Finishing up fairly late we checked in to the nearby Mountain Inn and hit the sack early, eager for an Louis warming up early start the next at Mbabane GC morning.

www.sagolftrader.co.za

September/October 2013

SAGT SEPT OCT PRINT_Layout 1 2013/09/03 9:28 AM Page 13

SPEACIAL FEATURE

Swaziland has always been a land of kings and our Friday morning visit to the National Museum and the King Sobhuza II Memorial Park was an insight into Swaziland’s proud history and the high regard in which they hold their monarchs.

King Sobhuza II Memorial Park

We then drove to the Mantenga Cultural Village where we saw traditional Swazi dances and gained insight into the traditional Swazi way of life.

Louis has often told me stories of caddying for Kevin Stone at the Royal Swazi Open and of the infamous thrombosis hill on the 11th.

I was eagerly anticipating going around Royal Swazi as Louis has often told me stories of caddying for Kevin Stone at the Royal Swazi Open and of the infamous thrombosis hill on the 11th. Nestled in Not a bad swing! the Ezulwini valley this is a splendid 18-hole par 72 Championship course. The first nine is generally flat but the second nine are far more mountainous and I soon understood how the name “thrombosis hill” came into being. The greens are planted with Durban Country Club grass and are quick and in excellent condition. After a thoroughly enjoyable round we ended the day off with a spot of roulette and a few cold ones on the terrace.

Royal Swazi GC

September/October 2013

www.sagolftrader.co.za

13

SAGT SEPT OCT PRINT_Layout 1 2013/09/03 9:28 AM Page 14

SAGT SEPT OCT PRINT_Layout 1 2013/09/03 9:28 AM Page 15

SPEACIAL FEATURE

Day three of our visit saw us up bright and early as we headed east to visit the Hlane Royal National Park in the Lubombo region. The country’s greatest concentration of nature reserves are within this region and Hlane has the most southern nesting marabou storks and the highest density of tree nesting vultures in Africa. They also have lion, rhino, elephant and leopard.

We let him play through After a venison stew for lunch we then left the park and headed past Mananga Country Club which has a 9-hole golf course situated adjacent to a game farm. We didn’t play as we were pushed for time but we drove the course on a cart and it was amazing to see how tame the animals are as we came close to several zebras, impalas and warthogs. A lovely small-town country club with warm hospitality.

Clearly a world-class development, Nkonyeni is situated on 12000 hectares of bushveld overlooking the Great Usuthu River and surrounded by mountains It was then on to Nkonyeni Golf Estate which lies twenty or so kilometres south of Manzini where we would spend the night. We had heard lots about Nkonyeni but neither Louis nor I had been there. Clearly a world-class development, Nkonyeni is situated on 12000 hectares of bushveld overlooking the Great Usuthu River and surrounded by mountains.

September/October 2013

Mananga CC

The view from the restaurant at Nkonyeni

www.sagolftrader.co.za

15

SAGT SEPT OCT PRINT_Layout 1 2013/09/03 9:28 AM Page 16

SPEACIAL FEATURE

The 18-hole Phil Jacobs designed golf course is championship standard, they have a spa, a lovely restaurant, a variety of accommodation options and if you are in the market you can purchase an off-plan house tailored to you requirements. We spent the evening watching the Bulls taking a pasting from the Stormers (much to our dismay) and chatting to Rudi Rudolph, director of golf at the Estate.

Louis & Rudi

The next morning Louis played 18-holes with Rudi whilst I made notes and photographed the course, as previously mentioned the course is top notch, I would highly recommend playing here. Only fifty kilometres from Royal Swazi, a trip to Swaziland should include a round at both courses -no doubt!

In a country of kings that is how we were treated –like kings!

That afternoon we set off for Foresters Arms hotel where we would spend our last night in Swaziland.

Situated in the village of Mhlambanyatsi (which has a 9-hole golf course) Foresters Arms offers an “Olde English” ambience and are famous for their Sunday buffet which we can bear testament to.

After breakfast the next morning we could hardly believe that our trip was at an end. In a country of kings that is how we were treated –like kings! Swaziland offers so much and it is only a few hours from Johannesburg. It is hardly surprising that current world-amateur-ranked number three Nobuhle Dlamini hails from Swaziland. Great golf, great people, great culture!

The nitty gritty • The Lilangeni is equal to the Rand • It is advisable to take precautions against malaria, especially in the summer months and along the eastern border • Most Swazis speak English and siSwati • Coming from Johannesburg, enter at Ngwenya/Oshoek • Coming from Durban, enter at Lomahasha/Golela • Coming from Nelspruit, enter at Bulembu/Josefsdal • Flying in, Matsapha International Airport is 25 kilometres from Mbabane

16

www.sagolftrader.co.za

September/October 2013

SAGT SEPT OCT PRINT_Layout 1 2013/09/03 9:28 AM Page 17

SAGT SEPT OCT PRINT_Layout 1 2013/09/03 9:28 AM Page 18

TUITION & INSTRUCTION

Golf Assessment Program for any player aspiring to progress up a level in the game.

Paul Cuningham, PGA Qualified Teaching Professional at Eagle Canyon

Eyes on the Horizon, not on the prize!

I walk around in tournaments watching players I work with, also noticing their playing partners at times and other competitors in holes passing by and I am amazed how little golfers understand about the importance of body language.

It amazes me how often after a player misses a fairway or green or botches a chip, pitch or notices their bunker shot is plugged or three putts leaving the return in the jaws or lipping a tiddler that the player through lack of emotional intelligence lets his chin drop to his chest and starts engaging in all thoughts becoming his failure. In these moments the subconscious will start finding reason for this technical inadequacy, justifying reason for the return of their saboteur and even allow an opportunity for the player to zone out of process as they just didn't bring it to the course on the day.

Or so they think!

Winners never quit, always stay in process, are in control of their emotional state and understand that how they carry themselves out there, project themselves out there, has a direct and significant bearing on their success.

Eye's on the Horizon, positive gate or posture - external / peripheral focus relaxed, in tune with the elements & my senses. What do you take in to sharpen yours? Do you take in the beauty of the walk?

18

www.sagolftrader.co.za

September/October 2013

SAGT SEPT OCT PRINT_Layout 1 2013/09/03 9:28 AM Page 19

TUITION & INSTRUCTION

Eye's on the Horizon - The way you manage your state positively has a direct bearing on your success...

So how does a champion move or carry them self? I will never forget seeing Tiger Woods at the 2000 St Andrews British Open. I went over to qualify for the Open in Scotland, missed by 1 shot, sigh, head down and then went to watch Tiger play. I will never forget his presence! Leaning on the spectator fence, overlooking the first tee I waited for his arrival and with some murmurs in thecrowd, there he appeared. Wow, literally as he put his first step onto the tee, the ground shook. He arrived with his head up high, chest out, shoulders back and totally relaxed. His eyes were wide open, he was alive for this moment and his senses were fully receptive and in tune with his surrounds. He communicated clearly and with confidence to the starter and to all those around him. If his gaze moved through the crowd his eyes seemed to pierce straight through you. He owned the show, he arrived a winner and did!

Besides that experience at St Andrews on the first tee, the way Tiger conducted himself for the rest of the week was impeccable. He was ready technically, groomed mentally and had an inspiration to win that no one in the field could get in the way of. Whether he hit the shot perfectly and celebrated its success or hit one more mediocre and gave it no negative value or attention, he always, at the end of each routine, walked away in a positive gate with his eyes on the horizon.

External or peripheral vision is better on your walk; it creates better body language & keeps you more relaxed. It keeps you external with your thoughts, in tune with the elements around you (important for your shot making) and allows you to enjoy the experience and the environment you are competing in.

When you walk with your head down, the blur of the grass and movement of your shoes across it gets you too internal, makes you start thinking and burning valuable energy. This creates or allows more distraction to enter your mind, effecting your concentration levels through your routines and reduces your mental stamina in the closing of a round. You must mentally disengage between shots.

When you get into a rut, STOP, change your state, change your physiology.

Body language matters...

I work with individuals of all levels, Junior to Professional & peak them to finality of a phase or to the transition of a higher level. Check out my web-site www.gap2success.co.za or call me on 0829910110

September/October 2013

www.sagolftrader.co.za

19

SAGT SEPT OCT PRINT_Layout 1 2013/09/03 9:28 AM Page 20

TUITION & INSTRUCTION

20

www.sagolftrader.co.za

September/October 2013

SAGT SEPT OCT PRINT_Layout 1 2013/09/03 9:28 AM Page 21

TUITION & INSTRUCTION

NEWS CLIP

CLASSIC GLENDOWER TO HOST 103rd SOUTH AFRICAN OPEN CHAMPIONSHIP The South African Open Championship goes back to the classics with the announcement that 103rd playing of the second oldest Open Championship will be hosted by the prestigious Glendower Golf Club from November 21-24, 2013.

No stranger to top level championship golf, Glendower staged the country’s flagship event in 1989, 1993 and 1997 and the 18-hole championship course has been home to the Sunshine Tour’s annual BMG Classic since 2009.

South Africa’s Clinton Whitelaw won the 1993 edition, but the course was kinder to the international visitors on the other two occasions.

In 1997, Fijian Vijay Singh held off Zimbabwe’s Nick Price in a titanic battle to claim the title.

“We are delighted to announce Glendower Golf Club as the venue for 103rd South African Open Championship,” said Sunshine Tour tournament director, Gary Todd.

September/October 2013

“Glendower has a proud history extending back to 1935. The course is a true classic and with recent upgrades, arguably one of the best golf courses in the Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality area.

“I have no doubt that the course will present a stern challenge, befitting the status and prestige of the South African Open Championship.”

www.sagolftrader.co.za

21

SAGT SEPT OCT PRINT_Layout 1 2013/09/03 9:29 AM Page 22

TUITION & INSTRUCTION

Balance at the top of the back swing

Roger Wessels – Golf Director KeNako Golf & Sports Academy

By Roger Wessels and Jan Fourie Watching a player like Rory McIlroy finish his swing always looks impressive – well balanced and picture perfect but an efficient repetitive swing requires balance at the top of the backswing when changing direction. Poor balance at the top of the backswing leads to compensations in the downswing and inconsistent body positions at impact.

J

an has explained in this article what physical balance is but here’s a technical tip which will help you achieve technical balance at the top of the backswing and create a slower change in direction; practice getting your shoulders and clubhead to arrive at the top of the backswing together. Picture one is an example where it will be difficult to achieve balance and a controlled change in direction; shoulders and body have completed the turn but the clubhead still has some distance to travel. Picture two is an example where the body rotation and clubhead are in sync making it far easier to achieve technical balance and therefore more consistency.

22

What is balance? Balance is the ability to control the placement of the body’s centre of gravity in relation to its support base. It applies to the body being in a static position and during motion.

There has to be a good support base in the legs, and good control in the core (pelvis and spine) in order to have good balance.

Poor balance at the top of the back swing can be caused by a poor support base, poor control of the body’s centre of gravity, or a combination of both.

Let’s have a look at what needs to be in place, from a physical point of view, to have good balance at this crucial point in your golf swing:

www.sagolftrader.co.za

September/October 2013

SAGT SEPT OCT PRINT_Layout 1 2013/09/03 9:29 AM Page 23

TUITION & INSTRUCTION

1. Muscle Strength (right hip) The deep stabilizer muscles keep the hip joint stable and open when weight bearing. This allows good hip rotation and balance. As body weight is shifted onto the right leg in the back swing, a golfer with insufficient strength in the hip stabilizers will experience hip joint disorder, lack of balance and even pain. The hip joint “closes� through the pelvis dipping on the left side, or the right knee coming in.

Golfers who are aware of their weakness in the right hip may even avoid going onto the right leg in the back swing, and keep too much weight on the left.

2. Core strength (pelvis and spine) and proprioception This can be improved through exercise. Proprioception is the feedback from your muscular system to the nervous system of where you are in space. Strength in the deep muscles of the pelvis and spine enable you to react to the feedback from the legs, and control the upper part of your body in relation to its stable base.

A great exercise would be simply to stand and balance on one leg for 20sec without the opposite hip collapsing. Alternate legs and if you master this, try and do it while performing a movement like bending the knee, or rotating the upper body.

Then move on to doing it with your eyes closed!

Practice the technical and physical drills and you could well see an improvement in your ball striking. Enjoy the challenge and keep it down the middle.

September/October 2013

www.sagolftrader.co.za

23

SAGT SEPT OCT PRINT_Layout 1 2013/09/03 9:29 AM Page 24

SPECIAL FEATURE

Wingate Park Country Club – A traditional Country Club What defines a Country Club? Well for one it is private, and then it must offer a variety of recreational sports facilities. A Country Club is often located on the fringe of urban areas and provides hospitality to members and guests such as a restaurant and bar, and may also provide suitable amenities for host-catered events, such as weddings. First developed in Scotland Country Clubs and are considered to be the precursor to gated community development.

24

www.sagolftrader.co.za

September/October 2013

SAGT SEPT OCT PRINT_Layout 1 2013/09/03 9:29 AM Page 25

SPECIAL FEATURE

W

ingate Park Country Club is a Country Club in the true sense of the above definition. Situated in Moreletapark on the eastern side of Pretoria, Wingate offers golf, tennis, bowls and road running. They can cater for weddings, parties and business functions and the clubhouse offers privacy and a stunning outlook.

Steeped in history, Wingate Park CC was founded in July 1947. Named after Major-General Orde Wingate, Wingate Park CC was originally a Jewish club where all persons were welcome regardless of their position or creed. Initially offering riding, tennis, bowls, cricket and swimming, the golf course was opened in April 1951.

We visited the club in early August to play the course and chat to newly appointed general manager Desiree Stone. Desiree has been working hard to bring the traditions and history of the club to the fore. Trophies and memorabilia that were stashed away for decades have been unearthed and are now being displayed. Desiree has always added the so called x-factor to clubs that she has managed and it looks like she is set to do the same at Wingate Park CC. The golf course is a traditional parklands layout and Louis offered these comments on the course; “There are a lot of dog-legs, mostly left to right which I guess is why I've always played well here in tournaments as my natural shape is left to right. This golf course would also suite the average golfer because most golfers shape the ball from left to right”.

“Wingate is not the longest track in the country but don't be fooled by this, accuracy is a must of the tee and with some of the best putting surfaces around its important to leave yourself September/October 2013

www.sagolftrader.co.za

25

SAGT SEPT OCT PRINT_Layout 1 2013/09/03 9:29 AM Page 26

SPECIAL FEATURE

in the right areas on the greens. It came as a big surprise to me to see that Wingate is not rated in the top 50 in the country as the course is superbly manicured throughout the year and their clubhouse facilities are fantastic”.

“It gives you the feeling that this club has a lot of history and tradition which only comes with time. Being an old traditionalist this is why I love these types of clubs”.

They have a fully stocked pro-shop with Shane Hayes as their resident P.G.A. professional who is available for coaching, playing lessons, repairs and club fittings. Golf carts can be hired and qualified caddies are available to make your golfing experience all that much better.

Wingate takes one back to a period of traditionalism and offers a Country Club experience that only time can bring about. We wish Desiree and her team all the best in their endeavours at Wingate Park CC.

Wingate Park CC specialise in the following: •

Golf Days

•

Functions for up to 300 pax

•

Kosher Events / Menu's (By special arrangement)

•

Conference Bookings

•

Venue Layouts: Cinema Style, Classroom Style, Banqueting

For contact details see their ad on page 27 26

www.sagolftrader.co.za

September/October 2013

SAGT SEPT OCT PRINT_Layout 1 2013/09/03 9:29 AM Page 27

SPECIAL FEATURE

September/October 2013

www.sagolftrader.co.za

27

SAGT SEPT OCT PRINT_Layout 1 2013/09/03 9:29 AM Page 28

AFFORDABLE GOLF – GAUTENG

28

www.sagolftrader.co.za

September/October 2013

SAGT SEPT OCT PRINT_Layout 1 2013/09/03 9:29 AM Page 29

SAGT SEPT OCT PRINT_Layout 1 2013/09/03 9:29 AM Page 30

AFFORDABLE GOLF – GAUTENG NEWS CLIP

Work underway on new NZ course Plans have been released for a new golf course in Christchurch, the New Zealand city that was devastated by a powerful earthquake in 2011.

The Whisper Creek course will be part of a 157 hectare residential development of the same name.

The project, being developed by location businessman Thomas Na, has taken twelve years to come to fruition, and is valued at NZ$160 million. It will include 141 high-end home sites, plus 113 resort apartments, a members-only sports complex containing a 25 metre indoor heated swimming pool with spa and sauna and 41 hectares of ecological parkland encompassing a public walkway, indigenous wetland plantings, and horse/cycling track.

The environmental wetland adjacent to the Styx River is to be gifted in perpetuity to Christchurch Council. The land is currently used for sheep and beef grazing.

30

www.sagolftrader.co.za

September/October 2013

SAGT SEPT OCT PRINT_Layout 1 2013/09/03 9:29 AM Page 31

SAGT SEPT OCT PRINT_Layout 1 2013/09/03 9:29 AM Page 32

AFFORDABLE GOLF – GAUTENG

32

www.sagolftrader.co.za

September/October 2013

SAGT SEPT OCT PRINT_Layout 1 2013/09/03 9:29 AM Page 33

AFFORDABLE GOLF – WESTERN CAPE

NEWS CLIP

Record win for Hugo on Vodacom Origins series Jean Hugo won a record eighth title on the Vodacom Origins of Golf series with his seven-stroke triumph at the Langebaan Country Estate late last month.

Hugo finished the week on 14 under par with a final round of 67, and equalled the achievements of Darren Fichardt and Thomas Aiken in claiming the biggest margin of victory in the 10-year history of this Sunshine Tour series.

But Hugo’s eighth win places him in a class of his own as the most successful golfer in the history of this series.

“It’s always special when I tee it up in a Vodacom Origins event purely because of that feeling of achievement it gives me. I always try and prepare well for these tournaments, and I like the laid back feeling of playing and mingling with the amateurs,” Hugo said.

The win ends a two-year title drought for Hugo.

Merrick Bremner, Jbe Kruger and Andrew Curlewis shared second place on seven under, September/October 2013

while Heinrich Bruiners followed up his maiden victory on this series with a solid share of seventh place on five under.

www.sagolftrader.co.za

33

SAGT SEPT OCT PRINT_Layout 1 2013/09/03 9:29 AM Page 34

AFFORDABLE GOLF – WESTERN CAPE

One of the Finest Golf Courses in Cape Town

Set in the heart of the tranquil Constantia Winelands and surrounded by the Silvermine mountain range lies Steenberg Golf Club. Situated on the Steenberg Golf Estate, this 18-hole Peter Matkovich championship course is consistently regarded as one of the finest golf courses in Cape Town and South Africa. Near perfect conditioning all year round brings players back to try and conquer its many majestic holes over and over again.

The golf course boasts a state of the art clubhouse with all the necessary facilities and superb service that have elevated the whole package to a world class experience. The course and hotel recently got voted as the Best Golf Resort in the World Outside of the USA by Conde Naste Traveller and 2nd Best in the World overall. The practice facilities include a 350m double-sided driving range, four practice greens and a practice pitching area. The on-course PGA teaching professionals have at their disposal a world class video analysis room and also the only club adjustment centre in the southern suburbs of Cape Town.

A fully stocked pro shop with friendly staff caters for all your golfing mementos and accessories, while the 19th hole has one of the best views in the country overlooking the 18th green and dam with the Table Mountain range as the backdrop.

The signature hole is the Par 3 seventh. The green is an island surrounded by water and a large bunker.

Fortunately the prevailing wind makes the club selection a little easier and, when the player’s ball lands safely on the green, one can often hear a sigh of relief as many people have succumbed to this great hole.

No matter how you play the hole, you will definitely remember our seventh.

Steenberg Golf Club is a private club, but guests are most welcome. A day at Steenberg beats most days anywhere and the club is a ‘must play’ when you visit Cape Town.

34

www.sagolftrader.co.za

September/October 2013

SAGT SEPT OCT PRINT_Layout 1 2013/09/03 9:29 AM Page 35

AFFORDABLE GOLF – WESTERN CAPE

September/October 2013

www.sagolftrader.co.za

35

SAGT SEPT OCT PRINT_Layout 1 2013/09/03 9:29 AM Page 36

AFFORDABLE GOLF – WESTERN CAPE

NEWS CLIP

Pearl Valley and Sunflower Fund to tee off together for a good cause AWARD-WINNING lifestyle and golf destination, Pearl Valley Golf Estates, has partnered with The Sunflower Fund, hosting a charitable hole-in-one at the inaugural Pearl Valley Annual Celebrity Golf Day on 27 September 2013.

With proceeds going to The Sunflower Fund, the Pearl Valley Annual Celebrity Golf Day will consist of a full field of 128 Golfers of 32 four balls, each including one celebrity ambassador from either Media, Entertainment, Sport or Corporate circles. The celebrity ambassadors include Ryan O Connor, Benito Vergotine, Dr Michael Mol, Breyton Paulse, Corne Krige, Ryk Neethling, Reuben 36

Riffel, Barry Richards, Paul Adams, Brian McMillian, Jeremy Harris, Jean Smyth and Matthew Pearce, among others. www.sagolftrader.co.za

The Sunflower Fund actively raises funds to increase bone marrow stem cell donors in South Africa, and support those in need of a bone marrow transplant due to leukaemia, and other life-threatening blood disSeptember/October 2013

SAGT SEPT OCT PRINT_Layout 1 2013/09/03 9:29 AM Page 37

AFFORDABLE GOLF – WESTERN CAPE

I hope that the public will come out to support this amazing event, and have a great deal of fun whilst doing so,” says Marx.

“We are inviting corporate teams as well as groups and individuals to tee off to help make a difference, while having a chance to compete with local celebrities and sports ambassadors on the golf course,” adds Gawie Marx. orders. The cause holds a special significance for Pearl Valley, as the Estate’s General Manager, Gawie Marx, is himself a leukaemia survivor. In remission for 15 years after his bone marrow transplant, Marx believes that the Pearl Valley Annual Celebrity Golf Day is a cause worthy of widespread support: “The Sunflower Fund stands for a vital cause, and we at Pearl Valley believe that this event will garner great support for the wonderful work that they do.

Having survived leukaemia and a transplant, I know the importance of this charity on a personal level.

September/October 2013

www.sagolftrader.co.za

37

SAGT SEPT OCT PRINT_Layout 1 2013/09/03 9:29 AM Page 38

AFFORDABLE GOLF – WESTERN CAPE

NEWS CLIP

Faldo set to make Champions Tour stateside debut in N.C. In October Six-time major champion Nick Faldo is set to make his first Champions Tour start in the U.S. at the SAS Championship. The tournament will be held Oct. 7-13 at the Prestonwood CC. It will be Faldo's first Champions Tour entry besides two appearances at the Senior British Open Championship.

"I'm curious," said Faldo about why he is starting his Champions Tour career now. "I enjoyed the process of training for the Open Championship and was happy with my effort after limited training. This is the first time I've entertained thoughts of committing myself and playing again. I look forward to the preparation and testing my competitive skills again.

"We've heard only the best things about the SAS Championship and know well the enthusiasm for 38

golf in the region. For that reason, I'm happy it all worked out this way and that the SAS Championship will be my Champions Tour debut."

Faldo split his major championships between the Masters (1989, 1990, and 1996) and The Open Championship (1987, 1990, and 1992). He was a 1997 inductee into the World Golf Hall of Fame. For his contributions and service to golf, the former No. 1 player in the world received a knighthood from Queen Elizabeth II in November 2009.

Sir Nick is the only living British golfer to receive such an honor.

www.sagolftrader.co.za

September/October 2013

SAGT SEPT OCT PRINT_Layout 1 2013/09/03 9:29 AM Page 39

AFFORDABLE GOLF – WESTERN CAPE

L

ocated at the edge of the Kogelberg biosphere, nestled between the Hottentots Holland mountain range and the Atlantic Ocean, Kleinmond Golf Course provides a scenic challenge against a backdrop of spectacular fynbos. Witness Southern Right Wales in season from any of the T-boxes and, with a bit of luck, watch the antics of the local baboon troop frolicking on the fairways. Tortoises also claim the greens as their home and an abundance of bird life makes for an entertaining round of golf.

The 5,000 metre 10-hole course (par 70 rating) represents an ideal opportunity to spend a day in the country at a club which prides itself on its welcoming ambiance. In 2007 “The Complete Golfer” rated Kleinmond GC as the 3rd best 9-hole course in South Africa.

The official opening of KGC took place on 8th January 1992, by the then prime Minister FW de Klerk, after a few dedicated golf lovers started planning and negotiating with local authorities in 1989. The old abattoir was transformed into a clubhouse. Since then many upgrades were effected, including the recent remodelling of the cloakrooms. Practice facilities such as a practice green and chipping area are available. Golf and pull carts are available for hire.

Kleinmond Golf course is situated within an hour’s drive from Cape Town, and with Arabella, Hermanus and Theewaterskloof all within easy reach, a golf getaway in the Overberg is a worthwhile option.

Visitors, new members, groups and corporate days are all most welcome. Please call us on 028 2713525 or visit our website www.kleinmondgolfclub.co.za.

September/October 2013

Honoury guests at the opening in 1992 - Ernie Els, FW de Klerk, John Bland, David Frost and Mof Terblanche

www.sagolftrader.co.za

39

SAGT SEPT OCT PRINT_Layout 1 2013/09/03 9:29 AM Page 40

SPECIAL FEATURE

1. Hi Kurt, first off how are you doing since your accident? I have done three big performances since the accident; however I am still wearing an eye patch as I am battling with double vision.

2. Where were you born and where did you attend school? Pretoria, Lyttelton Primary and Lyttelton Manor.

3. A Blue Bull then? Absolutely.

4. At which age did you first start singing? Around about seven, I used to sing whilst my mom played piano.

5. Am I correct in saying that you started out singing in English? Do you still have a large English fan base? Yes my first few CD’s were English and I still enjoy a large English following.

6. You have won many awards over the years, is there a particular one that stands out? Every award is special and I am proud of each one.

7. Many of your songs have been covered overseas, in which overseas country are you songs the most popular? That would be Holland.

40

www.sagolftrader.co.za

September/October 2013

SAGT SEPT OCT PRINT_Layout 1 2013/09/03 9:29 AM Page 41

SPECIAL FEATURE

8. Who is your favourite singer of all time and who were your musical influences? Elton John.

9. Have you always performed solo or have you been in a band? I was part of a group called Deep Blue, four guys who all had blue eyes.

10. Do you play any instruments?

Guitar.

11. Is your wife musically inclined?

Not really.

12. Do you live by a specific mantra?

“Passion, determination, loyalty and honesty – towards yourself and your audience – make dreams a reality.”

On to golf 1. How often do you play golf? I don't get that much chance to play regularly, I'm going to try and change that now!

2. What is your handicap? 17 3. Where do you enjoy playing? I love playing at Wingate, Zwartkop, Sun City, Serengeti and Legends.

4. Do you have an overseas favourite? I have played on unbelievable courses in NZ, Australia and Europe, no real favourite as I enjoyed them all.

5. What would be your ideal fourball? My dream fourball would be Ernie, Charl, James K or Louis at Leopard Creek. My regular golf partner was Corrie Sanders and I really miss those rounds with him, he was such an elegant golfer.

September/October 2013

www.sagolftrader.co.za

41

SAGT SEPT OCT PRINT_Layout 1 2013/09/03 9:29 AM Page 42

AFFORDABLE GOLF – GARDEN ROUTE

Mossel Bay: Golf. But more affordably so Two exciting festivals and two championship courses working to make golf as affordable as possible: Mossel Bay is pulling out all the stops this spring.

P

innacle Point Beach and Golf Resort director of golf, Nic Grundtvig, said that his course will be offering a discount of almost 40% on rounds played during the Mossel Bay Sport Festival (21 – 24 September), and the Mossel Bay Travel Festival (18 – 20 October).

“2011 Open Champion Darren Clarke once called Pinnacle Point ‘The Best Golf Course on the Planet’ – so you might be surprised to know that you’ll be able to play here for just R 380.00 per person during the Festivals,” he said.

“And this includes your green fees, a shared cart, and a light meal and drinks at the halfway house.”

Nic stressed that Pinnacle Point is now open to all.

“It’s definitely not the exclusive preserve of members – and we really enjoy welcoming visitors.”

Mossel Bay Golf Club manager Louw Strydom said that you can play 18 holes on his course on Sundays or Mondays for R 160.00 – or hire a cart and play for R 235.00.

“We pride ourselves on being the friendly course, where you can see the sea from every tee – which is probably why it’s a course that Louis Oosthuizen loves so much,” he said.

“We’re expecting he’ll be playing here quite often over the next two months.”

42

Louw said that the course is in top condition after a mild early winter. “And now that we’ve had a good, soaking rainfall it’s looking even better - so this is an ideal time to come and play in Mossel Bay. “And if you do want to break away to the Garden Route for a while, we’re also running a special winter package together with the 4-star The Point Hotel which includes three rounds of golf as well as four nights’ accommodation for just R 2,520.00 per person.”

Mossel Bay Tourism’s Marcia Holm said that the town’s annual Sport Festival is expected to draw more than 20,000 participants from nearly 30 different sporting codes, with cricket, touchies, aerobatics, marathon, golf, and sailing among the major draw-cards.

“The Mossel Bay Travel Festival is affiliated to the New York Travel Festival. We’ve modelled it on that event, and it’s designed as a celebration of travelling, and the good that travel can do in the world.

“It’ll explore news way of talking about travel both in the real world and in the on line space – and it’s going to be a first for South Africa,” she said.

“But it just wouldn’t be complete unless it featured the game of golf since our awesome golf courses are some of the Garden Route’s biggest attractions.”

More info: Mossel Bay Golf Club: www.mosselbaygolfclub.co.za Pinnacle Point Beach & Golf Resort: www.pinnaclepointestate.co.za Mossel Bay’s festivals: www.visitmosselbay.co.za/festivals

www.sagolftrader.co.za

September/October 2013

SAGT SEPT OCT PRINT_Layout 1 2013/09/03 9:29 AM Page 43

AFFORDABLE GOLF – GARDEN ROUTE

September/October 2013

www.sagolftrader.co.za

43

SAGT SEPT OCT PRINT_Layout 1 2013/09/03 9:29 AM Page 44

AFFORDABLE GOLF – GARDEN ROUTE NEWS CLIP

Fox Signs 12-Year Deal for Golf ’s U.S. Open In a game-changing deal, Fox Sports has signed a 12-year agreement for the U.S. Open championship beginning in 2015.

The U.S. Open had been televised by NBC Sports on the weekend since 1995, and ESPN over the first two rounds.

Fox’s agreement, which runs through 2026, comes days before Fox’s Aug. 17 of mega-sports network Fox Sports 1, which will compete against the likes of ESPN. “It’s with tremendous excitement and pride that we’ve added events with the prestige and magnitude of the USGA’s U.S. Open, U.S. Women’s Open and U.S. Senior Open to the big events FOX Sports is set to cover for years to come,” said FOX Sports Co-President and COO, Randy Freer.

“This is an exciting and remarkable day for the USGA, as our partnership with Fox Sports is a game-changer for our organization and for the game of golf,” said USGA President Glen D. Nager in a statement.

The U.S. Open rights were the only prominent golf rights available long-term. CBS, ESPN, NBC and the Golf Channel have most of the rest of the PGA season booked through 2019.

Final round coverage of the 2013 U.S. Open drew a 5.4 final rating and 8.4 million viewers on NBC, down 10% from the previous year.

44

www.sagolftrader.co.za

September/October 2013

SAGT SEPT OCT PRINT_Layout 1 2013/09/03 9:29 AM Page 45

AFFORDABLE GOLF – GARDEN ROUTE

NEWS CLIP

Will Mercedes enter golf car market?

Mercedes-Benz, a long-time sponsor of golf events, may soon go into direct competition with E-Z-Go and Textron.

The company has unveiled a solar-powered concept golf cart that features such luxury appointments as an iPhone dock, a highend media player, a touch-screen monitor, LED headlights and heated and cooled seats. Mercedes-Benz has also ditched the steering wheel in favor of a centrally located joystick that allows either occupant to drive.

Still think Bubba Watson’s hover-craft cart is something special?

September/October 2013

www.sagolftrader.co.za

45

SAGT SEPT OCT PRINT_Layout 1 2013/09/03 9:29 AM Page 46

RESULTS & RANKINGS PGA TOUR SUNSHINE TOUR Sun City Challenge, Lost City Golf Course, 3rd - 5th July 2013 1 Adilson Da Silva 2 Jared Harvey T3 Merrick Bremner Vaughn Groenewald T5 Ruan de Smidt Andrew Curlewis 7 Jean Hugo T8 Alex Haindl Grant Muller T10 Mark Murless Ryan Tipping Jake Roos

BRA RSA RSA RSA RSA RSA RSA RSA RSA RSA RSA RSA

67-70-70 68-73-67 70-71-71 68-71-73 71-72-70 73-69-71 71-70-73 69-74-72 72-70-73 73-69-74 67-73-76 66-74-76

207 208 212 212 213 213 214 215 215 216 216 216

(-9) (-8) (-4) (-4) (-3) (-3) (-2) (-1) (-1) (0) (0) (0)

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

95,100.00 69,000.00 42,900.00 42,900.00 25,500.00 25,500.00 18,900.00 15,600.00 15,600.00 12,700.00 12,700.00 12,700.00

World Golf Championships-Bridgestone Invitational Firestone CC,l 1 - 4 August 2013 1 Tiger Woods T2 Keegan Bradley Henrik Stenson T4 Miguel Jimenez Zach Johnson Jason Dufner

USA USA SWE SPA USA USA

66-61-68-70 66-68-71-67 65-70-67-70 71-69-65-69 69-70-68-67 67-69-67-71

265 (-15) 272 (-8) 272 (-8) 274 (-6) 274 (-6) 274 (-6)

$ $ $ $ $ $

1,500,000.00 692,500.00 692,500.00 321,666.67 321,666.67 321,666.66

Other South Africans T9 Richard Sterne T21 Schwartzel T48 Ernie Els T65 Branden Grace 72 Jaco Van Zyl

RSA RSA RSA RSA RSA

70-68-70-68 74-74-64-69 71-72-70-74 70-75-70-78 73-82-78-72

276 281 287 293 305

$ $ $ $ $

145,750.00 81,166.67 53,000.00 42,800.00 41,500.00

(-4) (+1) (+7) (+13) (+25)

PGA Championship, Oak Hill CC, 8 - 11 August 2013 Vodacom Origins of Golf Back to Schedule, Euphoria Golf Estate 1 Jason Dufner USA 68-63-71-68 270 (-10) $ 1,445,000.00 7th - 9th August 2013 1 Heinrich Bruiners T2 Jake Roos Adilson Da Silva T4 Allan Versfeld Desvonde Botes T6 Neil Schietekat Peter Karmis Jake Redman T9 Mark Williams Danie van Tonder Ulrich van den Berg Tjaart van der Walt

RSA RSA BRA RSA RSA RSA RSA RSA RSA RSA RSA RSA

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

208 213 213 214 214 215 215 215 216 216 216 216

(-8) (-5) (-5) (-2) (-2) (-1) (-1) (-1) (0) (0) (0) (0)

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

Vodacom Origins of Golf, Langebaan Country Estate 21st - 23rd August 2013 1 Jean Hugo T2 Merrick Bremner Jbe' Kruger Andrew Curlewis T5 Steven Ferreira Titch Moore T7 Vaughn Groenewald Mark Murless Heinrich Bruiners Attie Schwartzel

RSA RSA RSA RSA RSA RSA RSA RSA RSA RSA

72-63-67 76-66-67 71-69-69 71-68-70 72-69-69 70-70-70 72-70-69 71-70-70 70-69-72 69-67-75

202 (-14) 209 (-7) 209 (-7) 209 (-7) 210 (-6) 209 (-7) 211 (-5) 211 (-5) 211 (-5) 211 (-5)

R R R R R R R R R R

95,100.00 58,500.00 58,500.00 33,000.00 33,000.00 19,400.00 19,400.00 19,400.00 13,200.00 13,200.00 13,200.00 13,200.00

46

DARREN FICHARDT DAWIE VVD WALT JACO VAN ZYL RICHARD STERNE CHARL SCHWARTZEL LOUIS DE JAGER GARTH MULROY PETER UIHLEIN DESVONDE BOTES TREVOR FISHER JNR JAKE ROOS ADILSON DA SILVA JAMES KINGSTON CHARL COETZEE GEORGE COETZEE MERRICK BREMNER KEITH HORNE HENNIE OTTO THOMAS AIKEN JEAN HUGO

RSA RSA RSA RSA RSA RSA RSA USA RSA RSA RSA BRA RSA RSA RSA RSA RSA RSA RSA RSA

7 5 6 3 1 9 5 3 15 8 14 8 10 15 1 16 8 6 4 17

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

Jim Furyk Henrik Stenson Jonas Blixt.

Scott Piercy Adam Scott

USA SWE USA USA AUS

Other Southern Africans T33 Brendon de Jonge ZIM T68 Tim Clark RSA

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

272 273 274 275 275

(-8) (-7) (-6) (-5) (-5)

$ $ $ $ $

865,000.00 545,000.00 385,000.00 304,000.00 304,000.00

71-71-71-70 283 (+3) 69-71-75-75 290 (+10)

$ $

38,571.42 15,150.00

Wyndham Championship, Sedgefield CC, 15 - 18 August 2013

1 Patrick Reed USA 65-64-71-66 266 (-14) $ 954,000.00 2 Jordan Spieth USA 65-66-70-65 266 (-14) $ 572,400.00 T3 Brian Harman USA 67-66-69-66 268 (-12) $ 307,400.00 John Huh USA 68-62-70-68 268 (-12) $ 307,400.00 T5 Matt Every USA 67-67-68-67 269 (-11) $ 193,450.00 95,100.00 Zach Johnson USA 67-68-66-68 269 (-11) $ 193,450.00 51,600.00 51,600.00 Other Southern Africans 51,600.00 T7 Rory Sabbatini RSA 67-66-72-65 270 (-10) $ 153,700.00 25,500.00 T20 Ernie Els RSA 71-68-70-65 274 (-6) $ 57,416.67 51,600.00 T26 Tim Clark RSA 69-70-72-64 275 (-5) $ 40,810.00 15,900.00 T37 Trevor Immelman RSA 65-71-70-71 277 (-3) $ 22,260.00 15,900.00 T52 Brendon de Jonge ZIM 70-68-70-71 279 (-1) $ 12,176.75 15,900.00 15,900.00 PGA ORDER OF MERIT AS OF 26TH AUGUST 2013.

2013 SUNSHINE TOUR ORDER OF MERIT AS OF 26TH AUGUST 20131 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20

2 3 4 T5

4,330,295.00 2,825,397.50 2,548,479.66 2,517,955.00 1,808,950.00 1,359,418.37 1,181,064.00 1,039,454.00 894,373.75 875,645.00 861,429.21 858,467.50 853,665.75 845,615.25 836,836.00 754,456.25 738,126.66 719,033.37 677,483.33 667,139.21

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

TIGER WOODS PHIL MICKELSON MATT KUCHAR BRANDT SNEDEKER ADAM SCOTT JUSTIN ROSE HENRIK STENSON BILL HAAS KEEGAN BRADLEY BILLY HORSCHEL

USA USA USA USA AUS ENG SWE USA USA USA

13 18 20 20 13 14 15 22 22 23

$ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $

8,215,119.00 5,224,727.00 5,100,008.00 4,913,261.00 4,646,513.00 3,691,881.00 3,465,963.00 3,281,963.00 3,180,813.00 3,117,543.00

OTHER SOUTHERN AFRICANS 33 SCHWARTZEL, CHARL RSA 61 CLARK, TIM RSA 64 DE JONGE, BRENDON ZIM 72 SABBATINI, RORY RSA 75 ELS, ERNIE RSA 137 OOSTHUIZEN, LOUIS RSA 155 IMMELMAN, TREVOR RSA 160 GOOSEN, RETIEF RSA

16 19 27 25 17 12 24 9

$ $ $ $ $ $ $ $

1,818,323.00 1,355,952.00 1,324,524.00 1,133,725.00 1,054,508.00 497,408.00 360,549.00 315,702.00

www.sagolftrader.co.za

September/October 2013

SAGT SEPT OCT PRINT_Layout 1 2013/09/03 9:29 AM Page 47

RESULTS & RANKINGS T3

WEB.COM TOUR

Bart Bryant Jay Haas Rod Spittle

Mylan Classic, 1 – 4 Aug 2013, Southpointe GC 1 Ben Martin 2 Kelly Kraft T3 Ariel Canete Chad Collins Brad Elder

USA USA ARG USA USA

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

267 (-19) 272 (-12) 277 (-11) 277 (-11) 277 (-11)

$ 121,500.00 $ 72,900.00 $ 28,856.25 $ 28,856.25 $ 28,856.25

Other South Africans T52 Nick Price T54 David Frost

1 T2

Price Cutter Charity Championship, Highland Springs CC 8 - 11 August 2013

T4

64-72-66-64 66-69-67-67 67-69-66-68 70-66-70-64 69-63-68-71

266 (-22) 269 (-19) 270 (-18) 270 (-18) 271 (-17)

$ 121,500.00 $ 72,900.00 $ 39,150.00 $ 39,150.00 $ 27,000.00

Other South Africans T19 Tyrone Van Aswegen RSA T30 Dawie van der Walt RSA

69-68-70-69 67-68-73-70

276 (-4) 278 (-2)

$ $

7,155.00 3,521.91

1 Peter Malnati T2 Blayne Barber Matt Bettencourt Miguel Angel Carballo James White

USA USA USA ARG USA

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

268 (-16) 269 (-15) 269 (-15) 269 (-15) 269 (-15)

$ $ $ $ $

Other South Africans T25 Dawie van der Walt T56 Garth Mulroy

RSA RSA

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

276 (-8) 282 (-2)

$ 4,400.00 $ 1,718.75

99,000.00 36,300.00 36,300.00 36,300.00 36,300.00

Cox Classic Presented, Champions Run, 22 - 25 August 2013 1 2 3 T4

Bronson La'Cassie Matt Bettencourt John Peterson D.J. Brigman Kevin Tway

Other South Africans T60 Dawie van der Walt

Bart Bryant Russ Cochran Corey Pavin Gene Sauers Duffy Waldorf

Other South Africans T16 David Frost T70 Nick Price

AUS USA USA USA USA

66-65-65-67 67-64-65-67 66-65-66-67 67-68-67-64 69-66-66-65

263 (-21) 263 (-21) 264 (-20) 266 (-18) 266 (-18)

$ 144,000.00 $ 86,400.00 $ 54,400.00 $ 35,200.00 $ 35,200.00

RSA

71-66-72-73

282 (-2)

$

2,380.00

(-14) (-14) (-14)

$ $ $

85,750.00 85,750.00 85,750.00

ZIM RSA

76-69-68 213 71-68-75 214

(-3) (-2)

$ $

4,550.00 3,937.50

USA USA USA USA USA

66-62-72 67-67-67 68-64-69 69-66-67 68-65-69

200 201 201 202 202

(-16) (-15) (-15) (-14) (-14)

$ 270,000.00 $ 144,000.00 $ 144,000.00 $ 96,300.00 $ 96,300.00

RSA ZIM

70-66-71 207 75-68-77 220

(-9) (+4)

$ $

27,036.00 1,332.00

Boeing Classic, TPC Snoqualmie Ridge, 23 - 25 August 2013 1 T2

Bart Bryant Russ Cochran Corey Pavin Gene Sauers Duffy Waldorf

T4

News Sentinel Open, Fox Den CC, 15 - 18 August 2013

66-69-67 202 69-68-65 202 68-66-68 202

Dick's Sporting Goods Open, 16 – 18Aug 2013, En-Joie GC

No other South Africans

1 Andrew Svoboda USA 2 Fernando Mechereffe BRA T3 Daniel Chopra SWE Matt Davidson USA 5 Alex Prugh USA

USA USA USA

Other South Africans T6 David Frost

USA USA USA USA USA

66-62-72 67-67-67 68-64-69 69-66-67 68-65-69

200 201 201 202 202

(-16) (-15) (-15) (-14) (-14)

RSA

72-70-67 209 (-7)

$ 270,000.00 $ 144,000.00 $ 144,000.00 $ 96,300.00 $ 96,300.00 $

76,000.00

CHAMPIONS TOUR ORDER OF MERIT AS OF 26 AUGUST 2013 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

KENNY PERRY BERNHARD LANGER DAVID FROST TOM PERNICE JR. FRED COUPLES JOHN COOK DUFFY WALDORF MICHAEL ALLEN JEFF SLUMAN COREY PAVIN

USA GER RSA USA USA USA USA USA USA USA

14 17 17 17 10 17 16 17 18 14

$ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $

1,635,192.00 1,631,095.00 1,339,316.00 1,150,407.00 1,130,521.00 1,056,136.00 943,700.00 902,041.00 879,168.00 878,907.00

OTHER SOUTHERN AFRICANS 169 DODDS, TREVOR NAM 147 PRICE, NICK ZIM

2 4

$ $

2,888.00 8,564.00

WEB.COM TOUR ORDER OF MERIT AS OF 26 AUGUST 2013 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

MICHAEL PUTNAM BEN MARTIN CHESSON HADLEY EDWARD LOAR KEVIN TWAY BRONSON LA'CASSIE WILL WILCOX MARK ANDERSON ALEX ARAGON TIM WILKINSON

OTHER SOUTH AFRICANS 49 Tyrone Van Aswegen 52 Dawie van der Walt 111 Mulroy, Garth

USA USA USA USA USA AUS USA USA USA USA

19 18 18 15 14 19 17 16 18 15

$ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $

450,184.00 399,769.00 305,999.00 303,993.00 260,541.00 255,629.00 248,372.00 225,184.00 223,196.00 216,948.00

RSA RSA RSA

21 11 8

$ $ $

96,178.00 94,497.00 35,612.00

CHAMPIONS TOUR 3M Championship, TPC Twin Cities, 2 - 4 August 2013 1 T2

Tom Pernice Jr. Corey Pavin Jeff Sluman

USA USA USA

66-65-68 199 65-69-66 200 69-69-62 200

September/October 2013

(-17) (-16) (-16)

$ 262,500.00 $ 140,000.00 $ 140,000.00

EUROPEAN TOUR Johnnie Walker Championship, Gleneagles 22 - 25 August 2013 1 FLEETWOOD Tommy T2 GALLACHER Stephen GONZALEZ Ricardo T4 HENRY Scott WIESBERGER Bernd

ENG SCO ARG SCO AUT

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

270 270 270 271 271

(-18) (-18) (-18) (-17) (-17)

Other South Africans T42 FICHARDT Darren

RSA

69-70-72-69 280

(-8)

€ 272,273.00 € 141,889.00 € 141,889.00 € 75,475.00 € 75,475.00 €

8,985.00

EUROPEAN RACE TO DUBAI 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

STENSON Henrik MCDOWELL Graeme ROSE Justin STERNE Richard MANASSERO Matteo GRACE Branden ELS Ernie GARCIA Sergio RUMFORD Brett POULTER Ian

www.sagolftrader.co.za

SWE NIR ENG RSA ITA RSA RSA ESP AUS ENG

13 11 10 15 18 17 13 12 18 10

€ € € € € € € € € €

2,118,961.00 1,693,388.00 1,661,271.00 1,265,514.00 1,228,188.00 1,069,469.00 1,036,616.00 1,016,700.00 997,190.00 973,716.00

47

SAGT SEPT OCT PRINT_Layout 1 2013/09/03 9:29 AM Page 48

Date

Event

Venue

SUNSHINE TOUR SEPTEMBER 2013 11 – 13 19 – 21

Vodacom Origins of Golf Platinum Classic

Vaal de Gráce GE Mooi Nooi GC

R 600,000 TBA

Centurion CC

TBA

St Francis Links Glendower GC Royal Cape GC

R R R

600,000 600,000 2,000,000

Lost City GC Glendower GC Leopard Creek CC

R € €

700,000 1,100,000 1,500,000

OCTOBER 2013 2

–

4

9 – 11 18 – 20 Oct 31– Nov 3

Telkom PGA Pro-Am (event to be confirmed) Vodacom Origins of Golf Final BMG Classic Lion of Africa Cape Town Open

NOVEMBER 2013 5 – 7 Nedbank Affinity Cup 21 – 24 South African Open Championship Nov 28 – Dec 1 Alfred Dunhill Championship

AMATEUR EVENTS – MEN SEPTEMBER 2013 5 8 6 21 23 22

–

6

– 8 – 22 – 25 – 27

Western Province Mid Amateur Boland Mid-Amateur Mpumalanga Open Lowveld Senior Open SA U13 Championships SA I.P.T.

Steenberg GC Stellenbosch GC Middelburg GC Nelspruit GC Fish River Sun GC Rustenburg GC

OCTOBER 2013 5 5 14 20 22 23

– 6 – 6 – 18 – 23 – 25

Ekurhuleni Open North West Senior Open Mid-Amateur IPT Sanlam Cancer Challenge Final Madala Challenge SA Seniors Amateur Strokeplay

Benoni CC Rustenburg GC Durban CC Sun City Fancourt Fancourt

CONTACT DETAILS

Boland Golf Union Border Golf Union Central Gauteng Golf Union Eastern Gauteng Golf Union 48

(021) (043) (011) (011)

873 6828 740 3899 485 4251 425 5316

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

www.sagolftrader.co.za

(057) (012) (054) (021)

899 1724 667 1087 332 3323 850 6500

September/October 2013

SAGT SEPT OCT PRINT_Layout 1 2013/09/03 9:29 AM Page 49

Date

Event

Venue

OCTOBER 2013 – A M A T E U R E V E N T S – M E N : ( c o n t i n u e d ) 27 26 – 29

Silver Salver (GN) The Frienship Trophy - Test vs Namibia

Irene CC Omeya GE (Namibia)

NOVEMBER 2013 2 9 14 15 16 19 23 23

– – – – – – – –

3 10 17 17 17 21 24 24

Eastern Province Open Ekurhuleni Seniors Open S A Open Central Gauteng Open Otway Hayes Classic Harry Oppenheimer Trophy International Teams Championship Limpopo Seniors Open

Port Elizabeth GC ERPM GC Glendower GC TBA Zwartkops GC Maccauvlei GC Maccauvlei GC Koro Creek GC

AMATEUR EVENTS – WOMEN SEPTEMBER 2013 5 8 6 21 23 22 22

–

6

– – – – –

8 22 25 27 27

Western Province Mid Amateur Boland Mid-Amateur Mpumalanga Open Lowveld Senior Open SA U13 Championships SA I.P.T. Pick n Pay SA Womens Inter Provincial

Steenberg GC Stellenbosch GC Middelburg GC Nelspruit GC Fish River Sun GC Rustenburg GC Port Elizabeth GC

OCTOBER 2013 5 5 6 13 19 21

– –

6 6

– 16 – 20 – 22

Ekurhuleni Open North West Senior Open Ekurhuleni Junior Championship Boland Championship Ackerman Championship Sanlam Cancer Challenge Final

Benoni CC Rustenburg GC ERPM GC Somerset West GC Rondebosch GC Sun City

NOVEMBER 2013 4 – 6 16 – 17 29 – 30

SA Mid Amateur Championship Mpumalanga Championship KZN Junior Championship CONTACT DETAILS

KZN Golf Union Mpumalanga Golf Union Limpopo Golf Union North-West Province Golf Union September/October 2013

(031) (013) (015) (044)

202 7636 692 3002 295 4118 533 3507

Graceland TBA TBA

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

www.sagolftrader.co.za

(044) (043) (021) (021)

873 5823 735 4443 686 1668 850 6500 49

SAGT SEPT OCT PRINT_Layout 1 2013/09/03 9:29 AM Page 50

RESULTS & RANKINGS Other South Africans 12 SCHWARTZEL Charl 31 AIKEN Thomas 32 OOSTHUIZEN Louis 43 COETZEE George 44 FICHARDT Darren 60 CLARK Tim 69 MULROY Garth 87 VAN DER WALT Dawie 94 VAN ZYL Jaco 100 KINGSTON James 114 KRUGER Jbe 115 OTTO Hennie 118 VAN DER WALT Tjaart 123 HORNE Keith 127 WALTERS Justin

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

10 18 9 13 17 7 16 8 15 11 19 14 15 19 23

€ € € € € € € € € € € € € € €

882,321.00 592,517.00 590,807.00 492,644.00 477,010.00 351,221.00 296,033.00 249,550.00 221,395.00 210,522.00 157,403.00 156,659.00 150,995.00 137,313.00 119,352.00

1 2 3 4 T5

TINNING Steen LANGER Bernhard JOB Nick MARTIN Miguel Angel LANE Barry RUANGKIT Boonchu

DEN GER ENG ESP ENG THA

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

207 208 209 210 211 211

(-9) (-8) (-7) (-6) (-5) (-5)

€ € € € € €

60,000.00 40,000.00 28,000.00 22,000.00 16,160.00 16,160.00

Other South Africans T30 BUHRMANN Hendrik T38 WILLIAMS Chris T45 VAN VUUREN Steve T55 JOHNSTONE Tony

RSA RSA RSA ZIM

72-75-72 82-74-65 79-72-71 78-72-74

219 221 222 224

(+3) (+7) (+8) (+8)

€ € € €

2,950.00 1,960.00 1,480.00 900.00

SSE Scottish Senior Open, Torrance Championship Course 16 - 18 August 2013

EUROPEAN CHALLENGE TOUR Finnish Challenge, Kytäjä Golf 1 - 4 August 2013 267 269 272 272 273 273

EUROPEAN SENIORS TOUR Berenberg Masters, Golf- und Land-Club Köln 2 - 4 August 2013

1 MANLEY Stuart 2 LIMA José-Filipe T3 ELSON Jamie FAHRBRING Jens T5 CALMELS François HUIZING Daan

WAL POR ENG SWE FRA NED

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

(-21) (-19) (-16) (-16) (-15) (-15)

€ € € € € €

27,200.00 18,700.00 11,050.00 11,050.00 5,916.00 5,916.00

Other South Africans T15 STONE Brandon T52 BEKKER Oliver T64 PORTEOUS Haydn

RSA RSA RSA

65-66-69-76 276 (-12) 69-69-71-75 284 (-4) 71-71-73-72 287 (-1)

€ € €

2,720.00 648.00 476.00

1 T2 2 T4 4

LUNA Santiago O'Sullivan Denis TORRANCE Sam FOWLER Peter GOLDING Philip

ESP IRL SCO AUS ENG

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

211 212 212 213 213

(-5) (-4) (-4) (-3) (-3)

€ € € € €

43,485.00 24,642.00 24,642.00 13,548.00 13,548.00

Other South Africans T10 WILLIAMS Chris T34 VAN VUUREN Steve T56 BUHRMANN Hendrik

RSA RSA RSA

72-73-71 72-71-78 75-73-78

216 221 226

(0) (+5) (+5)

€ € €

6,668.00 1,745.00 609.00

EUROPEAN SENIORS TOUR ORDER OF MERIT AS OF 26 AUGUST 2013 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

Norwegian Challenge, Losby G&CC, 8 - 11 August 2013 1 FAHRBRING Jens T2 IM Daniel WIDEGREN Pontus 4 CARLSSON Johan T5 BARNES Jason FORD Matt

SWE USA SWE SWE ENG ENG

69-72-62-66 73-68-64-67 70-66-68-68 71-69-68-65 65-70-72-68 71-67-69-68

269 272 272 273 275 275

(-19) (-16) (-16) (-15) (-13) (-13)

€ € € € € €

28,000.00 15,750.00 15,750.00 10,500.00 7,875.00 7,875.00

Other South Africans 12 BEKKER Oliver

RSA

69-69-68-71 277 (-11)

€

2,975.00

Other Southern Africans 48 Chris WILLIAMS 65 Hendrik BUHRMANN 71 Steve VAN VUUREN 80 Tony JOHNSTONE

Rolex Trophy, Golf Club de Genève, 21 - 24 August 2013 1 2 T3 3 5

DANTORP Jens OTAEGUI Adrian GARCIA PINTO Jordi LIMA José-Filipe ULRICH Damian

Other South Africans 41 FRITTELLI Dylan

SWE ESP ESP POR SUI

67-67-66-70 65-70-66-70 69-67-70-66 69-65-66-72 69-69-65-70

270 271 272 272 273

(-18) (-17) (-16) (-16) (-15)

€ € € € €

26,000.00 19,000.00 11,650.00 11,650.00 9,000.00

RSA

76-75-72-70 293 (+5)

€

2,280.00

EUROPEAN CHALLENGE TOUR ORDER OF MERIT AS OF 26 AUGUST 2013

1 2 3 4 5

Brooks KOEPKA José-Filipe LIMA François CALMELS Andrea PAVAN Victor RIU

Other South Africans 15 Dylan FRITTELLI 102 Justin WALTERS 138 Oliver BEKKER 171 Brandon STONE

50

USA POR FRA ITA FRA

10 15 14 17 16

€ 119,423.00 € 91,842.00 € 77,909.00 € 75,740.00 € 72,923.00

RSA RSA RSA RSA

14 2 7 2

€ € € €

50,470.00 5,275.00 5,047.00 2,720.00

Bernhard LANGER Paul WESSELINGH Peter SENIOR Steen TINNING Philip GOLDING Peter FOWLER David FROST Santiago LUNA Ian WOOSNAM Barry LANE

GER ENG AUS DEN ENG AUS RSA ESP WAL ENG

4 8 3 6 7 8 2 6 7 6

€ € € € € € € € € €

225,867.00 111,439.00 109,553.00 104,459.00 87,773.00 76,904.00 74,383.00 65,268.00 59,612.00 58,687.00

RSA RSA RSA ZIM

8 3 5 5

€ € € €

14,847.00 6,840.00 5,180.00 3,292.00

LADIES EUROPEAN TOUR Ricoh Women's Brittish Open, St Andrews Old Course, 1 - 4 August 2013 1 Stacy LEWIS T2 Hee Young PARK Na Yeon CHOI T4 Suzann PETTERSEN Morgan PRESSEL

USA KOR KOR SWE USA

67-72-69-72 70-69-70-73 67-67-75-73 70-67-72-74 66-70-71-76

280 282 282 283 283

(-8) (-6) (-6) (-5) (-5)

€ 302,982.14 € 161,437.96 € 161,437.96 € 94,495.41 € 94,495.41

Other South Africans 25 Lee-Anne PACE 47 Ashleigh SIMON

RSA RSA

70-71-72-79 292 (+4) 71-72-75-77 295 (+7)

€ 16,710.77 € 8,594.11

HONMA Pilsen Golf Masters, Golf Park Plzeň 9 - 11 August 2013 1 T2 4

Ann-Kathrin LINDNER Alexandra VILATTE Diana LUNA Katie BURNETT Maria BALIKOEVA

www.sagolftrader.co.za

GER FRA ITA USA RUS

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

201(-12) 202 (-11) 202 (-11) 203(-10) 203(-10)

€ € € € €

37,500.00 21,437.50 21,437.50 12,050.00 12,050.00

September/October 2013

SAGT SEPT OCT PRINT_Layout 1 2013/09/03 9:29 AM Page 51

RESULTS & RANKINGS ASIAN TOUR ASIAN TOUR ORDER OF MERIT AS OF 26 AUGUST 2013

Other South Africans T6 Lee-Anne PACE T26 Tandi VON RUBEN T41 Stacy Lee BREGMAN T48 Connie CHEN

RSA RSA RSA RSA

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

204 (-9) 208 (-5) 210 (-3) 211 (-2)

€ € € €

6,620.00 2,400.00 1,453.57 1,200.00

LADIES EUROPEAN TOUR ORDER OF MERIT AS OF 24 JUNE 2013 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

Lee-Anne PACE Suzann PETTERSEN Gwladys NOCERA Charley HULL Carlota CIGANDA Mikaela PARMLID Ariya JUTANUGARN Ashleigh SIMON Holly CLYBURN Catriona MATTHEW

Other South Africans 57 Stacy Lee BREGMAN 91 Connie CHEN 110 Tandi CUNINGHAM 134 Laurette MARITZ 140. Melissa EATON

RSA NOR FRA ENG ESP SWE THA RSA ENG SCO

14 2 14 9 9 11 4 6 9 2

€ 164,815.22 € 152,055.81 € 115,505.13 € 89,157.85 € 83,963.15 € 81,417.90 € 74,520.74 € 68,956.54 € 65,116.84 € 59,724.12

RSA RSA RSA RSA RSA

10 12 8 7 2

€ € € € €

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

Kiradech APHIBARNRAT Gaganjeet BHULLAR Scott HEND LIANG Wen-chong BAEK Seuk-hyun Thongchai JAIDEE Wade ORMSBY Anirban LAHIRI KIM Gi-whan Prayad MARKSAENG

Other South Africans 15 Bryce EASTON 25 Jbe KRUGER

THA IND AUS CHN KOR THA AUS IND KOR THA

6 6 9 3 10 6 8 9 11 4

$ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $

664,620.99 269,066.43 246,868.83 185,383.29 171,198.54 160,172.53 145,317.27 139,380.50 115,108.94 113,864.15

RSA RSA

4 4

$ $

86,159.05 63,969.69

18,314.12 9,945.97 5,868.00 1,529.90 1,238.30

OFFICIAL WORLD GOLF RANKINGS AS OF 26 AUGUST 2013 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

Tiger Woods Adam Scott Phil Mickelson Rory McIlroy Justin Rose Matt Kuchar Brandt Snedeker Jason Dufner Graeme McDowell Henrik Stenson

OTHER SOUTHERN AFRICANS 19 Ernie Els

USA AUS USA IRE ENG USA USA USA IRE SWE

40 41 49 48 52 52 52 52 52 52

14.38 9.44 8.62 8.18 7.88 6.58 6.32 5.99 5.82 5.77

RSA

52

4.44

September/October 2013

21 31 36 56 75 81 116 124 127 138 190 195

Louis Oosthuizen Branden Grace Richard Sterne Tim Clark George Coetzee Brendon de Jonge Jaco Van Zyl Thomas Aiken Darren Fichardt Rory Sabbatini Garth Mulroy, Retief Goosen,

www.sagolftrader.co.za

RSA RSA RSA RSA RSA ZIM RSA RSA RSA RSA RSA RSA

52 52 43 30 52 52 52 52 52 52 52 40

4.37 3.12 2.97 2.40 1.94 1.88 1.46 1.37 1.35 1.26 .95 .94

51

SAGT SEPT OCT PRINT_Layout 1 2013/09/03 9:29 AM Page 52

SAGT SEPT OCT PRINT_Layout 1 2013/09/03 9:29 AM Page 53

AFFORDABLE GOLF – GARDEN ROUTE

NEWS CLIP

Korea play up, construction keeping pace Sometime this year, South Korea’s golf industry is expected to reach a milestone: the opening of its 500th golf course, Korea Times reported.

Sometime this year, South Korea’s golf industry is expected to reach a milestone: the opening of its 500th golf course, Korea Times reported.

At the end of last year, according to the Korea Leisure Industry Institute, the nation had 468 courses, up from 440 in 2011 and 369 in 2009. What’s more, the amount of play at South Korea’s courses is increasing. The Korea Times reports that 27.6 million people “visited” public and membership courses in 2012, up from 26.5 million in 2011 and 25.5 million in 2009.

Presumably, they played at least one round during their visits.

September/October 2013

www.sagolftrader.co.za

53

SAGT SEPT OCT PRINT_Layout 1 2013/09/03 9:29 AM Page 54

AFFORDABLE GOLF – EASTERN CAPE

54

www.sagolftrader.co.za

September/October 2013

SAGT SEPT OCT PRINT_Layout 1 2013/09/03 9:29 AM Page 55

SAGT SEPT OCT PRINT_Layout 1 2013/09/03 9:29 AM Page 56

SPECIAL FEATURE

When love and hate collide I know the heading of my article sounds like a song and maybe it was written for Course Superintendents as they start their spring treatments on the course every year. This is the time of the year when course superintendents punch holes in their well-manicured greens that resemble billiard tables. Why would any person in their right mind want to mess up a perfect green?

I hope to answer some of these questions from a Superintendents point of view.

Why do we hollow tine?

I

t is hard to believe that hollow tining helps you keep your greens perfect, but this is true. The main reasons why we do hollow tining will be highlighted in this article.

Thatch removal is a key reason why greens and fairways for that matter gets hollow tined, the definition of thatch can be described as, “Thatch is a tightly intermingled layer of living and dead stems, leaves and roots which accumulates between the layer of actively-growing grass and the soil underneath. Thatch is a normal component of an actively growing turfgrass. As long as the thatch is not too thick, it can increase the resilience of the turf to heavy traffic. Thatch develops more readily on high-maintenance lawns than on low-maintenance lawns.” The definition sums up why it is important to remove thatch on greens.

Compaction relief, with this I mean compaction caused due to traffic moving over the green on a daily basis, whether it is the machines cutting the grass or golfers enjoying a nice round of golf. Imagine walking in a veld and ahead of you are animal paths heading in all directions, have you ever noticed that nothing grows where all the traffic is fo56

cused on? This is all due to compaction and outside stresses that are not advantageous to normal plant growth, take the traffic out of the veld and the weeds will start growing on these compacted areas and water will struggle to infiltrate the soil. Let me explain how hollow tining helps with compaction relief. A hole gets punched into the greens surface and a core extracted (or not, in the case of solid tines) , immediately the tine breaks the hard crust under the surface and depending on the severity of the compaction the Superintendent can set the depth of tining accordingly. Now for the rest of this article I will focus on “Hollow tining” where we extract a core from the actual green and fill the hole with sand to ensure a smooth putting surface.

By filling the hole with new sand it creates a new growing medium for the roots to move into, and the more roots you have, the stronger the plant, and the stronger the plant, the less it will suffer under the stresses of heat and disease.

The open holes on the greens give the Superintendent the perfect opportunity to get all the needed soil amendments down to ensure optimum plant growth. The open holes also promotes air movement within the soil, and like all living things, the most important components to stay alive are air,

www.sagolftrader.co.za

September/October 2013

SAGT SEPT OCT PRINT_Layout 1 2013/09/03 9:29 AM Page 57

SPECIAL FEATURE

water, food and temperature. I think I have touched on most of these key components now, except water. Due to the compaction relief, water now drains freely through the soil profile where the plant can absorb the water through its roots and also due to the water movement, a lot of unwanted salts can get washed out of the soil that will usually be harmful to the plant.

Sweeping the cores into piles

The time of the year when most clubs do their tining will be dependent on weather, golf days and scheduled tournaments, but most courses do it between September and November and some courses even do it twice a year, with this I mean that they do it again in March or April.

This seems a lot, but the only reason most clubs don’t do it twice a year is because of budget constraints and loss of income during and after the hollowtining.

Cores after sweeping

Now you can take this information and apply this to your lawn at home, trust me, you will see some amazing results. There are contractors that specialize in hollow tining and scarifying of lawns. Ask your course Superintendent for some advice; he might just be able to put you in contact with contractors like this.

This is in short why we hollow tine and how we can keep giving you great greens surfaces for most of the year. Next time you see your Course Superintendent, have a chat to him and ask him more about the process, because the more we all know the better, and remember this “sometimes you have to be cruel to be kind to get the best results”.

Greetings from St Francis Links where we hope to make a first impression a lasting impression.

Brushing in the sand

Article brought to you by Charl Blaauw Estate Maintenance Manager/ Golf Course Superintendent St Francis Links

Green after sanding and surround after tining September/October 2013

www.sagolftrader.co.za

57

SAGT SEPT OCT PRINT_Layout 1 2013/09/03 9:29 AM Page 58

SAGT SEPT OCT PRINT_Layout 1 2013/09/03 9:29 AM Page 59

AFFORDABLE GOLF – KZN

September/October 2013

www.sagolftrader.co.za

59

SAGT SEPT OCT PRINT_Layout 1 2013/09/03 9:29 AM Page 60

AFFORDABLE GOLF – KZN

NEWS CLIP

PGA Tour cards on the line in new four-event series The Hotel Fitness Championship in Fort Wayne, Ind., is the first of four $1 million tournaments that will determine who gets PGA Tour cards for the 2013-14 season. It essentially is like Q-school, but stretched out over four weeks instead of six days.

The four-event series is for players who were No. 126 to No. 200 in the FedEx Cup, and the top 75 players from the Web.com Tour money list.

who had poor seasons competing against the best in the world, or those who had good years competing in the minor leagues?

Everyone starts from scratch, and the leading 25 players on the money list from these four tournaments will get their PGA Tour cards. The top 25 from the Web.com Tour money list are assured their cards. How high they finish on this money list only determines their pecking order for getting into tournaments next season.

Not everyone who is eligible will be competing.

The series should start to provide some insight in one question: Does this format favor the players

Continued on p 62

60

Some players, such as Ben Curtis and Tommy Gainey, already are exempt for 2013-14 from winning on tour last year. The field includes a major champion (Trevor Immelman) and former Ryder Cup players Chad Campbell and Chris DiMarco.

www.sagolftrader.co.za

September/October 2013

SAGT SEPT OCT PRINT_Layout 1 2013/09/03 9:29 AM Page 61

AFFORDABLE GOLF – KZN

September/October 2013

www.sagolftrader.co.za

61

SAGT SEPT OCT PRINT_Layout 1 2013/09/03 9:29 AM Page 62

AFFORDABLE GOLF – KZN NEWS CLIP

Continued from p 60

It also includes Patrick Cantlay, who was in the top 25 on the Web.com Tour money list almost the entire year until a back injury kept him out for two months. He fell out of the top 25 after the final week of the regular season, and now starts with no money next to his name along with everyone else. The series moves to North Carolina early September followed by Columbus, Ohio, and wrapping up with the Web.com Tour Championship at PGA Tour headquarters (Valley Course).

After a week off, the new season begins.

Those who failed to earn one of the 25 cards will have status on the Web.com Tour next year.

62

www.sagolftrader.co.za

September/October 2013

SAGT SEPT OCT PRINT_Layout 1 2013/09/03 9:29 AM Page 63

AFFORDABLE GOLF – LIMPOPO

NEWS CLIP

The Sunshine Tour makes history The Sunshine Tour made history on National Women’s Day, with being the first time that the local men’s professional circuit has held a tournament on a golf course designed by a woman.

The Vodacom Origins of Golf tournament was played at the Euphoria Golf Estate in the Waterberg region north of Pretoria last month, and finished on National Women’s Day. The course was designed by legendary Swedish golfer Annika Sorenstam.Generally the country’s professional golfers are more used to playing golf courses designed by the likes of Gary Player, Jack Nicklaus and Ernie Els. Sorenstam has done a great job here.

It’s exactly what Sorenstam had in mind. “I designed the course the way I play the game, where you have to think about every shot,” Sorenstam said when she opened this course in November 2008.

September/October 2013

www.sagolftrader.co.za

63

SAGT SEPT OCT PRINT_Layout 1 2013/09/03 9:29 AM Page 64

AFFORDABLE GOLF – LIMPOPO

NEWS CLIP

Finchem dismisses Tour interest in Euro Tour as 'inaccurate' Published reports in the United Kingdom that the PGA Tour is in talks to buy the European Tour led to a flurry of denials by both parties.

Keith Waters, the European Tour's chief operating officer, rebutted the story, telling BBC golf correspondent Iain Carter that the "notion that the PGA Tour is somehow bidding to buy the European Tour is incorrect." Later, the PGA Tour issued a statement in which commissioner Tim Finchem echoed Waters, labeling the reports “inaccurate.”

The Daily Mail and Daily Telegraph, citing unnamed sources, reported that the PGA Tour was mulling a takeover of the European circuit as concerns grow over the lack of playing opportunities.

A struggling European economy had led the European Tour to stretch beyond its continental boundaries and establish events in Asia, the Middle East and beyond. Still, the European Tour is 64

on holiday for the third straight week, and that has made the rank-and-file restless. But any player dissension extends even deeper. Both U.K. newspaper reports quote Paul Casey, a member of the European Tour’s tournament player committee.

“There are so many good things about the European Tour, and it can be such an unbelievable product, given the places we go to and the players we have,” said Casey, of England. “But we are so far from maximizing what we have, and we need to freshen things up. It needs some new energy.

"The concept of one world tour has been broached several times in the past. The World Golf Championships were formed in 1999 as an attempt to bring the best players in the world together more frequently.

www.sagolftrader.co.za

September/October 2013

SAGT SEPT OCT PRINT_Layout 1 2013/09/03 9:29 AM Page 65

AFFORDABLE GOLF – NORTH WEST

September/October 2013

www.sagolftrader.co.za

65

SAGT SEPT OCT PRINT_Layout 1 2013/09/03 9:29 AM Page 66

AFFORDABLE GOLF – NORTH WEST

66

www.sagolftrader.co.za

September/October 2013

SAGT SEPT OCT PRINT_Layout 1 2013/09/03 9:29 AM Page 67

AFFORDABLE GOLF – NORTH WEST

NEWS CLIP

Tiger Woods saves $4 million, gets golf tournament sponsor Last year the Tiger Woods-hosted tournament dubbed the "World Challenge" went without a sponsor. It was presented by Northwestern Mutual but Tiger himself had to reportedlyfork over $4 million of his own money to cover the costs. Northwestern Mutual is now the full-time sponsor.

The tournament, held at the beginning of Decem- We wouldn't have gained the awareness that we ber at Sherwood CC, had been sponsored by have now. There have been so many kids that we Chevron since its inception in 1999 through 2011 have helped just because of this event. It's important to me, to the foundation. This is what got us until Woods personally supported it last year. on the map."

You might be wondering "why would Tiger just give up $4 million to keep a silly tournament And thankfully for Tiger, this year it won't even afloat that only has 18 golfers in it and isn't even cost him $4 million to do it. considered an official event?"

Good question.

Bob Harig of ESPN has your answer in the form of a Tiger quote from last year's event about his foundation which is closely associated with the tournament: "What's important is that if it wasn't for this tournament, we wouldn't have the success with the foundation. The Learning Center [in nearby Orange County] would not have happened.

September/October 2013

www.sagolftrader.co.za

67

SAGT SEPT OCT PRINT_Layout 1 2013/09/03 9:29 AM Page 68

SAGT SEPT OCT PRINT_Layout 1 2013/09/03 9:29 AM Page 69

AFFORDABLE GOLF – MPUMALANGA

NEWS CLIP

EUROPE RETAINS SOLHEIM CUP WITH RECORD MARGIN Europe produced the most dominant victory in Solheim Cup history, routing the Americans 1810 to retain the trophy and win the biennial event for the first time on US soil.

S

weden's Caroline Hedwall went a perfect 5-0, sinking a four-foot putt to beat USA captain's pick Michelle Wie 1 up and give the Europeans the 14 points they needed to make sure of keeping the trophy for another two years.

Europe took a commanding lead into Sunday's 12 singles matches after blitzing the USA in the afternoon fourball sessions on the Saturday.

Hedwall is the first in Solheim history to go 5-0 and the only player on either team to play all five matches durin the week at the Colorado GC.

They carried that momentum over to the Sunday, winning two of the first three matches to finish and halving the other before Brittany Lang finally got the Americans on the board with a two and one win over Azahara Munoz of Spain.

Europe's eight point win was the biggest margin of victory in the history of the women's golf tournament, breaking the old mark of seven points which was achieved twice in 2003 and 1990."Charley is amazing. Being a 17-year old and handling all this pressure."

Hull, who is the youngest player in Solheim Cup history, was the biggest surprise for Europe with her strong play all weekend. Hull combined with countrywoman Jodi Ewart-Shadoff to win Saturday's afternoon fourballs match against Creamer and Lexi Thompson.

September/October 2013

www.sagolftrader.co.za

69

SAGT SEPT OCT PRINT_Layout 1 2013/09/03 9:29 AM Page 70

AFFORDABLE GOLF – MPUMALANGA NEWS CLIP

"We really got our butts kicked," said American captain Meg Mallon.

Scotland's Catriona Matthew halved her match with Gerina Piller to seal the victory for the Europeans.

Spain's Carlota Ciganda helped set the stage for Hedwall's heroics as she beat Morgan Pressel four and two in the third match to be completed on the Sunday, moving the Europeans to within one point of retaining the Cup. "The Solheim Cup brings out the best and worst in you," Creamer said.

The Americans began the singles trailing 10.5-5.5 and needed a total of 14.5 points to win back the Cup they lost in Ireland in 2011.

70

"It is amazing," said Europe vice-captain Annika Sorenstam. "It has been an amazing week. Our strategy turned out.

"We made history and it is fun to be part of."

Captain Meg Mallon's squad desperately wanted to avoid a repeat of Saturday when they were hopelessly outgunned as the Europeans swept the afternoon session of fourballs 4-0.

"It is heartbreaking. Absolutely heartbreaking," Wie said on Sunday.

www.sagolftrader.co.za

September/October 2013

SAGT SEPT OCT PRINT_Layout 1 2013/09/03 9:29 AM Page 71

AFFORDABLE GOLF – MPUMALANGA

September/October 2013

www.sagolftrader.co.za

71

SAGT SEPT OCT PRINT_Layout 1 2013/09/03 9:29 AM Page 72

S

P

E

C

I A L R E P SPECIAL SPECIAL FEATURE REPORT

O

R

T

Brought to us by KPMG’s Golf Advisory Practice

An interview with Ernie Els Four-time Major champion Ernie Els has tasted success both on and off the golf course.

In this special interview Els discusses how golf is being used to drive tourism in SouthEast Asia, his assessment of golf business opportunities in South America and Africa, and his diverse interests from golf course design to wine making.

In which regions of the world are you seeing growth opportunities?

“Asia as a region is seeing strong growth for the right product and we’re already in business there.

We have a new projects in China, Vietnam, and Malaysia is very exciting with work underway on a 27-hole golf course at Desaru Coast and another 18-holer at Datai Bay Resort in Langkawi, where the course is set in a living rainforest. That in particular is one of the most stunning backdrops I’ve ever seen.

72

“We are noticing that golf is becoming part of an integrated plan for not just single developments but sometimes entire tourism strategies which creates a sensible and sustainable market. Our projects in Malaysia are with the Malaysian government through its developer Destination Resorts and Hotels. They recognise golf as a key business tool to help transform Malaysia’s tourism landscape and attract new visitors to the region.

They also feel passionate about introducing golf to a wider audience at home.

www.sagolftrader.co.za

September/October 2013

SAGT SEPT OCT PRINT_Layout 1 2013/09/03 9:29 AM Page 73

AFFORDABLE GOLF – MPUMALANGA

It’s gratifying that they feel Ernie Els Design is the brand that best enables them to achieve these goals.

“Destination Resorts want to develop world-class golf courses and in turn through the Els Club model we are able to provide a unique membership experience and also the various peripheral elements that play an equally important role in attracting visitors. When you combine that with the charm and traditional appeal of Malaysia and its people…well, it’s a special package. Together we feel it gives us quite an edge. Members will love it and we definitely envision visitors wanting to return year after year.”

Is that a fair representation of the Els Club philosophy?

“Absolutely. We take each project on its own merits and all clients have particular demands and wishes, but one of our core strengths as a full service design company is that we offer the highest quality product at great value that offers members and guests a first class experience.

September/October 2013

“And as I said before, through the Els Club brand we are able to create opportunities that help bring more value to our clients. They understand that we’re in this way beyond the point where we plant the final seeds on the golf course. We see each project as an opportunity to develop long-term, mutually beneficial relationships.

“The Els Club Malaysia is a classic case in point.

It follows the Els Club Dubai, which we opened in 2008, and the Els Club Copperleaf in South Africa.

Continued on p75

www.sagolftrader.co.za

73

SAGT SEPT OCT PRINT_Layout 1 2013/09/03 9:29 AM Page 74

SAGT SEPT OCT PRINT_Layout 1 2013/09/03 9:29 AM Page 75

AFFORDABLE GOLF – MPUMALANGA

Continued from p73

In bringing this brand to Asia, with our operating partner Troon Golf, which runs our flagship in Dubai, we will be debuting the Els Residences, Big Easy Wine Bar & Grill and Els Performance Academy. All of these elements, along with special reciprocal benefits with the other Els Clubs, will give members of the Els Club Malaysia a unique experience.”

So you’re seeing a definite shift in the business model for new golf courses in this region?

“I think so, yes. I’ve had some very interesting meetings these past few years and clearly the Malaysian Government wants to do it right, creating great golf courses and a world-class infrastructure that together represents a self-evolving and sustainable business model. That’s part of the Government’s mandate in terms of tourism and for them to include Els Design in that initiative – and for us to be able to stand shoulder-to-shoulder with them – is something we’re obviously very proud of.

“Other developing countries are sitting up and taking notice and, in fact, we’ve had interest from other destinations where governments are looking to use golf to help develop tourism and drive greater visitor

September/October 2013

www.sagolftrader.co.za

75

SAGT SEPT OCT PRINT_Layout 1 2013/09/03 9:29 AM Page 76

S

P

E

C

I

A

L

R

E

P

O

R

T

numbers. It’s a very exciting kind of initiative and it’s exciting that Ernie Els Design can play such a key role. I think the combination of local flavour allied to a strong global brand such as ours is a very powerful one.

“Also for me it’s not just about creating great golf courses for members and visitors. I want to help develop the game in these regions, bring kids into golf and who knows, maybe discover a few star players of the future along the way. Potentially everyone wins when you create this kind of golfing experience in a fast-developing market.”

Has Malaysia changed much since you started visiting at the start of your pro career?

I also think it will help give golf a boost in existing markets and bring people back into golf.

“Definitely. Malaysia has a rich cultural history and the country has so much to offer. You can still embrace that whole Asian experience with the wonderful beach resorts, the beautiful people and the amazing food, but they have ambitious tourism plans and golf is central to that. Ernie Els Design is creating the very best quality golf courses and through our partner Troon Golf you can be sure of the very best customer experience from the condition of the playing surfaces to the quality of the service off the golf course.”

“Currently, I have our design team actively evaluating new development opportunities in countries such as Mexico, Columbia, Argentina, Brazil and the Caribbean. We’re extremely proud of our golf course at Albany in the Bahamas and with economic growth looking very strong in that region, we see the potential for other new developments there. It’s exciting for us.”

Moving on, where else are you seeing opportunities?

“In the last 12 months we have started seeing strong interest from South America, especially with golf returning to the Olympics in Rio in 2016. This has to be a positive development and I think the Olympics will succeed in bringing golf to new places and to a new audience.

76

And how is the market for golf course design looking in Africa?

“There are definitely some interesting opportunities for us right now. In East Africa in particular, where there is a fair degree of economic growth and stability, we’re in discussions about a couple of potential new projects in that region and judging from the initial feedback that I’ve had from my team, it all looks very promising at this stage.

“I think there will also be some opportunities for us in North Africa. As has been the case with our recent experiences in Malaysia, certain regions in Africa have recognised golf as one of the vehicles the government is looking to tap into in order to increase tourism and associated infrastructure.

That obviously brings with it some potential for new business for us. There’s some potential for development in West Africa also, which is economically strong due to its income from natural resources.”

www.sagolftrader.co.za

September/October 2013

SAGT SEPT OCT PRINT_Layout 1 2013/09/03 9:29 AM Page 77

AFFORDABLE GOLF – MPUMALANGA

At what point in your career did you decide you wanted pursue the business of golf course design?

“To be honest, it was something I’d always been interested in, right from the early stages of my pro career, but it wasn’t until around the time I won my second US Open in 1997 that I got involved in my first project at Whiskey Creek in Maryland.

September/October 2013

“That really ignited in me a passion for creating golf courses that will test the best golfers and also represent a fun and enjoyable challenge for players of all standards. It’s been a hugely satisfying pursuit for me and an area in which I’m pleased to say we’ve recently enjoyed considerable success and kudos within the industry.”

Continued on p78

www.sagolftrader.co.za

77

SAGT SEPT OCT PRINT_Layout 1 2013/09/03 9:29 AM Page 78

AFFORDABLE GOLF – MPUMALANGA

How has your design business fared during the global economic downturn?

“Globally it’s been a challenging environment these past three or four years, but we’re a relatively small business and we’ve been able to adapt and stay strong. My philosophy is that you have to face challenges head-on and adapt or die; I’ve been very vocal to the teams about this. With the amount I travel I get a good global perspective and can see

78

how things are changing. We would never take anything for granted, but it’s fair to say we are excited about the work coming up and the relationships we have with our clients.

“I think another of the reasons we’ve weathered the economic storm, and in many respects grown in strength and reputation, is that we have developed our other brands, which in turn offer our development partners a long residual value.

www.sagolftrader.co.za

September/October 2013

SAGT SEPT OCT PRINT_Layout 1 2013/09/03 9:29 AM Page 79

S

P

E

C

I

A

L

R

E

P

O

R

T

For instance, Els Residences, Academies, Els Clubs, Ernie Els Wines, Els-branded restaurants and so forth, they all give us a competitive advantage in our ability to leverage our brand values in a deeper and authentic way.”

Moving away from course design and on to other business, how is Ernie Els Wines doing?

“Ernie Els Wines is in good shape. The last five years have been especially pleasing. The portfolio of wines has grown from two to eight wines – six red and two white – and we have managed to keep the product quality high and also add some new price point wines. We are working hard at making Ernie Els Wines more visible and have a greater presence in the market, both in South Africa and in a whole range of countries around the world.

“And, as with golf course design, I continue to enjoy a close personal involvement in the business. I like to be hands-on. Whenever I am at the wine cellar, I sit and taste with the winemaker, Louis Strydom, and I also speak with him regularly when I am on the road about the current business situation and the strategy moving forward. I like to know what is happening the whole time.”

September/October 2013

www.sagolftrader.co.za

79

SAGT SEPT OCT PRINT_Layout 1 2013/09/03 9:29 AM Page 80

SPECIAL FEATURE

SPOT THE 10 DIFFERENCES

Picture courtesy of MVM

Brought to you by

80

www.sagolftrader.co.za

September/October 2013

SAGT SEPT OCT PRINT_Layout 1 2013/09/03 9:29 AM Page 81

>>> JOVAN REBULA

Picture courtesy of MVM

Brought to you by

September/October 2013

www.sagolftrader.co.za

81

SAGT SEPT OCT PRINT_Layout 1 2013/09/03 9:29 AM Page 82

KIDS STUFF

•

Our mystery golfer was born on December 1st 1939 in Dallas, Texas into a family of Mexican ancestry.

•

He is one of only four players to twice win the U.S. Open, The Open Championship and the PGA Championship. The only major that eluded him was the Masters.

•

His childhood consisted of attending school occasionally and working to earn money for the family.

At age 5, he started working in the cotton fields. He left school at 14 to go to work. He earned $30 a week as a caddy and a shoe-shiner.

•

He had a remarkable spell during a span of 20 days in the summer of 1971. He defeated Jack Nicklaus in an 18-hole playoff to win the 1971 U.S. Open. Two weeks later, he won the Canadian Open (the first of three), and the following week won The Open Championship, becoming the first player to win those three titles in the same year. He won Sports Illustrated magazine's "Sportsman of the Year”.

•

Famously he boycotted the Masters in 1970, 1971 and again in 1974 complaining that had he not qualified as a player, the club would not have let him onto the grounds except through the kitchen.

Later he described his boycotts of the Masters as "the greatest mistake I've made in my career".

•

Throughout his career he was seen as approachable and humorous. After being struck by lightning at the 1975 Western Open, he was asked by a reporter what he would do if he were out on the course and it began to storm again. He answered that he would take out his 1 iron and point it to the sky, "Because not even God can hit a 1-iron."

Answer on page 96

82

www.sagolftrader.co.za

September/October 2013

SAGT SEPT OCT PRINT_Layout 1 2013/09/03 9:29 AM Page 83

KIDS STUFF

Answer on page 96 September/October 2013

www.sagolftrader.co.za

83

SAGT SEPT OCT PRINT_Layout 1 2013/09/03 9:29 AM Page 84

CARTS & TROLLEYS

NEWS CLIP

Eurasia Cup Joins 2014 European Tour International Schedule The EurAsia Cup presented by DRB-HICOM, a new match-play event between Europe and Asia, will be part of the initial sector of The 2014 European Tour International Schedule.

Taking place at Glenmarie Golf and Country Club in Malaysia from March 28-30, 2014, the EurAsia Cup presented by DRB-HICOM will be sanctioned by The European Tour and the Asian Tour, pitting ten of Europe’s leading players against a ten man team from Asia in a format similar to The Ryder Cup. Europe will select the leading four players available from the final Race to Dubai rankings at the conclusion of the 2013 season, the leading four players available from the Official World Golf Ranking on Monday, February 3, 2014 and two captain’s picks.

84

The make-up of the Asian team will include the leading four available Asian players from the final 2013 Asian Tour Order of Merit, the leading three available Asian players invited on the basis of their Official World Golf Ranking and three captain’s picks.

The two captains will be chosen by The European Tour and the Asian Tour respectively and will be announce at a later date. The inaugural EurAsia Cup presented by DRB-HICOM will be held 15 years after the historic first event to be

www.sagolftrader.co.za

September/October 2013

SAGT SEPT OCT PRINT_Layout 1 2013/09/03 9:29 AM Page 85

CARTS & TROLLEYS • GREENKEEPING

co-sanctioned between the two Tours, the Malaysian Open – a tournament that continues to go from strength to strength under the title sponsorship of Maybank.

It is one of two new events announced on the early part of the 2014 International Schedule, along with the Nedbank Golf Challenge, which takes place at the Gary Player Country Club in Sun City, from December 5-8, 2013.

With a prize fund of US$6,500,000, the Nedbank Golf Challenge will be co-sanctioned with the Sunshine Tour and will feature a 30-player field boasting some of the world’s leading stars. It is one of seven events in South Africa on the initial sector of The 2014 Race to Dubai, which is launched with the South African Open Championship at Glendower Golf Club, Johannesburg, from November 21-24, 2013.

September/October 2013

www.sagolftrader.co.za

85

SAGT SEPT OCT PRINT_Layout 1 2013/09/03 9:29 AM Page 86

AMATEUR NEWS

Le Roux keeps up the pressure South Africa’s leading senior amateur Francois le Roux has dominated the national senior scene this season, but lifting the Western Province’s Westlake Senior title last month rated right up there with the 53-year-old’s goals for this year.

Le Roux further cemented his position at the top of the Western Province Senior Order of Merit with victory in the 18-hole competition at Westlake, finishing three shots clear of John Winter, John Rivett and Williams Hughes in joint second.

Du Plessis claims Kenya Junior Championship South Africa’s Hennie du Plessis put on a master class from tee to green for at Muthaiga GC in Nairobi to claim a commanding victory in the Kenya Junior Championship last month.

Although the 16-year-old Polokwane golfer dropped four shots in the last three holes of the final round, his fourth successive 70 was good enough to secure a 17-shot victory in the prestigious Kenya Junior Golf Foundation event.

Du Plessis finished on a winning total of four-under-par 284 with the country’s top ranked junior, Daniel Nduva, second on 297 after carding a closing 78.

The victory comes on the back of a great run of form for South Africa’s number two ranked junior, who claimed runner-up finishes in two prestigious junior events and a tie for fourth at the Limpopo Open in July.

Le Roux went on the rampage after a top 10 finish in his first start in January. After winning the Cape Winelands Senior Amateur Championships a month later, Le Roux added to his trophy case with victories at the Boland Senior Open, Western Province Senior Amateur Open, the KwaZulu-Natal Senior Amateur Open, Southern Cape Senior Open and Border Senior Open.

Le Roux said his goal this year was to achieve greater consistency to have a real chance of lifting the INDWE SA Senior Amateur Stroke Play title in October.

“That is the one that has eluded me. Everything I’m doing now is really in preparation of giving myself a real chance to challenge this year and all I want to do is carry this form through to October.”

86

www.sagolftrader.co.za

September/October 2013

SAGT SEPT OCT PRINT_Layout 1 2013/09/03 9:30 AM Page 87

AMATEUR NEWS

St Dunstans claims third Ernie Els Champs The St Dunstans College team surprised everyone, themselves included, when they scored a runaway victory in the Ernie Els South African Primary Schools Championship at The Els Club Copperleaf last month.

Jayden Schaper, Jordan Burnand, Warwick Purchase and Rylan Rees from the Benoni-based primary school in Ekurhuleni combined for an opening round 233 to take the lead on Friday and added a second 223 to claim the title with a team total of 456.

The overjoyed winners finished 11 strokes clear of Curro Aurora and 18 shots ahead of defending champions, Glenwood House.

A delighted St Dunstans College director of sport, Patrick Gumunyu, said the victory was unexpected, but very inspiring.

Park takes Nomads Junior Gauteng Champs Gauteng North’s Carrie Park claimed her first victory of the season when she lifted the Nomads Junior Gauteng Championship title at Randpark last month.

The 16-year-old Irene CC golfer opened with a two-under-par 70 and navigated Bushwillow course in 74 strokes in the final round to hold off a charge from local favourite, Kaleigh Telfer.

Park claimed the title on even-par 144, finishing three shots clear of Telfer from Bryanston.

The Gauteng North golfer was delighted to break into the winner’s circle.

“I’ve had a good season overall, including a second and three third place finishes, but I just haven’t been able to break through for a win,” said Park. “It is great to finally lift a trophy because it puts the seal on all the hard work I’ve been putting in this season.”

Strauss snatches Ekurhuleni Stroke Play Former SA number one Bertine Strauss proved she is still a force to be reckoned with when she came from behind to steal victory in the Ekurhuleni 54-Hole Stroke Play Championship last month.

The 21-year-old from Koster in the North West Province dominated the local amateur scene for many years until she took up a golf scholarship at the University of Texas in August 2011. The psychology student just couldn’t resist the temptation to test herself against South Africa’s top ranked amateurs during her summer break home. Strauss signalled her intentions with an opening 73 at the Ebotse Links in Benoni to trail pacesetter Kim Williams by one shot and stayed within one of the South African number two with another 73 in the second round.

However, while Williams battled to an 80 in the frosty conditions and high winds that greeted the field in Monday’s final round, Strauss closed with a three-over-par 75 to win by three shots on five-over-par 221.

September/October 2013

www.sagolftrader.co.za

87

SAGT SEPT OCT PRINT_Layout 1 2013/09/03 9:30 AM Page 88

ON TOUR WITH TANDI

Tandi on Tour The life of a Professional Golfer is often thought to be one of glitz and glamour, jet setting around the world to some of the most beautiful and manicured golf courses imaginable. Well the later part is most certainly true but not so much the first. Yes, we do get to play magnificent golf courses when they are in their most pristine condition and during the most favourable time of the year but as for the rest, life on Tour is nowhere near as glamorous as one might think.

Sometimes for weeks on end a player will be living out of a suitcase going from one hotel to the next as they travel around to each event. Most events require that you fly to the tournament so there is a regular routine of unpacking on a Monday and then re-packing on Sunday night to catch your flight to the next venue. Then when you arrive it is a bus or shuttle drive to the hotel, unpack and then go through the whole skit again. Often due to the busy schedule and long hours spent preparing for an event or practicing, you don’t get the chance to actually go and enjoy the sights and scenes of the places you are in. Often you are staying on the outskirts of a major city but just don’t have the time to go sight-seeing. Travelling the world for a living versus for a holiday is two very different concepts. A normal day for a Pro Golfer would consist of getting up at 05H00 am, practicing or playing all day, going for a light gym session followed by dinner and bed.

The one part of tour life that does make travelling around like this more enjoyable is the travelling and staying with companions or fellow golfers.

That is where Tour life can be loads of fun!

In some countries like Spain, the girls will rent out an apartment for the week between a group of say 10 players. Everyone takes a turn doing dinner, washing and cleaning up. It’s almost like a fraternity house but without the drinking and partying I might add. The girls are more inclined to have a sit down dinner with a bottle of wine, sharing stories and laughing about the day’s events. As expected it is the South Africans (that would be me) who get roped in to do the braai!

For the last year I have been travelling with a fellow golfer and good friend of mine, Danielle Montegomery from England. We will often stay, train and do our practice rounds together. In the evenings we will both sit and skype our family and

88

www.sagolftrader.co.za

September/October 2013

SAGT SEPT OCT PRINT_Layout 1 2013/09/03 9:30 AM Page 89

ON TOUR WITH TANDI

boyfriends back home or just relax and watch movies. I think travelling and staying on your own does gets very lonely after a while and you definitely need the companionship. Although that said, you can’t room with the same people every week or that also becomes too much. So everyone rotates between fellow golfers or friends and shares with someone different each week, just to keep it fresh and interesting.

I think it is fair to assume that almost each and every Lady who plays on tour has more movies on their laptops than the average Blockbusters rental store. With all the waiting at airports and staying in foreign countries, you need to keep yourself entertained. Most European countries don’t have English television channels and you can only watch so much of CNN before you want to go crazy with the continuous news loop. So in every Lady Golf Pro’s travel bag is a laptop or Ipad, hard – drive with movies and an I-Pod packed with music.

–

Results for the South African Ladies in the last 3 events: Open De Espana: Lee- Ann Pace won on a score of -13 Ashley Simon finished tied 5th on -7 Tandi von Ruben finished 52nd on +4 Players missing the cut: Connie Chen, Stacy Bregman and Morganna Robbertze

European Masters: Ashley Simon finished 2nd on a score of -15 Lee- Ann Pace finished tied 16th on a score of -5

September/October 2013

Connie Chen finished tied 53rd on +1 Players missing the cut: Tandi von Ruben and Stacy Bregman

Prague Ladies Golf Masters: Lee-Ann Pace tied 6th on a score of -9 Tandi von Ruben finished tied 26th on a score of -5 Stacy Bregman finished tied 41st on a score -3 Connie Chen finished tied 48th on a score -2 Players missing the cut: Laurette Maritz

www.sagolftrader.co.za

89

SAGT SEPT OCT PRINT_Layout 1 2013/09/03 9:30 AM Page 91

NEWS CLIP

Pace Takes Pole, Again South Africa’s Lee-Anne Pace took over the number one spot on the Ladies European Tour money list this July and the Mossel Bay professional fully intends for her trajectory to continue on its current upward curve. The 2010 LET Order of Merit winner was well on her way to topping the rankings again in 2012, but had her season derailed by injury and surgery late last year.

But Pace is a fierce competitor with a never-saydie attitude, used to fighting and working hard.

Instead of moping about a missed opportunity, she has come back with two tournament wins and a cluster of top 10 finishes so far this season to pull well clear of her nearest challengers. Yet, although she is top of the pile in Europe and ranks inside the top 65 in the world, the South African is not too hung up on the statistics.

At 32 and hitting the prime of her career, Pace wants to win the money list again, but her main goal this season is getting on to the 2014 LPGA Tour. “I’ve always wanted to return to the USA,” said Pace, who completed a degree in Psychology at the University of Tulsa on a golf scholarship and was crowned the university’s player of the year in 2005. From a struggling rookie, the seven-time Ladies European Tour champion has paid her dues in Europe. She expects the US-based circuit to be tough, but Pace has no fear of going back to the starting line. “I’ve always wanted to go back to the United States and compete on the LPGA Tour, because it attracts the world’s top players and you want to compete against the best.

PACE BUCKET LIST Have children Win a major Beat Candy Crush Watch Pink in concert Go to Wimbledon or Roland Garos Swim with dolphins Go on a surf holiday in Bali See the Grand Canyon Open a restaurant Never date Justin Bieber Never date Justin Bieber Never date Justin Bieber

“Last year I was in great form heading into the final stretch of the season, but I missed after I slipped in my hotel room and smashed into a mirror. I had a serious cut on my elbow and it led to tendon damage and eventually surgery. It was TROPHY CASE tough coming back from a three-month lay-off, but I’m leading the rankings again and God will- 2010 Deutsche Bank Ladies Swiss Open (Germany) ing, I’ll have another shot at Qualifying School 2010 S4C Wales Championship (Wales) later this year. “It’s going to be tough to get a card, 2010 Finnair Masters (Finland) but I’m doing the work and I have to give it my 2010 Sanva Ladies Open (China) best shot. It’s where I want to compete in 2014.”

Pace has made the LPGA her main focus this season, but the South African says she still has a few other surprises on her Bucket List.

September/October 2013

2010 Suzhou Taihu Ladies Open (China) 2013 Turkish Airlines Open (Turkey) 2013 Open de Espana (Spain)

www.sagolftrader.co.za

91

SAGT SEPT OCT PRINT_Layout 1 2013/09/03 9:30 AM Page 92

EQUIPMENT FOR SALE

Brand New Callaway RAZR Hawk TOUR Driver 8.5. Fujikura Motore Speeder. MARCUS CROESER +27 79 8866 479

ACCOMMODATION Luxury weekend getaway to Sabi River Bungalows for two, accommodation, breakfast and golf.

R 1 250.00. Call 083 293 0220.

X Flex Shaft.R2500. Contact 0798866479.

Luxury accommodation at Princess Grant. 1,2,3,4 night stay, accommodation and golf included. R 1 000-00p/n.

Contact 082 705 8764.

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

Contact 082 375 7757.

Cleaveland Hi bore, 8.5 degree, stiff flex , good condition R 55000. Contact 082 375 7757.

Luxury weekend stay at Kruger Park Lodge for 4 people, self catering accommodation and golf included 5 km from Kruger National Park. R 2 500-00. Contact 083 293 0220.

Taylor Made R11. S driver & 3 wood. Stiff shaft , as new R 4 000-00. Contact 082 830 8880.

URGENT SALE: Taylormade R1 driver for sale

PROPERTY

Brand new - R3500.00

COMBO’S

St Francis Bay plot - 800 sq m plot with sea view – 5 minutes walk to the beach on a hill above the famous Bruce’s Beauties surf spot.

Located in Mediterranean style Santereme, bordering on the older thatched roof homes of St Francis Bay. Municipal value R570 000. Selling price R395 000 which is R118 000 below what was paid in 2005. Email: garyk30@yahoo.com

92

Contact: Johan 0823434865

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

GOOD AS NEW. R6 000.00.

Contact Jorina 076 603 2063.

DRIVERS Taylormade Supertri R9. 9.5 degree, shaft - Motore 60 Fujikura flex stiff. R1 500-00. Contact 082 644 9041.

Titlest 909D2. 8.5 degree, shaft Aldila Voodoo flex stiff. R 1 500-00.

Contact 082 644 9041.

Callaway Razr Fit Driver as new.

Never played a round with it.

Contact 083 565 1676.

www.sagolftrader.co.za

TaylorMade R9 driver with adjustable screw driver. It is second hand, but good as new. Contact 076 916 2756.

Titleist 910 D2 , 10.5 degree driver, brand new, reg and stiff flex available. (blue diamana shaft).

Original Cover and toolkit included. R 1800-00 per unit.

September/October 2013

SAGT SEPT OCT PRINT_Layout 1 2013/09/03 9:30 AM Page 93

EQUIPMENT FOR SALE

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

TaylorMade R7 TP. Mwt. 3 wood, blue grafalloy, stiff shaft, very good condition. R 700-00.

Contact 082 375 7757.

PUTTERS

WEDGES

Titleist scotty cameron newport 2.5. R1 500-00. Contact 082 644 9041.

Mizuno gap wedge MPT series 516. R 300-00. Contact 082 644 9041.

Scotty Cameron, stainless silver putter, R 500-00. Red cord grip.

Contact 082 375 7757.

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

R 1 250-00. Contact 082 7702857.

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

Cleveland CG lob wedge. 15 zip grooves. R 300-00. Contact 082 644 9041.

Titleist 910, FD. 15 degree. Fairway metal, blue stiff shaft and red regular shaft available. Brand new still in the wrapping. With original cover, R 1 400-00 per unit.

Contact 082 375 7757.

Titleist 910. 17 degree, brand new, project X, 82 gram stiff shaft brand new, never been hit R 1700-00. Contact 082 375 7757.

Titleist 910. F19 degree, reg flex, brand new with cover. R 1 400.0000. Contact 082 375 7757.

Cambodia, here I come

IRONS Titleist 735CM irons. Shafts S300.

R 4 000-00. Contact 082 644 9041.

Ok, so you been to Phuket Thailand, so where to now.

Another great value for money holiday destination is its neighbor, Cambodia. Millions of tourists visit the world heritage site of the 11th Century Angkor Wat temples at Siem Reap, annually. Or you can chill-out and relax at the beach in Sihanoukville and stay in a hotel or bungalows on the beautiful islands nearby from as low as 15$ per room a night depending on the season and quaff Angkor draught beer from only 1 USD a mug. See facebook page Cambodia Travel Consultancy.

E-mail garyk30@yahoo.com

Mizuno JPX 800 irons, 4 - SW. Brandnew, still in the box, 12 new Pro V's included. R 5 800-00.

Contact 082 777 9783.

Titleist 710mb irons. 6.0 rifle shafts.

3 – PW. Good condition. R4000.00 Call Gareth 072 383 6537.

SHAFTS Project X 6.5 shafts 2-pw + 3 extra wedge shafts @ R250ea 6 months old. New retail price R650 each.

Contact no 0825332888.

September/October 2013

www.sagolftrader.co.za

93

SAGT SEPT OCT PRINT_Layout 1 2013/09/03 9:30 AM Page 94

SA GOLF TRADER DIRECTORY

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

94

(012) 542-1309 (011) 970-7000 (011) 849-5211 (013) 932-3940 (011) 706-1361 (012) 665-0279 (011) 472-8060 (012) 668-8900 (011) 875-0400 (011) 801-6611 (011) 749-1638 (011) 826-2466 (011) 827-7818 (011) 453-1013 (011) 432-3150 (012) 546-1764 (011) 728-7337 (012) 667-1081 (011) 251-6721 (011) 202-1620 (011) 970-1075 (011) 442-3880 (011) 660-4365 (010) 594-0034 (011) 466-2888 (016) 422-1263 (016) 362-0809 (011) 608-2033 (011) 648-9574 (011) 646-5400 (012) 808-0883 (011) 362-6757 (012) 460-3372 (012) 386-6836 (011) 215-8600 (011) 693-5414 (011) 907-8906 (016) 430-1380 (011) 958-1205 (011) 640-3021 (011) 740-0016 (012) 651-4411 (012) 809-2110 (011) 943-4448 (011) 362-5031

State Mines CC Wanderers GC Waterkloof GC Wingate CC Woodhill CC Zwartkops CC

(011) 740-9962 (011) 447-3311 (012) 460-2542 (012) 997-1298 (012) 998-0011 (012) 654-2111

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

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

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

(051) 430-7313

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

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

www.sagolftrader.co.za

(028) 284-0000 (021) 553-2223 (021) 913-3100 (022) 921-2150 (021) 784-2111 (021) 865-2080 (021) 976-8121 (021) 847-1144 (021) 934-3056 (028) 271-3525 (022) 772-2112 (021) 552-1047 (021) 685-3018 (021) 863-1140 (021) 930-2160 (021) 867-8000 (021) 689-4176 (021) 761-6551 (022) 742-1394 (021) 786-1233 (021) 852-2925 (021) 715-0227 (021) 880-0103 (021) 853-6268 (021) 788-2020

Driving Ranges Riverclub

(011) 602-8888

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

The Pro Shop Bloemfontein

Golf Clubs

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

Golf Shops

(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 Mossel Bay GC Oubaai GE

(044) 804-0183 (044) 804-0785 (042) 285-0321 (044) 873-6116 (044) 533-5082 (0861) 727-170 (044) 384-1150 (044) 691-2379 (044) 851-1234

September/October 2013

SAGT SEPT OCT PRINT_Layout 1 2013/09/03 9:30 AM Page 95

SA GOLF TRADER DIRECTORY Pezula GC Pinnacle Point GR Plettenburg Bay GC Simola GE

(044) 302-5300 (044) 693-3438 (044) 533-2132 (044) 302-9677

Golf Shops The Pro Shop Bells Academy

(044) 871-0620

EASTERN CAPE

San Lameer GC Scottburgh GC Southbroom GC St Cathryns GC Umdoni Park GC Umhlali CC Umkomaas GC Victoria CC Wild Coast CC Windsor park GC

(039) 313-5141 (039) 976-0041 (039) 316-6051 (033) 444-1945 (039) 975-1320 (032) 947-1181 (039) 973-1330 (033) 347-1394 (039) 305-2799 (031) 303-1728

Driving Ranges

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

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

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

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

Golf Shops The Pro Shop - PE

(041) 363-0470

KZN Golf Clubs Amorello Game Lodge(035) 562-3182 Beachwood CC (031) 564-4257 Bluff National GC (031) 467-7448 Boschoek GC (033) 234-4232 Cathedral Peak GC (036) 488-1888 Cotswold Downs GC (031) 714-4432 Durban CC (031) 313-1777 Glengarry GC (033) 701-1355 Greytown CC (033) 417-2441 Kloof CC (031) 764-0555 Ladysmith CC (036) 637-3521 Margate CC (039) 317-2340 Maritzburg GC (033) 396-5755 Mt. Edgecombe CC (031) 539-5330 Port Shepstone GC (039) 695-0141 Prince’s Grant GC (032) 482-0041 Royal Durban GC (031) 309-2581 Sakabula GC (033) 330-6751

September/October 2013

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

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

Golf Shops The Golfers Club Umhlanga The Pro Shop Durban

(031) 566-5292 (031) 263 0034

(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

LIMPOPO

Broham D/R Riverside Golf Park

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

Golf Shops

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

(014) 736 6910 (014) 743-5000 (015) 781-3931 (015) 491-5563 (014) 717-1181 (014) 743-1963 (015) 295-4118 (014) 786-0186 (015) 268-2183 (014) 734-7700

NORTH WEST

The Pro Shop Nelspruit

(013) 757-1264

LESOTHO Maseru GC

(00266) 223-21164

NAMIBIA Windhoek CC

(002646) 125-8498

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

(011) 485-1370

Golf Clubs Brits GC Klerksdorp GC Leopard Park GC Magaliespark GC Mooinooi GC Orkney GC Pecanwood CC Potchefstroom GC Rustenburg GC Sandy Lane GC

(012) 250-2522 (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

Neville on 082 705 8764 or

(012) 205-1485

Louis on 083 293 0220 or

Driving Ranges Jim & Jerrys

MPUMALANGA Golf Clubs Barberton CC Belfast GC Bethal GC

(013) 712-2923 (013) 253-0981 (017) 647-3265

www.sagolftrader.co.za

To be listed in the SA Golf Trader directory, please contact

the office on 086 101 9005 or Email: info@sagolftrader.co.za

95

SAGT SEPT OCT PRINT_Layout 1 2013/09/03 9:30 AM Page 96

LAUGH OUT LOUD

Excuses for when you just have to go and play golf.

• I always play well when it rains.

• I am almost 50; I need to practice for the senior circuit.

• I am just very optimistic I will play well if I golf today, so I'm going.

• I am required to golf for work; I love my job.

• I am sick of playing golf on my computer. I want to play for real.

• I am useless at work unless I golf twice a week.

• I bought a golf cart at a rummage sale.

• I bought a whole new golf wardrobe.

• I bought those new golf contact lenses, guaranteed to cut 5 strokes off your score.

• I called in sick at work.

• I came home from work, and a note instructed me to leave and go golfing.

• I can expense it for business purposes.

I• can finally keep my driver in the fairway.

• I can finally play under pressure, so I can start betting again.

• I could finally afford a pair of name brand clubs - I want to see if I can break 120!

• A free round of golf was included with lessons.

• A free round of golf was thrown in for test driving the car.

• All the cool kids play golf.

• All the executives from my company play this course.

• All the pin placements are forward today.

• All the TV shows are reruns.

• Because I am retired.

• Church was cancelled because of all the snow, so I'm going golfing.

• Drinking beer and golfing is just fun.

• Excuse? I don't need no stinking excuse!

• Free beer at the turn.

• Frustration is a rush. I can only get that on a golf course.

• Golf brings our my best competitive nature.

• Golf is the only place I can take my girlfriend where she can't talk constantly.

• Golf teaches me patience, and I need a lesson.

• History dictates the more I play, the better I get.

• I almost broke 90 last time out. I need to keep trying.

Answers: Ball 3, Lee Trevino 96

www.sagolftrader.co.za

September/October 2013

SAGT SEPT WEB COVERS_Layout 1 2013/09/03 9:03 AM Page 3

SAGT SEPT WEB COVERS_Layout 1 2013/09/03 9:03 AM Page 4