A blistering seven under par 64 ensured that 18 year old JG Claassen moved to the top of the leaderboard, with a 36 hole total of 137, five under par, after the second of the Barrett Amateur Championship, which is taking place in New Brunswick, Canada.

Kirkwood Golf Club's Tanya Tibshraeny won the EC and Border Championships played at Port Alfred Golf Club this week on 154 (78, 76) one stroke ahead of Yolanda Duma on 155.

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Defending champion Dylan Frittelli and fellow South African Leon Knoll share the first round lead in the 72 hole stroke play Barrett Amateur Championship with scores of 69, two under par.

The launch of the KeNako Golf Academy in George offered the SA Women's Squad a great opportunity to prepare for a successful WATC in Argentina next year. Nine players attended their first training camp at the Academy this week and were able to engage with high quality professionals in each of the three essential disciplines - physical fitness, mental strength and technical skills - all under one roof.

The South African Golf Association (SAGA) and Women's Golf South Africa (WGSA) has awarded Albatros Golf Solutions (Albatros) the Central Handicap Server tender, it was announced yesterday.

The South African Golf Association (SAGA) and Women's Golf South Africa (WGSA) has awarded Albatros Golf Solutions (Albatros) the Central Handicap Server tender, it was announced today.

Kim Williams recently managed the Gauteng North team at the Nomads SA Girls Championships and after her stressful managerial tasks (see above) she couldn't wait to get back on the course and win an event!

With the 2009 Sunshine Tour having reached the halfway stage, six months into the year, a review of the rookies performances provide a good indicator of the challenges facing young amateurs keen to make it in the professional ranks.

Four South Africans will be teeing up in the Barrett Amateur, announced the South African Golf Association (SAGA) today, one of whom is the defending champion, Dylan Frittelli.

Bertine Strauss justified her position at the top of the SA tournament ranking when she won the 54 hole stroke play Nomads SA Girls Championship by four strokes at Orkney Golf Club this week. This is the third year that she has won this event. Connie Chen was runner-up while14 year-old Lara Weinstein who finished in third place, picked up the 16 and Under South African Championship.|