Month: August 2016
Corbi ends Samu’s run in Wales
Ivanna Samu’s run in the Girls’ British Open Amateur Championship in Wales shrieked to a stop after Maria Vittoria Corbi from Italy downed the country’s top ranked amateur in the first round of the match play stage on Thursday.
Samu reaches Girl’s British Open match play
As South Africa’s Jaco van Zyl and Brandon Stone begin their bid in the Men’s Golf Competition at the 2016 Olympic Games, compatriot Ivanna Samu will fly the flag for the country in the very prestigious Girl's British Open Amateur Match Play in Wales on Wednesday.
Samu seizes joint third in Wales
Solid putting and ball striking handed Ivanna Samu a share of third in the first round of the Girl's British Open Amateur Qualifying in Wales on Tuesday. The 17-year-old SA number one fired an opening three-under-par 70 to join Patricia Garre from Spain.
The pair is one shot behind Sweden's Julia Engstrom and just two off the pace from first round leader Paula Neira from Spain.
SA pair primed for Girls’ British Open action
South Africa's number one and two - Ivanna Samu and Kaleigh Telfer - are putting the final touches on their preparation for the 36-hole Qualifier at the 2016 Girls' British Open Amateur Championship in Wales. We wish our two rising stars all the best for today's first round at Royal St. David's Golf Club!!
De Beer drives off with Africa Junior Open title
A change in tactics at the fourth extra hole yielded a huge pay off for Eastern Province junior Kyle de Beer, who bagged his first national victory in the Africa Junior Open in a play-off on Monday.
Filippi edges clear at Africa Junior Open
Western Province’s Luca Filippi will be chasing his second junior title this season when he tees off in pole position in the final round of the Africa Junior Open on Monday. The country’s number two ranked junior will be looking to convert a one shot lead into victory but he could come under pressure from Jayden Schaper – already a two-time winner this season – and Kian Rose from Central Gauteng.
De Villiers Graaff drives to SA High Schools victory
Just a year after their first appearance in the SA High School Championship, De Villiers Graaff High School blew away the competition and celebrated victory in the prestigious high school team event in East London on Friday. Herman Loubser, Tyron Davidowitz and Daniel Cronje posted rounds of 228 and 219 at East London Golf Club to steer the team to a seven stroke victory on nine over 447.
Krugerpark Primary clinches Ernie’s Championship
Krugerpark Primary School celebrated an eight shot victory over Curro Serengeti in the sixth Ernie Els SA Primary School Championship on Friday. The champions combined for an opening total of 241 at Port Shepstone Country Club and protected their lead in the second round with a 260 to triumph on 501.
Krugerpark cruise to lead at Ernie’s Champs
Percy Hawken, Declan Brews and Johanco Welgemoed from Krugerpark Primary School combined for an opening 241 to open up a yawning gap on the field at the sixth Ernie Els Primary Schools Championship in KwaZulu-Natal on Thursday.
De Villiers Graaff takes SA High School Champs lead
De Villiers Graaff High School grabbed pole position at the South African High School Championship with the help of a pair of eagles in the first round at East London Golf Club on Thursday.
Timely win for in-form Samu ahead of Girl’s British Open
South Africa’s top ranked Ivanna Samu struck a winning note just days before she departs for Wales to compete in the Girl’s British Open Amateur Championship with number two ranked Kaleigh Telfer.
Naidoo nails Border Stroke Play victory
Golf RSA National Squad player Dylan Naidoo rocketed to fourth in the Open Amateur rankings following a two stroke victory in the Border Stroke Play Championship at the Fish River Sun Country Club on Sunday.
News from Golf RSA
At long last, the registration of Golf RSA has been finalised. We are both relieved and excited that the organisation is now officially registered. This letter serves to communicate the steps that are currently underway or will occur very shortly.
News from Golf RSA
At long last, the registration of Golf RSA has been finalised. We are both relieved and excited that the organisation is now officially registered. This letter serves to communicate the steps that are currently underway or will occur very shortly.