Archive – Men
Dynamic duo back with a bang
Former SA Youth Olympian Kyle McClatchie made a welcome return to the winner's circle at the 2016 Boland Stroke Play Championship. The Serengeti golfer fired rounds of 70, 63 and 74 at Robertson Golf Club for a two shot victory on seven under 209 over Aubrey Beckley and Angus Ellis-Cole.
McClatchie vaulted to sixth in the Open Amateur rankings, while former national junior team-mate Jovan Rebula rocketed to the number one spot.
Title-hungry Slabbert amped up for international onslaught
South Africa’s Daniël Slabbert is primed to face a power-packed line-up of international stars as he takes a fifth stab at success in the Nedbank SA Disabled Golf Open at Zwartkop Country Club from 2-4 May.
Mdudu counting days to SA Open
In three days, teen golfer Simu Mdudu will board the first flight of his life and travel to Pretoria to debut in his first national golf tournament. The flight is exciting. Playing in the 18th Nedbank SA Disabled Golf Open is a massive deal, but the prospect of lining up alongside the legendary Manuel de los Santos from the Dominican Republic at Zwartkop Country Club from 2-4 May has the 18-year-old leg amputee from the Western Cape bouncing in anticipation.
Schuhknecht wants to shake SA Open bridesmaid tag
The only thing to do when victory keeps eluding you is to ‘try and try again’, says double World One-Arm champion Reinard Schuhknecht.
The towering Vanderbijlpark golfer is targeting the Nedbank SA Disabled Golf Open as one of the most important titles on his schedule this season and will spearhead the home challenge in the 18th edition of SA disabled golf’s flagship event alongside four-time winner Daniel Slabbert at Zwartkop Country Club from 2-4 May.
Venter eyes Western Province double
Pretoria amateur Albert Venter will be looking to emulate former top ranked SA amateur Christiaan Bezuidenhout when he starts his quest for the Western Province Amateur Championship double today.
SA teams announced for Junior World Cup
The South African Golf Association (SAGA) and Womens Golf South Africa (WGSA) has named two teams to represent South Africa in the 24th edition of the Toyota Junior Golf World Cup in Aichi-Prefecture, Japan this June.
Venter keeps command at Clovelly
Centurion amateur Albert Venter kept pedal to the metal and extended his overnight lead in the Western Province Stroke Play Championship at Clovelly Country Club on Tuesday.
SAGA bids farewell to Hannes Botha
The South African Golf Association (SAGA) extends its heartfelt condolences to Wilna, children Louis and Lize Botha, the grandchildren and friends of former SA Senior Golf chairman Hannes Botha, who passed away on Sunday morning, 17 April.
Venter on fire at WP Stroke Play
Gauteng North’s Albert Venter took advantage of tranquil conditions in the first round of the Western Province Stroke Play to race to a two shot lead at Clovelly Country Club in the Silvermine Valley close to Fish Hoek on Monday. The 20-year-old from Centurion Country Club was in imperious form as he reeled in 10 birdies on his way to a nine-under-par 63.
Presidents Team do SA proud at Zone VI
South Africa’s Presidents Team won the B-flight at the prestigious Africa Zone VI Golf Tournament with a commanding performance at the Royal Swazi Spa Country Club in Swaziland last week.
SA National teams sizzle at Zone VI
South Africa’s National Team sealed the country’s 20th victory in the prestigious Africa Zone VI Golf Tournament, while the Presidents Team reigned supreme in the B-Flight at the Royal Swazi Spa Country Club in Swaziland on Friday last week.
Central Gauteng and WP triumph at SA Senior IPT
After close calls in the last two editions of the INDWE SA Senior Amateur Inter-Provincial, Central Gauteng produced a champions’ innings on the final day to end Western Province’s reign in the prestigious national senior team championship.
Mpumalanga and North West make merry at SA Senior IPT
They stewed over their relegation for 12 months, but Mpumalanga are back in the A-Division after a mighty push in the battle for promotion at the 28th INDWE SA Senior Amateur Inter-Provincial, while North West edged out Free State to claim the Super Seniors title at Killarney Country Club on Friday.
Can Central Gauteng dethrone WP for IPT crown?
The battle for supremacy in the A-Division of the 28th INDWE SA Senior Amateur Inter-Provincial is going right down to the wire as defending champions Western Province and Central Gauteng lock horns for victory on Friday.
Another day, another victory for Mpumalanga
Looking to reverse their 2015 relegation in this year’s INDWE SA Senior Amateur Inter-Provincial, Mpumalanga stayed on the winning path in the B-Division with more success on day three at Killarney Country Club.
SA teams dominate Zone VI qualifier
South Africa’s National Team won the A-Division seeding in the stroke play qualifier at the 22nd Africa Zone VI Golf Tournament, while the Presidents Team took honours in the B-Division at Royal Swazi Spa Country Club on Wednesday.
Province moves clear at Indwe SA Senior IPT
The Western Province senior and super senior teams took early control at the 2016 INDWE SA Senior Amateur Inter-Provincial with a commanding performance on day two of the prestigious national team championship at the Wanderers Golf Club.
Mpumalanga motors ahead at Indwe SA Senior IPT
Mpumalanga strengthened their claim for promotion in the 2016 INDWE SA Senior Amateur Inter-Provincial with a 9.5 – 2.5 result against Limpopo, while Boland defeated Free State 7 – 5 on day two at Killarney Country Club.
Province, Gauteng off to great start at SA Senior IPT
Western Province and Central Gauteng enjoyed a productive start in Tuesday’s opening round of the 2016 INDWE SA Senior Amateur Inter-Provincial at the Wanderers Golf Club.
Central Gauteng beat both their first round opponents, while the defending champions defeated North West by four points and held off a spirited challenge from Gauteng North for a one point victory.
SA teams primed for new-look Zone VI
Four of the country’s top ranked amateurs and four of its most promising rising stars will represent South Africa in the Africa Zone VI Golf Tournament in Swaziland, which tees off at Royal Swazi Spa Country Club from 13-15 April 2016.
NATIONAL TEAM (Top): Dylan Naidoo, Marco Steyn, Tristen Strydom, team manager South African Golf Association Acting Second-Vice President Martin Saaiman and James du Preez.
PRESIDENTS TEAM (Bottom): Sentanio Minnie, Aneurin Gounden, team manager Eastern Province Golf Union Director of Golf Greg de Doncker, Steven le Roux and Franklin Manchest.