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Atlantic Beach shows how ‘Women in Golf Charter’ signing changes the game in SA
March 2026 – Signing the ‘Women in Golf Charter’ has convinced one of the earliest signatories in South Africa that there are golf clubs who would benefit from signing it without even thinking twice. Atlantic Beach Estate & Golf Links Chief Executive Officer Francois Swart signed the charter pledge on behalf of Atlantic Beach Links Club…
Read MoreTeens Coetzer and Huxham rise to SA Women’s Amateur glory
27 February 2026 – Fifteen-year-old Lisa Coetzer completed her redemption story in style, winning the SA Women’s Amateur Championship title while 13-year-old Gemma Huxham delivered a fearless finish to capture the Flight Division honours at The Els Club Copperleaf. After falling short in both the SA Women’s Stroke Play and Amateur Championships last year, Coetzer…
Read MoreGrit and guts earns Millard and Gerber SA Women’s Amateur Stroke Play glory
TSHWANE, 24 February 2026 – Charlotte Millard sealed victory in the 2026 South African Women’s Amateur Stroke Play Championship with a clutch birdie on the fourth extra play-off hole, while Southern Cape teen Dané Gerber won the Silver Division on debut at The Els Club Copperleaf. Locked at seven-under-par 207 after 54 holes, Millard traded…
Read MoreGolfRSA launches on Golf Adventure – Just Swing! One new hole. One big first step.
13 February 2026 – GolfRSA has taken its first swing into the metaverse, launching a dedicated GolfRSA hole in the on-line game “Golf Adventure – Just Swing! By The R&A”, extending its drive to grow golf on one of the world’s largest gaming platforms. The initiative forms part of The R&A’s Just Swing campaign to…
Read MoreSchiefner, Raad and SA Teams shine in GolfRSA International Amateur
13 February 2026 – Germany’s Morris Schiefner stood atop the men’s leaderboard and Gia Raad led the women’s field were confirmed as champions when bad weather had the final word at the GolfRSA International Amateur at Houghton Golf Club. The cancellation of the final round reduced the championship to 54 holes, and at 10h00 on…
Read MoreHNA Update: Migrated Handicap Stable
13 February 2026 – Handicaps Network Africa (HNA) has confirmed that its newly migrated handicap system is now stable, with all historical and recent scoring records secure and every golfer’s Handicap Index correctly calculated. The migration follows a strategic decision to move away from HNA’s previous long-standing European software provider after a change in ownership…
Read MoreHNA Launch Update: 9 February 2026
Launch Update from Handicaps Network Africa 9 February 2026 The HNA launch on February 5th unfortunately delayed due to mobile App approvals from Apple and Google, which are outside our and our or the developers’ control, as they depend on Apple and Google completing their vetting processes and publishing the apps to their stores. Due…
Read MoreTeen sensation Coetzer clinches Africa Amateur Women’s Invitational
6 February 2026 – Twelve months of work paid off in emphatic fashion as Lisa Coetzer claimed the Africa Amateur Women’s Invitational at Royal Johannesburg on Friday. Just 15 years old, the Ekurhuleni teenager delivered an inspired wire-to-wire performance on the East Course, signing for three composed rounds of 72 to finish level-par 216 and…
Read MoreBuchanan and Coetzer march to Africa Amateur pace
5 February 2026 – Overnight leader Lisa Coetzer maintained her grip on the lead in the Africa Amateur Women’s Invitational on Thursday, while Jack Buchanan surged into the lead at the halfway mark of the Africa Amateur Championship after carding a sensational seven-under-par 65 at Royal Johannesburg Golf Club. Coetzer produced another composed level-par 72…
Read MoreReminder: HNA System Migration
HNA SYSTEM UPGRADE MIGRATION REMINDER The HNA system migration commences 22h00 on Sunday 1 February 2026. As communicated by HNA, there is a required offline down time until Thursday 5 February 2026. For continuous updates please visit the HNA website HERE. Alternatively please feel free to contact the HNA team directly 📧 info@handicaps.co.za…
Read MoreThe Golf Mag Issue 28 is LIVE
PATRIOTIC, PORTABLE AND PASSIONATE: SA’S MOST POPULAR READ As we consign 2025 to history, we approach 2026 with fresh beginnings and an excitement of what lies ahead. This month’s issue is packed with something for everyone. A preview into what’s on offer is below, but there’s so much more – and it’s all only a…
Read MoreNine new caps for SA at 2026 GolfRSA International Amateur
A record seven South African teams will proudly tee it up at Houghton Golf Club from 10-13 February 2026 in the GolfRSA International Amateur Championship returns, with nine amateurs proudly wearing the green and gold for the first time.
Read MoreDriving Change: Women Shaping the Future of Golf
12 November 2025 – GolfRSA proudly hosted the Women in Golf Charter Business Breakfast in November at the prestigious Copperleaf Golf Club in Gauteng, under the powerful theme “Driving Change: Women Shaping the Future of Golf.” With more than 80 representatives from clubs, academies, unions, associations and industry bodies in attendance, the event celebrated meaningful…
Read MoreBryanston leads as first GolfRSA Women in Golf Charter Signatory
17 September 2025 – GolfRSA is proud to announce that Bryanston Country Club has become the first golf club in South Africa to sign the GolfRSA Women in Golf Charter, marking a landmark commitment to greater inclusion, diversity and opportunity for women and girls in the sport. Launched in association with The R&A, the Charter…
Read MoreGolfRSA announces 2026 South African Swing
TSHWANE, 5 September 2025 – GolfRSA has unveiled the schedule for the highly anticipated 2026 South African Swing, a month-long celebration of world-class amateur golf that will bring together the country’s leading players and top international contenders at premier venues across Gauteng. The Swing will be headlined by three flagship events, beginning with the South…
Read MoreGolfRSA Announces Teams for 2025 World Amateur Team Championships
6 August 2025 – GolfRSA has named two strong teams to represent South Africa at the 2025 World Amateur Team Championships, which will be hosted by the Singapore Golf Association at the Tanah Merah Country Club in October. Former GolfRSA No. 1 Kyra van Kan will make her debut in the Espirito Santo Trophy alongside…
Read MoreGolfRSA’s rising stars head to Europe for prestigious Junior golf events
JOHANNESBURG, 14 July 2025 – A strong contingent of GolfRSA National Squad members will be flying the South African flag high as they compete in three prestigious international events in the coming weeks – the Junior Dutch Open in the Netherlands, the European Juniors International and R&A Girls’ Amateur Championship in Germany and Wales. Six…
Read MoreGutsy comeback seals victory for Louw in Nomads SA Girls
San Lameer, 5 July 2025 – Kesha Louw bounced back from a disastrous opening round in sensational fashion to win the Nomads SA Girls Championship by a commanding eight shots at San Lameer Country Club. Louw closed with a composed two-under-par 70 to finish the 54-hole event on three-over-par, leaving Centurion’s Megan Marais trailing in…
Read MoreMasterclass from Silver Division champion Moreki at San Lameer
SAN LAMEER, 5 July 2025 – Cindy Moreki delivered a sensational final-round level-par 72 and the best round in the Silver Division to clinch her first national title with a five-shot victory in the 2025 Nomads SA Girls Championship at San Lameer Country Club. The 17-year-old from Emfuleni in Central Gauteng, who attends St Francis…
Read MoreGolfRSA salutes former SAGA President Naadir Agherdien
23 June 2025 – GolfRSA extends its heartfelt condolences to Yumna, children Reyhana and Dehraan, and the wider Agherdien family and friends on the untimely passing of Naadir Agherdien, former President of the South African Golf Association (SAGA). “Naadir was a devoted servant of the game whose influence touched countless lives throughout his journey in…
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