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June 2018
A Royal Treat
See page 4 -5
Magalies Park Golf Club
Membership Fees 2018
Gold Membership R1850 + R3000
This membership entitles you to the use
of the golf course & the resort facilities
for a maximum of 5 people & one vehicle
Silver Membership Golf R1850
This membership entitles you to the
full use of the golf course
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Bronze Golf Membership R1000 r somew
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full use of the golf course from Mon- for the who
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Join TEE AND SANDWEDGES at Selborne and Umdoni in beautiful balmy KZN
15 - 17 July 2018
Tee and Sandwedges hosts a 3 day Betterball Stableford Competition, for men and women, at Selborne and Umdoni golf courses.
Accommodation Golf Package:
R3 445.00 per golfer sharing • R4 025.00 per golfer single Programme:
Sunday 15 July 2018
INCLUDES: 2 nights shared accommodation, 2 breakfasts at the luxurious Selborne Lodge, 2 rounds of golf at Selborne 11h00: Tee off in first round of Betterball Stableford
Golf Club, 1 round of golf at Umdoni Golf Club, share of golf cart daily, 1 curry evening and 1 prize giving buffet lunch Competition at Selborne GC
15h00: Golfers check into hotel
19h00: Curry evening at Selborne GC
ACCOMMODATION RATE FOR SATURDAY AND TUESDAY AVAILABLE ON REQUEST
Golf only Package: R2 245.00 per golfer Monday 16 July 2018
Breakfast at leisure
09H00: Golfers Tee off in second round of Betterball
INCLUDES: 2 rounds of golf at Selborne Golf Club, 1 round of golf at Umdoni Golf Club, share of golf cart daily, 1 curry Stableford Competition at Umdoni GC
evening, 1 prize giving buffet lunch, Competition fee and gift Evening at leisure
Tuesday 17 July 2018
Breakfast at leisure
Golfers check out of the hotel
08H30: Golfers Tee off in third round of Betterball Stableford
Competition at Selborne GC
+- 13h30: Prize Giving Buffet Carvery at Selborne GC
To book online go to www.teeandsandwedges.co.za and click on Promotions
FOR MORE DETAILS OR TO BOOK CONTACT:
Allan Jones 082 888 2014 or allan@teeandsandwedges.co.za or Lynn Jones 066 235 7881 or lynn@teeandsandwedges.co.za
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It takes Balls by Michael Scholz – The 40-Year-Old Rookie
improve, scores in cricket will (especially if times are also
you consider the changes that are currently getting better so
being employed by batsmen in the IPL why supply Wayde
and T20 formats) get better. Records will van Niekerk with weighted spikes at the next
be broken and much of this is due to Olympics to ensure that he doesn’t spoil the
technology. 200metre dash by breaking the record and
This isn’t restricted to equipment either. lifting the bar for future generations to aim
The technology behind training and sports at.
science is remarkable. If you want to stick with the “real”
Almost every “athlete” on the PGA Tour is traditional values and style of play as was
donning a six-pack and spends hours in the played by both Old and Young Tom Morris,
gym everyday. contact Paul Adams from Hickory Golf South
All of the bigger tours have multi-million Africa and organise a round of golf with
dollar mobile gym facilities and there are hickory shafts and replica balls from the
queues of pro’s hanging out the doors. early days. It’s great fun, but it’s different to
Gary Player was probably the pioneer the way golf is played today.
It’s a hot potato! Across the many golf soap” ball to a limp marshmallow that had of “golf fitness” but was probably the only I watch golf weekly with great excitement
publications that decorate the shelves of been sitting in the sun for a day. player in his day to even consider such for the way in which the game has evolved
the news vendors, the “great bone” of Then, take the clock back further to training. and how these professional young athletes
contention blessing the pages is about when the great Bobby Locke won the Open All of this lends itself to the average (Tiger was the instigator of the popularity
how far the ball is flying these days and Championship in 1938 … I remember it well professional hitting the ball further! of the modern “athletic” golfer – perhaps
how the old stalwarts of the game are …. Not really, but picture it. These are the The great argument that is being he should be fined for this?) plot their
outraged at the evolutionary shift of “long exact balls used of that era. considered at the moment by the “governing way around some of the grand design
hitting” in the game of golf. Here is my 30 A few old newspaper articles hint that bodies” of golf is to curb the technology of masterpieces in search of golfing perfection
cents worth … the leading “big-hitting” pro’s hit the ball golf equipment to bring it back to what they and hunting for silverware.
Get over it! It has been around forever around 220 yards (200 metres) at that time. deem to be “normal”. Low scores and loads of wedges are
and the progression over the past hundred Let’s go back another 24 years, 1914, The truth is that if they do this, the comparable with super-fast bowling and big
years has actually been rather consistent. when Harry Vardon wielded his hickory guys will work harder and break their pre- sixes of cricket, or the big-serve and smash
What? That isn’t what the others are shafted tools with hand-beaten steel heads determined boundaries again and more techniques of modern tennis.
saying? Really? Yup! at a ball made from the sap of a rubber tree alterations will have to be administered. Nobody plays a baseline forehand
Here it is... Nick Faldo was rather and won the Open Championship with this Let it be! Amateur golfers, who are anymore!
disgruntled when a fellow broadcaster peach of a goon. He made them himself in inevitably the viewers of sport on the It’s called evolution and that’s just the way
stated that Jason Day hit an iron further a mesh ball press! networks, don’t want to see the pro’s using it is! n
than he hit his drive … Imagine Jordan Spieth making his own substandard equipment, different to their
Retort: Nick Faldo mentioning that he balls before the next Major? own, struggling their way around a golf For feedback, slander, opinions, stories and
used to swing a piece of laminated wood I’m pretty sure that proportionately course. anything golf that you wish to share, stalk me
hitting a ball that was like a bar of soap. you will find everything is in-line with the Hell, they buy equipment specifically
on Facebook (Michael Scholz),
Agreed. By comparison, I would say that progress time-line. because “said pro” uses that driver or that
would be quite accurate, but the same could The whole topic does bring about a few ball. Twitter (@TrickShotGolfer),
be said for Gary Player hitting it shorter in worthy points that “change the game”, The fact that golf courses are becoming Instagram (40yearoldrookie)
his day 25 years prior. but inevitably, the real point that needs to shorter for all due to technology advances is or via my email,
The ball technology from the 60’s and be accepted is that scores will get better, okay. Let them shoot lower scores. 40yearoldrookie@gmail.com
70’s would have classified their “bar of the same as times run by athletes will That’s supposed to happen. Running
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A Royal Treat by Michael Scholz – The 40 Year-Old Rookie
The drive through the entrance at Royal Swazi Spa was Later, I was to find some form as a professional golfer Lance Rossouw – Sun
like a trip down memory lane for me. around the testy design and I found a few top finishes International – Area
At the age of 14, my and the course was both kind and ruthless to me over General Manager, eSwatini
brother and I convinced the years. (formerly known as Swaziland).
my Dad to take us on The Sunshine Tour has forever been a great patron of With 36 years flying the Sun
an adventure to meet the wonderful layout designed and built in 1966 (front International banner (with a few
the Liverpool football nine) and then 1967 (back nine) by “Uncle Max” Wilhelm, short breaks in between), Lance
team who were which nestles magnificently in the Ezulwini Valley. is like furniture when it comes to
scheduled to play I remember watching the live broadcast when Mark hotel management and ensuring
Tottenham Hotspur McNulty dominated the field of South African, European that the resort runs smoothly and
at the Somhlolo and American golfing greats as he romped home to a profitably.
Stadium (1984). sizeable victory with a world-record lowest recorded Having cut his teeth at many of Sun International’s popular
A number of score of 29 under par. This has since been beaten, but it destinations such as Sun City, Wild Coast, Gaborone and even
highlights stood was an incredible feat back in the day. the famous Friday evening venue of Sunnyside Park, Lance’s
out from that Then of course there was also the “act of infamy” portfolio has seen every conceivable type of hotel guest and
trip: when John Daly decided that his hotel room should bear recreational requirement imaginable.
Playing golf the brunt of his anger after a poor round and some poor The casino too, is a massive draw-card that complements the
with Bruce luck in the casino. A full refurb of the room was required beautiful golf course to create a perfect recreational getaway
Grobbelaar and his irons suffered gruesome damage as he swung his for all and Lance keeps his finger on the button by ensuring
was a blast! way through his sleeping quarters and wreaked havoc in that guests experience an all-round world class facility when
Kenny Dalglish and the hotel bathroom. visiting Royal Swazi. He holds the reigns tightly and his passion
Ian Rush are terrible bowls partners! The venue, facilities and course are world-class and for Royal Swazi is evident when the light of his office burns
Both Liverpool and the Spurs team members were the Sunshine Tour finds it a fitting location to host all of brightly late on most nights and he is seldom seen relaxing and
awesome… but the Liverpool slightly more so! four events there this year. enjoying the results of the facility he represents.
Joe Dlamini, the resident pro, was both an awesome host The Investec Royal Swazi Open and the Lombard
and a marvel to Insurance Classic have already been played with popular Kevin Connor –
watch play the young South African pro, Justin Harding taking the Golf OPERATIONS MANAGER
game of golf! silverware for both events. Clearly the course suiting his Kevin is the face behind the golf at
The golf course big-hitting and aggressive approach to the game. Royal Swazi. His CV is littered with
was fun, timeless The well-oiled machine that is Royal Swazi Spa hasn’t many accolades and a vast array
and a challenge achieved this successful longevity by any form of of business ventures and it would
always worth gambler’s luck though. be difficult to call him anything
playing! Hard work by a dedicated team are responsible for this. other than a “Jack of all trades”!
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He uses the term “QBE – qualified by In all, the course is superbly enjoyable, The Cuisine
experience” to describe his set of tricks. lenient on the handicap and presents a To add to the appeal of your visit to eSwatini, the food offered
Having started out as a professional world-class “championship” layout that in the many restaurants in the 2 hotels is “magnifique”!
tennis coach in Durban in the ‘80’s, Kevin will keep you coming back. The resort’s Executive Chef, Omar Menhouk, warrants
found himself moving to Swaziland to “We want guests to come here and play that your culinary experience will equal that of some of the
coach tennis and open a sport shop their best rounds of golf” – Kevin Connor. finest restaurants in the world.
in Mbabane. He also represented The Algerian born “taste facilitator” has travelled the
Swaziland at cricket and qualified as Resort Appeal world and cooked for some of the toughest palates ranging
an open water scuba diver. He was Royal Swazi Spa is a very appealing from casual guests to royalty to billionaires. His time
approached by the Royal Swazi to run holiday and corporate getaway behind the stove includes working at Sun City, in South
the sport as the Sports & Country Club destination! African restaurants, in Kenya (Hemmingways Group) and
Manager. Only 4-hours from Johannesburg even some time working for Richard Branson. “When you
He then journey’ed East to Riviera (including the typical stop at the come to Royal Swazi, you can expect beautifully prepared
Country Club and took up the position of border gate), it is a popular destination international cuisine of the highest standard” insists Omar.
General Manager. for corporates (the resort has a fully- As the food at Royal Swazi is SO good, we’ve decided to include one of Omar’s famous, yet simple
Restlessness then lead him to the recipe’s for you to try your “chef’ing hand at home”. Menhouk Grilled Spicy Lamb or Beef Burger.
South Coast to open and manage a
restaurant called King Prawn.
A stint as Camp Manager with Kwazulu-
Recipe by: Omar Menhouk
Directions
Natal Wildlife then started a new Prep: 12 m
direction in wildlife and conservation Cook: 10 m
and soon the traveling started again. Ready In: 22 m
Mariental in Namibia was the last
calling outside of Swaziland before Ingredients Add all ingredients:
200 grams ground lamb /Beef 1. Preheat grill for medium heat.
returning to the “Kingdom” in the 1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint leaves 2. Place the burger in a large bowl, and mix
position of Marketing Manager for 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro with the mint, cilantro, oregano, garlic,
Big Game Parks under the guise of 1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano sherry, lemon juice, and molasses.
renowned conservationist Ted Reilly. 5 gram garlic, chopped Season with cumin, red pepper flakes,
As Area General Manager of Servest 1/2 teaspoon Lemon juice salt, and black pepper, and mix well.
1/2 teaspoon molasses Shape into patty.
Swaziland, the golf course and 1/2teaspoon ground cumin 3. Brush grill grate with oil. Grill burgers 5
landscaping contractors at the Royal 3 gram red pepper flakes minutes on each side, or until well done.
Swazi Spa Resort, Kevin together with equipped conference centre), golf 2 gram salt Heat the bread Roll briefly on the grill
the greenkeeper, Hein Koch and staff groups (the rates are always reasonable 2 gram ground black pepper and add sliced tomato, Cos lettuce,
strive to prepare the best possible golf and the casino has appeal to the “lads 1 round sesame bun 4. Serve burgers with melted Emmental
30 gram Emmental cheese cheese and Shoestring fries
course. The hospitable staff at the Club coming in from Joburg”), international
and in the Pro Shop go all out to provide travellers, South African holidaymakers Activities in and around the resort include:
the guests with a Royal Experience. and also has allure for families (Kamp Health Spa, Cultural Village, Swazi Museums, Ngwenya Glass, Swazi Candles, Handicrafts,
Kwena caters for the kids with activities Hand Weaving, The Chocolate Shop, Game Reserves, Hiking, Horseback Trails, Quad
The Course and programs in the holiday seasons) Trails, Caving, Canopy Tours, Mountain Biking, Fishing, White Water Rafting
I like to think of the layout as “timeless”. and of course as a destination to watch
“If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it” and this some great Sunshine Tour golf. So if you are planning a golfing getaway with all of the appeal (to both the golfer and
rings true with the classic and enjoyable The Annual Swaziland Nomads the non-golfing partner), blow the dust off that passport and make the journey to the
design. Nationals, is also a highlight on the magical Ezulwini Valley and experience a Royal treat with all to offer. n
Over the years there have been very calendar with all the qualifying Nomads
few changes to holes and the course … from Southern Africa flocking across the
border to this “not to be missed event”
to enjoy the golf.
Golfing packages are customised and
EXPERIENCE. LEGENDARY. ACTION.
structure to accommodate everyone’s
needs and requirements and there TOURNAMENT INFORMATION:
are always special deals and packages • 4 Ball Betterball Stableford (2 Days).
available. at the • Please note that we will be limiting the field to the first 72 entries.
• Non-affiliated members will play off a maximum handicap of
For enquiries, contact Kevin Connor Royal Swazi Spa 18 (men) and 36 (ladies).
via kevin.connor@suninternational.com Golf Course • Affiliated members are required to swipe their cards before and
after their round. Golf carts are available for all players. Please
Events 9 - 12 August book with the Golf Club 002682 416 5297.
There is always something grand and 2018 ACCOMMODATION HAS BEEN RESERVED AT THE
ROYAL SWAZI SPA AND LUGOGO SUN.
interesting happening at Royal Swazi!
PACKAGES:
ROYAL SWAZI SPA LUGOGO SUN
Golfer Sharing R5 580 R4 090
Golfer Single R8 320 R5 460
Non-Golfer Sharing R4 360 R2 880
Non-Resident Golfer R1 910
(excl. Friday dinner)
mostly because it doesn’t need to be Non-Resident Non-Golfer R 690
changed. 9th Hole (excl. Friday dinner)
MVG R2 140
The green platforms and a few minor (by arrangement with casino)
alterations to the course were sculpted by Packages include:
design legend Peter Matkovich in the 90’s • 3 night’s accommodation and breakfast
• 2 dinners (Thu & Fri)
and the course evolved further to be an • 1 prize-giving dinner
even more desirable golfing destination. • 2 rounds of golf including Halfway House
• Commemorative gifts
The style of play required is “creative” International Boxing - next event • Complimentary practice round on Thursday. To be booked by
and insists that all of the golfer’s possible November 12th Hole yourself - 002682 416 5297
shot-shapes are brought out of the bag 9 – 12 August – 38th Bertie Brown Golf
on their journey around the course. Tournament PROGRAMME:
The course definitely provides a tough Thursday 9 August 2018 Friday 10 August 2018
Welcome pre-dinner drinks Breakfast
walk as well with many hillocks and Dinner at Lugogo Sun First round of golf
slopes, with the 11th hole even being Interesting Guests Complimentary practice round incl. Halfway House
called “thrombosis”. Over the years, Royal Swazi Spa has Dinner at Lugogo Sun
The course is conducive to good hosted: Saturday 11 August 2018
Breakfast
Sunday 12 August 2018
Breakfast
13th Hole
scoring and this has been evident with The Moody Blues Second round of golf Depart at leisure
incl. Halfway House
the Sunshine Tour professionals over the Eric Clapton Prize-giving Dinner
years (Peter Karmis shot a 59 in 2009 in Della Rees
the Lombard Classic), so there are more Percy Sledge
happy golfers celebrating their scores on Prince Andrew
the clubhouse deck than semi-suicidal Prince Charles
ones. The Duke & Duchess of Kent
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Brilliant Browne seals graduation
with Canon SA Open title
By Lali Stander
CREDIT: Abri Kriegler
Former British soldier Mike Browne showed the
nerves and composure of a true champion when
he claimed a breakthrough victory in wire-to-wire
style at the Canon South African Disabled Golf
Open last month.
Competing in his first disabled championship,
the 38-year-old leg-amputee from England carded
successive rounds of 78 to head into the final round
at the Magalies Park Golf Club with a 10 shot lead
over former two-time champion Iglin Grobberlaar.
Browne let a few shots slip during the round, but
his magic touch around the greens netted him a
birdie at 17 and he parred the final hole for a four-
CREDIT: Abri Kriegler
English leg-amputee Mike Browne lifted the 20th Canon South African Disabled Golf Open title
in wire-to-wire style with rounds of 78, 78 and 76 at Magalies Park Golf Club
final round, but playing the pro circuit for the last 18 Hernan Garcia from Chile finished fourth overall
months has taught the scratch golfer to never give up. on 248 and lifted the Arm-Amputee Medal title
“I hit a 4-iron off the tee and 8-iron in, but it flew with rounds of 89, 82 and 77.
the green and hit the road at the back,” said Browne. Double leg-amputee James Hourigan from
“I got the two shots back with birdies at three and Ireland closed with a 79 to round out the top five
five. Then I made another double when I put it in the on 251.
bunker at six. First Swing Programme coaches, Daren
My trap shot hit a tree, I finished dead behind Hanekom and Charles Williams had to put their
another tree and had to chip out. I turned two over, friendship on ice as they challenged for the Deaf
and had bogeys at 12, 15 and 16, but I nearly eagled
CREDIT: Dana Eitzen
17. I hit 5-wood and the ball pitched on the green
and rolled off the back. I had about 35 foot to the pin
and nearly holed it.”
Browne hit it close again on 18, but the birdie putt
shaved the hole, leaving him a tap in for par and
victory.
Grobberlaar and Daniel Slabbert both posted final
rounds of 78, but the Clovelly golfer edged out four-
time champion Slabbert by one stroke for second
on 244. Grobberlaar also won the Les Autrés Medal
Competition, edging out 19-year-old Iglin Douries for
the victory.
CREDIT: Dana Eitzen
Mike Browne
over-par 76 to close out a 12 shot victory on 232.
“This is fantastic,” said the elated winner. “It’s
pretty cool to be one-for-one in victories. I was
apprehensive when I came out to South Africa,
because I’ve never played in a disabled tournament Iglin Grobbelaar
before but I had an absolutely amazing time.
“I gained so much more from this experience Medal Competition title. Williams won the race
than just the trophy. I’ve played against other with a final round 87 to triumph on 258.
amputees before, but here I met people with Garreth Slattery successfully defended his title
disabilities I’ve never seen before. They competed in the Visually Impaired Medal Competition on
just as hard as I did and it was heart-warming to 285 and arm-amputee Chris Wood from Namibia
see their enthusiasm and spirit. won the Senior Medal Competition on 254.
“I was especially impressed with the kids I met The various Stableford winners included Albano
from the First Swing Programme. To hear their dos Santos (Deaf), Manel Usher (Rookies Deaf
stories and to watch them compete was a very Nine-Holes), Charlene Pienaar (Ladies), Raylen de
humbling experience. I feel incredibly honoured Wee (Physically Disabled U-23), Kwazi Mahlangu
to be the champion of this tournament. I’ve said it (Deaf U-23), Simu Mdudu (Leg-Amputee) and
before this week; any disabled person who loves former Sunshine Tour professional Brandon
golf should try to play in this championship.” Shaw, who won the Physically Disabled Overall
Daniel Slabbert
Browne didn’t have the greatest start to his Competition and the Les Autrés Division. n
Canon South Africa, which has been a proud sponsor of SADGA for many years, has proudly taken the reigns as the official sponsor of the South
African Disabled Golf Open until 2020. Canon SA's association with SADGA stems back to 2001 when the company sponsored a small prize for a
golf tournament. Since then, its involvement with SADGA has continued to grow, with its sponsorship focusing on SADGA's First Swing initiative, a
development program for children with disabilities. “We are honoured to be associated with this highly anticipated and well respected tournament
and we are looking forward to seeing the golfers in action in May,” says Michelle Janse van Vuuren, Marketing Director at Canon SA.
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Africa Tourism Partners proudly presents the
2018 Limpopo Legacy Pro-Am at the world
renowned Legends Golf & Safari Resort
Sunday 29 July to Thursday 2 August 2018
Legends Golf & Safari Resort, Limpopo
Africa Tourism Partners in association with Limpopo Tourism Agency, Legends Golf & Safari Resort,
Sunshine Senior Tour & Pat Lowth Golf Events are proud to bring you an absolutely fantastic 3 round (54-hole)
Pro-Am at one of Limpopo’s best golf courses.
Tournament Format Itinerary
This is a Sunshine Senior Tour Order of Merit Pro-Am team event SunDAY 29: Arrive at leisure, practice round if you have time, then
where 30 Sunshine Senior Tour Professionals each team up with welcome function, live draw & fun filled night shootout
three amateur partners to compete in a Four Ball Alliance format MonDAY 30: Breakfast & first round of the Pro-Am, 2 tee start, live
for over R50,000 in top quality prizes, over 54 holes. Professionals scoring & leaderboards, evening at leisure
play off scratch & Amateurs play off 75% of their official club Tuesday 31: Breakfast & second round of the Pro-Am, 2 tee start,
handicaps. Maximum 24 (Men) & 36 (Ladies). The Professionals live scoring & leaderboards, evening at leisure
will also compete in an Individual Stableford competition for a Wednesday 1: Breakfast & final round of the Pro-Am, 2 tee start,
prize fund of R100,000. (Based on a full field of 30 teams. Should live scoring, leaderboards & results. Gala prizegiving Dinner
there be less than 30 teams the prize fund will be adjusted Thursday 2: Breakfast, check out & depart with trophies &
accordingly). exciting prizes
Packages AVAILABLE
Amateurs:
Professionals:
Golfer sharing: R8,500
Golfers sharing: R2,500
Golfer single: R9,500
Golfer single: R4,750
Non-golfer sharing: R4,750
Package includes: Four nights luxury accommodation; Breakfast daily; Welcome dinner; Night Shootout; 9 hole practice round;
Three rounds of Tournament golf with live scoring; R100,000 prize fund; Green fees, Halfway House, Golf carts; Gala prizegiving dinner; Driving range practice balls;
Loads of quality & exciting prizes; Nearest the Pins & Longest Drives; Commemorative Legacy Lounge shirt; 10% discount on Spa treatments & Game drives.
For bookings and more information contact, Pat Lowth on info@patlowthgolfevents.com. Closing date for entries is 22 June 2018
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This Girl’s Golf Diary
Grassroots Golf
Growing up I played every sport I could manage to to get back from school some days, the other was
squeeze into whatever time I had left in the day. I even along side the fence on my way home. I would stop
attempted ballet and gymnastics for a couple of years. I and watch golfers hitting balls without a clue as to
started swimming competitively at a very early age and what they were up to. Not once did anyone tell me
by the time I was nine years old I was collecting medals golf could be an option as a sport that one could
and trophies and then went on to swim for the Swaziland compete in. To be completely honest, if I had a clue,
National Team. even just a small inclining, I'm pretty sure I would
In high school I played basketball, soccer for a brief have swapped all of the sports mentioned above
moment and ran track and field where I held the 100m, for just this ONE.
200m and long jump records for a good two years. Over The only person I knew that played golf was one
time swimming and track got to logger heads because very good friend in high school. Of course times
they both required enormous amounts of time. Track was have changed. Golf is no longer “that” sport that South Africa. We do still have a long way to go...
Nothing makes me happier than to see a group
of very young black kids, especially girls, out on a
golf course. Recently I had the privilege of spending
a morning with a group of girls being mentored
by Progressive Women In Golf and coached by a
Qualified female PGA coach.
Their ages ranged from 10 to 12 years old. These
young girls, the possible future Nobuhle Dlamini‘s,
were so happy to be there, taking in everything that
was fed to them. They are hungry to learn, it’s such
a beautiful sight. Watching them I could see some
swings that have incredible potential and a natural
ability that just needs to be nurtured. Some of the
girls told me they loved this game and want to play
forever. Yes forever is how long these girls want to
play and my response was, yes, it is a forever kinda
game but forever comes with dedication, persistence,
passion, skill and knowing that you are entering a
territory as the minority. The challenges will be far
beyond just their physical and skillful abilities.
really one that happened because I had speed and the
schools coach found out about it. Giving me not much
choice in the matter. Although I must admit, I loved the
winning. The lack of time led to every other sport I was
enthusiastically involved in falling by the wayside, leaving
swimming which was a love for me.
At some point, in two different towns I lived across
from golf courses and the first one I used to walk through
is elusive, exclusive, intimidating and untouchable. I pray that the people running these grass roots
With the emergence of Tiger Woods, all of a programs also put sustainability programmes in place
sudden everyone around the world was watching, for these young kids who are changing perceptions
hoping, wishing, thinking that maybe, just maybe one shot at a time. These kids, like their counterparts
times were changing, that diversity in the sport was need to, must Grow Up Golf, in order to succeed.
near. It’s taken a few decades but I feel the process
is starting to accelerate. Happy Youth month and see you on the fairways. n
Schools are introducing golf at grass roots levels.
Felicity Shiba
There’s an awareness that’s been created at under
privileged schools and communities. Strides are
being taken to make golf accessible to all who
might want to play. This of course, warms my
heart because it’s such a great sport that should @felicityshiba
be enjoyed by every single one of us who love and
show interest. This inclusion is vital for the sport, @thisgirlsgolfdiary
for any sport really. There is a huge gap that needs
to be bridged, and every day I see signs of that felicity.shiba@gmail.com
happening through these programs, especially in
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PLAY FAIR ...
“Play the course as you find it; play the ball as it lies. If you can’t do either then play fair. In order to play fair, you need to know the rules of golf.”
NEAREST POINT OF RELIEF
From experience and feedback, a lot of golfers
interpret their “nearest point of relief” (NPR) as the
point that is most ‘convenient’ for them when taking
relief.
The definition of the “nearest point of relief” is
the reference point for taking relief without penalty
from the interference by an immoveable obstruction
(Rule 24-2), an abnormal ground condition (Rule
25-1) or a wrong putting green (Rule 25-3). It is the
point on the course nearest to where the ball lies:
i. that is not nearer the hole, and
ii. where, if the ball were so positioned, no
interference by the condition from which relief is
sought would exist for the stroke the player would
have made from the original position if the condition
were not there.
Note: In order to determine the nearest point of
relief accurately, the player should use the club with
which he would have made his next stroke if the
condition were not there to simulate the address
position, direction of play and swing for such a
stroke.
To illustrate, let’s go through a few scenarios.
In these scenarios, the following assumptions are
made:
a. The format of play is Stroke Play;
b. The cart path is made of an artificial surface and is
considered an immoveable obstruction;
c. The original position of the ball is marked before Scenario 2 of the bush. of the cart path at S4 (b) as it is not the
it is lifted; The player’s ball ends up on the cart path at B2, The player may decide not to take any relief and NPR. S4 (b) would be considered a wrong
d. The ball is dropped correctly i.e. by the player closer to the southern side of the cart path. The play the ball as it lies at B3. The player may not place and playing from there would
standing erect and holding the ball at shoulder NPR is at P2. The player must then drop his / her take relief south of the cart path at S3 (b) as it is result in a 2-shot penalty and possible
height and at arm’s length; ball within 1 club (any club) from P2. not the NPR. S3 (b) would be considered a wrong disqualification (See Rule 20-7).
e. The ball does not roll and come to rest more than place and playing from there would result in a Please use care when taking relief, should
2-club lengths from where it first strikes the course Scenario 3 2-shot penalty and possible disqualification (See you not be sure – ask for assistance. n
and remains on the course where it is required to be The player’s ball ends up on the cart path at B3, Rule 20-7).
i.e. not in a hazard, not on a putting green, not OB, closer to the northern side of the cart path. To
not nearer the hole; determine the NPR, the player must simulate the Scenario 4
address position with no interference from the The player’s ball ends up on the cart path at B4,
Scenario 1 cart path, north of the cart path at S3 with the club closer to the southern side of the cart path. The
The player’s ball ends up on the cart path at B1, he / she would normally hit from 150m. The NPR NPR is at P4. The player must then drop his / her
closer to the northern side of the cart path. To is at P3. The player must then drop his / her ball ball within 1 club (any club,) from P4.
determine the NPR, the player must simulate the within 1 club (any club) from P3. Should the player take this relief, he / she may
address position with no interference from the cart
path, north of the cart path at S1 with the club he
Should the player take this relief, he / she will
end up behind a bush and will most probably not
be impeded by the boundary wall. This is regarded
as the “rub of the green”. In addition, a boundary
DR. RULZ
/ she would normally hit from 85m. The NPR is at be able to play directly to the putting green. This is wall is not regarded as an immoveable obstruction What do you think? Please send your
P1. The player must then drop his / her ball within 1 regarded as the “rub of the green”. In fact, should and further relief would not be possible. The player thoughts to
club (any club, not necessarily the same one used to drrulzza@gmail.com
the original ball position have been slightly more may decide not to take any relief and play the ball
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simulate the address position) from P1. forward, the NPR would have been in the middle as it lies at B4. The player may not take relief north
QUIZ - How well do you know the rules? Test yourself below...
Question 1 Question 6 A - TRUE Question 15
In stroke play, if a player, when starting a hole, During a wet and windy round, a player's B - FALSE A player plays from the teeing ground,
plays from outside the teeing ground, the putter accidentally touches his waterproofs searches briefly and then goes back to the
player incurs a penalty of two strokes and the whilst he is putting on the green. The player Question 11 tee and tees up another ball. Before he plays
ball must be played as it lies. in breach of Rule 14- 1b? A player incurs a penalty if he picks up the and within the five-minute search period the
A - TRUE A - TRUE flagstick after it has been removed, to prevent original ball is found. The player may abandon
B - FALSE B - FALSE another player's ball from striking it. the teed ball and play the original.
A - TRUE A - TRUE
Question 2 Question 7 B - FALSE B - FALSE
In match play, if a player makes a stroke at a The penalty for failing to mark the position
wrong ball, he incurs a penalty of one stroke of a ball that is being lifted for identification Question 12 Question 16
and must correct the error. purposes is one stroke. A fallen tree that is still attached to its stump A player may have more than one caddie per
A - TRUE A - TRUE is not a loose impediment. round, provided he has only one caddie at a
B - FALSE B - FALSE A - TRUE time.
B - FALSE A - TRUE
Question 3 Question 8 B - FALSE
An overflow of water from a pond is casual When taking a drop under the unplayable ball Question 13
water. Rule, if the ball, when dropped, rolls back into A group may take shelter from wet weather Question 17
A - TRUE the original unplayable position the player while waiting for the green to clear but must A player is not permitted to use his putter as
B - FALSE can re-drop the ball. resume play as soon as the group in front are a plumb-line to assist him in determining the
A - TRUE off the green. slope on a putting green.
Question 4 B - FALSE A - TRUE A - TRUE
A rub of the green occurs when a ball in B - FALSE B - FALSE
motion is deflected by the player or his Question 9
equipment. There is no penalty if the player's ball strikes Question 14 Question 18
A - TRUE the flag attached to the flagstick while it is The competition results have been announced A player may place a mark in front of his ball
B - FALSE being attended. and, hence, the competition is closed. to indicate the line of play when making a
A - TRUE However, after returning his score card but stroke.
Question 5 B - FALSE before the results were announced a player A - TRUE
During the play of the 8th hole, Player A asks realised that he had signed for a 4 at a hole B - FALSE
Player B what club he used on the 3rd hole. Question 10 when he actually had a 6. The player failed
Player A is in breach of Rule 8-1 for asking for "Through the green" is the whole area of the to say anything before the results were
advice. course except the teeing ground and putting announced. The result stands.
C - TRUE green of the hole being played and all water A - TRUE >> SEE ANSWERS ON PAGE 15
D - FALSE hazards on the course. B - FALSE
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The Garden Route; why it’s
characteristics to parkland designs, to cliff top seaside
estates – you are spoilt for choice. Just an example, in
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South Africa’s golfing paradise
golf cart along a cliff top course like Pezula, Oubaai or
Pinnacle Point or walking on a flat course like Knysna
Golf Club, George, Mossle Bay or Plett. Then add the
undulations and interesting topography and views of
I fell in love with golf on the Garden Route for numerous your golfing soul. Simola, Kingwood, Goose Valley and finish it off with
reasons, let me highlight a few. When I look for quality in a golf course, I immediately the world class resort of Fancourt.
The golf course scenery is some of the most beautiful think of greens. To maintain good quality greens on our The Garden Route is truly a bucket list golfing
and awe inspiring in South Africa. Whether it’s the cliff top coastal courses is a tough task, but the greens on Fancourt, destination, which should be on the top of any golfing
courses like Pinnacle Point, Pezula, Oubaai or Simola, with Oubaai, George and Simola for example are really good. tours’ agenda.
their incredibly beautiful views over the Indian Ocean that The greens at Kingswood however, I would classify as If you require assistance, I will be more than happy
draw my attention or the stunning Outeniqua and Montagu excellent and many locals will tell you that they are the best to help.
mountains that add so much to the scenic value of courses on the Garden Route. Golfing Regards,
like Fancourt, George and Kingswood. Natural beauty is in The Garden Route offers a great balance in green fee Robert Wiederkehr
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TALKING ABOUT SUSTAINABILITY
by John Collier I 083 455 7712 I email ajcollier@telkomsa.net
Results of the Eleventh John Collier Annual Survey on Environmental Compliance
TOP CLUB AWARD World Environment Day is organized around a theme that focuses attention on a particularly
As we have done over the past number of years, once we have collated all the data from pressing environmental concern. The theme for 2018 is beating plastic pollution.
the John Collier Surveys received from clubs throughout South Africa, and published KINGSWOOD GOLF CLUB’s achievements clearly demonstrate on an ongoing basis that
the John Collier Annual Survey, we then re-visited the questionnaires to ascertain which they have identified with the World Environmental Day theme of taking ownership of their
club submitted the most comprehensive report. Notwithstanding a 39% response rate environment and actively engaging in the protection thereof. Therefore, to coincide with this
from Golf Clubs throughout South Africa and a 31% national compliance level there day, the award for TOP CLUB in South Africa in the Annual JOHN COLLIER Survey on Governance
are always those Clubs that stand out as being exceptional. Once again there were a and Environmental Compliance Survey for 2017 / 2018 is made to KINGSWOOD GOLF CLUB.
number of strong contenders; however, we take this opportunity to congratulate... Notwithstanding KINGSWOOD GOLF CLUB’s award, Special Mention must also be made of
the Waterkloof Golf Club in Gauteng and the Champagne Sports Resort golf course in KZN
for their comprehensive reporting.
What impressed the reviewers most about KINGSWOOD GOLF CLUB’s submission was
the Club’s over-all balanced approach to reporting on sustainability, good governance and
environmental compliance by starting with their Record of Decision and environmental
management plan as the base-line and then building on this in an incremental way. An
example is their management of waste which fortuitously aligns with the World Environment
day theme of beating plastic pollution.
The review team were further impressed by the club’s understanding and demonstration
through action plans and data collection of all the three pillars golf’s Sustainability Agenda,
namely the environment, social and economic.
Previous winners of this award include;
TOP CLUB WINNING CLUB SPECIAL MENTION AWARDS
AWARD
2007/2008 Benoni Country Club Devonvale Golf Estate
Robert Wiederkehr, Head Coach, PGA professional, Danie Obermeyer, 2008/2009 Rand Park Golf Club Stellenbosch Golf Club
Course Designer and Greenkeeper and Owners of Kingswood Golf Club, 2009/2010 Leopard Creek G E East London Golf Club
Lisel Niehaus and Mike Quinn. 2010/2011 Kyalami Golf Club Woodhill and State Mines Golf Clubs;
2011/2012 Leopard Creek G E Victoria CC and Gowrie Farm Golf Clubs
KINGSWOOD GOLF CLUB 2012/2013 Metropolitan Golf Club Leopard Creek and Royal Durban Golf Clubs.
On winning the TOP CLUB John Collier Good Governance and Environmental Compliance 2013/2014 Pretoria Country Club Ebotse Golf Estate
Survey Report Review for 2017 - 2018. The reviewers were really impressed with the 2014/2015 Paarl Golf Club Zebula Golf Estate
work that is being done at the KINGSWOOD GOLF CLUB and it is fitting that on World 2015/2016 Umhlali Country Club Woodhill and Paarl Golf Clubs
Environment Day the club should be appropriately recognised. 2016/2017 Bryanston Country Club Prince’s Grant Golf Estate and Umhlali CC
World Environment Day (WED) is celebrated on 5 June 2018, each year and is a 2017/2018 Kingswood Golf Club Waterkloof Golf Club and Champagne Sports
day that stimulates awareness of the environment and enhances political attention
and public action. June 5 is the UN’s most important day for encouraging worldwide This TOP CLUB AWARD for 2017 /2018 to KINGSWOOD GOLF CLUB does not happen
awareness and action for the protection of our environment. Since it began in 1974, it unless there are many committed and passionate people who embrace the benefits of
has grown to become a global platform for public outreach that is widely celebrated in sustainability underpinned by good governance and environmental compliance. Therefore,
over 100 countries. Above all, World Environment Day is the “people’s day” for doing special congratulations to the Owners of Kingswood Golf Club Lisel Niehaus and Mike
something to take care of the Earth. That “something” can be focused locally, nationally Quinn,Danie Obermeyer, Course Designer and Greenkeeper and Robert Wiederkehr, Head
or globally; it can be a solo action or involve a crowd. Everyone is free to choose. Each Coach, PGA professional. n
11Golfer Rules query letter to Dr Rulz
THE QUERY.... amount) have been piled for removal the tree. This would be described as Yours in golf
Good day or not. In my experience, the grass ‘using the rules to your advantage”. I
I would like to get clarity with cuttings normally found on the course hope you have received the clarity you DR RULZ RESPONDS ...
regards to a free drop from an are not usually piled for removal. The were seeking. Please be reminded that in terms of
abnormal ground condition. I play direction of the player’s swing is not Rule 28, “the player is the sole judge
out of the Richards Bay Country relevant in this instance. OUR GOLFER REPSONDS... as to whether his ball is unplayable”.
club and have experienced two With regard to your second question, Good day, Thank you for the reply but it Further to that, it appears that
similar situations with different a mole is a burrowing animal and a is still open for various interpretations. your thinking may be influenced by
interpretations of the rules. player having interference from a The resultant relief from the molehill the exception to Rule 24-2b which
We were playing at Umdoni CC molehill, or the remains of a molehill, may or may not give the player relief relates to relief and an Immovable
when one of the golfers hit his is entitled to relief under Rule 25- from the tree. This would be described obstruction. Neither of your scenarios
ball dead against a tree. He did 1b, provided, in the latter instance, as ‘using the rules to your advantage”. described involved an Immovable
not have a swing towards the pin the remains are still identifiable as As far as I am concerned the golfer obstruction. In order to play fair, you
or the green. This was a par 3. He a molehill – see Decision 25/23. in both cases has no swing and cannot need to know the rules of golf. n
could however, hack it out left or Whether the player is “dead against improve his lie. He is also not only
right. a tree” or not has no bearing on the playing against me but against the rest
He requested a free drop from decision. The player would get “the of the field.
Should you have a Rules Query,
some greenkeepers rubble, as rub of the green” in his favour and Your head line in your last issue
there was a lot of loose grass would get relief from the molehill. The states it clearly.” Play the course as or require any Rules clarity,
next to and under the ball. I said resultant relief from the molehill may you find it play the ball as it lie and if Dr Rulz will kindly assist.
no for the following reasons: or may not give the player relief from you can do either be fair” Email drrulzza@gmail.com
• He had no swing towards
the hole and therefore not
entitled to a free drop.
• It is greenkeepers rubble,
which he could remove
without moving the ball.
I also suggested if he did not
accept my ruling, he could play 2
balls and then get a ruling later.
He opted to take a penalty drop
but later after the round said he
did not agree with my ruling and
his Rules guru informed him he
was entitled to a free drop.
The next incident was at RBCC
where a golfer also hit his ball
dead against a tree, also with
no shot towards the green. He
claimed his ball was lying on a
mole run and he was standing on
a mole run and requested a free
drop. I was not involved in this
incident but the same ruling was
made and the player also said he
was entitled to a free drop.
Could you please help with
this rule, especially because the
golfer had no swing and if he
did get a free drop, he improved
his lie and that is not fair as he
is not only playing against his
immediate opposition but also
against the rest of the field?
Your help will be appreciated.
DR RULZ RESPONDS ...
Thank you for your comments
and queries. Regarding your
first question, Decision 25/11
stipulates that grass cuttings
are Ground Under Repair (GUR)
only if they have been piled for
removal. If cuttings piled for
removal interfere with a player’s
stance or swing, the player is
entitled to relief under Rule 25-
1b. Otherwise, grass cuttings
are loose impediments and
may be removed by the player
– Rule 23-1. So, to interpret the
situation described by you, one
has to determine whether the
grass cuttings (i.e. a significant
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13Keeping up with
the Joneses...
During May, I was fortunate to be invited to the Canon S.A . Open Disabled
Championship held at the beautiful Magalies Park Estate. The players teed off in
pouring rain with the temperature at 3 degrees !
Not a single moan or groan. “ I am pleased to be well enough to play this
wonderful game” was the general comment from these fantastic golfers and
the scoring was unreal with medal rounds in the 70s. The Overall winner was
Mike Browne from England followed closely by a number of local golfers and it
was great to see the commaraderie which was very evident among this group
of happy golfers.
The World of Golf is the perfect venue for the golf beginner and I believe it’s
the first stepping stone in increasing the much needed club membership. I
understand The World of Golf, followed by Play More Golf. Members have over
8 000 members who have joined clubs around the Country.
It’s good to see SA’s Big 3 - Louis, Charl and Branden are doing well in the US
and Europe and hopefully we might have a winner at the US Open? On the local
scene its good to see the tour making use of the Royal Swazi Sun golf course for
a number of events. Always a favourite venue among the local pros.
It’s very cold in Joburg and I’m looking forward to 5 days at Zimbali on the balmy
North Coast of KZN. Don’t Forget we are off to Selborne in July – No Jerseys
needed - hopefully.
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14Flawless Harding pulls off Swazi triumph
Justin Harding carded a bogey- clearly out there. I’m a naturally
free nine-under-par 63 on Saturday aggressive player as everyone
to pull off his sixth Sunshine Tour knows. Keeping bogeys off the card
victory when he squeaked home in is important because they just kill
the Investec Royal Swazi Open by momentum, and in my opinion, golf
one point. is all about momentum, and if you
It took a double-bogey by can hold it for as long as possible,
tournament leader Lyle Rowe on then you can post the scores that
the last to let Harding through the you need to. I seem to be doing a
door in a tournament decided by a better job of that lately, and the win
Modified Stableford scoring system is proof of that.”
in which five points were awarded He made his first birdie in the final
for an eagle, two for a birdie, none round on the second, and then he
for a par, minus one for a bogey and reeled off four in succession from
minus three for a double or worse. the fifth to the eighth to put himself
“Bogey-free today was key,” said firmly in the frame for the win. Four
Harding. “I pride myself on thinking more birdies on the homeward Justin Harding
nine saw him to 47 points for the
tournament, with Rowe playing
in the group behind him and two
points clear.
The leader pushed his tee-shot
on the par-three 18th and had to
try and hit a recovery shot from the
deep rough below the green close
l f
f
enough to salvage par – or, at worst
G o l
just a bogey. He didn’t manage and
Frreee G
e
made double.
“I feel sorry for Lyle. Nobody
F
wants to finish that way, especially
when you’re leading,” said Harding.
“I’ll have a beer with him later and
we’ll talk some nonsense together.
C o a s t S u n He’ll win again soon enough.”
at Wild ast Sun
For Harding, the victory came as
C o
a reward for some great form at the
a t W i l d start of 2018: He finished third in the
Eye of Africa PGA Championship and
the Tour Championship, and second
in last month’s Mopani Redpath
Open in Zambia.
“I have been knocking on the
door,” he said. “I have been playing
well, and I’ve been reasonably
frustrated because I have been
there or thereabouts. I let it slip a
little at the Tour Championships a
couple of months ago, but I have
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Harding jumped to the top of the
Sunshine Tour Order of Merit with
his win, after four tournaments in
the 2018-19 season completed. n
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