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EE
NATIONAL GOLF PUBLICATION AUGUST 2019
WE INVITE YOU TO AN
EXTRAORDINARY
EXPERIENCE
BELLE OF THE BUSHVELD
See page 5
PHENOMENAL
WOMEN IN GOLF
It is Women’s month, which means we get to be Rebongwe Primary school. We are not only viewing my own styles using a number of inspirational pieces
celebrated for things that we do daily. We get to golf from a fun, travelling and networking perspective I come across at different golfing platforms. I don’t
celebrate ourselves, our achievements and other but our members are actively involved or supporting posses any sewing expertise or infrastructure and I
women we admire. In this article I would like to celebrate activities that introduce children to golf as an extra have always yearned to partner with a developmental
some women who I am so lucky to call friends and are mural or even at some stage maybe they will turn pro project that I could collaborate with in order for me to
doing amazing things in the golfing space. and earn a living from it.” use what I love to advance the lives of others. I then
came across an incubator sewing project that offered
PORTIA MAHLALELA | Founder - ZURI Golf Club INNOCENTIA (INNO) MOTAU | ITU GOLF WEAR CMT services. Then Voilà ITU Golf Wear was born with
CSI Coordinator me being the designer, fabric out sourcer and a model
and the project giving me the amazing hands that are
today sewing all my garments.”
How have you found the response towards your brand
so far, coming into a space dominated by iconic
brands? Also, being the first young black woman
entering an unfamiliar territory?
“The response has been pretty positive and nothing
less than amazing. Iconic brands have been there for
the long haul. They understand the game and have
economies of scale. So for new entrant like myself
venturing into such a space really called for me to
stretch myself beyond my comfort zone and be in the
Portia and I went to primary school together. She was a Years ago I was desperate to find other black ladies game to win it. From a commercial perspective I always
class or two ahead of me and we were never friends but to play with and a friend insisted I meet a woman have to stay competitive and be able to consistently
we knew each other well because I was friends with her named Inno who also played golf and knew a few other remain innovative with styles and designs that will make
younger sister. In our early 20’ we occasionally found ladies that played. That meeting led to me meeting a the ITU brand stay abreast with the big names.”
ourselves in the same company of mutual friends. Fast phenomenal bunch of women who were passionate
forward 20 odd years later and we find ourselves in about golf almost as much as I was. We then formed What’s the next step and your vision for your brand in
the golfing space and a true friendship blossomed. We a fun, colorful, golf school and called ourselves The the future?
discovered we had in common a love for this sport that Iron Ladies. Unfortunately most of the ladies had
was allowing us to do amazing things. Not only is she demanding jobs and busy lives that didn’t allow for “The next big step is the launch of our kids range which
an incredibly intelligent and successful woman in her this wonderful bunch to flourish. What came out of that will happen before the end of the year. We will also be
field of work but she is a mean golfer too. brief encounter was friendships and bonds that have growing our bespoke offer on golf day apparels, which
now become sisterhoods and incredible golf buddies, has been growing more than our expectations.
How and when did Zuri come about and what was the business partners and so much more. Inno and I spoke
inspiration behind it? casually yers before about the need for a golf clothing The big vision is still to have an international foot print
range that understood the African women and her and stay on par with competition through focusing
shape. So when she told me that she was starting a on innovation, performance and comfort with all our
“Zuri came about as a suggestion actually. Four ladies
golf range that would also include men, I knew if there garments.”
playing golf decided to form a ladies club as it was not
easy to find ladies who play golf. It was mainly male was anyone who was going to get it done right, it would
be her. What these ladies have created is something so special,
dominated. I was one of the founding members that
needed, relevant and I can not help but marvel at them
suggested this actually. We are now 4 years old.”
What was the inspiration behind this brand? and we should all be proud and want to support them in
every way possible.
How has it evolved since it’s conception?
“Golf fashion has always been my passion. I have
“The membership has grown and our ladies golfing always appreciated innovative designs for golf apparel HAPPY WOMEN’S MONTH!
abilities have improved over time with handicaps and I have personally collected a few the world over. Catch you on the fairways
dropping. The most significant has been our ability to One day it dawned on me that it’s time to try and design
give back through our development programme at - FELICITY SHIBA
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CONGRATULATIONS
DYLAN FRITTELL
2019 JOHN DEERE CLASSIC CHAMPION
www.johndeere.com/sub-suharan/en
africa@johndeere.com | 080 098 3821
2019 CHAMPION: DYLAN FRITTELLI BY: RICK BROWN
- Source johndeereclassic.com
Before he headed off to a series of television 2013 and 2016. He also played on the South Africa you a 66,’ I would have said that’s pretty good. To
interviews, Dylan Frittelli made a stop at his golf Tour, and his professional career was a grind. get five better than that is pretty awesome.”
bag and wiped the sweat off his face with a towel.
“It wasn’t easy,” Frittelli said. “A lot of travel. I’d play Andrew Landry, who started the final round tied for
“Do I look pretty?” he asked his caddy, John Curtis. 12 weeks on a row.” the lead with Cameron Tringale, birdied the final hole
for a closing 69 and finished third alone.
This after some gorgeous golf Sunday made the He played his first PGA Tour event in 2017. Frittelli
29-year-old from Johannesburg, South Africa a had never finished better than 18th in a tour event Rookie Collin Morikawa, who received a sponsor’s
first-time winner on the PGA Tour at the John Deere entering the Deere. And now he’s a winner. exemption into the Deere, and Chris Stroud tied for
Classic. fourth. Morikawa, who shot a final-round 66, tied
“This just proves that the work I’m doing is the for second last week at the 3M Open. He officially
Frittelli shot a final-round 64 to finish the correct work,” said Frittelli, who gets a two-year tour locked up his tour card with Sunday’s $264,000
championship at 21 under par 263. He played the exemption for his victory. payday.
final 44 holes of the championship without a bogey,
and had just one in 72 holes of competition. It’s the Frittelli’s talent has never been up for debate. But The final round started with 11 players within three
first time in 230 weeks that a player made just one he’s struggled to get out of his own way mentally. shots of the lead. Thirty minutes after the leaders
bogey in a PGA Tour event. teed off, 12 players were within three shots. But
“I tried to quiet my mind, relax and face the task at Henley powered his way to the top with his 61.
Frittelli finished two shots ahead of Russell hand,” Frittelli said.
Henley’s fast finish. Henley shot a 10-under 61 that Frittelli birdied the first three holes, and took the
is the lowest final round in the 49-year history of the It was a winning formula, as 22 birdies and just one lead to himself when two more birdies at the 10th
tournament. bogey can attest. He hit 15 of 18 greens in regulation and 11th got him to 20 under par. He drove the par-4
Sunday, and needed just 27 putts to pull away from 14th, but three-putted for par. As he walked off the
Frittelli had come to TPC Deere Run with earnings the field. green, his positive attitude was on display.
of $743,537 in 33 career PGA Tour events. He
received a first-place check for $1,080,000 for “He was just really focused and relaxed,” Curtis “I walked off the green smiling,” he said.
victory. He also earned a spot in the week’s British said. “He’d pick a target and commit to it.”
Open at Royal Portrush. He played in the Irish Open Frittelli is not a scoreboard watcher. He had no idea
there in 2013. Henley started the final round seven shots out of where he stood as the final round wound down. It
the lead, in a tie for 25th, and nearly pulled off an wasn’t until he lined up an 11-foot birdie putt on
Frittelli became the fifth player in the last seven incredible comeback. Starting his round 2 1/2 hours the 17th green that Frittelli’s eyes caught a huge
years to make the Deere his first PGA Tour victory. before the leaders, Henley’s 61 was a far cry from leaderboard to the right of the hole.
Jordan Spieth won his first tour event here in 2013, the 73 he shot in Saturday’s third round.
a year after he and Frittelli helped Texas win the “I knew I’d have two shots (to play with) if I made
2012 NCAA title. Frittelli , a senior, made a 30-foot “Yesterday was no fun at all,” said Henley, a three- that putt,” said Frittelli, who knocked it in. “That was
putt on the final green to win the pivotal match and time winner on the PGA Tour. “It was a struggle. huge.”
the NCAA title match against Georgia at Riviera I was all over the place mentally and physically.”
Country Club. One par later, Frittelli was a PGA Tour winner.
Henley’s 10-birdie no bogey 31-30 masterpiece As a kid he’d watch South African golf heroes
Both Frittelli and Spieth, then a freshman, turned was his lowest score on tour by two shots. like Refief Goosen and Ernie Els playing in major
pro after the season. While Spieth became a PGA championships on television.
Tour wunderkind, Frittelli’s journey has not been as “I’ve never finished with a 10-under 61, so that
fast.He won twice on the European Tour in 2017, was awesome for me,” Henley said. “If you would “A little seed was planted,” Frittelli said. “I’d think, ‘If
and twice more on the European Challenge Tour in have told me at the start of the day, “Hey, we’ll give they can do it, I can as well.”
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BELLE OF
THE BUSHVELD BY: CHRIS CLAYTON THE PLACE
TO BE.
Just 2 hours drive from Johannesburg and only 1 hour
from Pretoria you will find Zebula Golf Estate & Spa. Here
you will discover legendary South African hospitality,
5-star accommodation in luxurious villas, an award-
winning spa and top-rated golf course. Add unbeatable
experiences such as educational Elephant and Wild
Raptor interactions, Cheetah runs, game drives and
Zebula is truly the place to be.
The Belles of the Bushveld in their beautiful Ernie Els shirts
What a week. Warm weather, golf course was looking fantastic, party every
night and the scores were tight.
This was the biggest field we have had with 84 ladies playing and trust
me the competition was of the highest quality. Day one with all the ladies
in great spirit, all in their own team uniform and teams doing their team
talks and getting ready to do battle and have fun. It was awesome to see
how serious the ladies were and the scores did show on day one with the
leaders on 86 and 7 teams right behind them within 3 points.
The Monday night was a bit of a party with Dan Vee performing and getting
all the ladies on their feet and dancing. Tuesday morning was an early start
with all the ladies taking it to the next level of seriousness wanting the
trophy. It was the team of Riana Karemaker, Rona Erasmus, Queenie Steyn
and Ane Worst with a big second day score of 93 that clinched this year’s
Belle of the Bush honours on a total of 176 point.
Big thanks to the whole Zebula team and all the ladies for the awesome
tournament.
1ST place with Busi Kubayi of Global Golf 2ND place with Busi Kubayi of Global Golf Relaxation at it’s best
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KEEPING UP WITH THE JONES’
July has been a very busy month.
Dylan Frittell won the John Deere Classic and Ashley Buhai kept us all in suspense when she very nearly lifted the ladies Open for South Africa. Well done guys.
Tee and Sandwedges was involved in its very first women’s Pro Am which was played at Blair Atholl Golf Estate on 4 July. Our huge thanks to Investec Wealth
and Management and Pam and Neil Senior for making it happen. Our ladies event at Champagne Sports Resort in November is going exceptionally well.
Get your 4 ball booked soon and join the fun.
We have a new promotion in October to KZN where we are going to be playing a few of the old favourite courses – Royal Durban Golf Club, Beachwood Golf
Course and Mount Edgecombe – The Woods. Read about it in this issue.
Lynn and I spent a wonderful 3 days at Elements Golf Estate with friends. The golf course was wonderful to play and we really enjoyed ourselves. Many
thanks to Ian Leach and his team for our enjoyable stay. Lots of exciting news to come from Elements Golf Estate in the future. Lynn and I were at Zebula
for the Belle of the Bushveld. It was wonderful to have warmer weather. Our sincere thanks to Jo Bartram of Global Golf for co-sponsoring the event with us.
Tee and Sandwedges is in a very exciting phase and we are looking forward at making some exciting announcements in the very near future. We are very
pleased to announce a new addition to Tee and Sandwedges – Stacey Burger – of Kotton Kandy. Stacey has taken over the design, web site and social
media functions at Tee and Sandwedges. Katherine Tait – from Create, has partnered with Tee and Sandwedges. Katherine is an Events Consultant and will
be assisting Tee and Sandwedges with our golf events and brining new sponsors on board.
Keep reading our publication and send us your thoughts and ideas. See you on the tee Allan Jones
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STEP BY STEP GUIDELINE
BUYING AN IRON SET THAT “SUITS” YOU!
So let’s face it. Unfortunately we can’t all play So why? If all our builds are different, should the If the toe of the club rises up, the ball will tend to
golf every day and a large portion of our lives our specifications of our clubs be the same? We all go left. Oppositely if the toe of the club digs into
dedicated to our work. An environment in which know the answer here and that’s why the service the ground, the ball will tend to fly right of your
we are asked to look and act in a neat, formal and of custom fitting your iron sets has become a target. What changes this angle? The height of
presentable environment. Far from the relaxed major investment in retail outlets. your hands through the swing. And since we are a
atmosphere of the golf course but nevertheless, multitude of different heights and arm lengths so
that’s just part of life. But buying a set of irons is a tricky process. there is a variety of lie angles to suit your swing.
We can all grasp the concept of leg length,
And nothing represents success and confidence waist size and arm length. But golf is way more Offset – When the leading edge of a club face is
in business quite like a well fitted suit. So we have complicated, and so is its vocabulary. This set back from the hosel or neck, the club is said to
options here, we can go cheap and buy off the brings me to my biggest concern - the custom have offset. How important is this angle? Well how
shelf or we can invest wisely and visit the Taylor fitting process and the conversation between important is avoiding a slice in your game? If it is
for a handcrafted suit that fits every personal consumer and professional. The more you know a high priority then lean towards a set of irons that
characteristic of your build. And we all know as a golfer, the better the fitment and results. has a large amount of offset.
which option will give you the greatest success in So let’s run through four of the more technical
the boardroom. phrases and fully prepare you for the process And lastly, there is hitting golf balls then there is
of purchasing your next set of “suitable irons. playing golf – two completely different sports.
We all swing our best on the range but always
Kick Point – this refers to the flex point in the remember you need a set fitted to your golf course
shaft and influences the trajectory of a ball’s swing. So when it comes to the final decision, allow
flight. The lower the kick point the higher the your PGA Professional to guide you towards the
ball flight. A more penetrating flight can be more playable and forgiving set. Golf is all about
produced with a shaft with a higher kick point. the quality of your bad shots and a well fitted iron
set will always improve the results of a poor strike
Lie Angle – This refers to the angle formed between or a misguided swing.
the centre of the shaft and the sole of the club. Lie
angle is a key factor that determines accuracy in I hope these 4 tips allow you to feel more a part of
a golf shot, especially when the function of loft is your next custom fitting process.
added into the equation. In a nutshell, the sole of
the club should lie flat on the ground at impact. - ANDREW WILDMAN
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STREICHER RULES ROOST
AT SA HIGH SCHOOL CHAMPS BY: LALI STANDER
Megan Streicher from Somerset College made golfing history in Women’s Month when she became the first female winner in the ninth SA High School
Championship at Koro Creek Bushveld Golf Estate recently.
Streicher hit the golfing radar with a top six finish in the SA Women’s Stroke Play Championship in April.
She reached the semi-finals of the SA Women’s Amateur and a month later, the GolfRSA B-Squad member tied for third in her international debut at the ATI
Ciputra Golfpreneur Junior World 2019 in Indonesia. She arrived at Koro Creek on the back of three successive top five finishes on the Womens Golf South
Africa provincial circuit.
PIC CREDIT: GOLF RSA
Jacques Venter & Megan Streicher
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PRAISE FOR SIXTH
NATIONAL GOLF FESTIVAL
The 6th edition of the National Golf Festival was described as a big success by players
from across the country and as far afield as Dubai. Manicured courses and perfect winter
weather conditions allowed for some great golf over the three days of the tournament,
with camaraderie and social events rounding off the festival on the fourth day.
“We aim to promote George and the Garden Route as the best golf destination on the
African continent. The National Golf Festival is the only event of its kind on the African
continent and allows golfers to select from a menu of local courses, including Kingswood,
Oubaai, George, Fancourt Montagu, Fancourt Outeniqua, Pezula, Pinnacle Point, Simola
and Goose Valley. Six of these courses are in the Top 25 and all in the Top 100 courses in
SA. George is also home to the Links Course at Fancourt Hotel and Country Club which
is the top-rated course in South Africa. Golf tourism is a strong economic driver in the
region, and we aim to build on this” said NGF founder and director Charl Marais.
The festival kicked off with the expo, registration and welcome function on Wednesday
the 3rd of July at the Wilderness Hotel. At the expo visitors could view some of the
courses, meet players and enjoy interesting local products. Unique international golf
memorabilia was also on display. From Thursday the 4th to Saturday the 6th players
took part in the NGF Tournament over three categories on nine courses across the
Garden Route. These included Pinnacle Point, Fancourt Montagu, Kingswood, Oubaai,
Fancourt Outeniqua, George Golf Club, Pezula, Simola and Goose Valley. The prize-
giving function concluded on Saturday night at Augusta Grill with great entertainment
by Michael Lindt.
The festival’s unique scoring system levels the playing field and everyone had a fair
chance to win, no matter their handicap. This system also takes into account different
conditions at different courses.
The overall results of NGF 2019 are as follows:
Ladies
3rd Place Minnette Cilliers
2nd Place Elsabe Joubert
1st Place Vanessa Burutswa
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11CHECK-UP FROM
THE NECK UP
WINNING ROUTINES behind the ball while looking at the target. brain and body visually and physically into the
• He took between 1 and 3 deep “cleansing present moment, and absorbs them in the here
A remarkable world skydiving record was achieved breaths”. and now of the shot at hand. For those few second
by 131 women in 2002. For the first time ever, • As he walked up to the ball, he twirled his club before each and every shot, the trophy, prize money
131 women skydivers were in a fully connected twice in the air. or status of winning are not at issue, but the where
formation in the skies over Perris, California. During • Over the ball he took two more looks at the and how of the shot to be played.
their precision preparations on the ground and target and then committed to a full swing.
rehearsals in the sky, they lived by one motto that These examples are the observable external routines
they repeated over and over, hundreds of times: In June this year at the KPMG Women’s PGA, that make winning possible. When it comes to the
“NOW, HERE, THIS”. Their focus had to be fully in the Aussie Hannah Green won her first LPGA internal thoughts that go with the more visible routines,
the present moment, here and now, with whatever tournament and her first major by one shot over players differ a lot in the ways they concentrate.
move was required to accomplish the most current Sung Hyun Park with a clutch par on the 18th hole, Jack Nicklaus was always great on making internal
and very next step. The motto of “NOW, HERE, after Park birdied it. In only her second year on tour, pictures and visualizing, while Gary Player did a lot
THIS” put them into such a concentrated process- she was leading wire to wire. Green never wavered of internal “self-talking”. Bubba Watson and Sergio
focus that each required step was all that mattered. from her pre-shot concentration routine throughout Garcia “feel” internally what they are going to do, and
At those moments it was not the world record that all four rounds. This process made a win possible: Bryson DeChambeau and his caddy do extensive
was at stake or on their minds, but the routine that technical analysis before every shot that sounds like
produced the desired moves of the moment. Of • She took one practice swing, but moved it in a science or physics class. Whatever the differences,
course the end result of this moment-by-moment sections to feel the desired take-away first they are all winning routines.
process produced the world-record in the end, but and then the full turn.
as a by-product, not as a constant target of focus. It • She then stood behind the ball and aimed with Find a routine that suit you best, that is brief but
was certainly a winning routine. the club at the target with her right eye. This engages you visually, internally and physically into
enabled her to pick a spot on the ground in front the shot at hand. The ultimate aim of the routine is
During Phil Mickelson’s dramatic win in February of the ball. that it zooms you away from all external and internal
this year at the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am, I • She then aligned herself parallel to that spot as distractions, reduces negative emotions, and keeps
followed his concentration routine closely. This was she addressed the ball. you fully in the present moment – the ‘NOW, HERE
his 44th PGA Tour victory and it also made him join • She took one look at the target and then and THIS” of the shot to be played. Winning might
Tiger Woods as the only two players to surpass $90 rehearsed the take-away with only a half-swing – just happen as a by-product.
million in earnings. This is what he did before each hands to hip height.
and every shot – another winning routine: • With no more looks at the target she focused - DR DEON VAN ZYL
intently on the ball and then made the swing, deon@dvanzyl.co.za
• He walked to behind the ball, real slowly and starting with the exact take-away that she just
shook his arms a bit to feel loose. rehearsed. Clinical Psychologist and former Associate Professor
• He took a practice swing, sometimes two, to at the University of Pretoria. He’s been working in the
feel the desired move he wanted to make. Each of these steps puts the golfer into a “NOW, field of Golf Psychology since the early 1980’s, and
• He visualised the shot very attentively from HERE, THIS” frame of mind. Each step pulls the assisted many of our top golfers and teams.
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011 300 5713 Thanks to Jo Bartram of
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prizes, Janine Pieterse from
Blair Atholl and Pamela Senior
for the beautiful festive decor.
1st Place
M. BRUNE, T. PELSER, S. MEYER, D. HAYWOOD
89 Points
2nd Place 3rd Place
I. FOURIE, L. VAN ACHTERBERGH, K. DE FREITAS, B. KOEN V. HESSLEWOOD, R. AGOCS, I. VAN ZYL, P. MLANDU
86 Points 84 Points
4th Place 5th Place
A. TAYLOR, A. BAKOS, A. ADAMS, I. FARR P. SENIOR, C. ELS, L. EBEDES, J. BELL
83 Points 82 Points
14NOMADS SA GIRLS CHAMPIONSHIP –
SALLY GREASLEY
SARAH BRAUDE
PRESIDENT WGSA
VP WGSA
FURTHERING JUNIOR GOLF
The first SA Girls Championship was played in 1976 as divisions. Chaperones are assigned golf carts and
a 36-hole one day stroke play tournament for the Under follow their players, assisting in particular the higher
20 age group. It was hosted by different clubs around handicap players with their scoring. After the final
the country each year, much as the other National round a prize giving is held attended by the National
events are today. Venues such as Beachwood Country Chairman of Nomads South Africa.
Club, Bloemfontein Golf Club, Houghton Golf Club,
Port Elizabeth and Schoeman Park. As every National Chairman has said, and indeed was
repeated this year “This event has long been one of
In 1988 when it went to Germiston, the format was the highlights of the Nomads calendar and is one that
changed to 54 holes, with 36 holes being played in one I have been looking forward to attending as Nomads
day and 18 the next, but it was decided to revert back Chairman for some time”.
to a 36-hole format the following year.
The winner of the Nomads SA Girls Championship
In 2001 the format was amended again when is invited, provided she meets the criteria, to play in
Pietersburg Golf Club (now known as Polokwane Golf the Duke of York Young Champions Trophy, which is
Club) hosted the event and it became what it is now, held each year at the venue of The Open. Caitlyn
the 18 and Under SA Girls Championship played over Macnab the 2019 Champion, will be joined by Samuel
three days. Simpson, the winner of the 2019 Nomads SA Boys U19
Championship, at Royal Portrush in September.
Nomads South Africa became the naming sponsor of
Womens Golf South Africa’s SA Girls Championship Pheletso Mota receiving her Two players celebrated their 10th year playing the
in 2005 when it was held at East London Golf Club. prize winning C Division in 2014 Nomads SA Girls Championship in 2019 and three
In 2006 the Nomads SA Girls was held for the first players aged 9 played for the first time. “This is
time at Orkney Golf Club and then it 2007 it moved a tournament I really look forward to every year”
to Middleburg. However, the Championship returned until the sun rises and the day warms up. So, for these
young players the challenge is to get their handicaps said WGSA President Sally Greasley. “We have to
to Orkney in 2008 and has remained there ever since. say goodbye to a few players who will be too old to
The sponsorship from Nomads has made it possible down in following years so they can play in the Silver
or Championship divisions who tee off later in the day. attend the following year or may be leaving to attend
for approximately 100 juniors annually, from all walks of
University in the US, but it is always such a joy when
life, to have the opportunity of playing in a competitive
In 2019 a total of 103 girls, plus 5 players from Zimbabwe, the first timers are asked to stand up at prize giving
environment, accompanied by chaperones, at no cost
to themselves. competed in the Nomads SA Girls Championship. and we see more newcomers than those leaving.
Each Union nominates players to attend against strict
In 2013, following our visit to Orkney Golf Club, Nomads criteria. The players must have played regularly, The Nomads SA Girls Championship is a wonderful
very generously assisted the club in building new cart entered all their scores, not have any penalty rounds, opportunity for WGSA to witness the results of our
paths, for which I know the members were extremely and if they are in a provincial squad, they must have hard work in developing the game of golf in all walks
grateful. attended regular squad practices.Those from coastal of life, and the enjoyment these girls have at the
regions fly into OR Tambo on Saturday morning and are Championship is evident in the number of “thank
transported in buses to Orkney and those able to drive you” letters we receive, especially from those
must arrive by 15h30. A Flag Raising ceremony is held
players who would never, without the sponsorship of
with each team marching in to the sound of marching
Nomads, be able to attend an event of this nature”.
music carrying their Union flags. The National Anthem
is played, a short welcome speech is given by the
“And with regard to the Nomads, words cannot
President followed by the handing over of the course by express our gratitude to this great organisation.
the Orkney Golf Club captain. The players then have Throughout the year they work tirelessly to raise
a short respite before congregating outside the dining funds, a feat they have continued to do for the past
hall where each Union is seated at separate tables and 59 years. In addition, many of their regional Nomads
a short rules session is given outlining the local rules clubs, through their local fundraising, provide
for the championship. Dinner is held each evening in sponsorship for provincial junior championships.
the dining hall. WGSA is proud to be associated with Nomads and
we wish them every success in their continued
2013 Future Champions The Championship and Silver Division play 54 holes efforts furthering junior golf in South Africa”.
stroke play, and the Bronze and Copper Divisions play
With ample accommodation available at The Key, 36 holes stableford. No caddies are allowed in the - SALLY GREASLEY
Championship and Silver Division, they must push their
players and their chaperones share small chalets.
own trolleys, but caddies are allowed in the two other
WGSA PRESIDENT
Every morning they attend breakfast in their pyjamas
and the camaraderie is evident. Friendships that are
forged at the SA Girls Championship remain with the
players forever, and if you ask a girl attending University
in the States what her fond memories are of WGSA’s
events, they will always highlight their appearances at
Orkney.
The Nomads SA Girls Championship is run in four
divisions, the Championship Division for players with a
Handicap Index of 6.5 and under, the Silver Division for
players of HI 6.6 to 15.3, a Bronze Division HI 15.4 – 24.3
and a Copper Division HI 24.4 – 29.3. This event is often
the first time many of the higher handicapped players
have ever played in a tournament, let alone a National
one. Unfortunately, they also have to be on the tee
early every morning which is a real test of endurance Team Winners Class of 2019
as often the temperature at Orkney drops to -2 or below
15TORO TIP: A SIGN OF THE TINES
The benefits of turf aeration on golf course’s and fine consistently stays lush and healthy. Toro’s range of
turf areas are both renowned and uncontested. In aerators combined with genuine Toro Tines; help you
short; by aerating your turf, you’re setting yourself not only get the most out of your machine but your
up for healthier, more resilient turf. However, budget as well. Genuine Toro Tines are engineered
the equipment you’re using is often overlooked; to deliver cleaner cuts and reduce stress on your
specifically, the type and choice of tine on your turf. Genuine Toro Tines are also built tough, lasting
aerator; it has a great impact on the effectiveness of up to four times longer than standard tines. Contact
your cultural practice. Although there is a vast array your Toro representative to find out more about our
of tines available, your choice is mostly driven by diverse line of genuine Toro Tines.
your course’s specific goals and budgets, but you
can use these general rules to help guide you. - NATALEIGH STRYDOM
Many say; go as deep as you can. Putting it simply,
with deep tine aeration; you get more of what
you want deeper in the soil. In many cases; it’s all
about what you want to achieve, for instance, if
you want to address thatch issues; a coring tine
is recommended as it removes organic matter,
they are also often utilised in conjunction with soil
amendment. Alternatively you can use solid tines;
however they don’t address the same issues as
hollow tines, but they are less disruptive in terms of
playing and in terms of clean-up. They also do the
trick with regards to promoting gaseous exchange. Aeration of turf using a Toro
The plug on the right had Toro Larger tines also help reduce compaction at the
Procore 648 with hollow tines
surface as well as stimulating root and chute density.
Procore with hollow tines last week.
This shows the benefits of aeration Longevity is your goal; ensuring that your turf
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16Fun
Fun filled golf day open to members and the public
R 500 per person includes light meal (bookings confirmed upon receipt of payment)
Date: 02 October 2019 – tee off from 10:30 onwards
Betterball competition
Loads of prizes and raffles
LIVE MUSIC
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Bookings direct with the proshop; proshop@kyalamigolf.co.za or 010 594 0034
17HIP TO
UNLIMITED BE SQUARE BY: JOHN DICKSON
GOLF CARTS We often have heard the expression “the hips don’t lie” well the hips play a huge
part in the golf swing. The golf swing is made up of many different moving parts
and the sequence of the movement play a huge roll in the execution of a golf
swing.
Even when we look at other sports the hips play a big part in the movement of
athletes and the transferring of weight. Lots of athletes when they get older have
hip replacements and I think this has a lot to do with poor movement when they
were playing the sports they were active in.
In Golf the hips are where we bend from and they connect the upper body to
the lower body. The golf swing relies on this connection to help synchronise
the movement from the loaded backswing down to impact and through to a
balanced finish.
The golf swing coils in the right hip on the backswing (for a right handed golfer)
and then the transfer onto the left side to facilitate the body being able to rotate
to the desired finish. If the hips do not work on the way down then the shot will
either be hooked or pulled. If the hips are over active this can lead to the ball
going right.
The desired hip movement should be a definite movement onto the left side
so that the right side can rotate through the hitting area to the balanced finish.
One of the big requirements is to make sure the shoulders remains reasonably
square to the intended path you want the ball to start on. If the hips work to fast
or to early they can lead to the shoulders opening up to early resulting in a pull
or pull slice.
Hence the expression Hip to be square really asks the question of us to use
the hips correctly but not at the expense of the shoulders. It is easy to try and
“clear” the hips and then over do the movement and end up with open Shoulders
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18WHEN MAKING
A WILL...
We tend not to give a thought to making a will unless we are diagnosed with a life-threatening disease or have reached an age where our friends are dying off at an alarming
rate. But death can come unexpectedly, like a thief in the night (to quote the Bible). Every day we read news reports and hear anecdotes about people who have died
in motor, industrial or hunting accidents (or even bizarre Darwin-award style accidents) or of heart attacks, aneurysms, strokes or other unexpected and sudden medical
conditions.
Without being morbid, we owe it to those close to us to leave our affairs tidy, and this means that we must be prepared for the unexpected. Here are a couple of things to
bear in mind when you contemplate your mortality and your worldly goods.
You need to appoint an executor. This is the person who wraps up your estate, collects your cash and assets, pays your bills and taxes and distributes the balance to your
beneficiaries. This is a technical and legal process, so you must make sure you appoint someone who is suitably qualified and experienced. It is also a task that has a
tendency to be pushed to the bottom of the pile of a busy person who does not focus on and is not passionate about this kind of work, so you must also make sure that
your executor also ticks these boxes.
You do not have to specify who must receive every single item and account that you have in your will. If you don’t mention a specific item, it forms part of the residue of your
estate, which goes to your heirs. They will then have to decide among themselves who gets what and what will be converted to cash to be divided among them. But if you
want specific people to receive specific things or specific cash amounts from your estate, these are bequests that must be made in your will. Bear in mind that it might save
those who you leave behind anguish and conflict if you have made your wishes known.
You may bequeath an asset to a beneficiary subject to the condition that when he or she dies it must be left to someone else. This condition is called a fideicommissum. This
is quite common with land such as farms or holiday homes, where a father leaves the property to his son subject to the condition that it is left to his son, and so on. Before
1965, property could be kept in a family eternally in this way. But in 1965 a law was passed that limited a fideicommissum to two consecutive beneficiaries. So even if you
leave your property with the condition that it must pass down from father to son indefinitely, you’re your grandson inherits it he can do with it as he pleases.
You may also leave property to one person subject to limited rights in favour of another. A common example is a usufruct, where a house or farm is left to, say, your child,
subject to the life (or limited period) usufruct in favour of your spouse. Your child becomes the owner of the property immediately upon your death, but your spouse has the
right to live in the property, rent it out and enjoy any income that it generates.
Everything that is left in your estate after your bills and taxes have been paid and your bequests distributed is divided among the heirs that you nominate in your will. You
are free to leave this to anyone and in whatever proportions you like. Some legal systems provide for what they call a “legitimate portion”, a minimum percentage of your
spouse and/or descendants. This does not form part of South African law – spouses and children have no legal right to inherit from you if you choose to leave them out of
your will. Of course, if you do disinherit them and they are partly or wholly financially dependent on you, they will have a claim for maintenance against your estate. In this
case, an actuary determines a lump sum that will satisfy the maintenance claim, which is then a liability of your estate like any other debt that you owe when you die, and will
reduce the value of the residue that the heirs will receive.
People often want to leave the bulk of their wealth to their children, out of fear that their spouse will meet a new partner and leave everything to him or her. While I can
understand the motivation, I don’t really agree with this. It may make sense if both spouses have significant wealth independently of each other. But most married couples’
lifestyles are fueled by their combined means. Take one’s share of the loot away and the other may struggle to get by. So, while the children will get a welcome injection of
capital, your spouse may be left decidedly poor. One way of dealing with this particular dilemma is to create a residual fideicommissum in your will. This is similar to the
fideicommissum described earlier, but covers everything that your spouse inherits from you generally, not a specific asset.
The spouse may use up what he or she has inherited, so he or she may make the lifestyle changes that we need as transit from one phase of our lives to the next, but whatever
is left must be left to your children.
If you have children under 18, they will need a guardian if both their parents have died. This is something that can cause a great deal of pain and conflict if there are different
family members who each feel that if they should be the guardians or if there are family members who feel obliged to take on the role, but are not really in a position to do
so. If you nominate guardians in your will, you will not only avoid this pain and conflict but will also have the peace of knowing that your children are left with someone you
know and trust.
If you leave children under 18 and have not made provision for a trust in your will, their inheritance must be converted to cash and paid into the Guardian’s Fund, which is
administered by the department of justice. When the children turn 18, they will then receive their entire inheritance, plus interest. Before that, their guardians may claim
maintenance from the guardian’s fund, which is paid out of the children’s inheritance. But having the maintenance paid is a slow process, and your children may be left
wanting.
If you want to avoid this and also delay your children receiving their inheritance until they reach an age at which you believe they will responsibly manage their money,
you must set up a trust for them in your will. To do this,
you must nominate trustees. These must be people
whom you trust to not only preserve and grow your
children’s inheritance, but also to release money to
your children and their Guardians when they need it.
Under South African law we have complete freedom
of testation; as long as it is not illegal or contrary to
public policy or morals, effect must be given to any
instructions or restrictions that you may state in your
will. However, you should guard against trying to rule
from the grave. We cannot predict the future; although
they may be made with the best intentions, conditions
and stipulations that seem sensible and necessary
when you make your will may cause your loved ones
tremendous heartache and even harm many years
later. I have seen this at first hand. It is advisable to
keep things simple and to let the future take care of
itself.
19PLAY 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.”
Many of us, watch hours of golf on TV, be it the USPGA, the European Tour, the LPGA and the like. We see certain rulings made and then as-
sume we can take those onto the golf course ourselves. Please be careful as you may end up being penalised. Every tour has what they call
a “Hard card” (a set of rules for that tour) as well as local rules (which will vary per tournament) that are applied. Just because you see them
being implemented on TV doesn’t mean they become implementable at your club. By comparison, your club may introduce “preferred lies”
for a period and then remove that local rule after a while. As your club has
a Committee, the respective tours have Committees who determine the implementation of their local rules.
A recent example was in the Irish Open where Model Local Rule F-5 was in effect i.e. where relief was allowed for Immovable obstructions
close to the putting green. The long form of the local rule reads:
Relief from interference by an immovable obstruction may be taken under Rule 16.1.
The player also has these extra options to take relief when such immovable obstructions are close to the putting
green and on the line of play:
The player may take relief under Rule 16.1b if an immovable obstruction is:
Ball in General Area.
On the line of play, and is:
• Within two club-lengths of the putting green, and
• Within two club-lengths of the ball. DR. RULZ
Exception - No Relief If Line of Play Clearly Unreasonable. There is no relief under this Local Rule if the player chooses a line of play that is clearly unreasonable.
Please be sure to read your local rules board and know which local rules are in play when you go out and play. It may save you a few shots.
RULES QUIZ
QUESTION 1 where the ball dropped the second time, QUESTION 6
Before playing his ball from long grass, a first touched the ground. An animal is an outside influence.
player moves some loose impediments from A - True
around his ball. In doing so he causes his QUESTION 3 B - False
ball to move. What is the ruling? Loose impediments may not be removed
A - The player gets one penalty stroke and with the back of a golf club. QUESTION 7
the ball must be replaced. A - True A player may remove a half-eaten apple
B - The player gets two penalty strokes and B - False from a bunker when it is lying next to his ball
the ball must be replaced. in the bunker, without penalty.
C - There is no penalty but the ball must be QUESTION 4 A - True
replaced. Leaves, twigs and branches which are not B - False
attached or growing are loose impediments.
QUESTION 2 A - True QUESTION 8
When dropping a ball under a Rule, a B - False A player may decline a concession by their
player drops the ball in the right way twice opponent.
and both times the ball comes to rest just QUESTION 5 A - True
outside the relief area, no nearer the hole. A player drops a ball in the right way in B - False
What is the ruling? the relief area when taking a drop under a
A - The player must place a ball anywhere in Rule. The ball hits the ground first but then QUESTION 9
the relief area. accidentally hits her foot before coming to The general penalty is a two-stroke penalty
B - The player must continue dropping until rest in the relief area. The player must drop in stroke play and match play.
a ball comes to rest in the relief area. the ball again. A - False
C - The player must place a ball on the spot A - True B - True
B - False
ANSWERS
Question 1: A Influence.
Explanation: As the player has caused his Question 4 A
ball to move, he gets a penalty of one stroke Explanation: See the definition of Loose Question 7: A
and must replace the ball. Impediments. Explanation: The half-eaten apple is a loose
impediment; under Rule 15.1a, a player may
Question 2: C Question 5: B remove a loose impediment lying anywhere
Explanation: If a ball has be en dropped in Explanation: A player has completed taking on the course.
the right way twice and both times comes to relief when a ball dropped in the right way
rest outside the relief area, the player must comes to rest in the relief area. It does not Question 8: B
complete taking relief by placing a ball on matter whether the ball, after hitting the Explanation: A concession is final - it cannot
the spot where the ball dropped the second ground, touches any person, equipment or be withdrawn once it is made and it cannot
time, first touched the ground (Rule 14.3c). other outside influence before coming to rest. be declined (Rule 3.2a).
If the ball comes to rest in the relief area, the
Question 3: B relief procedure is complete and the ball must Question 9: A
Explanation: Loose impediments can be be played as it lies. Explanation: The general penalty is loss of
removed in any way, (such as by using a hole in match play and a two-stroke penalty
hand or foot or a club or other equipment) - Question 6: A in stroke play.
see Rule 15.1a. Explanation: See the definition of Outside
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ANY QUESTIONS? You have had some time now to implement the new Rules of Golf – do you have any questions.
Please send any feedback, questions or queries you may have on the rules of golf to drrulzza@gmail.comTALKING ABOUT ZeBula GolF
SUSTAINABILITY BY: JOHN COLLIER estate and spa
THE SOUTH AFRICAN BUNKER SURVEY
FoR Rent to GolF GRoups
During the year as we collected data from golf clubs for the John Collier
Questionnaire, then the publication of the 12th Edition of the John Collier Annual & CoRpoRates
Survey culminating with the announcement of Umhlali Country Club as the top
club in South Africa one of the persistent conversation topics and invariably
complaints at golf clubs by players and management committee members was
the issue of bunkers. a beautiful bush home at Zebula Golf estate and spa comprising of a
main house with ahuge patio and built in wood braai, bar area, kitchen
and living room with a large screen tV. two cottages on either side of
the main house each consist of two en-suite bedrooms and a kitchenette.
Leopard Creek There are 2 adjacent houses the together sleep 16 adults and 6 children.
Houses may be rented separately at R 4200 per night per lodge.
Todd Lowe and Bob Vavrek in their article on Managing Bunkers in the USGA
Green Section Record wrote that when describing bunkers, it depends on who
you ask. Golf course architects might describe bunkers as aesthetic or strategic
features, whereas golf course superintendents might describe them as “money
pits” that consume endless resources. Furthermore, golfers may view bunkers as
dangerous areas to be avoided or safe havens that provide easy recovery shots.
However, bunkers receive an inordinate amount of attention at most golf facilities. For Bookings or more info contact:
This attention is inevitably negative rather than positive and often to the detriment
of the golf club and the course superintendent. The challenge is that a great deal
Tinker De Swardt • deswardt@netactive.co.za • Cell: 082 923 9631
of the criticism is unfounded and is usually based on very little sound information
on sustainable practices at a golf course.
In terms of sustainable golf, one of the quick tests for sustainability is to ask
whether a golf course has policies, procedures and plans to deal with the
three Ps of sustainability namely, people, planet and profit. From a different
perspective the Environmental Management Act defines sustainable development
as the integration of social, economic and environmental factors into planning,
implementation and decision-making so as to ensure that development
serves present and future generations”. As we have reiterated many times
in this column, compliance of environmental factors, i.e. the planet, and good
governance of social and economic factors, i.e. people and profit, are part of
the foundation the underpins licence to operate. Furthermore, the collation of
relevant data from the course and then sharing this information is crucial. King
IV Principle 12 of 17 supports this by stating that the entity i.e. the golf club,
should govern technology and information in a way that supports the organisation
setting and achieving its strategic objectives. In this regard one of the strategic
objectives for every golf club in South Africa should be to operate sustainably.
The Lost City
Many golf clubs in South Africa, for a several reasons are tightening their
golf course maintenance budgets which is impacting upon, for example
bunkers. The question is whether the management decisions impacting upon
bunkers have been made with the appropriate information. In this regard Club
Managers and Course Superintendents will be receiving a questionnaire
regarding bunkers. We hope that there will be overwhelming support to
participate in the South African bunker survey. Therefore, at your next meeting
why not introduce a short talk-topic on the agenda on sustainability, using the
bunker questionnaire as an example to illustrate this important agenda item.
- 083 455 7712 | ajcollier@telkomsa.net
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