Tuesday, June 23, 2015
Stand a chance to win the Ernie Els experience
Thursday, June 18, 2015
Special Membership Offer at Parow Golf Club
They adjusted their under 23 category to an under 25 age group category to help the young generation of golfers join a club at an affordable rate.
For only R 1755 per year. JOIN TODAY (the fee can also be paid monthly)
As a member your playing fees will be as follows:
18 Holes: R809 Holes: R45
For all under 25's that are a MEMBER or NON MEMBER of a golf club, Parow Golf Club offer the following rates:
During the week:
18 Holes: R110
9 Holes: R65
Weekends:
18 Holes: R140
9 Holes: R80
Visit their website http://www.parowgolfclub.co.za
or call +27 21 930 2160
Wednesday, June 10, 2015
Enter the Ernie Els Experience
Fancy a round at a top-ranked golf course?
Enter the Ernie Els Experience and you could be teeing off to fight the Big C with the Big Easy at the Sanlam Cancer Challenge:
http://goo.gl/0hmSlm terms & conditions apply.
http://goo.gl/0hmSlm terms & conditions apply.
Tuesday, June 9, 2015
Stellenbosch Lodge Promotion
Single accommodation B&B – R995 per person per night
Sharing accommodation B&B – R590 per person per night (R1180 per room, 2 people sharing)
Specials until end of Julie 2015
Term & Conditions apply
Thursday, June 4, 2015
Do you want to turn pro?
The Southern African Golf Institute is situated at River Club in Observatory, Cape Town. Their coaches are PGA qualified and personally trained by our Golf Director, internationally renowned coach Grant Hepburn. Grant has trained coaches around the world and is vastly experienced at passing on his knowledge in a way that allows coaches to have a thorough understanding of how to help golfers improve quickly and effectively.
For more information and application forms, please consult the SA Golf Institute website: www.sagolfinstitute.com
WANT TO TURN PRO?
For more information and application forms, please consult the SA Golf Institute website: www.sagolfinstitute.com
Contact Details:
SA Golf Institute, Cape Town
Tel: +27 (0)21 300 0140
Email: info@sagolfinstitute.com
TwitterWednesday, May 27, 2015
Gary Player to open the Golf Hall of Fame
via Jeff Clause (Santa Says Newsletter, Read his ONLINE version here)
Mr Player is, without a doubt, one of the greatest sportsmen of all time. Not only has he globe-trotted the world for more than 60 years winning tournaments on every continent, he is also the fittest 79-year old going (and he’ll show you!). Gary has also been a great friend to me over my 24 years in SA.
We have played together, taught together and shared many a story. He came to Sparrebosch shortly after we opened to support me in my new position there. He has also written letters on my behalf in those early years when I had to renew my work permit. He wrote a passionate letter when I applied for permanent residency. He met my parents here and again in Texas, walking and talking to them as he played. When my brother introduced himself to Gary at a tournament in Iowa some years later, Gary said, “Ah, it’s great to see you again, what a fine son you have.” (I liked that story).
Mr Player was the first golfer to be inducted at the opening of the Golf Hall of Fame at Oubaai. I was there but, due to commitments, he wasn’t. On Tuesday, he will open the new Golf Hall of Fame in the Waterfront and finally receive his award in person. I will be there to thank him and wish him well.
He has been the best ambassador for South Africa!
I am sure when there is a small gap in his schedule, he will accept my standing invitation and come here for a game. When he does, I’ll be sure to whisper in your ear!
From the web…
The Mercedes Benz Southern Africa Golf Heritage Hall of Fame & Museum will open at the Cape Town V&A Waterfront in June.
Multiple Major winner and arguably South Africa’s greatest sportsman, Gary Player, is set to officially open the Mercedes-Benz Southern Africa Golf Heritage Hall of Fame & Museum at the Clocktower, Cape Town V&A Waterfront, on 2 June this year, where many of his memorabilia, trophies and jackets will be on display for the first time ever outside of the World Golf Hall of Fame.
This Hall of Fame & Museum will be home to numerous historical South African golf artefacts and will also honour those players and people in the industry who have had a great impact on the sport from a local point of view.
The opening of the Southern Africa Heritage Hall of Fame & Museum will be followed by the sixth Southern Africa Golf Hall of Fame induction ceremony, where the 2014 class honoured in an event attended by leading politicians, business people, and many local golfing legends. On Wednesday 3 June Metropolitan Golf Club in Cape Town will play host to the annual Invitational Pro-Am golf event, where invited guests are able to enjoy the company of many of the golfing legends and Hall of Fame inductees.
Mr Player is, without a doubt, one of the greatest sportsmen of all time. Not only has he globe-trotted the world for more than 60 years winning tournaments on every continent, he is also the fittest 79-year old going (and he’ll show you!). Gary has also been a great friend to me over my 24 years in SA.
We have played together, taught together and shared many a story. He came to Sparrebosch shortly after we opened to support me in my new position there. He has also written letters on my behalf in those early years when I had to renew my work permit. He wrote a passionate letter when I applied for permanent residency. He met my parents here and again in Texas, walking and talking to them as he played. When my brother introduced himself to Gary at a tournament in Iowa some years later, Gary said, “Ah, it’s great to see you again, what a fine son you have.” (I liked that story).
Mr Player was the first golfer to be inducted at the opening of the Golf Hall of Fame at Oubaai. I was there but, due to commitments, he wasn’t. On Tuesday, he will open the new Golf Hall of Fame in the Waterfront and finally receive his award in person. I will be there to thank him and wish him well.
He has been the best ambassador for South Africa!
I am sure when there is a small gap in his schedule, he will accept my standing invitation and come here for a game. When he does, I’ll be sure to whisper in your ear!
From the web…
The Mercedes Benz Southern Africa Golf Heritage Hall of Fame & Museum will open at the Cape Town V&A Waterfront in June.
Multiple Major winner and arguably South Africa’s greatest sportsman, Gary Player, is set to officially open the Mercedes-Benz Southern Africa Golf Heritage Hall of Fame & Museum at the Clocktower, Cape Town V&A Waterfront, on 2 June this year, where many of his memorabilia, trophies and jackets will be on display for the first time ever outside of the World Golf Hall of Fame.
This Hall of Fame & Museum will be home to numerous historical South African golf artefacts and will also honour those players and people in the industry who have had a great impact on the sport from a local point of view.
The opening of the Southern Africa Heritage Hall of Fame & Museum will be followed by the sixth Southern Africa Golf Hall of Fame induction ceremony, where the 2014 class honoured in an event attended by leading politicians, business people, and many local golfing legends. On Wednesday 3 June Metropolitan Golf Club in Cape Town will play host to the annual Invitational Pro-Am golf event, where invited guests are able to enjoy the company of many of the golfing legends and Hall of Fame inductees.
The 2014 Class of Inductees includes:
• Lewis Chitendwa
• Fulton Allem
• John Fourie
• Mrs AE Vernon (nee Ormsby)
• Ronnie Glennie
• H Walter
To find out more of the inductees visit www.golfhalloffame.co.za
• Lewis Chitendwa
• Fulton Allem
• John Fourie
• Mrs AE Vernon (nee Ormsby)
• Ronnie Glennie
• H Walter
To find out more of the inductees visit www.golfhalloffame.co.za
Wednesday, April 29, 2015
Experience of PGA pros rewarded with new Seal
JOHANNESBURG (23 April 2015) – The experience and status of this country’s PGA professionals will now be more clearly identifiable following the launch of the PGA of South Africa’s new Member Seal this month.
“The updated design affords the PGA Member the opportunity to share his/her class of Membership. This is also in accordance with the use of the PGA Seal worldwide and ties in with the best practices of the PGA World Alliance,” says Ivano Ficalbi, Chief Executive of the PGA of South Africa.
“As an association we are 90 years old this year, and the new Seal more clearly defines the role and experience of our members within our overall vision to be a brand in action.”
Following a three-year apprenticeship, a newly qualified PGA member is classed as a Class A Professional, and after a combination of time, additional studies and contribution to their personal work environment, they are upgraded in status.
After three years as a PGA member, he or she graduates to a Class AA Professional. A six-year PGA member is classed as a Class AAA Professional. A decade in the industry is recognised as a Fellow Professional. A member with 15 years of experience is classed as an Advanced Fellow. And the ultimate recognition is that of Master Professional, which recognises 20 years or more in the industry.
“This creates a more clearly defined career pathway for our members,” says Ficalbi. “But the progression is not just based on time. It’s dependent upon our Continuous Professional Development (CPD) programme whereby our members are encouraged to upgrade their skills and earn points as in any other professional association before they can progress.”
The benefit for the golf industry is that the status of their PGA professional is now significantly enhanced through the visibility of his or her experience. Clubs seeking new PGA professionals can also now clearly advertise for the level of experience they require.
Friday, April 10, 2015
Stand a chance to win the Ernie Els Experience
WIN with Sanlam Cancer Challenge in co-operation with Ernie Els
Join our Champion of Hope in our drive against cancer.
Prize: The highlight of the 2-day event is a game of golf at the top-ranked, Ernie Els designed golf course, Oubaai Golf Club, near George. A tour of the Ernie Els Winery outside Stellenbosch followed by a light lunch at the Winery. An evening dinner at the Big Easy Restaurant in Stellenbosch.
All transfers, accommodation and meals are taken care of.
Terms and conditions apply. Competition closes on Friday 25 September 2015.
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