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Gauteng North’s Hendrikus Stoop launched the South African challenge in the Amateur at Carnoustie and Panmure in Angus, Scotland on Monday.

The Scots carried a 12 stroke lead into the second day of the Tri-Series against South Africa and Australia, but the Aussies defeated the home favourites for victory at Castle Stuart Golf Links in Inverness, Scotland on Thursday.

As the sun set on the first day of the Tri-Series between Scotland, South Africa and Australia on Wednesday, the host nation are in the driver’s seat while South Africa moved into second with a little Aussie assistance at Castle Stuart Golf Links in Inverness, Scotland.

South Africa’s top amateurs are primed to make the most of a Tri-Series match against Scotland and Australia after a troublesome start to their four-week tour in the United Kingdom.

Six of South Africa’s top amateurs are primed to kick off a four-week tour in the United Kingdom with the St Andrews Links Trophy at the Old and Jubilee Courses in Scotland today. The squad includes Teaghan Gauche, Jason Smith, Hendrikus Stoop and James du Preez from Gauteng North, Central Gauteng’s Matthew Spacey and Jade Buitendag from Southern Cape and are accompanied by experienced coach and seasoned Sunshine Tour campaigner, Kevin Stone.