Nicol van Wyk is, according to the latest World Amateur Golf Rankings (WAGR), the 4th highest ranked player in the amateur game. These ranking, released weekly by the R&A, take into account performances of amateur golfers in tournaments all over the world.
Ann Bainbrige, The Pro Shop’s G Hughes and winner Bertine Strauss
17-year old Bertine Strauss added another stroke play trophy to her cabinet when she picked up the Gauteng Stroke Play Championship with a three-under par 143 at Bryanston Country Club yesterday.
Professional golf is perceived to be financially most lucrative. So, how are these players doing in the money stakes, with the Sunshine Tour a quarter of the way through its 2009 season?
Marne, Asheigh and Pam
The South African team of Ashleigh Holmes (Captain), Pam Hayward and Marne Roos won the 2009 Regional All Africa Challenge Trophy played at the beautiful Nkonyeni Estate in Swaziland this week.
Mareli Joubert
Pretoria University student Mareli Joubert won the 54 Hole Free State and Northern Cape Championship Esther Cutler Trophy played at Bloemfontein Golf Club on the weekend of 2 and 3 May. With rounds of 72, 70 and 74 on 216 she was three strokes ahead of Kim Williams on 219 and Connie Chen and Nicole Carlse tied in third place on 220.
Erica Lefson, Enver Hassen and Bruce Younge
WGSA President Erica Lefson, SAGA President Enver Hassen and SAGA COE Bruce Younge attended the 8th International Golf Conference at Fairmont St Andrews from the 29th April to 1st May 2009, hosted by the R & A. The event is held every four years.
Erica Lefson, Enver Hassen and Bruce Younge
South Africa increased her lead to 21 over Swaziland after the second round of the RAACT with Pam Hayward and Asheigh Holmes shooting one-over par 72s at the Nkonyeni Golf Estate today.
Pam Hayward
Assisted by an eagle, Pam Hayward shot a one over par 72 to take South Africa into the lead on day 1 of he Regional All Africa Challenge Trophy being played at the Nkonyeni Golf Estate in Manzini.