It may have taken a lot more effort than they planned for, but defending champions Central Gauteng and host union Ekurhuleni got the job done and joined Southern Cape as the early frontrunners in the first round of the 55th South African Inter-Provincial, sponsored by Tempest, at Glendower Golf Club on Monday.
Ekurhuleni got their South African Inter-Provincial campaign off to the ideal start in the Foursomes against Western Province, while Gauteng North scored a clean sweep against Limpopo in the B-Section Foursomes at Glendower Golf Club.
Ekurhuleni is counting on experience, youthful exuberance and home course advantage to hunt down a historic first victory in the South African Inter-Provincial Championship, sponsored by Tempest, from 21-25 September.
Defending champions Central Gauteng will lead the A-Section charge in the 55th South African Inter-Provincial, sponsored by Tempest Car Hire, at Glendower Golf Club from 21 – 25 September.
While history and form favour the side who struck gold for a record 27th time last year, the defending champions are taking nothing for granted in their opening match on Monday.
Glendower Golf Club promises to serve up a feast of rousing shot-making, inspiring feats and a contest to savour when the 55thSouth African Inter-Provincial Championship tees off from 21-25 September.
The Glacier Junior Series wrapped up its qualifying tournaments with the Compleat Golfer Tournament at Humewood Golf Club on Sunday. The A Division title went to Humewood’s own Jacques Smith, who won by two strokes with a round of 76. Smith will be playing in his third National Final.
South Africa’s Dylan Naidoo tied for 14th in the 2015 Duke of York Young Champions Trophy, while compatriot Ivanna Samu claimed a runner-up finish in the Girls Competition and finished ninth overall in the prestigious international junior championship at Prince’s Golf Club in England on Friday.
Felix Palson from Sweden took the second round lead at the Duke of York Young Champions Trophy, while top ranked Ivanna Samu battled the blustery conditions to cling to the 10 spot and fellow South African Dylan Naidoo preserved a top 20 position in Kent, England on Thursday.