National Squad men
The GolfRSA National Squad was launched, and has been funded by businessman Johann Rupert in 2016. One of the main objectives of the squad programme is to ensure that our best players are groomed to represent South Africa in international competition and are fully prepared for life in the paid ranks, should they opt to turn professional.
The National Squad is made up of some of the most talented and promising young amateurs in South African golf, with a good mix of players from the top of the open and junior amateur rankings, and promising youngsters.
“We believe that by encouraging the players to stay amateur for a little longer, we can provide them with the best preparation for life as a professional golfer,” explains GolfRSA CEO Grant Hepburn. “Thanks to the generosity of Mr. Rupert, we are able to provide funding, support, advice, training camps and, ultimately, playing opportunities for the best of South Africa’s young golfing talent.”
The National Squad provides a valuable platform for talented golfers to further develop their skills and showcase them through competition, locally and on the world stage.
2025 | 2026 GolfRSA NATIONAL MEN'S SQUAD
NAME
- Alex Frankel
- Amilkar Bhana
- Andries van der Vyver
- Astin Arthur
- Ben Weber
- Bryan Newman
- Charl Barnard
- Christiaan Maas
- Christopher Bagnall
- Dian Kruger
- Dan Bennett
- Devon Valentine
- Dewan de Bruin
- Dylan Kayne
- Fabrizio de Abreu
- Henru Walters
- Ivan Verster
- Jack Buchanan
- Janko van der Merwe
- Johndré Ludick
- Josh Daniels
- Jordan Groenewald
- Jordan Wessels
- JP van der Watt
- Juan Coetzee
- Judd Sundelson
- Marno Lange
- Mitch Phigeland
- Logan Leisher
- Pascal Gunther
- Pearce Lewin
- Pieter Coetzee
- Roelof Craig
- Schalk van Ettinger
- Shaun Viljoen
- Stefan Jacobs
- Vian Jansen van Vuuren
- Vuyisani Makama
- Zinan Maimane
GOLF CLUB
- Devonvale Golf & Wine Estate
- Country Club Johannesburg
- Strand Golf Club
- Mount Edgecombe Country Club
- East London Golf Club
- Pecanwood Golf & Country Club
- Centurion Country Club
- Pretoria Country Club
- Country Club Johannesburg
- Centurion Country Club
- Silver Lakes Golf & Wildlife Estate
- Wedgewood Golf Club
- Fancourt
- Pearl Valley Golf Estate & Spa
- Woodhill Estate & Country Club
- Durbanville Golf Club
- Pinnacle Point Estate
- Milnerton Golf Club
- Magaliespark Country Club
- Graaff Reinet Golf Club
- Durbanville Golf Club
- Kingswood Estate
- Mooinooi Golf Club
- Humewood Golf Club
- Irene Country Club
- Houghton Golf Club
- Serengeti Estates
- Atlantic Beach Links
- Eye of Africa
- Bryanston Country Club
- Steenberg Golf Club
- Kingswood Golf Estate
- Silver Lakes Golf & Wildlife Estate
- Ruimsig Country Club
- St Francis Links
- Randpark Golf Club
- Centurion Country Club
- Country Club Johannesburg
- Silver Lakes Golf & Wildlife Estate
Notable achievements by former GolfRSA National Squad members
- Garrick Higgo (2017 - 2019) Wins on the PGA Tour, DP World Tour and Sunshine Tour
- Wilco Nienaber (2016 - 2019) Wins on the Challenge Tour and Sunshine Tour
- Casey Jarvis (2017 – 2022) Challenge Tour winner
- Dylan Mostert (2016) Wins on the Challenge Tour and Sunshine Tour
- Aldrich Potgieter (2022 – 2023) 2025 PGA Tour winner; 2024 Kornferry Tour winner; The Amateur Champion 2022
- Jovan Rebula (2016 - 2021) The Amateur Champion 2018
- Christo Lamprecht (2016 - 2024) 2025 Kornferry Tour winner; The Amateur Champion 2023
- Kieron van Wyk (2017-2025) 2025 APGA Tour winner
Sunshine Tour winners
Jono Broomhead (3), Albert Venter (2), Ryan van Velzen (2), Luca Filippi (2), Deon Germishuys (2), Dylan Naidoo (2), Malcolm Mitchell (2), Tristen Strydom, Herman Loubser, Altin van der Merwe
Sunshine Tour Rookie of the Year
- Garrick Higgo 2019 | 2020
- Jayden Schaper 2020 | 2021
- Casey Jarvis 2022 | 2023
- Altin van der Merwe 2024 | 2025
Sunshine Tour Order of Merit Winner
Ryan van Velzen 2023 | 2024
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