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PERFORMANCE

National Squad - Men

Preparing champions for the world stage

GolfRSA believes that encouraging players to remain amateur a little longer helps build stronger, more complete professionals. Thanks to the funding of Mr. Johann Rupert and the generosity of our partners, players benefit from world-class training camps, funding, equipment, and guidance.

Notable Alumni

GolfRSA National Squad graduates have achieved global success, including:

Garrick Higgo

PGA Tour, DP World Tour and Sunshine Tour winner

Wilco Nienaber

 Hotel Planner Tour and
Sunshine Tour winner

Casey Jarvis

Hotel Planner Tour winner

Aldrich Potgieter

 PGA Tour winner, The Amateur
Champion 2022

Christo Lamprecht

 Korn Ferry Tour winner, The Amateur
Champion 2023

Jovan Rebula

The Amateur Champion 2018

Kieron van Wyk

APGA Tour winner

GolfRSA’s men’s programme continues to be a key pathway from amateur excellence to international success.

National Squad -

Women Raising the bar for women’s golf

The GolfRSA National Squad – Women provides structured, tiered support for South Africa’s most talented female golfers. Divided into Elite, Group B, Group C, and the Qalisa feeder squad, the programme helps players progress through performance levels as they develop.

Squad members benefit from:

South Africa’s leading instructors, Trackman and data-driven swing analysis, Sports psychology and biokinetics sessions and training camps that combine skill-building, fitness and mental focus.
Our National Squad has produced many of South Africa’s top-ranked amateurs and collegiate players, including Kaleigh Telfer, Kaiyuree Moodley, Kajal Mistry, Caitlyn Macnab and Kyra van Kan, and Sunshine Ladies Tour winners Cara Gorlei, Gabbi Venter and Danielle du Toit, . With support from Mr. Johann Rupert, the Department of Sport, Arts and Culture and The R&A, the women’s programme continues to inspire and empower golfers across the country

National Squad Selection

Selecting South Africa’s finest amateur golfers

The GolfRSA National Squad selection process is based on performance, attitude and potential.

Key criteria include:

  • Ranking on the GolfRSA Order of Merit and World Amateur
  • Golf Rankings
  • Outstanding performances locally or internationally, including NCAA Division 1 events
  • Player behaviour, respect, and attitude
  • National Colours and representation record
  • Health, fitness and commitment
  • Transformation and diversity considerations
Selections are reviewed regularly, with players able to move between groups as they develop. The aim is to recognise excellence while ensuring opportunities remain fair and inclusive across South African golf.

RSA Selection

Representing South Africa with pride

GolfRSA oversees the selection of players who represent South Africa in international amateur tournaments and team events.
Selections are based on consistent performance, competitive results and conduct that reflects the values of South African golf.

Considerations include:

  • Position on the GolfRSA Order of Merit
  • Performance at major events
  • Behaviour and sportsmanship on and of the course
  • Commitment to the squad programme and transformation goals
Special selections, such as invitations to the South African Open and SA Women’s Open, the World Amateur Team Championships and the Spirit International, are determined by a panel of selectors who balance ranking with merit and national interest.

Our Experts

World-class support for world-class players

Theo Bezuidenhout – Men’s Mental Coach

Sport and counselling psychologist with experience across international golf programmes. Works with GolfRSA’s elite male players on mental preparation, resilience and performance mindset.

Gavin Groves – Men’s Fitness Coach

Biokineticist and Titleist Performance Institute specialist who has worked with top amateurs and DP World Tour professionals. Focused on mobility, strength and injury prevention for golf performance.

Val Holland – Women’s National Coach

Veteran coach with extensive experience in player development and elite performance. Leads GolfRSA’s national coaching programme, focusing on technical excellence, course management and tournament readiness.

Anna Becker-Frankel – Women’s Assistant National Coach

Experienced coach dedicated to developing South Africa’s leading female amateurs. Supports the women’s national squad through technical coaching, performance planning and international tournament preparation.

Costanza Trussoni – Women’s TrackMan Specialist

Technology and data specialist with expertise in swing analysis and performance tracking. Works with GolfRSA’s elite players to optimise ball flight, club data and shot consistency using TrackMan technology.

Grant Flaum & Shaun Landsberg Women’s Mental Coaches

Grant (Elite & B Squads) and Shaun (Group C Squad) provide psychological support across GolfRSA’s high-performance structures. They focus on mental preparation, confidence, focus and resilience.

Bianca Bloemhof & Team – Women’s Biokineticist & Sport Scientist

Bianca leads the women’s performance support team, specialising in strength, conditioning and injury prevention. Ensures players are physically prepared to perform at their peak through tailored fitness, recovery and sport science programmes.
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