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   Keeping up with our alumni
 Alumni News

This week we have more international success stories to share, with two of our PGA Diploma alumni making their way in the growing golf hub in Dubai.

Congratulations to PGA Diploma graduate Ginger Delacrétaz on her appointment as Teaching Professional at the Peter Cowan Golf Academy at the Jumeirah Golf Estate in Dubai.

Congratulations as well to BSI PGA Diploma graduate Stuart Smith on his appointment as Club Fitter & Sales Associate at Precision Golf Middle East, based in Dubai.

Left: Ginger Delacrétaz
Right: Stuart Smith

The PGA Diploma qualification from BSI, along with the ongoing alumni support we offer, provides global career opportunities in the business of golf.  These opportunities are only increasing, as is the demand for our graduates. 

Where will you go with your PGA Diploma from BSI?  Click here to register your interest for 2023 enrolment. Limited spaces available.



 
 Welcome to the team
 Growing our coaching staff

We would like to welcome PGA Professional Duane Keun to the BSI Golf Coaching Team. Duane completed his PGA Diploma at TGSE Pretoria in 2012.  From 2013 to 2020 he competed on the Sunshine Tour and Big Easy Tour, before moving to full-time coaching in 2021. He is the current PGA Club Professional Champion.

Duane has also been selected to represent South Africa in the inaugural Four Nations Cup, to be played between the PGAs of Canada, Australia, New Zealand and South Africa in September. We wish Duane all the best and many happy days and success stories at BSI.

Duane Keun



 
  Alignment sticks
  Performance Tip of the Week

Shadow drill to help stabilise head movement
by Chris Wright, BSI Golf Coach 

Click on the link below to watch a drill demonstrated by Chris, on how you can use basic elements to improve your swing:

Watch tip


    Keep you head down
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Take back control



 
  Highlighting our students
 Tournament results

BSI Premier 18-Hole Medal

Well done to Sean Paxton for winning his 4th BSI 18-Hole Premier Medal this year, on Friday, 22 July 2022 played on Royal Johannesburg and Kensington GC – East Course, with an even par score of 72. Sean’s consistent run of form has brought him into contention for the BSI Premier Order of Merit, as he now sits in 2nd place, only 484 points off 1st.

Sean Paxton

BSI Junior Academy 18-Hole Medal

Congratulations to Vuyisani Makama on his win on Friday, 22 July 2022 in the BSI Golf Junior Academy Medal with a score of 69 on Huddle Park Golf Course. This is Vuyisani’s all-time personal best on Huddle Park, beating his previous best by 3 shots. This is also Vuyisani’s 8th win this year and he goes two in a row, which begs to ask the question, can we see the 3-peat this week?

Personal bests:
Vuyisani Makama - 69
Justin Li - 72

Vuyisani Makama



 
  New achievements unlocked
  External Tournaments - Results & News

CMR Junior League Tournament

Congratulations to Tawriq Abrahams on shooting an astounding 6-under par score of 66 at his Junior League Tournament played at CMR Golf Course on Sunday, 24 July 2022. Tawriq’s comeback from his back injury is nothing but astounding as he has been consistently shooting low scores these past two months.

Tawriq Abrahams

U.S. Kids Golf – Parkview

Congratulations to Ethan Joseph on his 3rd place finish at the U.S. Kids Golf Tournament (Boys 15-18) played at Parkview Golf Course on Sunday, 24 July 2022



 
 Youth Month

Youth Month spotlight this week is on two individuals who are showing some positive gains in their golf. We meet Pranay Kapur, who has embraced change with a great attitude and through this, has shown exceptional advances in his game and Nathan Whibley, who maintains a consistent path to developing himself as a golfer.

Pranay Kapur
Gr. 12 - AS levels Cambridge

BSI has really helped my game improve mentally and physically.  All of my coaches, Mark Fairbank, Chris Wright and Renee Reinecke, help improve my game every day. I have mostly improved in my physical game. With the combination of physical fitness with Renee and golf coaching with Chris, my strength and course management has improved thoroughly.

I’ve made a lot of good friends at BSI and have a great relationship with Chris and the rest of the team. I would like to thank all the coaches, especially Chris, Tyrone, and Mark as they all have helped me improve as a golfer and as a person. BSI is a great school and I’m definitely enjoying the training.

Pranay Kapur

Nathan Whibley
Year 9 Cambridge

The facilities and coaches have played a big role towards starting my career. I have definitely gained a lot of confidence and through gaining confidence my physical game has improved and my mental game is stronger. I am more comfortable with my abilities and have started performing better.

I am coping well with my academics and the tutors help a lot. Time management and my pace of work are important to make my studies manageable. I have a good bond with fellow students and tutors.

BSI can be called family and I enjoy being around a happy and positive environment.

Nathan Whibley



 
  What to look forward to
 Upcoming events

BSI Srixon Junior Tour – Ekurhuleni Golf Union

Our next leg of the BSI Srixon Junior Tour 2022 will be held on Sunday, 7 August 2022 at Glendower GC in conjunction with the Ekurhuleni Golf Union.

We look forward to welcoming and hosting all the up-and-coming junior golfers to this event.

Huge thanks to our partners Srixon Golf for their continued support in sponsoring and promoting junior golf in South Africa.

Our new partner, Golferade will also be there to ensure our players are properly hydrated.

Register now!


Special Olympics – SA National Golf Games

Our PGA Diploma students were asked to assist and invigilate at the Special Olympics SA National Golf Championship.




 
  Not just golf
  Wolves FC Soccer Camp


Sign up today for the exclusive Wolves FC Soccer Camp hosted at our Football Campus in Modderfontein, JHB.

Train with Premier League Academy Coaches. Limited spots available!

The early bird special expires on Saturday, 13 August 2022.

Contact football@bsisports.com for more details and to register. #jointhepack



 
 Let’s recap

Catch up on our previous newsletters and re-familiarise yourself with our performance tips:

Recap



 
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