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	August 2022
	BSI Player of the Month

BSI Premier Academy Player of the Month – Mutahi Kibugu

Congratulations to Mutahi Kibugu who was voted as BSI College Player of the month for August. Mutahi won 2 medals during the month with a stroke average of 72. Mutahi has been participating in Big Easy Tour Events throughout the month with the most recent at ERPM GC.

Well done, Mutahi!

Mutahi Kibugu

BSI Junior Academy Player of the Month – Vuyisani Makama

Congratulations to Vuyisani Makama who was voted as BSI Junior Academy Player of the month for August.
Vuyisani won 3 medals during the month with a fantastic stroke average of 69.

Vuyisani participated in the recent Junior CGGU series and finished 1st at Kyalami with a score of 68, 1st at CCJ with a score of 70 and 2nd at Royal Johannesburg & Kensington with a score of 72.

This run sees Vuyisani winning his last five tournaments and finishing 2nd twice, taking him to 16-under for the past seven rounds.

Well done Vuyisani and excellent guidance and mentorship by Coach Tyrone Gibb.

Vuyisani Makama

Tournament Results

BSI Premier 18-Hole Medal

Well done to Sean Paxton on winning the BSI Golf Premier 18-Hole Medal with a score of 71 on Friday, 2 September 2022, played at Royal Johannesburg and Kensington GC – East. This is Sean’s fifth win this year and keeps him on top of the BSI Premier Order of Merit. Well done also to Coach Chris Wright for keeping Sean going in the right direction.

Sean Paxton

BSI Junior Academy 18-Hole Medal

Congratulations to Pranay Kapur on his win on Friday, 2 September 2022 in the BSI Golf Junior Academy Medal with a score of 73 on Royal Johannesburg and Kensington East GC. This is Pranay’s first win for the year in a BSI event and we definitely would like to see more of his happy face on the winners podium in the months to come. Well done Pranay and keep up the great work you are doing.

Pranay Kapur

Our golfers are making great strides

External Events – Results

CGGU August Junior Break event – CMR Golf Club

Congratulations to Connor Olfsen for his 2nd place finish in the CGGU August Break event played at CMR Golf Club on 1 September 2022, shooting his all-time PB of 76.

Connor only recently started playing in external events and has shown great fortitude in this competitive format and has gained unmeasurable experience in this short period. Congratulations to his coaching team of Michelle Steyn, Mark Fairbank and Renée Reinecke on the work they have been doing with him.

Onwards and upwards Connor!

Connor Olfsen

BSI Junior Academy Results Wrap Up – Central Gauteng Golf Union August Break events

GolfRSA – Mpumalanga Open – White River GC

Well done to our BSI golfers who entered the Mpumalanga Open played at White River Country Club. Of the 22 entrants, we had 15 who made the cut. Congratulations to BSI Mental client, Liam van Deventer, who came 2nd after a play-off.

GolfRSA – Ladies Ekurhuleni Open Championship 2022 - Benoni CC

Well done to Stacey-Lee van Gent who came 9th in the Ekurhuleni Ladies Open ‘B’ Division and to Samantha Conradie for her T22 place in the ‘A’ Division.

Upcoming events

BSI Srixon Junior Tour – Ekurhuleni Golf Union

Our next leg of the BSI Srixon Junior Tour 2022 will be held on Sunday, 18 September 2022 at Magaliespark GC in conjunction with the North-West Golf Union.

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

Celebrate our legacy

Heritage Month

In South Africa, 24 September is celebrated as Heritage Day and we also celebrate September as Heritage Month. BSI is made up of students from many parts of the world and as an international academy we would like to embrace our diversity, foster greater social cohesion and share in other people’s cultures and nationalities.

There are approximately 20 different nationalities that presently make up the student and staff compliment at BSI and with so many different heritages we all still find a way to consider everyone family. In the next few newsletters, we will be briefly “meeting” a few of our students who hail from outside of our borders and learn a little bit about their country.

The first two young gentlemen both come from a warm Kenya, and have been made to feel right at home here in SA. Let’s get to know a little bit about Kenya and its two golfing sons, Mutahu Kibugu (MK) and Tanish Gudhka (TG).

BSI: How did you find out about BSI and what made you come to BSI?
MK: I found out about BSI from my good friend from Kenya and past pupil of BSI, David Nduva. I see a lot of good players that I know come out of BSI and they have the facilities and coaches to improve my game.
TG: I searched online and BSI was at the forefront of golfing academies. I came to improve my game and take golf to another level.

BSI: As this is a Heritage Month campaign, tell us a bit about the country you are from?
MK: Located in the east of Africa, Kenya is one of the fastest growing economies in Africa and is well-known for its tourism and friendly people. It is a very diverse country.
TG: Kenya has more than 60 languages and some of the most famous long-distance runners are Kenyans.

BSI: What do you miss the most about your country since you have been away?
MK: One of my favourite foods is ugali, which I miss. The weather is something I miss as it is summer nearly all-year round as Kenya is on the equator. I enjoy Mombasa as it is on the coast and the food is amazing.
TG: I miss my mom’s cooking and I miss my home golf course and the warm climate.

BSI: Have you been made to feel welcome at BSI, do you have any strong friendship bonds built and do you have a sense of family amongst fellow students, tutors and coaches?
MK: From the first day I was on campus I felt comfortable with the people around me and didn’t have to get used to it at all. It was almost natural. Between the staff at BSI, my Mental Coach, Mark Fairbank and Chris Wright, my Swing Coach, I have a good relationship with all of them. We are able to talk about anything really, not just golf. I would like to thank everyone at BSI for welcoming me back with open arms after being away for so long.
TG: Yes, I was welcomed enough and felt quite comfortable when I arrived here. BSI is supportive from the coaches to the general staff.

BSI: Any special mentions or words you would like to add? Most memorable moments/ times so far at BSI? Are you having fun and what do you love about South Africa?
MK: Yes, I’m enjoying South Africa currently. Over the past few months, I’ve been able to travel around and meet different people. What I love about South Africa is the different cultures and types of people. You can learn something new here every day and I like the work ethic.
TG: My most memorable moment is the day I shot my personal best of 74. I love the scenery that South Africa has to offer.

BSI: Thanks Tanish and Mutahi for your time to do the interview and we wish both of you the best of luck in your future on and off the golf course and may you make many happy memories here in SA.

Tanish Gudhka and Mutahi Kibugu

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