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  BSI Golf
 From the Founder's Desk

Our students had a brief 1-week break in the schedule last week, before the start of a busy final cycle full of exams and tournaments.

During the break I spent a fantastic week at the All Africa Golf Championship in El Gauna, Egypt.  El Gauna is a stunning venue on the Red Sea and many friends were made from across the continent and beyond. At 38 degrees every day it was a tad warm too.


Our next Open Day is coming up on Saturday, 15th October, where we will be showcasing our popular full-time golf programmes; Junior Academy, PGA Diploma and Greenkeeping.  See details on how to register later in this newsletter.



 
  Performance Tip of the Week
  Golf Swing Posture - Exercises to improve timing,  rhythm and balance in your golf swing.

Brought to you by Renée Reinecke , BSI Sports Scientist

Renée Reinecke

Click on the link below to watch Renée show you some great exercises to engage and increase your core strength:

Watch Drill

Contact us and one of our professionals will be in contact with you.

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 Player of the Month

BSI College Player of the Month

Congratulations to Jacques van der Merwe who was voted as BSI College Player of the Month for September.

Jacques won our Cycle 3 72-hole Championship with scores of 69, 74, 72 and 74 to end 1-over after the four days.  He also won one weekly medal during the month.  His stroke average for the month was 73.  Well done, Jacques!

Jacques van der Merwe

BSI Junior Player of the Month

Well done to Grant Labuschagne who was voted as BSI Junior Player of the Month for September.

Grant won our Cycle 3 36-Hole Junior Championship with scores of 68 and 78 over the 2 days. He also won 1 BSI Junior Medal during the month. Grant’s stroke average for the month was 71.

Grant also finished T19 in the Nomads North & South Championship at Pecanwood CC.

Congratulations Grant!

Grant Labuschagne



 
 Tournament Results

Ekurhuleni Open – Glendower GC

Well done to all the players who entered into the Ekurhuleni Open played at Glendower GC from Thursday, 29 September to Sunday 02 October 2022.

Some notable results:
Reece Mckain – T16
Mojelefa Nale & Sean Paxton – T28
Mangezi Maswanganyi – T44
David Harold – T51
Dowoo Kim – T55
Tawriq Abrahams – T55



 
  Enrol in South Africa’s Premier College Golf Programme

The PGA Diploma at BSI has been the premier golf college programme in South Africa for more than a decade.

The golf program features:
Three years of high-performance golf training
Unlimited coaching
Unlimited fitness training
Unlimited mental sessions
Membership at Royal Johannesburg & Kensington GC
Unlimited rounds of golf
Range membership
Weekly 18-hole Strokeplay Tournaments
Quarterly 72-hole Championships
Order of Merit and statistics record
Matchplay Championship
Fantastic tournament prizes from Srixon
Clothing pack from Puma
Use of state-of-the-art technology

The academic program includes:
Business Studies
Sport Science
Coaching
Club Management
Retailing
Equipment Technology
Custom Fitting
Event Organisation
Rules of Golf
Career Development
Hundreds of hours of practical experience
Post-graduate career assistance
PGA accreditation
Worldwide career opportunities

More than 50% of the limited spaces for 2023 are already secured.

If you have a passion for golf and want a career as either a player or in the international business of golf, then don’t delay. Secure your space for 2023 while still available.




 
  Here's what our PGA Diploma
graduates have to say.

"I spent four years at BSI and I must say, it was probably the best years of my life. Being able to wake in the morning, say to myself, I'm off to learn and specialise in my passion was something very special to me. The academy was at the heart of all my learning and life experiences as a young high school graduate.

BSI's PGA programme was the perfect balance between academics, practical learning, and golf training. We were taught and cared for by respected professionals in the industry, which played a significant part in our personal developments."

~ Jeremy d'Argent, PGA Diploma Graduate (2014)
Director of Golf, The Links Fancourt

"BSI enabled me to follow my passion by giving me a solid platform that prepared me to take on the golf industry. If you are considering getting into the golf industry, BSI is a great platform. It will prepare you for what is ahead of you. Anything you require in the golf industry, BSI will prepare you."

~ Andrew Lamont PGA Diploma Graduate (2015)
Internal Sales Manager, Srixon Golf SA


"BSI has been a huge part of my life and it's something that's going to stay with me forever. I've had amazing experiences and endless exposure, which has led me to achieve more than I could ever imagine. The best thing about BSI is the constant guidance whenever it's needed without any hesitation, having the luxury of a great team surrounding you, and finally the constant feeling of being a part of a family.

The value of the exposure you receive from being a part of an environment like BSI. Through its reputation and connection within the golf industry, you are able to come across people and get to know individuals that are extremely knowledgeable and pave the way for you to build a career within the industry.

If you're a young golfer thinking of joining BSI, In simple terms, do it! You won't regret it at all."

~ Yusuf Raidhan, PGA Diploma Graduate (2019)
Head Coach, YR Golf


"I was very privileged to attend BSI for four years. It gave me the opportunity to pursue my dream of playing golf for a living under the guidance of some fantastic coaches, while getting a great academic grounding. It also afforded me the chance to gain experience in various avenues within the golf industry before settling on coaching, which has ultimately become my passion and career.

I would highly recommend the academy to anyone who is interested in pursuing a career within the golf industry."
~
Murray Smit, PGA Diploma Graduate (2012)
Head Teaching Professional, De Zalze Golf Estate


"From my 10 years’ experience in the golf industry, BSI is by far the leading institute, all staff actually care about every single student's future and will go out of their way to help you succeed. BSI is well known in the industry and everyone knows that if you have attended BSI you are a better candidate."

 ~ Simon Riekert, PGA Diploma Graduate (2012)
Golf Industry Digital Media Entrepreneur


"BSI was pivotal in providing me with all the right tools to enter the golfing industry. It gave me a broad and in-depth overview of almost everything one would need to pursue a career in golf. One of the best things about my time at BSI was the life-long friendships that I made. We are all connected now and able to plug into one another across the world. BSI provides you with a solid base from which you can enter, not only the golf industry, but various other avenues to forge a career with substance. I am truly thankful for the opportunities created for me."

~ Gerrit van Niekerk, PGA Diploma Graduate (2012)
Sales Manager, The Pro Shop Fourways


"I had the chance to live out my passion and now I am working not only within the golf industry, but the sports industry. BSI has taught me a lot. I am thankful for my experience at BSI and it is quite unique to say that I really love getting up every morning to do what I love."
~ Don Wolmarans, PGA Graduate (2018)
Custom Builder/Fitter, Cobra Puma Golf

Start your journey. Contact our admissions department at info@bsisports.com for more details on the PGA Diploma at BSI, and to start your own journey to success.

Please join us for our Open Day on Saturday 15th October to see the academy in action, meet the staff and students and learn more about SA’s premier college golf program and our other full-time programmes.




 
  Not Just Golf
  Wolves Soccer Camp – Joburg 2022


The week eventually arrived and the hype behind the Wolverhampton Wanderers Football Club and BSI Football’s partnership became a reality to the South African Football community as the Wolves Academy coaches took to our fields in Modderfontein and gave some valuable coaching lessons and insights to all the eager young footballers.

The Wolves Academy coaches started with a 3-day training camp, which was open to all players aged 8 to 17.  Over 75 players enjoyed this amazing experience and benefitted from the expertise of the coaches and the training methods of the English Premier League academy.

The coaches then spent 3 days exclusively training the BSI Academy players, and diving deeper into their training philosophies. In between, the coaches found time for a Community initiative.



 
 BSI Community Partnership


As part of BSI’s community partnership with The Ikusasa Lethu Programme from St Mary’s School, we welcomed their learners from Alexander to the BSI Football Campus and provided them with an amazing experience to be coached by the Wolves Academy coaching staff in conjunction with the Wolves Foundation.

We thoroughly enjoyed hosting everyone at our Campus and know that the BSI Football Academy family and the Wolf Pack is growing!

We look forward to next year when we will run with the Wolves again!!
 



 
 Let's Recap

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

Recap



 
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