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Durbanville Golf Club offers its members and visitors more than just a great golfing challenge. It offers an opportunity to meet new friends and playing partners and it is a place where family, friends and clients can relax and enjoy a friendly and welcoming atmosphere.
With superb facilities available, the club prides itself on combining traditional values with a refreshingly modern approach that makes your experience as a visitor or member the envy of clubs for miles around.
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Since opening in 2014, Pure Motion Golf Academy (PMGA) has established itself as the leading Academy of its kind in the Western Cape and is based at the Durbanville Golf Club. PMGA provides the ideal environment to learn to play golf and improve your game.
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| Altin van der Merwe emerges victorious at the Bellville Open |
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The Bellville Golf Club played host to 68 of the region’s top amateur golfers on Sunday, 24 July 2022, on a cold, winter’s day.
As a result of abundant rainfall over the past month, Bellville Golf Club’s course was in excellent condition, making it a very desirable golf course for scoring.
Altin van der Merwe (Humewood), a household name, wins the Bellville Open by three shots over Matthew Cooper (Clovelly). According to Van der Merwe, the first round was a seesaw affair. This was due to birdies on holes 1, 7, 8, 11 and 15 offset by bogeys on holes 4, 14, 16 and 17. Despite a slow start out of the gates, he managed to bounce back with a 69 in the afternoon, ending up with a winning score of -4.
Cooper, who has been in good form of late and has been a familiar face on the podium, was unable to carry the momentum he gained in round one into round two. A series of unforced errors, resulting in bogeys on holes 13, 14 and 15, spoiled his chances of securing a second victory.
Hannes Conradie (Bellville), capitalised on home advantage to secure a third place finish with rounds of 70 and 74. Conradie recorded seven birdies and one eagle during both rounds. It was a double bogey on holes 11 and 18 in round 1 along with three bogeys in the last six holes of round 2 that prevented him from achieving his first victory at his home course.
It was a tight competition at the Mid-AM Section, with three shots separating the winner from the third place finisher. Gerlou Roux (Bellville), who had trailed by four shots after the first round, surged forward in round 2. He found his groove and his performance was exemplary as he slammed a string of birdies on holes 3, 4, 5, 10 and 18. A score of 78 and 69 earned him a two-stroke victory over Neil Davids (Rondebosch) who shot 74 and 75. The third place finisher was Le Riche Ehlers (Bellville) who carded rounds of 74 and 76.
Tara Nieuwoudt (Bellville) continues to dominate the Women’s Section. A one-shot victory over the Chen Sisters (Durbanville) saw her capture her third victory in the PAT Series.
Thanks to our continuous sponsors, listed in no particular order, for making the PAT Series a tremendous success:
- Subtropico Market Agents
- Coca Cola Peninsula Beverages
- The Pro Shop
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| A maiden victory for Helmbold at the historic KD Mowbray |
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Cape Town weekends are synonymous with cold and wet weather.
Table Mountain, which overlooks the King David Mowbray Golf Club, was the backdrop for the 7th stop on the PAT Tour. Misty rain and clouds enveloped the mountain, setting the stage for an enthralling tournament.
The KD Mowbray Open brought together enthusiastic and committed golfers from across the Western Cape Province, competing for the coveted championship.
Round 1 – Christian Helmbold (Westlake) recorded the low round of 69, including two birdies (holes 5 and 12), an eagle on hole 6, along with one drop on hole 13.
The veteran Weyers Janse van Rensburg (Atlantic Beach), who is accustomed to adverse weather conditions, carded a round of 70, with three birdies (holes 6, 12 and 18) and one bogey (hole 2). Despite his birdie streak, his round of 73 fell short of what he had hoped for in round 2. A gross score of 143 put Weyers in second place in the Mid-Amateur Section.
Defending champion Cameron Johnston (King David Mowbray) had a slow start to his campaign with three birdies and three drops carding a round of 72.
In Round 2, the stage was set for a dramatic finale. Cameron Johnston fought valiantly to defend his title, but an unforced drop on the last hole awarded Christian bragging rights to be crowned the KD Mowbray Open Champion.
Johnston carded six birdies (holes 6, 8, 10, 12, 14 and 15) and three bogeys (4, 5 and 18), while Helmbold birdied holes 1, 6, 7 and 10 with three bogeys on 5, 11 and 13. After gritting his teeth, Helmbold was able to pull off a 71 after cruising home with 5 pars.
Other notable players included third-place Sean Howell (Durbanville), whose recent swing change was rewarded with rounds of 73 and 69.
Wayne Melle (Rondebosch) posted rounds of 72 and 71, including eight birdies and seven bogeys, to record the top finish in the Mid-Amateur section. Riaan Lewis (King David Mowbray), a regular on the podium continued his streak of stellar performances. A first round of 75, coupled with uncharacteristic mistakes on the back nine, left him chasing the game. He finished 3rd with an overall gross score of 146.
A new champion emerged in the women’s section. Rounds of 79 and 86, saw Amy Laird (King David Mowbray) secure her maiden victory.
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| Elmo Barnard marches to six-shot victory at Steenberg Golf Club |
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The esteemed Steenberg Open unfolded in dramatic fashion with Challenge IPT Captain, Elmo Barnard (Strand), outplaying the field in extremely difficult conditions.
The Steenberg Golf Club, one of South Africa’s most prestigious golf estates, demands precision shot-making from players of all levels. Despite the rain, the course conditions were impeccable on the day, with carpet-like fairways and greens running at 11.3 on the stimpmeter, which are easily comparable to those of the US Open.
Despite being three shots behind entering round 2, Elmo Barnard shot the low round of the day, an impressive 68. He had birdies on holes 3, 4, 7, 9, 12 and 16. This is his second Steenberg Open victory – he won it in 2014 and now in 2022. Home away from home!
In Round 1, Travis Proctor (Durbanville) held the only subpar round with a score of 71 that included five birdies. His putter let him down in Round 2, and he racked up six three-putts, ruining his chances of capturing his second title of the season.
Francois Celliers (Strand) had a shaky start to his campaign, posting an uncharacteristic 79 in round 1. However, he rebounded with a solid 69 in round 2, featuring five birdies on holes 4, 7, 12, 17 and 18.
In no particular order, we would like to express our sincere gratitude to the following sponsors:
- Coca Cola Peninsula Beverages
- Subtropico Market Agents
- Acushnet South Africa
- The Pro Shop
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| The Jewel of the North delivers a birdie frenzy! Mampies strikes again |
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The Jewel of the North, Durbanville Golf Club, hosted 48 of the Western Cape’s finest senior golfers on Friday, 8th August 2022.
Perfect conditions made it a scoring paradise for our top seniors. Brian Mampies (Royal Cape) emerged victorious after a thrilling finish, winning his second Senior Series title this season. Except for a double bogey on hole 12, Mampies recorded four birdies on holes 3, 6, 9 and 15.
Greg Woodbridge (Atlantic Beach Links), Jonathan Bernard (Clovelly), and Duane Fisher (Royal Cape) shared second place on a gross score of 70, 2 under par, with a combined total of 14 birdies and one eagle.
It was a solid performance by Dirk van Merwe (Bellville) in the Super Seniors Division as he completed the round with a gross of 72, including birdies on holes 6, 11, 15 and 16.
In no particular order, we would like to express our sincere gratitude to the following sponsors:
- Coca Cola Peninsula Beverages
- Subtropico Market Agents
- Stellenbosch Vineyards
- Woolworths
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| Mitch Phigeland bags the prestigious Mini Masters Title |
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The Mini Masters has a proud history in WP Junior Golf with its tournament sponsor, Golfing Association of Pinelands, having been associated since its inception in 1990. The tournament has seen its winners progress to perform on the local and international world golfing stage. Just this past weekend, 22-year old Deon Germishuys, the 2017 Mini Masters winner, finished tied 5th in the Irish Challenge held at “The K Club” (part of the European Challenge Tour) recording scores of 66 72 73 68=279.
If one looks at the names of the past champions of the Mini Masters, on the Brian McCabe Trophy (Under 15) as well as the Jake Schumann Trophy (Under 19), one will see that a number of these players have progressed to reach the highest golfing accolade. A case in point is Trevor Immelman – Trevor won the 2008 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club.
Through the years golf of a high standard has been played in this event – in 2011 talented Dylan Raubenheimer scorched around KD Mowbray Golf Club in 7 under par – rounds of 66 and 71!
Every year for the past 32 years (no event took place in 2020) the winner of the annual Mini Masters, traditionally played at KD Mowbray Golf Club, has been awarded a green jacket. This year the recipient of the jacket was 17- year old Atlantic Beach Links member Mitch Phigeland. Two solid rounds of 71 and 70 – a 3 under par total that included 9 birdies and 6 bogeys over the 36 holes.
After the morning session, Pearce Lewin (Steenberg) led the way with a 69 – a steady round that included 4 birdies and a bogey at the par 4 17th. In close pursuit was Boston Franks (Steenberg) on 70, then followed James Boustead (Erinvale), Mitch Phigeland (Atlantic Beach) and Eric Venter (Kuils River) all on 71.
At the end of the day the tussle was between Mitch Phigeland and James Boustead. Mitch had a healthy lead going into the final few holes with James leaving himself too much to do at the end. However James tried valiantly finishing strongly with birdies at the 15th and 18th. A close 2nd by the current in-form player, 15-year old Bjorn Nord (Milnerton) continued with his recent impressive form to finish 3rd after a brave afternoon 69. Matthew Lotz (Milnerton) showed a welcome return to form shooting the afternoon low score of 68.
Top 5 in the U19 division (Jake Schumann Trophy)
1. Mitch Phigeland (Atlantic Beach) 71 70 141
2. James Boustead (Erinvale) 71 71 142
3. Bjorn Nord (Milnerton) 74 69 143
4. Matthew Lotz (Milnerton) 76 68 144
5. Boston Franks (Steenberg) 70 74 144
The Brian McCabe Trophy, for players that are Under 15, was comfortably won by 14-year old Noah Musikanth (KD Mowbray) with rounds of 74 and 76. Noah’s morning round of 74 was spoilt with a 5 on the par 3 16th. Noah would have gained much confidence with this performance – an overall 11th position.
Top 3 in the U15 division (Brian McCabe Trophy)
1.Noah Musikanth (KD Mowbray) 74 76 150
2.Nicholas Schreider (Steenberg) 83 81 164
3.Booye Walters (Bellville) 79 87 166 |
| A sincere thank you to the Golfing Association of Pinelands for their sponsorship, commitment and enthusiasm and to King David Mowbray Golf Club for the privilege of hosting this event at a great venue. |
| James Boustead prevails in marathon playoff to win Prentice Memorial Trophy |
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It took an additional 9 playoff holes at KD Mowbray Golf Club to decide the eventual winner of the 2022 edition of the historic JAW Prentice Memorial Competition, possibly the oldest junior event still being played in South Africa.
After the regulation play, after scintillating rounds of 67 by James Boustead (Erinvale) and Jan Stals van Rooyen (Royal Cape), they headed back to the course to decide the winner with a sudden death play-off.
Little did anybody expect that 9 playoff holes later, a deciding birdie by James Boustead, at the par 5 9th, clinched a hard-fought title. The standard of golf in the play-off was of high standard.
James‘s round was highlighted with a birdie eagle birdie stretch through the 8th 9th and 10th holes, while Jan Stals played his final 8 holes in 4 under par.
The history of the tournament goes back to the turn of the last century. J.A.W. Prentice was killed in action in the first few months of World War 1 but before going on active service he bequeathed 60 pounds to the SAGU for the purpose of encouraging the youth of South Africa to play golf. An amount of 10 pounds was given to the WPGU and it was decided that the most suitable way to carry out Prentice’s wishes was to purchase a floating trophy. The first J.A.W Prentice Memorial Competition took place in 1921!
Besides the scores posted by James and Jan Stals, other great rounds were recorded by the two 15-year-olds – a 68 by Andries van der Vyver (Strand), finishing 3rd, and a 71 by Bjorn Nord (Milnerton).
The B division was comfortably won by local member Alistair Simpson on a gross 80 whilst another local member, Taedi Hansraj secured the C division with 40 stableford points.
The Under 13s produced some fine golf in the sublime conditions with last year’s winner, Arman Patel (Steenberg) pipping Evan Marais (Clovelly) by 2 shots, after carding a solid 74 gross. 9-year-old Nico Grove (Parow) was the runaway winner in the U13B division with 43 stableford points, posting a gross 82.
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| Brugman and the Van der Vyver twins - big winners at WP Junior Champs |
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The prestigious NOMADS WP Junior Championship Qualification took place at Strand Golf Club on the 14th of July. Although the day started with some light showers, it turned out to be a beautiful day for golf.
Compliments to Strand GC for presenting the players with a course that was in great condition, with the greens in particular of high-quality championship standard.
This tournament brings together the most talented junior golfers in the Western Province.
The strokeplay component, on Thursday, was keenly contested with a total of 9 players within 2 shots of the morning leaders – namely Alex Utterson (Steenberg) and Taahir Mallick (Rondebosch) both on 71.
In the end, a birdie on the final hole, the par 5 18th, separated the two local members Jack Brugman and Andries van der Vyver. Jack had a 72 in the morning session followed by a superb 4 under par 68 in the afternoon. Jack had a total of 10 birdies on the day offset with 6 bogeys. Andries, who has been in a rich vein of form of late, completed his 2nd 18 in 69 – a steady 5 birdies and 2 bogeys. In joint 3rd place was James Boustead (Erinvale) after rounds of 72 and 70 together with Taahir Mallick, after a steady pair of 71s.
Top 8 qualifying scores to proceed to the matchplay stages were:
- Jack Brugman (Strand) - 72 68 =140
- Andries van der Vyver (Strand) - 72 69=141
- James Boustead (Erinvale) - 72 70=142
- Taahir Mallick (Rondebosch) - 71 71=142
- Pearce Lewin (Steenberg) - 73 70=143
- Jaydon Galant (KD Mowbray) - 73 72=145
- Jan Stals van Rooyen (Royal Cape) - 72 74=146
- Bjorn Nord (Milnerton) - 77 70=147
The other division results were – Christopher Nimb (Erinvale) in the B division with an 80, Tylo Franks (Durbanville) with 33 points in the C division and Arman Patel (Steenberg) 76 gross in the Under 13s.
The matchplay component followed thereafter for the next two days. The same brilliant winter weather, that prevailed during the strokeplay, continued for the duration of the matchplay.
The top 16 qualifiers from the A division strokeplay played in the matchplay stages – the top 8 for the Championship Final whilst the next 8 played for the Plate Final.
The A division Plate Final saw 15-year-old Nicolas van der Vyver (Strand) take on 13-year-old Henru Walters (Durbanville). Along the way, Nicolas defeated Craig Jacobs 4&2 and Alex Utterson 5&4. Henru beat Caleb Hodgkinson 3&2 and Mitch Phigeland 6&5. The final saw Nicolas defeat Henru 6&4.
In the A Division Championship final, golf of a high standard was played by the two finalists, namely Andries van der Vyver and Jack Brugman. On the way to the final Andries beat Jan Stals van Rooyen 6&4 as well as the in-form James Boustead 4&3. Jack progressed by beating Bjorn Nord 3&2 followed by a 2&1 victory against Pearce Lewin.
The Championship final saw Andries quick out the blocks with birdies on the 1st 4 holes, to take a 2-up lead, which he never relinquished. Although Jack displayed a never-say-die attitude it was a bridge too far. A good 4&3 win by Andries van der Vyver saw him being crowned WP Junior Golf Match Play Champion for 2022.
What a day for the Van der Vyver family with the twins! - Andries winning the Championship final and Nicolas the Plate final.
In the B Division, Christopher Nimb beat Cloete de Jager 3&2 while both the C Division as well as the U13s had a titanic struggle – both games finishing on the 19th with birdie 3s! The C Division saw Codi Ruiters beat Nico Grove whilst in the U13 Division Even Marais beat Arman Patel.
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| Francois and Evan come up trumps at Clovelly |
A cold south-easter wind tested the players to the fullest at the third in a series of 4 events, called the 2022 Clovelly Junior Winter Series, that took place at the Clovelly Country Club – these events are to promote golf amongst the Under 13 and Under 15 age groups. The Clovelly Junior Winter Series was a club initiative that started back in 2018.
In the Under 13 Division, local member 12-year-old Evan Marais repeated his win from last month – on this occasion a fine 75 in the icy conditions. Evan has finished 2nd 1st and 1st in the 3 events held – with improving scores of 79, 76 and 75 respectively. It was the usual tight affair at the top of the leaderboard with Arman Patel (Steenberg) 2nd on 76 and Luke Jacobs (Royal Cape) 3rd on 79.
The Under 13B division was won by 11-year-old Luke Pearce (Steenberg) on 37 individual points - after a count-out with Codi Ruiters (Kuils River). The Under 13Cs saw 10-year-old Luciahno Smith (Kuils River) win with 31 points.
In the Under 15 age group, Francois Steyn (Atlantic Beach Links) repeated his win from the 1st event – on this occasion recording a 78 to pip Alex Utterson (Steenberg) by a single shot. Noah Musikanth (KD Mowbray) finished 3rd on 80. The final Clovelly Junior Winter Series event for 2022 takes place on the 14th of August.
Report by Peter Little |
| Durbanville successfully defends their title |
Congratulations to the Durbanville team for defending their title and winning the 2022 Bradshaw Foursomes.
Final Pairing Scores:
Nicol Van Wyk & Adrian Ford 5 up against Josh De Klerk & Robin Falken
Travis Procter & Wesley Du Plessis A/S against Alee Solomon & Idrees Saban
Well played to the Royal Cape 1 team for making it through to the finals. |
Thank you to all the clubs and their players for taking part in the tournament this year.
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Harry Solomon Quarter Finals – Saturday, 2 July 2022
Quarter Finals A: Bellville vs. Westlake - View here.
Quarter Finals B: Clovelly vs. Rondebosch - View here.
Quarter Finals C: KD Mowbray vs. Atlantic Beach. - View here.
Quarter Finals D: Kuilsriver vs. Cape Peninsula - View here.
Harry Solomon Semi-Finals – Saturday, 9 July 2022
Semi-finals A vs. B: Bellville vs Rondebosch- View here.
Semi-finals C vs. D: Atlantic Beach vs. Kuils River - View here.
Harry Solomon Finals – Sunday, 17 July 2022
Bellville vs. Kuils River - View here.
Kuils River Golf Club successfully defended the Harry Solomon League Title in 2022. We congratulate them for their achievement. In addition, WP Golf would like to thank each club for participating and exhibiting exemplary sportsmanship during the season. |
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