Eastern Province will be looking for one final surge as they try to land the SA Mid-Amateur Interprovincial title as the tournament goes down to the wire at the Humewood Golf Club in Gqeberha on Friday. The hosts maintained their unbeaten run on another wind-blown day at the links course, handling the conditions just that much better than their North West opponents to head the log with nine points from five matches going into the final day. After securing an important lead in the morning … [Read more...] about EP Seek Final Surge To Clinch Mid-Amateur Golf Honours
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SA Mid-Amateur Golf Interprovincial
Gauteng North geared up for Humewood links challenge Defending champions Gauteng North will be aiming to make a swift adjustment to coastal conditions when they open the defence of their SA Mid-Amateur Interprovincial title at Humewood Golf Club in Gqeberha on Monday. This is the second domestic IPT event to take place at the only links course in Africa after the successful staging of the SA Women’s Interprovincial last week, and club general manager Brendon Timm said they were excited to … [Read more...] about SA Mid-Amateur Golf Interprovincial
Central Gauteng Women’s Golf Unbeaten
Central Gauteng retained their mastery of the SA women&'s golf interprovincial by going through the tournament unbeaten at the Humewood links course in Gqeberha last week. The defending champions were in supreme from the start, handling the windy conditions on the opening day on Tuesday to inflict a 6-0 win over Boland. They followed that up with decisive 6-0 and 5-1 victories over coastal rivals Western Province and Southern Cape respectively to take a firm grip on … [Read more...] about Central Gauteng Women’s Golf Unbeaten
S4 Integration raises R260 000 for Engagement Office Hostel of Hope Project at Charity Golf Day
You are here: Home / News / Sport / S4 Integration raises R260 000 for Engagement Office Hostel of Hope Project at Charity Golf Day 29 September 2024 by Guest In the News Today: The Hostel of Hope project is part of the Engagement Office’s ongoing efforts to enhance the University’s engagement with the community, specifically in the under-resourced area of Helenvale in Gqeberha. The hostel is a marginalised community facing severe crime and poverty and other numerous challenges, including … [Read more...] about S4 Integration raises R260 000 for Engagement Office Hostel of Hope Project at Charity Golf Day
Top Woman Golfers Primed for IPT Links Test at Humewood
The country’s leading women amateurs are gearing up for one of golf’s biggest challenges when the South African Women’s Interprovincial takes place at the Humewood links in Gqeberha next week. This annual event, incorporating 12 teams and 48 players, will be played at the Eastern Cape’s famed links course for the first time and there’ll be a silent prayer among many of them that the wind behaves itself from September 24 to 27. However, Humewood general manager and club pro Brendon Timm … [Read more...] about Top Woman Golfers Primed for IPT Links Test at Humewood
Like Innuendo? A Bit of Balls
Let me first state that my view on the game of Golf is this; "Golf, a game played by people unable to Sail" So the following Golf instructions on choosing the right balls could be funny when applying a dose of sexual innuendo. When it comes to choosing balls, there are a few key points to consider: First, think about your skill level and swing speed: If you are a beginner or have a slower swing speed, you may want to choose a softer ball to help you travel more distance. On the other … [Read more...] about Like Innuendo? A Bit of Balls
Dreyer tames the wind to take NMB Classic at Humewood
Ryan Dreyer delivered another composed round to win his third Sunshine Senior Tour golf title when he claimed the Nelson Mandela Bay Classic in a tense and windy final round at Humewood in Gqeberha on Friday. The 52-year-old, who grew up in Johannesburg but currently lives in Malta, added a final round of 68 to his tally to finish on seven-under par 209, taking the title by two shots from 2022 champion Doug McGuigan. McGuigan shot a final round 71 for an overall score of 211, followed by … [Read more...] about Dreyer tames the wind to take NMB Classic at Humewood
McLardy’s final hole birdie creates three-way tie in Classic
Andrew McLardy fashioned a superb approach shot to three feet on the par-four 18th hole to set up a thrilling climax going into the final round of the Nelson Mandela Bay Classic golf tournament at Humewood in Gqeberha on Friday. In his first year on the Sunshine Senior Tour, McLardy’s birdie saw him finish Thursday’s play with a solid round of 68 to join Paul Marks and Gregg Upton on six-under-par 138. Marks produced one of the best rounds of the day, shooting 67 to draw level with overnight … [Read more...] about McLardy’s final hole birdie creates three-way tie in Classic
Dube’s hole-in-one steals the show
Even though he trailed Gregg Upton by one shot, Kenneth Dube stole the show on the opening day of the Nelson Mandela Bay Classic golf tournament when he aced the par-three 12 th hole at Humewood in Gqeberha on Thursday. Extremely rare for most golfers, this was the 54-year-old Dube’s 14 th hole-in-one and propelled him to near the top of the leaderboard in the first round of the Sunshine Senior Tour event, being held for the fourth time in Nelson Mandela Bay. Upton made the early running … [Read more...] about Dube’s hole-in-one steals the show
Tour rookie McLardy targets top performance at Humewood
After coming within a whisker winning his maiden Sunshine Senior Tour professional golf title, Andrew McLardy is primed for another shot at that achievement when the Nelson Mandela Bay Classic takes place at Humewood from Wednesday to Friday (May 15-17). Although a handful of contenders will be missing, the fourth edition of the NMB Classic at the famed links course in Gqeberha has another top-quality field, including former champions Chris Williams (2021) and Doug McGuigan … [Read more...] about Tour rookie McLardy targets top performance at Humewood
The flat, quick Friendly City 50km Qualifier
The Runified City 50km event which will start and finish at Pollock Beach, Summerstrand on Sunday, 25 February, will be open to every this year and will be an official Two Oceans and Comrades Marathon qualifier.An added incentive for entrants is that there will also be an official 42,2km timing mat which runners will also be allowed to use to submit as a qualifier. Transport back to the 50km finish line will be arranged for those athletes who finish on the 42.2km effect. This event, which is … [Read more...] about The flat, quick Friendly City 50km Qualifier
PROTEC and partners prepare for expansion over ‘the next 40 years’
PROTEC, a national NPO that has been building successful STEM careers in South Africa since 1982, is closing the year with exciting plans and strategies for expanding the geographic reach, the number of teachers and learners to be impacted, and the range of programmes in PROTEC’s portfolio in forthcoming years. Balan Moodley, CEO of PROTEC, says that PROTEC can study back with some pride on four decades of successful STEM (science, technology, engineering, maths) educational support for learners … [Read more...] about PROTEC and partners prepare for expansion over ‘the next 40 years’
Da Silva survives back nine jitters to clinch NMB Classic
Brazilian golfer Adilson da Silva led from wire to wire to clinch the Nelson Mandela Bay Classic title in his maiden appearance on the Sunshine Senior Tour but not before a few heart palpitations on the back nine at Humewood in Gqeberha on Friday. The overnight leader by five shots, an advantage he still had at the halfway mark on Friday, eventually shaded Keith Horne by one shot as he faltered with a 41 on the back nine, which included three bogeys and a double bogey on the final hole. … [Read more...] about Da Silva survives back nine jitters to clinch NMB Classic
Monster putt keeps Da Silva in Classic driving seat
Brazilian Adilson da Silva received a happy ending to his day when he sank a monster 40-foot putt on the 18th hole to extend his lead to five strokes after the second round of the Nelson Mandela Bay Classic at Humewood Golf Club on Thursday. Da Silva did not repeat his flawless nine-birdie performance of the opening round, but was still good enough in tough conditions to shoot a three-under 69 for an overall total of 132. He will carry a five-stroke lead over Keith Horne, who kept … [Read more...] about Monster putt keeps Da Silva in Classic driving seat
Da Silva shines through in maiden SA senior golf event
Adilson da Silva laid down an early marker in his Sunshine Senior Tour debut with a flawless round of 63 on the first day of the Nelson Mandela Bay Classic at Humewood Golf Club in Gqeberha on Wednesday. The 51-year-old Brazilian, who has been based in South Africa for several decades, birdied the first two holes after starting on the back nine, and that proved to be the catalyst for a run of nine birdies to lead Gregg Upton, with a round of 66, by three strokes. James Kingston and Grant … [Read more...] about Da Silva shines through in maiden SA senior golf event
