Golf

Defending NMB Classic champion Doug McGuigan will use a special victory he achieved in 2022 as a driving force to land another title when the Nelson Mandela Bay Classic gets under way at Humewood Golf Club on Wednesday.The Senior Sunshine Tour event, with prize-money of R500 000, has attracted arguably the strongest field since the inaugural event in 2021 and is sure to deliver an exciting contest from Wednesday to Friday. The 52-year-old McGuigan went through some seriously emotional moments in … [Read more...] about McGuigan Excited Ahead Of Challenge At Humewood Links

A potent field of experienced golfers are poised to test themselves on the Humewood links layout when the third Nelson Mandela Bay Classic takes place in Gqeberha from May 10 to 12.The R500,000 Senior Sunshine Tour event is one of the most lucrative on the circuit and defending champion Doug McGuigan will have a marker on his back when he joins his fellow professionals in vying for the top prize. In 2022, McGuigan won the title by one stroke last year in a dramatic final round as he ultimately … [Read more...] about Cream Of SA Senior Golfers Primed For NMB Classic

A caddie training initiative which extends beyond the confines of just playing golf was held atHumewood Golf Club on Monday in a partnership between the Sunshine Tour and SA Tourismas a prelude to this week’s professional tournament.The Nelson Mandela Bay Championships runs from Thursday to Sunday and will see many ofthe country’s leading Tour players gunning for the title at the iconic links course in Gqeberha.The role of the caddie has always been integral to the sport of golf, with many close … [Read more...] about Caddie influence extends far beyond the course

The Humewood Golf Club will again throw its weight behind a worthy cause when it stages its annual Charity Pro-Am tournament in Port Elizabeth on September 18 and 19.With continued support from law firm Greyvensteins Inc, the club will host PGA club professionals from as far afield as Cape Town, who will be relishing the prospect of testing themselves on the only true links course in Africa. The eighth edition of the event is back on the calendar with Covid finally behind us and it is set to … [Read more...] about Humewood backs charity in Pro-Am tournament

Keith Horne shrugged off the shock of a bogey on his first hole to set the pace with a six-under-par 66 on the opening day of the second edition of the Nelson Mandela Bay Classic golf tournament at Humewood in Gqeberha on Wednesday.In fact, the setback had a galvanising effect and saw the Sunshine Senior Tour newcomer, who played the back nine first, birdie six of the next seven holes to shoot ahead of the field.The R500 000 event, which draws to a conclusion on Friday, will be played in the … [Read more...] about Horne burns up his first nine to lead NMB Classic

Golfing legend Mark McNulty will be among an array of senior golfers gearing themselves up for another tilt at the famed Humewood links course when the Nelson Mandela Bay Classic is played in Gqeberha next week.Part of the Sunshine Seniors Tour, the second edition of the event, sponsored by the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality, will take place from May 4-6, with pro-am rounds being played on Wednesday and Thursday, and the pros shooting it out for the title on Friday. A total prize-fund of R500 … [Read more...] about Mark McNulty primed for a tilt at Humewood links

PRINCETON, N.J. (PRWEB)January 27, 2022: Kepner-Tregoe is delighted to announce its sponsorship of Luke List, professional golfer on the PGA TOUR. “KT is proud to partner with Luke who exemplifies many of the same basic beliefs and values as KT,” said Bill Baldwin, CEO of Kepner-Tregoe. “Luke is off to a great start in the 2021/22 season, and we look forward to a great long-term relationship with him.” “We are thrilled to be one of Luke’s sponsors and are excited to support him each and every … [Read more...] about Kepner-Tregoe Sponsors Luke List, Professional Golfer

Saying that PXG PGA TOUR Professional Zach Johnson has enjoyed an amazing career in golf would be an understatement and with this week’s announcement, Johnson has earned yet another accolade to his impressive resume. Selected by the PGA of America’s executive committee, Johnson will act as captain for the U.S. team at the 2023 Ryder Cup match against the European team at the Marco Simone course in Italy. The Road to Become a Ryder Cup Captain Johnson has played in five Ryder Cups, and served as … [Read more...] about PXG PGA TOUR Professional Zach Johnson Announced as 2023 Ryder Cup…

James Kingston shrugged off a few unproductive holes to nail five birdies and an eagle for a one-shot lead after the opening round of the inaugural Nelson Mandela Bay Classic at the Humewood links golf course in Port Elizabeth on Tuesday.With the wind gusting up to around 25km/h by midday, the Sunshine Senior Tour professionals found themselves with some testing conditions in the first tournament under the senior banner in the city. Kingston, winner of the recent SA Senior Open in Plettenberg … [Read more...] about Kingston sets the pace in Humewood NMB Golf Classic

Nelson Mandela Bay mayor Nqaba Bhanga will use the inaugural Sunshine Seniors Tour golf tournament in the city to continue the drive to make the metro a sporting destination of choice for both event organisers and sportsmen and women.The Nelson Mandela Bay Classic, featuring a raft of top-flight senior golfers, will tee off for the first time at the Humewood links course on Tuesday, running until Thursday. On Monday, the mayor welcomed the organisers and players, who included such outstanding … [Read more...] about SA’s seniors primed for Humewood Golf challenge

The cream of South Africa’s senior golfers will demonstrate their credentials when the inaugural Nelson Mandela Bay Classic takes place at the famed Humewood links course from Tuesday to Thursday (May 11 to 13).The tournament is part of the Sunshine Senior Tour (for players over 50) and chief operations manager Neville Clarke is thrilled that Port Elizabeth has been included in the tour’s schedule. After four years of negotiations, Clarke said an agreement with the NMB municipality had made it … [Read more...] about “This is one of the places we love coming to play”

South Africa’s PGA club golf professionals are primed for a tilt at the Humewood links when the Port Elizabeth course hosts the Diners Club National Championship for the first time, starting on Monday (May 3).It’s an exciting period for the club because the following week, from May 10 to 13, Humewood will be the scene for the first national Sunshine Seniors Tournament to be held at the venue. But first the men’s and women’s club pros from across the country will be keen to make an impact as they … [Read more...] about SA PGA Club Pros to Tackle Humewood links