The 2019 GNGU Senior Open was held at Akasia Golf Club 19 & 20 January 2019.  CGGU players Craig Kamps and Jock Wellington led the Senior and Super Senior divisions respectively and both managed to hold their lead and take the respective titles, Craig finishing on -5, six shots ahead of nearest rivals Johan du Toit and William Skinner.  Jock Wellington finished on +4, five shots ahead of nearest rival Adrian Kriel.

The course was in great condition and we would like to thank Akasia Golf Club’s management, committee, staff and members for hosting the event.

For full results, CLICK HERE

All players entered into a lucky draw prize to win a trip to play in the Audi World Amateur tournament in Reunion.  This awesome prize included a return flight courtesy of Air Autral, accommodation courtesy of Boucan Canot, transfers and an excursion courtesy of Reunitours and entry into the tournament courtesy of the Reunion Golf Association.  We thank the Reunion Island Tourism Board for their support.  For more information on Reunion Island contact Marie-Line Anelard marieline.anelard@reunitours.com.
The winner of the lucky prize was Phillip Bierman.

Unfortunately, due to inclement weather, round 2 has been suspended for the day – 20 October 2018.  Players to be at their balls at 06:30am to resume round 2 on Sunday 21 October.  Following the completion of round 2, the cut will be processed with the top 60 and ties making it through to the round 3.  Unfortunately the tournament has been reduced to 54 holes.

CLICK HERE for live scoring.

Entries for the following events are now open: –

Coronation Cup – 7 October 2018.  This tournament is a 18 hole Mixed Betterball event taking place at The Els Club, Copperleaf.  It is open to all affiliated golfers, however pairs must be mixed gender in order to enter.  CLICK HERE to read more about the event and to enter.

PWC Silver Salver – 19 – 21 October 2018.  The annual Silver Salver event has reverted back to a Stroke Play tournament, taking place over 72 holes at Irene Country Club.  This tournament is open to male affiliated golfers with a handicap index of 4 or less.  GolfRSA and World Ranking points are available for those competing in this event.  CLICK HERE for further information and to enter.

CLICK HERE for information on the Akasia Pro Shop Tender

The 2018 GNGU Foursomes was held at Zwartkop CC on Sunday 26 August.  In an effort to grow the event and give golfers of all ability the opportunity to play, the tournament was open to men and women with no handicap limit and it was fantastic to have 59 pairs entered.   Dawid Opperman and Dino Cappazario, both having recently been chosen to represent GNGU at the upcoming Premier IPT proved their selection, winning the A Division on 140 over the 36 holes, 1 shot ahead of IPT team mates Jacques van Tonder and Christopher van der Merwe.

B Division gross was won by Paul Davel and Clint Broeders and the winning mixed pair division was Andre Du Bruyn and Chantelle Usmar.  Bongiwe Shabalala and Di Dyason won the overall nett prize.

For full results CLICK HERE
Thank you to Zwartkop CC and its members for allowing us to host the tournament at your Club and for your assistance and hospitality.

The next teams event is on 16 September at Silver Lakes Golf Estate.  This is the teams of two event, where teams play Betterball Medal in the morning and Foursomes in the afternoon.  It is another opportunity for any affiliated golfer to enter and have a fun day out on the golf course.  CLICK HERE to enter online for this event.

It gives us great pleasure to announce the following team who have been chosen to represent us at the 2018 Mid Amateur Inter Provincial Tournament taking place at Kimberly Golf Club 8 – 12 October 2018.

Gustav Verster                      Irene CC     (Captain)
Danie Viljoen                         Silver Lakes GC
Jacques van Tonder             Waterkloof GC
Louis Moolman                    Cullinan GC
Pierre Spies                           Silver Lakes GC
Alex van Heerden                Wingate Park CC
Bennie van Loggerenberg   Irene CC
Anthony Usmar                     Irene CC

The team will be managed by Gerry Few.
Congratulations to the selected players and best of luck for the tournament ahead!

It gives us great pleasure to announce the following team who have been selected to represent Gauteng North at the upcoming Womens Inter Provincial Tournament to be held at Stellenbosch GC from 1 – 5 October 2018.
Larissa du Preez              Akasia CC     (Captain)
Lenanda van der Watt    Akasia CC
Adele Beytell                     Woodhill CC
Holly Lau                            Woodhill CC
Karin Watts                        Services GC
Shanice de Gee                 Woodhill CC

Kaylin van der Merwe (Wingate Park CC) is the non-travelling reserve.

The team will be managed by Madeleine de Wet.

We wish the team all the best for the preparations leading up to the tournament, as well as the tournament ahead.  We are sure you will fly the Gauteng North flag with pride.