The 2018 GNGU Team of Two Tournament was held on the 16^th of September at Silver Lakes Country Club. Adding to the initiative to grow the smaller events and to give more golfers the opportunity to play, the tournament was open to both men and women with no handicap limit. The tournament had 30 pairs entered.

The format of the day was Betterball Medal Net in the morning and Foursomes Medal in the afternoon. It was a battle of the local players with Madeleine de Wet and Franci Coetzee on a total of 135.5 nett snatching victory with only 0.5 between them and second place Willem Kloppers and Yolandi Kloppers who had the best morning round of 58 nett.  Third place went to Joe Mnyandu and Clifton Stanley.

For full results CLICK HERE

Thank you to Silver Lakes 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 the 7^th of October at The Els Club at Copperleaf.  This is the Coronation Cup.  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.

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.

The Union has been very lucky over the years to have people who are dedicated and passionate, not only about the game of golf, but growing the game and our Union.  We would like to wish 3 of these people, who celebrated some milestone birthdays this week, a very happy birthday.
Denis Dreyer, Exec Member – 60 this week
Brigid Cheyne, Hounaris Causa – 70 this week
Oom Willie Van Zyl, Past President – 80 this week
We thank you for your continued dedication, guidance, support and passion and wish you many happy returns.