GNGU Update

The GNGU Annual General Meeting was held Thursday 28 May at 19:00 via teleconference.
We thank those who were able to attend the meeting.

It gives us great pleasure in announcing the Committee for the year ahead: –
President: Paul Davel – Irene Country Club
Vice President: Thea Nel – The Els Club @ Copperleaf
Vice President: Petrus Pieterse – Services Golf Club
Honorary Secretary: Wayne Heine – Waterkloof Golf Club
Treasurer: Madeleine de Wet – Silver Lakes Golf Estate
Johan Struwig – Wingate Park Country Club (Past President)
Gerry Few – Akasia Golf Club (Past President)
Joey Prinsloo – Cullinan Golf Club
Craig Collins – Irene Country Club
Mika Moerat – Pebble Rock Golf Club (newly elected)

We take this opportunity to thank Karen van Huyssteen for all her dedication and input while she was a member of the Executive.

We would also like to thank Francois Anderson and Ronel van Deemter who had made themselves available for nomination onto the Executive.

We are pleased to announce that Brigid Cheyne was awarded honorary life membership to GNGU.

Lastly, we would like to convey our sincere appreciation to Johan Struwig, for all his passion and dedication during his time as President.  Johan was awarded Gauteng North Colours (Honoris Causa) by the Executive on behalf of the Tshwane Sports Council.

GolfRSA Covid-19 Updated

Please CLICK HERE to read the update on cancellation status of National Tournaments.
Please note this notice is applicable to National events with National ranking points.  Further information on GNGU tournaments and leagues will be published when we have more information from government on the lock down and other restrictions.

Contact Information

Please note, that the office is currently closed and we are working from home during this period.  Kindly contact Taryn on admin@gngu.co.za or 084 833 7878 / Morne growgolf@gngu.co.za or 083 356 4834.

Ladies 72 Hole Teams Selected

It gives us great pleasure to announced the following teams, who have been selected to represent Gauteng North at the upcoming WGSA 72 Hole Teams Championship taking place at Plettenberg Bay CC 26 – 29 April 2020.

A Team (in no particular order) –
Larissa du Preez (Captain)       Silver Lakes CC
Bronwyn Doeg                           Pretoria CC
Holly Lau                                     Woodhill CC
– Managed by Joey Prinsloo

B Team (in no particular order) –
Heidi van der Berg                   Zwartkop CC
Kaylin van der Merwe              Wingate Park CC
Hannah Venter                          Waterkloof GC
– Managed by Thea Nel

Non Traveling reserve – Karin Watts  Services GC

We would like to with both the teams the best of luck with their preparations and we know you will do us proud!

Senior and Super Senior IPT Teams Selected

It gives us great pleasure to announced the following teams, who will be selected to represent Gauteng North at the upcoming Senior and Super Senior A Section IPT taking place at Stellenbosch CC 21 – 24 April 2020.

Senior Team (in no particular order): –
William Skinner (Captain)          Zwartkop CC
Gordon Wessels                          Wingate Park CC
Pieter Cooper                              Wingate Park CC
Gerhard Strydom                        Waterkloof GC
Derik Piek                                     Waterkloof GC
Neil Goosen                                 Zwartkop CC
Corne Basson                              Zwartkop CC
Leon Scheepers                          Zwartkop CC
– Managed by Morne Engelbrecht

Super Senior Team (in no particular order):-
Dirk Swanevelder (Captain)      Woodhill CC
Adrian Kriel                                  Wingate Park CC
Phillip Viljoen                               Wingate Park CC
Phillip Bierman                            Akasia GC
– 
Managed by Petrus Pieterse

We wish both teams the best of luck for the tournaments and hope you bring the trophies home!

Van Tonder takes 2020 GNGU Mid Am Open Title

The 2020 GNGU Mid Amateur Open was held at Pretoria Country Club this weekend.
The course was in magnificent condition and proved a true test to all the players.  After round 1, 2019 GNGU Premier IPT Captain and winning
Mid Am IPT team member, from Waterkloof Golf Club, Jacques van Tonder held a 2 shot lead over Clive Palm and Etienne Karsten.  Jacques kept his cool and with rounds of 69, 68 won the 2020 title by 6 shots ahead of Clive Palm and Travis Fraser.

A huge thank you to Pretoria Country Club’s Committee and members for giving up the course for the day.  We also thank management and staff for their hospitality.

For full results CLICK HERE