SA off to solid start at Africa Zone VI

SATeamGNGUKAMPALA, Uganda (17 April 2015) – South Africa’s eight man team enjoyed a solid start to their title defence in the Africa Zone VI Golf Championship in Kampala, Uganda on Thursday.

Following a delayed start due to heavy rain, Tristen Strydom, Teaghan Gauche, Jade Buitendag, Jason Smith, Hendrikus Stoop and Jovan Rebula stormed out of the blocks at Kampala Golf Club to reel in six victories for South Africa.

Rookie Aubrey Beckley lost to Zimbabwe number one Stuart Krog, who came into the event on the back of a 67th place finish in the Sunshine Tour’s Golden Pilsener Zimbabwe Open, but Matthew Spacey halved against Uganda’s captain Adolf Muhumuza. Continue reading

SA U-23 IPT battle in home straight

IPT GOLF CHALLENGEJOHANNESBURG, 16 April 2014 – Ekurhuleni and Central Gauteng will take centre stage in today’s final round as the two teams pursue glory in the South African U-23 Inter-Provincial at Country Club Johannesburg.

Central Gauteng beat Western Province 7 – 5 to protect their lead in the standings, but the side came under huge pressure from Ekurhuleni, who beat Gauteng North 6.5 – 5.5 to match their score.

Both teams head into their final matches with seven points, with Central Gauteng marginally ahead with 32 games points against Ekurhuleni’s 31. Continue reading

Final round showdowns looming at Indwe Senior IPT

SA Amateur Stroke Play ChampionshipsBENONI, 16 April 2015 – Gauteng North and North West enjoyed outstanding success in the third round of the 27th INDWE SA Senior Amateur Inter-Provincial, but Western Province need just one more solid delivery to complete a successful A-Section title defence in Benoni.

The defending champions took control of the country’s largest senior team championship with two comprehensive second round victories, and drove their advantage home by beating Ekurhuleni at Ebotse Links Golf Club on Thursday. Continue reading

Gauteng North in pursuit at SA U-23 IPT

Adriel Poonan GNGUJOHANNESBURG, 15 April 2015 – A change of fortune will see Gauteng North launch a forceful attack in round four of the South African U-23 Inter-Provincial after catching up to Central Gauteng and Ekurhuleni at Country Club Johannesburg on Wednesday.

The defending champions thumped North West 9 – 3 to draw level with Central Gauteng and Ekurhuleni on five points.

The Daisies will need to pull off another solid performance, though, to make up their deficit in games points.

Central Gauteng and Ekurhuleni drew 6-all, but Central retained their lead in the standings with 25 games points. Continue reading

WP takes control at Indwe Senior IPT

SA Amateur Stroke Play ChampionshipsBENONI, 15 April 2015 – Western Province put their title defence into high gear with two decisive second round victories and vaulted to the top of the A-Section standings in the 27th INDWE SA Senior Amateur Inter-Provincial in Benoni on Wednesday.

Province defeated Southern Cape 8.5 – 3.5 and beat Mpumalanga 8 – 4 to lead the log with eight points. Continue reading

Central Gauteng takes command at SA U-23 IPT

IPT GOLF CHALLENGEJOHANNESBURG, 14 April 2014 – Defending champions Gauteng North are on the back foot after a second round draw in the South African U-23 Inter-Provincial, while Central Gauteng strengthened their lead in the log at Country Club Johannesburg on Tuesday.

Central Gauteng were all-square heading into their Singles against KwaZulu-Natal after both teams had a win, a loss and two halves in the Foursomes. Continue reading