Since the SAGDB rolled out its programme countrywide in 1999, golf development in provinces such as Gauteng North, KwaZulu-Natal, Eastern Province, Border, Western Province and Free State has grown in leaps and bounds. However, for one reason or another, the programme never really got a proper footing in Central Gauteng.
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Two promising youngsters from the SAGDB's programme in Western Province have been selected to represent their region at the 2011 Ke Nako SA u/12 Team Championship. The event, which is the biggest national tournament at this age level, will be held at Kingswood Golf Estate in George from 3 to 5 October.
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Two SAGDB players put in winning performances at the recent Free State and Northern Cape Junior Golf tournament at Maggersfontein Estate Golf Club. Mojalefa Xaba and Tumelo Molloyi, who are both also associate members of the Ernie Els & Fancourt Foundation, won the u/19 and u/16 divisions of the competition respectively.
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This year Boland Junior Golf introduced an exciting new initiative for its players called "The Road to Pezula". The aim of the project was to select the top junior players in each age group for a special weekend of coaching and playing at the Pezula Championship Golf Course in Knysna.
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Twelve players from the SAGDB's programme in the Southern Cape competed in the recent Southern Cape Junior Golf tournament held at Fancourt. This contingent made up nearly one fifth of the 62-player field.
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Golf development coach Richard Dikileyo believes there is more to golf than pristinely manicured courses, precision equipment and a stellar technique.
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In its efforts to grow the game of golf around the Central Gauteng region, the SAGDB has become involved in efforts to revitalise the driving range at Diepkloof prison. The range has been in existence for many years, but fell into disuse until the Central Gauteng Golf Union and subsequently the SAGDB stepped in.
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The Free State & Northern Cape Golf Union has thrown its support behind the SAGDB's operations in the region. The union's president, Mr. Peter Hantan, has pledged R80 000 from the union towards supporting the SAGDB programme.
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Improve your golf with the SAGDB's technical director, PGA coach Grant Hepburn...
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About the SAGDB

The SAGDB is a non-profit organisation (with section 18A donations tax exemption status). Through its PGA-approved coaching programme, the board currently has the capacity to coach 1,500 children per week in nine areas. The SAGDB is sponsored by SAA, City Lodge and ProRange.

For more information please contact:
Patrick Cairns
PR Consultant
South African Golf Development Board
Cell: 083 258 4219
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