The world is a wondrous place, and golf is a magical game when viewed through the eyes of a child. As adults, we sometimes forget the joy the game can bring, but the Kids Golf Podcast, an initiative of the AFRIYEA Golf Academy in Uganda, is here to change that. Produced by, with, and for young golfers, the Kids Golf Podcast brings young people from around the world together to share the common bond that is golf.
In the vibrant city of Fort Portal, Uganda, there is a growing interest in sports among the youth.
While football remains a staple sport, golf has been gaining traction thanks to the efforts of the Afriyea Golf
In the world of golf, few names stand out like that of Letitia Roestoff.
With an impressive career spanning over two decades, Letitia has made an indelible mark on the golf industry through her dedication, expertise, and commitment to excellence. Her journey from humble beginnings to becoming a respected Golf Director and General Manager is a testament to her passion and unwavering work ethic.
A new chapter for the Boland Golf Union with a new leader. After the successful amalgamation of the BGU with Boland Women’s Golf, Maria Kirton has been elected as the new President of the Boland Union. In this interview the energetic Kirton talks about her passion for golf and her goals as President. Question At …
By Balderstone sports institute How did you get into golf and at what age? A. Golf wasn’t a choice of mine when I first started, my father was passionate about the sport and got me into the sport from the young age of 6, taking me to lots of lessons and entering me into “Little …
The aim of the Sunshine Ladies Tour is to provide a platform for women golfers to display their talent on a local and international stage, giving them the opportunity to achieve their greatness while making a living.
Namibian professional golfer, Bonita Bredenhann says she is relieved to have ended her 11-year wait for a professional victory and that her one-stroke victory over Nadia van der Westhuizen in the Standard Bank Pro-Am series event held at St. Francis Links last week will always remain a highlight of her career.
Tarryn Borsutzky was born in Durban many years ago and moved to Cape Town within 3 months of visiting the beautiful city for the first time in 1995.
KEMPTON PARK, – Tandi McCallum says her Standard Bank Pro-Am series win at Serengeti Golf Estates last week was long overdue and now that she’s gotten a taste of what it feels like to win again, she intends to contend for a win at each of the remaining tournaments in the series.
I am very glad to be among the winners in the series because there are some really good golfers here and I think you can see by the scores. I am just happy I’ve won my first tournament and hopefully, it won’t be the last.”
McCallum might have lost this week but she played some solid golf, and she too, will look forward to the next tournaments with optimism, especially after her outing at Glendower this week.
The tournament carried a purse of R600 000, a significant increase from last season’s R150 000 prize money per event. The next tournament in the series will be held at Atlantic Beach Links in the Western Cape as the series establishes a national footprint. The Eastern Cape, KwaZulu Natal and the North West are the other three provinces that will be visited this season in what is a clear ambition to grow the series.
