RNLI Fourball Stableford 

There were a plethora of good scores on Sunday in the RNLI fourball stableford competition played on the East course. It was the pairing of Andrew James & Bernie Rowland who finished with a very tidy combined back nine of 6 under for 46pts to take the top spot. 

Runners-up with 45pts on countback were Upin Dattani & Ben Price. But the pair kicking themselves the hardest are Paul Sampson & Neil Smith who didn't score down the last and took third place with 45pts (sorry to bring that up guys).


 

Callaway Fitting Day

The weather has been exceptional the last few days that along with the evenings getting longer gives us golfers hope that winter is drawing to a close. So with the new season just around the corner don't forget your chance to get a FREE fitting from Callaway on the afternoon of Friday, 10 March. 

There are two spots left so grab one before its too late.

The day starts at 1pm and to secure your spot please drop me an email stuart2104@gmail.com or ring the shop on 02084 605540.


 

Joburg Open

The European Tour returns to South Africa this week for the Joburg Open. Haydn Porteous is defending champion and three places in The Open Championship are up for grabs.This event has been a fixture on the European Tour since 2007 and it's been dominated by South African players since then.

Of the 10 editions of the tournament, seven have been won by home golfers. Charl Schwartzel and Richard Sterne have each claimed the title on two occasions. 

Last year, Haydn Porteous came out on top. He beat his fellow South African Zander Lombard into second place. The home nation will be strongly represented once again this year. Richard Sterne, George Coetzee and Jaco Van Zyl will be amongst the favourites.

This tournament is played over two courses: The East and West layouts at Royal Johannesburg and Kensington Golf Club. As such, there's capacity for a larger, 210-man field. All those on the start sheet will play one round on each course over the first two days before the longer East Course hosts the final two days of action.

The event is co-sanctioned by the Sunshine Tour and it provides players from that circuit with a great opportunity to earn playing rights on the European Tour.

Player watch:

George Coetzee - A former winner of this tournament, Coetzee will look to impress this week. He was tied seventh in the Dubai Desert Classic earlier this month. 

Jaco Van Zyl - He was tied second in the recent Qatar Masters and he has a good record in this event. He was second in 2015 and third in 2012. 

Richard Sterne - He's twice been a winner of this event and he holds the tournament scoring record. He hasn't played on the European Tour yet this year, but his last start was a second place in the Alfred Dunhill Championship last December.

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