Jul 25, 2018 | Featured, Features, Player Profile
There is a perceived way onto the international circuit for South African golfers in this 21st century: Get your European Tour playing privileges and that will open up the doors of the world to you. Tyrone Ryan wants to try another way. The 29-year-old Sunshine Tour...
Jun 10, 2018 | Featured, Features, Player Profile
Justin Walters had to go back to Qualifying School for the European Tour last year. That’s never ideal for a good player – heck, it’s not ideal for any player – but with his typical doggedness, he regained his playing privileges. His opening 75 was a poor start, but...
May 6, 2018 | Features, Player Profile
The night before JJ Senekal won his first Sunshine Tour title back in October 2013, he received a very special phone call. “You’re up there for a reason,” the voice said. “Don’t stand back for anyone. You’ve got the game. You’ve got everything. Just go for it.” It was...
Apr 30, 2018 | Features, Player Profile
Nick Bester won the Comrades Marathon in 1991, and came second three times. No, you’re not reading the wrong magazine! Bester is also Louis de Jager’s father-in-law, and Louis de Jager has just completed one of his best years on the Sunshine Tour. He finished inside...
Apr 18, 2018 | Features, Player Profile
Less than a week after winning his second Sunshine Tour title after a gap of over 11 years since his first one, Alex Haindl had to withdraw from his very next event as his back problems flared up all over again. Before he won the Sun Sibaya Challenge at Mount...
Mar 20, 2018 | Features, Player Profile
Peter Karmis is South Africa’s ‘Mr 59’. He speaks in staccato phrases. And he thinks in between them. And he punctuates them with interesting insights – insights into himself and the game. He won the 2009 Lombard Insurance Classic with a closing 13-under-par 59 at...
