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Golf is not just about scoring. It is a walk in the park, an experience for all of the senses and hours of incomparable therapy. Golfers should leave the course with an irresistible urge to return. That's why each and every one of the golf courses designed by Peter Matkovich is a special creation, enhancing the unique features of each site and the character of the land. Each course tells its own s

tory, and even if they're just a few years old, Peter Matkovich Golf Courses look as if they've been there forever.

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07/11/2017

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12/10/2017

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Louis Oosthuizen co designing Heritage Resorts second championship golf course with Peter Matkovich in Mauritius        ...
06/06/2017

Louis Oosthuizen co designing Heritage Resorts second championship golf course with Peter Matkovich in Mauritius

Heritage Resorts is proud to announce that the second 18-hole championship course will be co designed by Major champion Louis Oosthuizen and renowned designer Peter Matkovich. Heritage Golf Club has been bestowed with the title of “Best Golf Course” in the Indian Ocean for the past three years at the World Golf Awards emphasizing the quality and reputation of the course creating the need for a second golf course to be built. This course will be Louis Oosthuizen’s first ever golf course design and he explains:

“My passion for playing golf has now lead me to explore my passion for golf design and I am thrilled to be co-designing this incredible second golf course at Heritage Resorts with Peter Matkovich. Our first project together could not be more exotic; who would not dream of designing a course on the paradise island of Mauritius and in none other than one of the most beautiful resorts on the island, Heritage Resorts. I am really looking forward to working on the luxurious land of Bel Ombre and to creating a golf course which perfectly balances the challenge of a championship layout with the element of fun that needs to be incorporated into any golf course.”
Turning professional in 2002 at 19 years old, Louis has had a successful career winning eight European Tour events including the Volvo Golf Championship (2013,2014) and his first major tournament, The Open Championship at St Andrews (2010). He also made history by scoring the first Double Eagle on the second hole at Augusta, the first in the history of the Masters championship. Louis is now 17th in the world golf rankings (May 2017) and his rich golfing career will greatly contribute to the design of the course, making it a must play for any golfer visiting Mauritius and the Indian Ocean region.
“It is a great honour for Heritage Resorts to bring on board Louis Oosthuizen and Peter Matkovich in co-designing the second golf course, their combined professional golf and design experience and love for the land is the perfect combination for what I believe will be the best golf course in the Indian Ocean” said Jonathan Menteath, General Manager of Heritage Golf Club.
Combining Louis’ rich golfing career to Peter Matkovich’s extensive golf design experience, the second golf course planned for end of 2019 will be a master piece. Since his first design in 1975, Matkovich has established himself as one of the world’s leading golf course designers with a trademark ability to use the natural surroundings to create timeless layouts fit for golfers of all levels. Using his passion of nature and experience as a professional golfer he has created some of Africa’s most spectacular courses: Arabella Golf Club, Pinnacle Point, Leopard Rock Golf Club, Silver Lakes Golf Club and Heritage Golf Club amongst others.

“Designing the second golf course at Heritage Resorts with Louis Oosthuizen was the perfect fit and as partners we will be working on many more projects together to continue the legacy of the love of the land and in this case for the beautiful land at Heritage Resorts in Bel Ombre on the rugged and preserved southern coast of the island” said Peter Matkovich.

The second course will be built to championship standard, thus offering Heritage Resorts guests the choice of 2 championship courses to play on. The 2nd 18-hole championship course will be set at the base of the Savanne mountain range in the midst of luxuriant nature and bordering the Frederica Nature Reserve. The landscape will make this course a memorable one, with the existing water features and streams moulded into the course making for great shot making and beautiful design opportunities. Matkovich and Oosthuizen share the same vision to create golf courses that are an expression of their natural surroundings without changing the character of the land and the second golf course will share this legacy. The 5 star golf facilities will include: a clubhouse with restaurant and proshop, PGA standard golf academy with driving range and a short game area. The Clubhouse will include an access point to the Frederica Nature Reserve.

Heritage Resorts will be the host venue of the 2017 edition of the AfrAsia Bank Mauritius Open, the only tri-sanctioned tournament by the European, Asian and Sunshine Tours in the world. Louis Oosthuizen will not only design the second golf course which is expected to host the tournament alongside the first course but Oosthuizen has also confirmed his participation at the 2017 edition at Heritage Resorts. His presence will bolster an already strong playing field and will further establish Heritage Resorts as the hub of golf in the Indian Ocean. Heritage Resorts is an enterprise of the Rogers Group which was founded in 1899 and has since become a listed services and investment company with expertise in FinTech, Hospitality, Logistics and Property.

“This tournament is definitely a unique opportunity to highlight what Mauritius has to offer to the world in terms of business and sport whilst reminding them of the beauty and hospitality that Mauritius is already famous for,” said Philippe Espitalier-Noël, Chief Executive Officer of the Rogers Group.

The playing quality of our diverse range of world-class golf courses in Mauritius, coupled with our world famous hospitality and service, makes for a memorable golf experience that encompasses everything the modern golfer demands. The country currently boasts nine 18-hole courses and another two are due for completion at the end of 2017 and 2018, including a second one at Heritage Resorts.

About Heritage Resorts
HERITAGE RESORTS, 2500 HECTARES OF UNIQUE EXPERIENCES.
Heritage resorts is situated on the south coast of Mauritius, in the region of Domaine de Bel Ombre; an idyllic destination within a utopian island. The resort itself is set in 2,500 hectares of parkland that encompasses stunning volcanic mountains, rolling hills and turquoise lagoons. The natural richness of the landscape allows our guests to bask in a wealth of experiences whilst remaining in harmony with nature. Each and every visitor to this unique destination will see the authentic Mauritius at its best.

Heritage Resorts at Domaine de Bel Ombre offers:
Two five star resorts inspired by our Mauritian heritage: Heritage Le Telfair Golf & Wellness Resort and Heritage Awali Golf & Spa Resort.
Luxury villas to rent at Heritage the Villas
An 18 hole Championship golf course at Heritage Golf Club
The Frédérica Nature Reserve
Twelve Restaurants including Le Château de Bel Ombre
Two Seven Colours Spa Villages
Two activity centres
The C Beach Club
Babies, Kids and Teens Clubs
A kitesurf spot and school

www.heritageresorts.mu

About Veranda Leisure and Hospitality (VLH)

The VLH hotel group has five hotels “de charme” and 2 five star hotels, a spa and cosmetics brand, an award-winning championship golf course, a beach club, a 19th century Chateau-restaurant and manages the operations of forty-eight luxury villas. The group employs 1,700 people and is a subsidiary of Rogers & Co; a Mauritian diversified and publicly listed company.

www.vlh.mu

About Rogers:
Heritage Resorts owned by the VLH group which is a subsidiary of the Rogers Group, a listed international services and investment company, with expertise in four served markets, namely FinTech, Hospitality, Logistics and Property. Founded in 1899 and driven by its entrepreneurial spirit, Rogers has been a major player in the economic development of Mauritius and operates across a dozen territories covering Africa, the Indian Ocean, Asia and France, 4545 employees and 52 offices.

www.rogers.mu

PRESS CONTACT:

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Peter Matkovich will be interviewed by Jonathan Fairbairn at 14:07 today on Radio 702 #702
22/03/2017

Peter Matkovich will be interviewed by Jonathan Fairbairn at 14:07 today on Radio 702
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21/03/2017

Simon Hobday passed away last night at the age of 76 after a lengthy battle with cancer. The winner of six tournaments o...
02/03/2017

Simon Hobday passed away last night at the age of 76 after a lengthy battle with cancer. The winner of six tournaments on the Sunshine Tour, the German Open and Madrid Open on the European Tour and five tournaments on the Champions Tour including the US Senior Open. Simon will be remembered by all his friends around the World as a great golfer and a man of integrity and great sportsmanship. He was a champion, both on and off the golf course.

Should we end it with “From the Matkovich Group, we salute you Simon, what a great golfer, what a great friend. Forever in our hearts, God Bless”

Sending our condolences to Wayne Westners family. RIP Wayne, you will be missed.
07/01/2017

Sending our condolences to Wayne Westners family. RIP Wayne, you will be missed.

Wishing all our fans and customers only the best over this Festive Season. From all of us at Matkovich Group
24/12/2016

Wishing all our fans and customers only the best over this Festive Season. From all of us at Matkovich Group

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Noren nails it with a 63 to win Nedbank Golf Challenge  by: Michael Vlismas SUN CITY, North West (13 November 2016) – Al...
14/11/2016

Noren nails it with a 63 to win Nedbank Golf Challenge

by: Michael Vlismas

SUN CITY, North West (13 November 2016) – Alex Noren spent years dreaming of playing in the Nedbank Golf Challenge hosted by Gary Player, and in a dream season for the Swede he won “Africa’s Major” with a magnificent final round of 63 at the Gary Player Country Club on Sunday.

Noren, as he has been for much of this European Tour season, was in a class of his own as he played his way to a six-shot victory on 14-under-par 274.

This is his fourth European Tour victory in a season that also saw him finish runner-up once and in the top 10 a further three times.

South Korea’s Jeunghun Wang took second place on eight under par following a final round of 75.

Branden Grace finished as the leading South African in a share of third place on seven under par.

The 34-year-old Noren first recalls watching the Nedbank Golf Challenge “about 15 years ago”.

“It’s unbelievable. I tried to get in this tournament so many years, and when I got in here, to end up winning, it feels unbelievable,” he said.

Noren was six shots behind leader Wang at the start of the day, and some mental preparation in his room before the final round had him believing a low round was possible.

“Waking up, I thought if I can get a decent round I’ll be in it. I did some work in the room and just tried to get the right feelings for today, and it clicked. I don't think I've ever played as good, especially on the greens.”

He went out in 30 and then went into the back nine with an eagle and birdie on 10 and 11 as Wang capitulated with a double bogey on the front nine and then a run of four bogeys in his final six holes.

Noren explains his incredible form this season as the result of becoming a father. “That put golf into perspective for me. I think before I was overthinking it. Now I couldn’t practice as much, but I became more relaxed,” he said.

“Obviously it’s been the season of my life.”

The South African challenge seemed to rest with Louis Oosthuizen at the start of the round, but he closed with a 75 to finish ninth on five under.

Grace was the leading South African this year, but was disappointed to finish with a bogey at the last which saw him drop from sole third into a share of this with four other players.

Sunshine Tour pays tribute to Arnold PalmerKNYSNA (27 September 2016) – The Sunshine Tour paid tribute to the passing of...
28/09/2016

Sunshine Tour pays tribute to Arnold Palmer

KNYSNA (27 September 2016) – The Sunshine Tour paid tribute to the passing of legendary golfer Arnold Palmer with a minute of silence during the official pro-am of the Vodacom Origins of Golf tournament at Simola Country Estate on Tuesday.
The Tour’s professionals and the invited amateurs paused during their round at midday, while the professionals also wore black ribbons and signed a book of condolence messages that the Sunshine Tour will send to the PGA Tour.
“It was very sad news to hear of the passing of ‘The King’,” said Selwyn Nathan, the Executive Director of the Sunshine Tour.
“He was a legend. He was generous. He was a fan of every golfer. I was fortunate to have spent some time with him. I met him some 40 years ago and then again two years ago at Augusta National Golf Club and he still remembered my name.
“He was just such a great gentleman. He had time for everybody. The little time I spent with him I knew I might never meet someone like that again. Growing up with the Big Three of Arnold Palmer, Gary Player and Jack Nicklaus, those were the people who we looked up to. “Those were the people who got us into the game and showed us what a great game it is. Arnold Palmer’s passing gives us a chance to reflect on how lucky we are to be part of this great game and how fortunate we were to have someone like him leading the way.
“He really grew the game. He changed it from just a game of golf and developed an army of supporters. He had fans all over the world and was a different kind of sportsman. He will not be forgotten.”

Photo: Gary Todd, Tournament Director of the Sunshine Tour, sounds the siren to mark the one minute of silence in honour of Arnold Palmer during the Vodacom Origins of Golf tournament at Simola Country Estate on Tuesday. Credit: Heinrich Helmbold.

Article by: Michael Vlismas

01/09/2016
Sanlam Cancer Challenge set to break charity record The 2016 Sanlam Cancer Challenge, South Africa’s biggest charity gol...
24/08/2016

Sanlam Cancer Challenge set to break charity record

The 2016 Sanlam Cancer Challenge, South Africa’s biggest charity golf drive for the Cancer Association of South Africa (CANSA), is already well on track to shattering its previous fundraising record.

The nationwide competition for club golfers is now into its Regional Final’s for the victorious men’s and women’s club champions around the country.

The winners of the Regional Finals will then qualify for the National Finals to be played on both the Gary Player Country Club and Lost City Golf Club courses at Sun City from 9-12 October.

But the tournament has already raised R3 323 259.12 this year thanks to an incredible response from South Africa’s amateur golfers.

Last year the Sanlam Cancer Challenge raised R3.4 million, which was the highest since the tournament began in 1993.

“We set ourselves the target of R3.5 million this year and we’re delighted to see that we’re well on our way to achieving this, thanks to the generous support of South Africa’s golfers and golf clubs,” said Sanlam Sponsorship Manager, Gary van Loggerenberg.

The standout contributions this year included the R350 000 raised by the Magersfontein Memorial Golf Estate and the 120 golfers who took part in their club competition.

The men’s and ladies sections at Fancourt also came together to raise R175 000 at their official Sanlam Cancer Challenge golf day, while Steenberg Golf Estate’s ladies section raised R19 000 of their own.

Even the smallest golf clubs in the country contributed significantly, such as Koffiefontein Golf Club in the Free State which managed to raise R6 200 amongst the 32 golfers who took part in their golf day.

For more information go to www.sanlamcancerchallenge.co.za

About the Sanlam Cancer Challenge and CANSA

Sanlam and CANSA have partnered the Sanlam Cancer Challenge since 1993. CANSA offers a unique integrated service to the public and all people affected by cancer. As a leading roleplayer in cancer research (more than R6 million spent annually), the scientific findings and knowledge gained from the research is used to realign CANSA’s health programmes as well as strengthen its watchdog role to the greater benefit of the public. CANSA’s wide-reaching health programmes include prevention and education campaigns, CANSA Care Centres that offer stoma and lymphoedema clinics, medical equipment hire, toll-free line and support to children and their families affected by cancer. There is also patient care and support in the form of 11 CANSA Care Homes for out-of-town cancer patients in the main metropolitan areas plus one hospitium (based in Polokwane) as well as two CANSA-TLC Lodges for paediatric oncology parents in Pretoria and Limpopo. Follow CANSA on Twitter: (http://www.twitter.com/) and join CANSA on Facebook: CANSA: Fighting cancer in South Africa (http://www.facebook.com/groups/25164487668/), visit www.cansa.org.za or call toll-free 0800 22 66 22 email: [email protected].

The purpose of the Sanlam Cancer Challenge is to raise funds and awareness annually for the fight against cancer. In 2015, a total of 35 863 golfers played in 780 club competitions held around the country in support of CANSA’s prevention programmes and patient care support throughout the year. Visit www.sanlamcancerchallenge.co.za.

09/08/2016

08/08/2016

It is with great pleasure that we announce the nominees for World's Best New Golf Course in the 3rd annual World Golf Awards.

The Avalon Golf Estate in Mauritius is our latest Golf Development. Carefully designed and constructed by our wonderful ...
25/07/2016

The Avalon Golf Estate in Mauritius is our latest Golf Development. Carefully designed and constructed by our wonderful team.

Apart from its distinctive and natural features, the Avalon resort was designed in such a way so as to foster and bring out the indigenous flora and fauna of the untouched South. While most golf rounds in Mauritius are played in resorts on the coast, Avalon will offer its guests an exclusive golf experience in a diverse, yet welcoming environment, where the climate is perfect for a golf round.

www.avalongolf.mu

21/07/2016

Consider who’s playing the courseMost golfers playing on courses are amateur players, with the average handicap of aroun...
19/07/2016

Consider who’s playing the course
Most golfers playing on courses are amateur players, with the average handicap of around 15. So a course should be designed with the average player in mind, rather than the top professional. It needs to be fun and enjoyable for every level of golfer.

14/07/2016

14/07/2016

One of a number of talented young players to emerge from South Africa. Louis had a successful 2007 in his homeland with three wins in total throughout the year. Louis won for the fourth time on the European Tour when he successfully defended his Africa Open title in 2012. He added the Maybank Malays...

14/07/2016

Louis' caddy, Greg gives some insight into his pre-champion rituals.

Played at Ebotse Links, a Peter Matkovich designed course.Orton crowned Sanlam SA Women’s Amateur champion Article by Mi...
14/07/2016

Played at Ebotse Links, a Peter Matkovich designed course.

Orton crowned Sanlam SA Women’s Amateur champion

Article by Michael Vlismas

BENONI (13 July 2016) – It felt as if she had come full circle when Lumien Orton won the Sanlam South African Women’s Amateur Championship at the Ebotse Links on Wednesday.
The 29-year-old Orton beat the Western Cape’s Cara Gorlei 2Up in the final. Earlier she beat Symone Henriques 2&1 to make the final.
But Orton had to claw her way back from being 4Down through eight holes, and she did so with some magnificent putting on the back nine. It was two strong birdies at holes 14 and 15 that helped her complete her comeback to All Square.
She then went 1up with a par on 16 as Gorlei missed a short putt to halve. They halved 17 and Orton birdied 18 to take the title.
“This was my fourth time in the match play final, so I’m delighted to have won,” she said.
“When I was 4Down I didn’t think I could win. But I told myself I’ve got nothing to lose and maybe she makes some mistakes and I make a few birdies, and that’s what happened. My putting also improved on the back nine.”
Orton was one of South Africa’s top young golfers and then turned professional before deciding to take a break from the game. She regained her amateur status but stopped playing golf in 2014 and took up running instead, completing two Comrades Marathons and Two Oceans Marathons.
“This win means so much. The time I took off the game did me good. I’ve played golf from a young age and I’d lost my hunger a bit. But it’s back now.”

Photo: Free State golfer Lumien Orton won the Sanlam South African Amateur Championship at the Ebotse Links on Wednesday. Credit: Michael Vlismas.

Final scores from the Sanlam South African Women’s Amateur Championship played at the Ebotse Links on Wednesday (Players South African unless stated):

Championship Division
Final:
Lumien Orton beat Cara Gorlei 2Up.
Semi-finals:
Lumien Orton beat Symone Henriques 2&1; Cara Gorlei beat Danielle du Toit 1Up.

Plate Division
Final:
Jamie-Lee Daniels beat Zayb Fredericks 1Up.
Semi-finals:
Jamie-Lee Daniels beat Sonja Bland 3&2; Zayb Fredericks beat Aaliyah Abrahams 1Up.

PGA of SA challenges future professionals at conference JOHANNESBURG (12 July 2016) – The PGA of South Africa has challe...
12/07/2016

PGA of SA challenges future professionals at conference

JOHANNESBURG (12 July 2016) – The PGA of South Africa has challenged its first-year apprentices to think critically about the golf industry as it welcomed the class of 2016 at the Residentials Conference at its Royal Johannesburg and Kensington Golf Club headquarters.

A total of 80 PGA apprentices from South Africa and abroad began their three-year apprenticeship programme by attending the Residentials Conference.

The apprentice programme is designed to train the coaches, retailers and golf directors of the future, and included two weeks of lectures with a strong academic and practical curriculum.

“Our main emphasis was to present lectures that not only covered the curriculum but challenged the apprentices’ thinking about issues in the golf industry,” said Andrew Gunn, the Education and Training Manager for the PGA of South Africa.

The conference coincided with the 36-hole Apprentice Championship, which was won by Ficksburg’s Thinus Rosslee. Rosslee posted rounds of 70 and 68 on the West Course to win by five strokes.

Rosslee works as an Outside Service Assistant at The Address Montgomerie golf club in Dubai and reflects the international quality of the PGA of South Africa’s education curriculum.

“We are there to make sure the guest experience is on a five-star level. Dubai is one of the best places to start your career as you get the opportunity to work with the best in the business on some of the busiest courses in the industry and with golfers from around the world,” he said.

The Residentials Conference was followed by the PGA of South Africa’s bi-annual Coaching Conference, which was attended by a pan-African spectrum of coaches. The nucleus of expert, experienced coaches shared their years of wisdom with the younger coaches.

PHOTO: The PGA of South Africa’s first-year class of 2016 in front of the famous Royal Johannesburg and Kensington Golf Club clock tower. Credit: PGA of South Africa.

dunhill Links is proud to announce Branden Grace as a brand ambassador dunhill Links continues its longstanding relation...
12/07/2016

dunhill Links is proud to announce Branden Grace as a brand ambassador

dunhill Links continues its longstanding relationship with golf with the announcement that South African golfer Branden Grace will be the new brand ambassador of the luxury golfwear collection.

Grace, currently ranked 12th in the world, is one of the most talented golfers in the sport, notably winning the RBC Heritage on the US Tour this year, the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship in 2012 and the Alfred Dunhill Championship in South Africa in 2014. Last year he finished tied fourth in the US Open and third in the US PGA Championship.

The dunhill Links collection is inspired by golf’s sporting heritage, in particular, the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship held every year in Scotland. Designed to be worn on and off the course, the elegant collection keeps players dry on the fairway and clubhouse-appropriate. Made for the man who is confident in both his swing and his style, the range complements any sartorially minded sportsman. Respecting tradition and honouring dunhill’s brand DNA, modern technologies help to achieve a functional yet luxurious product. Key product attributes include a premium fit, fabric and finish, lightweight wearability, and pre-treated with a water resistant finish for wet weather-appropriateness and practicality. Innovative and stylish, the Links collection is an imperative for any golfer.

Branden Grace stated, “It’s an honour to be the ambassador for dunhill Links, a brand whose authenticity and performance excellence makes them the perfect on-course partner, and winning the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship and the Alfred Dunhill Championship are career highlights.”

The functionality and style of the Links collection reflects the core ethos of the dunhill brand. Drawing on the same attention to detail and drive for excellence, the dunhill Links collection fully considers the ergonomics of a golfer’s movements to deliver one of the world’s most luxurious and technically advanced ranges of sportswear.

About dunhill

Since 1893, dunhill has remained synonymous with a very British type of masculine elegance. Innovative products and uncompromising quality were the accomplishment of the young businessman Alfred Dunhill. These values are central to the continued success of the brand. Today, the house remains faithful to the enduring spirit of its founder, and has for many years been associated with the highest craftsmanship delivering the finest in luxury menswear and accessories.

For more information please contact Owen Parry:
[email protected]

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Fletcher fires early warning at Sanlam SA Women’s Amateur - by Michael VlismasBENONI (10 July 2016) – The experience gai...
11/07/2016

Fletcher fires early warning at Sanlam SA Women’s Amateur - by Michael Vlismas

BENONI (10 July 2016) – The experience gained from playing college golf in the United States was clear to see as Michaela Fletcher managed her game and a tender back to win Sunday’s 36-hole stroke play seeding round for this week’s Sanlam South African Women’s Amateur at the Ebotse Links.

Fletcher’s total of four under par following respective rounds of 70 earned her a two-stroke victory over last year’s losing finalist and South African number one Ivanna Samu.

The main match play championship is played from Monday to Wednesday.

Fletcher is back competing on local fairways amidst what has been a great learning experience for her with the University of Memphis’s Tigers golf team where she very quickly made a name for herself with some standout performances before a back injury halted her progress.

“I was off for 15 weeks. I was told not to walk excessively, literally just to class and back. It was really tough to come back from that. It’s just so nice to be back on the golf course and enjoying competitive golf again,” she said.

Ebotse can be an unforgiving layout and Fletcher certainly felt the physical effort of her 36 holes on Sunday.

“It’s a risk and reward golf course, but if you hit it offline there is some long grass out there and your ball is gone for sure. My back has been doing a lot better but today was tough to get through. My back was killing me after nine holes. If I hit a good swing it doesn’t hurt as bad. But back pain goes hand-in-hand with a golfer so it’s just how you manage it, and I’ve learned how to do that really well now.”

After a round of level par in the morning, Samu looked a lot more comfortable in her afternoon round of two under.

“This golf course is a challenge. It’s a tough course where fitness is important. I had two practice rounds but still made a few silly mistakes, but I brought it back nicely with the second 18,” she said.

Monday’s match play will require a new focus, and it’s one Fletcher feels she is well equipped for.

“College golf really narrows your focus. Weekly you’re playing very competitive golf which means you constantly have to be at your best. Par is often not good enough and you have to fire at pins. You can’t just be happy with fairway, green and two-putt the whole way around. It gives you that competitive edge.”

Zethu Myeki, the Ernie Els and Fancourt Foundation golfer who has been something of a revelation with her improvement this season as she’s climbed to a ranking of third in the country, finished third on one over par.

Kaleigh Telfer, winner of the Sanlam South African Women’s Stroke Play Championship earlier this year and hunting the double this week, will be glad to see the back of the seeding round. After a morning round of 82 she recovered somewhat with an afternoon’s 71.

Photo: KwaZulu-Natal’s Michaela Fletcher won Sunday’s 36-hole seeding round for this week’s Sanlam South African Women’s Amateur Championship at the Ebotse Links on Sunday. Credit: Michael Vlismas.

The match play draw -http://www.matko.co.za/pdf/mp-r1.pdf

Scores from Sunday’s 36-hole seeding round of the Sanlam South African Women’s Amateur Championship played at the par-72 Ebotse Links:

140 Michaela Fletcher 70 70
142 Ivanna Samu 72 70
145 Zethu Myeki 73 72
146 Lumien Orton 75 71; Casandra Hall 73 73
147 Cara Gorlei 74 73
151 Marne Clack 78 73; Caro Els 73 78
152 Eleonora Galletti 81 71; Tara Griebenow 78 74; Shawnelle De Lange 78 74; Kiera Floyd 76 76; Kajal Mistry 75 77
153 Kaleigh Telfer 82 71; Sarah Bouch 76 77
154 Crystal Beukes 80 74; Symone Henriques 74 80
155 Kaiyuree Moodley 78 77; Chiara Contomathios 77 78
156 Demi Flanagan 81 75; Eugenie Clack 77 79; Brittney-Fay Berger 76 80
157 Danielle Du Toit 79 78; Chante Boonstra 78 79; Chante Van Zyl 76 81
158 Aaliyah Abrahams 82 76
159 Kelsey Nicholas 82 77; Ethel Ruthenberg 82 77; Bianca Wernich 80 79
160 Caitlyn Macnab 83 77
161 Samantha Whateley 85 76; Jenefer Haw 82 79; Natasha Carlsson 78 83
163 Adele Beytell 85 78
164 Zelda Smook 85 79; Sonja Bland 83 81
165 Katia Shaff 83 82
166 Zayb Fredericks 86 80; Lynette Pretorius 80 86
167 Jamie-Lee Daniels 87 80; Desiree Geldenhuys 87 80; Zane Naude 81 86
169 Anye Verster 87 82
170 Lindi Coetzee 93 77
177 Elsune Roode 89 88; Cara Ford 89 88; La-Eeqah Adams 86 91
180 Adel Van Dyk 98 82
181 Odette Booysen 92 89
182 Lauren Clough 88 94
183 Petrone Rudolph 90 93
185 Magdel Du Toit 96 89
197 Magri Beukes 108 89
203 Cleo Jordaan 112 91

Ebotse Links is a Matkovich built and designed Course

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