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Let’s make it an event! On occasion groups come to play St Francis Links and our members get involved by hosting and playing with them. For the guest, it provides the course knowledge they don’t have as 1st-timers. It also leads to good fun and the establishment of good relationships. Our ladies teamed up last week to host some friends … Read More

Home building is strong on the Links  There is no doubt that the recession experienced in SA hit the real estate market hard – no where harder than here when it exposed the number of people who purchased land here as an investment and not for a home. Prices fell and despite our efforts to run an efficient estate, maintaining … Read More

Hi JeffOur ladies (missing Avril Laird) who played with the 7 Mt Edgecombe ladies yesterday. ME Lady Captain also donated a prize to add to your generous sponsorship of 2 magnums of wine. We each teamed up with a ME where possible as betterball pairs. All agreed it was fun that way and the group all enjoyed the outing. We … Read More

Tee times are scarce… Whether I am speaking to Justin at Steenberg (with his renovated greens) or Nic at Pinnacle Point, Coach at Simola or Francois at Pezula, their tee sheets are full, so full that accommodating their own member outside designated play days, is a problem. At The Links at Fancourt, the 40 times per day allocated to hotel … Read More

Grant Leversha – showcasing St Francis Links   https://luminous-landscape.com/passion-feel-unconscious-competence/ The link above is the perfect view of what has moulded and inspired Grant Leversha. I have known Grant for many years and have supported and benefitted from his photographic genius. A number of great photographers have shot the courses I represented – Alain Prost, Evan Schiller, Jamie Thom and Juan Espi … Read More

Jerling and De Beer Cruise to victory!  Luke Jerling has played very well here before shooting 65 on a perky day tieing Professional, Lyle Rowe on the same score. I took a picture of the 2 of them on the day to note their achievements. While that may have been social golf, Luke’s performance in the EP champs were truly … Read More

A Member-Guest event every Month!  Let’s treat our ITEC Open Wednesday at the perfect day EACH MONTH to invite a good friend (or three)! Scott Keevy and ITEC are sponsoring Open Wednesday the 2nd Wednesday of every month increasing the prize fund by R1000 for some great meat packages from Village Square Super Spar! Our normal member-accompanied guest rate is R325. … Read More

You gotta respect the great game of Golf  We all get on the tee for the Wednesday or Saturday comp without having any more of a warm-up than a couple of chips and putts (if that). Some of you actually go to the range and strike a few “looseners”. But, with due respect, how many of you really put in … Read More

The holiday started early with the celebration of 10 years Open for Business! Oh, What a Night as St Francis Links’ members and friends celebrated 10 years operating – providing a secure environment with lifestyle choices, a top-rated Jack Nicklaus signature golf course and reserves in the bank!105 homes are compete with more than 50 permanently occupied. The next ten years … Read More

Our 10th Year in Review!  This starts with the end of the year first – Our 10th Anniversay week included a great evening with Bob Skinstad and Greg Minnaar as we hosted the SHARP golf day. The Night was filled with light as the glow balls were flying. It was a great night for the entire family as everyone participated … Read More