Does Golf Need Tiger? Where’s Tigger? If you follow Twitter or get any of the online golf publications, everyone is anticipating the return of Tiger Woods. I must admit, I am too (tho, not my idol). With the young guns that we have playing the game today and the equipment they are using, we are seeing shot-making like … Read More
Playoff decide both Championships
Shaun and Janine repeat (through playoffs) Shaun Botha and Janine VD Merwe will have their names engraved on their respective trophies again this year as we celebrate the first of our 10th year activities – the Men’s and Ladies Club Championships. When it’s a Major, give it major attention to detail! …because we can! Shaun played with Ernest Bendeman … Read More
Great week for Lyle and Gracie!
Lyle Rowe wins in Zim; Marc inspires and Gracie tastes victory in America! EP Professional, Lyle Rowe, uses St Francis Links to hone his game whenever he is near. We have always known he has the game for Tour titles and this week, he put it all on display in Zimbabwe.Starting the day six shots back of the leader, … Read More
Didn’t see that comin’
A week of memorable ACES…and a worthy Champion! With technology what it is today, I am sure that most of you have either watched The Masters Meltdown or The Driven Danny Show. But how many of you started the tournament as I did with the annual Par-3 contest? The Par-3 is played in another special piece of hallowed … Read More
The Best Week in GOLF – The Masters
The Masters – Who’s your pick??? I’ve said it before, but this week’s Masters has the makings to be one of the hottest golfing fields in recent years. Three South Africans plus my perrenial favorite, Ernie, will be knocking at the door. Charl, Louis and Gracie are all packing the tools required to handle the distance, shot-making and … Read More
Club Champs – Our 10th Annual!
The 10th Annual St Francis LinksClub Championships 22 – 24 April 2016 As we celebrate 10 years as St Francis Links, the 10th Annual Club Championships represent your first major event of the year! Let’s make this one to remember! Enter now and join your fellow members for a special few days of golf, great food, friendship and fun as … Read More
The PGA is heading for my Texas hometown!
Pete Dye’s (NEW) Austin CC will host the WGC Matchplay My Daurghter, Lindsay and her man, Blair, will be among the thousands of rabid Austin golfing fans who will attend the tournament this week. With the help of my friends, Peter Berman, who is there for some coaching support for Branden Grace, and of course, Gracie. maybe they will have … Read More
Charl is in the MOOD!
Charl Schwartzel is in Championship form (and smiling, too) We all know that the South African golfers are HOT right now with everyone (almost everyone) winning! Let’s just say that Ernie is in mentoring mode as his boys are shining. With Louis, Gracie and Charl all living nearby in Florida, the good vibes must be flowing. Just as we were … Read More
Golfweek panelists are on their way!
Golfweek Panelists from all over the USA Golfweek Magazine is a well-read weekly magazine that hails from the USA. When they were last in South Africa traveling with panelists (people who pay their own way to see the best of the best), St Francis Links featured in more than one article that followed. They also used an interview with me … Read More
Coffee Break
Best Coffee, Best setting and… The Links Ladies Coffee Break means just that! Pause for an hour to join the ladies of the Links for a cuppa! Just casual, no agenda, no formalities! If you are involved in the Links in any way, whether you live at the Links or in the village, whether you are a principal member, nominated … Read More