The star of the show? None other than the beloved Easter Bunny herself! With a basket full of goodies and a heart full of cheer, Miss Bunny was ready to spread joy and chocolatey treats to all the little ones.

The day kicked off with an explosion of creativity as kids gathered around tables adorned with colourful paints, glittery stickers, and an array of crafting supplies. Armed with brushes and their wild imaginations, these pint-sized Picassos dove headfirst into decorating their very own Easter eggs.

The Easter Bunny made rounds, distributing delicious chocolate eggs like a pro! It was a delightful sight to see little hands covered in paint clutching onto chocolate treasures!

This year, Miss Bunny had outdone herself, hiding colourful eggs all around the putting green.

Little ones dashed across the green, their laughter ringing out like music. Even parents found themselves caught up in the excitement!

We had a few youngsters more excited about chasing the bunny – rather than the actual easter egg. Miss Bunny will need a good 365 days to recover from a very exhausting weekend.

Fear not, brave golfer, for we are  here to equip you with some key fundamentals to help you conquer these sandy beasts and emerge victorious.

Stance and Setup: When you’re ready to tackle that bunker shot, adopt a wider stance for stability. Position your feet slightly apart and dig them into the sand for extra grip. Think of yourself as a mighty tree rooting down against the wind! (That can help around here with our strong winds).

Open Clubface: Open up that clubface like you’re waving hello to an old friend! This will help you slide under the ball rather than hitting it directly. The goal is to make contact with the sand first, allowing the ball to fly high and soft with a cushion of sand beneath it.

Swing Smoothly: Now comes the fun part, swinging! Keep your swing smooth and controlled. Imagine you’re gently brushing away some sand rather than trying to dig a hole for treasure. A nice follow-through will help ensure that your ball gets airborne instead of just plopping back down into its sandy abode.

Follow-Through: Like most things in life – commit and keep on keeping on! Don’t forget about your follow-through! It’s just as important as your backswing.

Make sure to finish high and let that club guide your ball out of the bunker like a gentle breeze lifting a kite into the sky.

Removing Stones: At the Links, you have permission to remove stones from within the bunker before taking your shot. So if you see any pesky pebbles lurking around, feel free to give them a nudge out of your way!

Free Relief for Plugged Lies: As mentioned earlier, if your ball is plugged in grass above the bunker (and not touching the sand) you can take free relief! This means you can drop it without incurring any penalties like finding money in an old coat pocket!

By keeping these fundamentals and rules in mind, you’ll be well-equipped to tackle those challenging bunkers at St Francis Links with confidence and maybe even a little bit of flair!

Last but not least – please rake the Bunkers! Here is a image of a guest that did not do his part to keep things the way they should. Tisk Tisk Tisk!

South Africa’s Best Golf Course 2025: St Francis Links

Voting is now open and members of the golf community – consumers and industry executives alike – can vote for the brands they consider the very best in golf tourism.

The full list of World Golf Awards 2025 nominees can be viewed on the website where votes can also be cast.

Voting runs until midnight 1 October 2025. The winners will then be notified and the 12th annual World Golf Awards will take place in beautiful Madeira, 12-13 November.