|
| Get Ready to Get Eclectic! |
| We’re thrilled to announce our Eclectic Competition, running from 1 June to 30 September 2025.
For those new to the term, “eclectic” isn’t just a fancy word for “a bit of everything” – it means you get to pick your best score on each hole over the entire competition period. In short – golf’s greatest hits! This isn’t a one-and-done deal, however, you need to be consistent!
To truly conquer the eclectic, you need to be out there, rain or shine. Every individual Strokeplay/Stableford round counts! That seemingly insignificant tap in on a blustery Wednesday could be the difference between bragging rights … or some banter being sent around in “The Bunker” (that’s the new lower section in Jack’s Bar!)
Overcoming these “obstacles” is what separates the contenders from the “I’d rather join the knitting club” crowd. To keep you on the edge of your golf carts, we’ve got real-time leaderboards set up on ScoreCapture.
Check them out regularly to see where you stand and who you need to beat. |
| We’re Proud to Host The Eastern Cape Nomads |
| The Club Symbol and Nomads Creed |
| Our Club badge, a bell crossed by a golf club, is symbolic of the raison d’être of the ‘NOMADS‘ – “through golf, the remembrance of others”.
It is printed in the renowned extract from the Meditations of John Donne (1573-1631):
“No man is an island entire of itself; Every man is a piece of the continent, a part of the main; Any man’s death diminishes me, because I am involved in mankind; And therefore, never send to know for whom the bell tolls; It tolls for thee.”
Steeped in tradition, the gents arrive at prizegiving dressed in their ties and jackets – a tradition that has been slowly dwindling away in recent times with the modern game. This tradition has long been protected with the Nomads – starting the day off with some whiskey and milk (don’t knock it till you try it).
The guys took on our beautiful course in some great conditions last Sunday! |
| Hi Jeff
Just a quick note to thank you for your kindness and hospitality. It is always an absolute honour and privilege to be able to spend time with you out on the golf course and hole # 19. Had a cracker of a day, thoroughly enjoyed our covey, the banter and the great humour.
For everything that you do for Nomads, I don’t we could ever thank you enough. We are always treated like royalty and playing the Links is one of the highlights of our calendar. Congratulations on the renovations to the clubhouse, really top class.
Have a great week. Till the next time.
Yours in Nomads
Brendon McNeill
EC Nomads – Club Secretary |
| A Little Bit of Housekeeping |
| Handicap and Entering Scores Notice |
| We have noticed an increase in rounds not being closed or entered correctly over the past two weeks and would like to remind golfers that it is their responsibility to enter a score. Any penalty rounds incurred will not be removed or adjusted going forward; this will negatively affect your handicap.
We ask that you please be mindful and enter your scores.
In addition to this, if you have more than two penalty rounds in your list of active scores relating to your handicap calculation, we will not allow you to enter club competitions. |
| Hollow-tining and Away Games |
Our amazing course maintenance team will be taking on the task of hollow-tining and reseeding from the 18th to the 31st of August 2025.
This means, sadly, that the course will be closed during this period. We know, we know, it’s a tragedy of epic proportions! But fear not, golf enthusiasts, because we’ve cooked up some delightful alternatives to ease the pain of losing our beloved course for this very worthy (and necessary) cause.We’ve arranged some away golf trips and reciprocity with surrounding courses to keep your swing in tip-top shape. Nazeem will be hosting a group of 20 to play at Wedgewood on Thursday, August 21st, teeing off between 08h30 and 09h10. The green fees are R280, and the cart fee is R340. Carel will be hosting a group of 20 to play at Pezula on the 28th August and times are to be confirmed. Please email Proshop@Stfrancislinks.com if you would like to join either.
And, to keep your game sharp during the course closure, we’ll be keeping the range open from 08h00 to 17h00 daily, except on Mondays, when it will be closed.
We have also been approached by several courses that will be offering improved rates over this period. The courses offering improved rates are: Wedgewood, St Francis Bay, Humewood, Knysna, and Goose Valley. Should you be interested in playing at any of these courses, please inform us by sending an email to Proshop@stfrancislinks.com and we will secure that booking for you. |
| 07h00 – 15h00 daily | Closed on Mondays (golf course closed) |
| 08h00 – 20h00 daily | Opens at 07h00 on Saturdays | Food service until 19h30 |
| Food Available at Links Café & Jack’s Bar: |
- All-day breakfast
- Full club menu
- Pizzas from 11h00
- Kiddies menu from 08h00 (pizzas from 11h00)
|
Due to hollow-tining of the golf course from 18–31 August 2025, Clubhouse hours will be adjusted as follows:
- Mondays: Closed
- Tuesday to Sunday: 08h00 – 17h00
The Leisure Centre will be open and operate as usual during this period.
Look out for special events during hollow-tining, including:
- 29 Aug – Food & Wine Pairing
- 30 Aug – The Heart of a Woman
|
| Cape St Francis Angling Club Fundraiser! |
A fun day is in store for everyone!
- 12h00 shotgun start
- 4 Ball Alliance 2 Scores to Count – Scramble Drive
- Entry will be R675 for all non-Links members – including a Golf Cart and a light braai meal afterwards
- St Francis Links Members: R200
We will have some fun activities on the golf course to enjoy.
We will be having live entertainment at the prize-giving, as well as a shootout with some great prizes up for grabs. Raffles and auction items will be up for grabs afterwards as well. So please stick around!
If you would like to enter, please book in using the clubmaster application or, alternatively, give us a call on 0422004520 to secure a 4 ball. If you would be interested in sponsoring a hole, please email golf@stfrancislinks.com. |
| More Events to Look Forward to |
|
|
|
|
| Introduce her to golf |
| We’d like your HELP |
| Women account for only a quarter of golfers worldwide. We want to increase that number, and we’d like your help. If you have a friend or family member who you think would enjoy this great game, you can help us to create a new golfer and grow the game. |
| If you know a woman who you think could enjoy the health, lifestyle, social and fun benefits of golf, please introduce them to us. Or let them know we’ve got great coaches and fun introductory programmes. |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1892.jpg)
567.png)
