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“We have found our Olympiad” 

When Gary Player was here in December he put on a show playing golf near par while helping 15 other golfers in four different groups, playing, then dropping back, then playing some more. I recently saw an article where Mr Player, who is the captain of the South African team attending the Olympics in Brazil. Unfortunately, our top 3 have all withdrawn due to fears of disease.

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by Marika Washchyshyn
Twitter
Posted: Sat Jun. 25, 2016

Fear not, South Africa — despite many Olympic golf withdrawals including Louis Oosthuizen, Charl Schwartzel, and now Branden Grace, the country still has hope in the form of a Black Knight.

Following Grace’s announcement that he was not going to participate in the 2016 Rio Olympics for fear of contracting the Zika virus, Gary Player jumped at the opportunity to volunteer his help.

“I will be in Rio, have no plans for more children and averaged 70 last year,” the 80-year-old legend tweeted. “Ready to play if anymore withdrawals.”

The tweet included some winky emojis to indicate jest, but we wouldn’t be so surprised if Player truly meant what he said. At the rate that players are backing out of the Olympic Games, he just might have that chance. Talk about your knight in shining armor!

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Gillian Hammond plays to win it all! 

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Our congratulations to Gillian Hammond! Member Gill won all 3 legs of this international tournament …. First the local, then the South African and today the Windhoek African International Ladies Golf Challenge in Namibia! Impressive indeed!

 


Testimonials tell you why theyt choose St Francis Links 

“The most perfect day of our lives”

 Bride

This is without a doubt the best wedding venue. Not only is it a stunning place to get married, with the most amazing views, and reception area, but the staff are unbelievable. Eugenie and her team catered to our every whim and no task was too big or small. Everything was handled with absolute professionalism and perfection, and they did not miss a beat. From co-ordinating our movements on the day to ensuring that we didn’t forget anything during the planning stage. The food and atmosphere, as well as the ease with which everything was conducted, contributed to this being the most perfect day of our lives. Every guest we have seen since the wedding has commented on how amazing the food was and how perfect the venue was. We had one or two unexpected surprises (from our side), but Eugenie took this on as her problem and ensured we didn’t stress about a thing. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for helping us achieve the most perfect wedding day!!

Happy Birthday! 

 

Let me just tell you that the food on Friday night was the best we have ever had at the links. Wow – everyone raved about it. Was going to message you today to ask you to please pass on our thanks.
Also – what amazing staff you have. Working till all hours WITH A SMILE!
made our evening so special!!
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The 10th Annual Men’s INVITATIONAL 

July 15-17 – Friday to Sunday – Your invitation is coming to you now! 
Gentlemen, this is your special time to bring a special friend as the Annual Invitational that is growing by the year! This year, we are adding a special warm-up event on Friday to get to know the course and the greens – make a plan to play in the Ultimate Par-3 event and Shoot-out to follow. The main event, played over two days, Saturday and Sunday, will once again, feature three formats – Modified Betterball, Betterball and Combined Individual Stableford. 

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Former champions, Johnny Johnson and Riaan Gous

Our 2nd Nicklaus Champion of Champions Qualifier!

Saturday, June 18 (US OPEN) best score on the day – Hein Spangenberg – 35 pts 

Sunday, July 17 (the OPEN Championship) 
Saturday, July 30 (The PGA Championship) 
Saturday, September 24 (The TOUR Championships)

ORDER OF MERIT- BEST THREE SCORES FROM SIX (PLAY A MINIMUM OF THREE EVENTS)
The Top FOUR point-getters from their best THREE qualifiers will represent St Francis Links at Serengeti!

Entry Fee: R75 per event


Inter-Estate team holds on to 2nd Place

Overall Challenge leaders, Mossel Bay, pulled further ahead by scoring 214 points in the “best five of six” competition. Johan and Hein Spangenberg led St Francis Links to a second place tie with hosts, Oubaai, on 210. Special thanks to Piet Peters and his team at Oubaai for making their great facilities and Ernie Els Course available to us for the day! 

Oubaai17th 1The picturesque 17th hole at Oubaai

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R. Mc Gregor and M. Mc Gregor (SF) 41
H. Spannenberg and J. Spannenberg (SF) 44
P Owen and N. Pretorius (SF) 41
B. Wessels and R. Botha (SF) 42
D Hart and J Viviers (SF) 42
H. Rabie and C. Rabie (SF) 41 210


  

 UPCOMING EVENTS

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Proudly Sponsored – ITEC SOLUTIONS will be our sponsors for OPEN Wednesday (2nd Wednesday) with meat and added prizes. Invite your friends to enjoy SA’s best with special rates for golf, snacks after the game and great prizes – Hey, Curry Night follows – stay or take away!

March (every Tuesday) – 10am Coffee Break for our lady members
July 1:  Member Get-together with Ultimate Par-3 and dinner
July 13: ITEC Wednesday – invite friends 
July 15-17: The 10th Annual Men’s Invitational 

 


ST FRANCIS LINKS “MAJORS” AND “SPECIAL EVENTS” FOR 2016

Note the NEW Dates for 2016:

April 9: 1st Qualifier for the Nicklaus Champion of Champions
April 23-24: Club Championships, Sean Botha and Janine VD Merwe, repeat Champions
May 29: Interestate Challenge at Mossel Bay (4th from 7) 
June 4: Ladies 10th Annual Invitational – Helen Bridges and Jean Fynn, Champions 
June 18: 2nd Qualifier for the Nicklaus Champion of Champions
July 9: Sanlam Cancer Challenge – SFL Qualifier
June 26: Inter- Estate Challenge at Oubaai
July 15-17: Men’s Invitational – Special NEW Friday event and Shoot-out

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Proud Sponsors of the Ladies OPEN Weekend and the ANNUAL

July 17: 3rd Qualifier for the Nicklaus Champion of Champions
July 30: 4th Qualifier for the Nicklaus Champion of Champions
July 31: Inter-Estate Challenge at Goose Valley
August 6: Ladies’ Invitational
August 6: 5th Qualifier for the Nicklaus Champion of Champions
August 8-23: Spring Programme – Course and Clubhouse Closed
August 21: Sanlam Cancer Challenge FINALS
August 21: Inter-Estate Challenge Simola
September 24: Final Qualifier for the Nicklaus Champion of Champions 
September 25: Inter-Estate Challenge at St Francis Links
September 30, October 1-2: Links Cup
October 30: Inter-Estate Challenge at Pezula
October 30-November 6: Vodacom Origins of Golf FINALS (Sunshine Tour – course Closed)
November 19-20: Pam Golding Ladies OPEN Weekend
November 25-27: Nicklaus Champion of Champions (Serengeti)
November 27: Inter-Estate Challenge FINALS at Pinnacle Point

December 9-11 – 10th Year Anniversary Activities (watch this space)


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2016 International Events

Majors 

US Masters – Augusta National, Georgia – April 7-10 – Danny Willett, Champion
US Open – Oakmont CC, Oakmont, Pennsylvania – June 16-19
Open Championship – Royal Troon, Ayrshire, Scotland – July 14-17
US PGA – Baltusrol (Lower Course), Springfield, New Jersey – July 28-31
The Ryder Cup – Hazeltine, Minnesota – September 30 to October 2


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Dale Hayes says he has ticked another “Bucket List” wish off!
He wrote…

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Every Great shot starts with a SMILE santa

 

Regards,
The St Francis Links Team

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