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IN THE HOT SEAT – Eleonora Galletti

THE SKINNY ON – Paul Boshoff

HOT OFF THE PRESS – Golfing News

NOMADS GOLF CLUB SOUTH AFRICA – with Ken Walker

DIALING IN WITH PITCHING – with Mareli Joubert

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10 HABITS TO IMPROVE YOUR LIFESTYLE – with Skye Venter

SWING SHORTER FOR MORE CONTROL – with Ryan Randall

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What has NOMADS been up to... Nomads, Imperial Auto/MFC Challenge - Nomads holds an annual competition for their members, with the culmination being the Imperial Auto/MFC Challenge which takes place at Fancourt over a weekend. Nomads invited a team from SAGA-Junior Golf, WGSA, SADGB and Disabled Golf to spend the weekend with them and interact with the Nomads. It was a great fun weekend and the golfers were all fortunate to play The Links which is rated as the No1 course in South Africa. For most players this was a first and a truly memorable experience.

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Gauteng golfer eleonora Galletti realised her blossoming potential when she claimed a one stroke victory in the Nomads Gauteng Stroke Play Championship title in July.

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Galletti’s star however rose even earlier when she partnered top juniors Kyle McClatchie and Hennie du Plessis and fellow Gauteng golfer Shawnelle de Lange to victory in the Teams Competition at the second Africa Youth Games in Botswana a month earlier.

Away from the golf course, the talented Italian beauty has been featured in several television programs, including on SABC’s World of Winner and Hip 2B2, her face graced a French magazine and her acting talents was showcased in KFC and Nestle Frisky cat food advertisements. She also starred in the “HSBS sponsor of global golf” advertising campaign, which was broadcast on television, the internet and in-flight advertisements between 2006 - 2009.

Lali Stander caught up Galletti after she won the Sanlam SA Women’s Amateur Stroke Play qualifier at Ruimsig this August to find out more about the 15-year-old Johannesburg & Kensington star.

SAJG: Tell us five things about yourself that most people don’t know.EG: I am a walking, talking ambassador for Rhino South Africa (www.rhinosa.co.za). When I was around nine, I wanted to be a professional horse rider. I really want to join the pro circuit, but if it doesn’t work out, I’d love to become a vet. I love taking ‘selfies’ with my friends. I love the movie “Frozen” – the humour is similar to mine. I am terrified of spiders. They completely freak me out! They are hairy, creepy. Thanks goodness, they can’t fly!

SAJG: What’s the best piece of advice you have ever received? EG: My mom who always tell me to take a breath and stay “in the moment”. She always reminds me to focus on the moment and not to think to what has passed. It is a life skill that helps me to cope with pressure and concentration, especially when I’m playing in tournaments. It helps to settle the mind and to stay calm and focussed on doing your best at the moment in whatever you do. SAJG: What does your mother always stock up on for you?EG: Vitamins, vitamins and more vitamins! SAJG: What player has most influenced you? EG: I met Charl Schwartzel personally after he won the Masters. He was really humble and funny and down to earth and told us the truth – work hard and practice! SAJG: Who would you pick for your dream four-ball?EG: I’d love to play with Lauren Bekker, because she is very funny and keeps me happy, my biggest fan Humayra Salooje, who always keeps me positive and Mohammed Salooje, because he is great at strategic course management. SAJG: If you could trade places with anyone for a day, who would it be?EG: I think with a really poor person, to truly understand the difficulties they have to deal with.

SAJG: If your life were made into a movie, what actor would you pick to play you?EG: I’d love Selina Gomez to play me. She is a flexible talented person, she has humor, she can sing and act, she seems down to earth regardless of her fame, and people have found we have a similar looking. I can relate to her!

SAJG: What are your top two wishes?EG: To be the number one golfer in the world and to spend real quality time with my family, my friend and my pets.

SAJG: What is still on your bucket list?EG: Continue contributing towards the battle to save the rhinos.Contribute to the less fortunate in some way. Travel the world with family and friends. Become one of the world best female golfers and become an ambassador for a brand.

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DIVOtSBirth date: 12 February 1998Birth place: Sandton, JohannesburgResidence: JohannesburgGolf Club: Royal Johannesburg & Kensington Golf ClubGolf Union: Ladies Golf GautengHandicap: 2School and grade: St Teresa’ Mercy School - Grade 9WGSA Junior Ranking: 10WGSA Senior Ranking: 11

2014 HIGHLIGHtS• Winner - Royal Johannesburg and Kensington Club

Championship• Winner - Gauteng Champions of Champions• Winner - Sanlam SA Women’s Amateur Championship

Stroke Play Qualifier• Bronze - Africa Youth Games Girls Competition• T5 - Nomads SA Rose Bowl Championship • T6 - Ekurhuleni Stroke Play Championship• T8 - Sanlam SA Women’s Stroke Play Championship • T8 - Curro SA World Juniors International

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South africa’s top ranked junior, Paul Boshoff, spent four weeks in europe this July where he gained invaluable experience competing in top international amateur championships in the Netherlands, Belgium and Germany.

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Although Boshoff began the 2014 season well outside the top 10, consistency and a breakthrough victory at the Nomads SA Boys U-19 Match Play boosted him to the number one spot in the South African Golf Association’s Junior Rankings. Having realised one major goal for 2014, Boshoff is now on a crusade to reach the second – breaking into the top 10 in the Open Amateur rankings.

Lali Stander caught up with Boshoff after a seventh place finish at the World Junior Golf Series RB German Junior to find out more about his ambitions and goals, his likes and dislikes and the little things that makes this young champion tick.

SAJG: Long term goal?PB: I want to compete on the PGA Tour. I know it will take blood,

sweat, tears and a lot of hard work and all my dad’s money, but I’m up for the challenge.

SAJG: What part of your game do you think has shown the most growth in the last 12 months?PB: My coach, Gavan Levenson, and I have been working tirelessly on the technical aspects of my game, and I have seen a definite improvement in my overall game.

SAJG: WOW moment of your career?PB: The best moment of my career was winning the Nomads SA Boys U-19 Match Play at the 36th hole. I competed and beat some of the best players in this country and it was a huge achievement for me.

SAJG: We’ve heard you are a Candy Crush addict. What other secrets are you hiding?PB: My favourite food is braaivleis, my favourite season is summer, the weirdest thing I’ve ever eaten is crocodile, the one thing I can’t live without is practicing and the thing I hate the most is reading - it takes too much time. I’m far too impatient, and most of the books these days are available on disc. I’m very disciplined when it comes to training. This doesn’t come naturally, you have to force yourself in the beginning, but after a while it becomes second nature. I’m enjoy life and I can roll with the punches.

SAJG: What did you dream of becoming as young kid?PB: I wanted to become a motocross rider.

SAJG: What player do you think has influenced professional golf in the world and why?PB: Adam Scott plays golf like a master, no mistakes. He does everything the way it is supposed to be done. He is a technical and physical genius.

SAJG: Which three people would you pick for your Fantasy Fourball and why?PB: Ben Hogan, because he changed the way the game is played, Adam Scott to learn from and Rodger Federer, because he is my ultimate sports hero

SAJG: If you could trade places with anyone for a day, who would it be and why?PB: Richard Branson, because he lives life to the fullest, he is clever businessman and entrepreneur.

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INSIDE THE ROPESDate of Birth: 15 August 1996Birth place: PretoriaResidence: PretoriaGolf Club: Serengeti Golf and Wildlife EstateGolf Union: Ekurhuleni Handicap: +2School and Grade: Impak - Grade 12SAGA Junior Ranking: 1SAGA Open Ranking: 4

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South Africa’s Kyle McClatchie and Kaleigh Telfer delivered a champions’ performance in the final round to claim a top 20 finish in the

Team Competition at the Summer Youth Olympics in Nanjing, China on Tuesday.

In very wet conditions at the Zhongshan International Golf Club, the local heroes combined for an opening 65 in the foursomes to finish sixth, but lost their footing and dropped well outside the top 20 after a disappointing 72 in the second round Fourballs.

However, the youngsters rallied in the final round to combine for a 147, in the Individual Medal format to tie for 17th with Spain, Norway and a combination side from China and Switzerland on two-over-par 290.

Ekurhuleni’s McClatchie carded a 74, while Telfer from Gauteng fired a one-over-

Kaleigh Telfer and Kyle McClatchie with golf code manager, Gavin Reynolds, at the Summer Youth Olympics in Nanjing, China.

par 73 to improve five shots on her first round in the Girls Competition.

“This was a undoubtedly a fantastic and unique experience for Kyle and Kaleigh,” said golf code manager, Gavin Reynolds.

“They both enjoyed the chance to test the current level of their games against top golfers from around the globe. Both juniors realise that they have work to do, however, they learned a lot from the experience and the opportunity to gain experience at this very high international level will certainly benefit both of them in months to come.

“We are all quite tired after all the excitement, so we are looking forward to having a nice day at the local markets on Wednesday.”

Meanwhile Sweden, who tied Korea for first on 16-under-par 272, won the play-off tussle for gold, while Italy clinched the bronze medal after going into extra time against Denmark after the sides also tied at 14.

Final Result – Top 10272 (-16) Sweden 65-67-140 (gold)272 (-16) Korea 61-71-140 (silver)274 (-14) Italy 62-72-140 (bronze)274 (-14) Denmark 65-65-144275 (-13) Chinese Taipei 66-67-142276 (-12) Germany 63-72-141277 (-11) Japan 68-70-139278 (-10) Venezuela 69-70-139279 (-9) Thailand 68-70-141280 (-8) New Zealand 68-73-139282 (-6) Mexico 67-72-143; Australia 63-70-149290 (+2) South Africa 65-78-147; Spain 68-77-145; Norway 64-71-155; China/Switzerland 70-69-151.

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Woodhill golfer Dylan Kok claimed one of the last remaining spots in the Glacier Junior Series National Final when he won the PGA of South Africa Tournament at Zwartkop Country Club.

Kok’s 69 earned him a one-stroke A Division victory over Zwartkop’s Nicholaus Frade and Silver Lakes’ Dino Capazario.

This was the third last tournament on this year’s Glacier Junior Series. The A Division winners of each qualify for the National Final at Zebula Golf Estate from 9-11 October.

The final two tournaments include the George Coetzee Tournament at Pretoria Country Club on Sunday 31 August and the Louis Oosthuizen Tournament at Mossel Bay Golf Club on Sunday 21 September.

Scores:A DIVISION (Handicaps 1-6)1 Dylan Kok 69.2 Nicholaus Frade 70 (count-out).3 Dino Capazario 70.Best Nett: Luyanda Mdanda 68. B DIVISION (Handicaps 7-18)1 John Louis Liebenberg 81.2 Cameron Swanepoel 83.3 Kyle Mendes 85 (count-out).Best Nett: Jenefer Haw 72. C DIVISION (Handicaps 19-36)1 Holly Lau 40 points.2 Sachin Seale 37 points.3 Henry Juan Human 33 points.

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Dylan Kok (left) is congratulated by Ivano Ficalbi, Chief Executive of the PGA of South Africa, after his one-stroke victory in the PGA of South Africa Tournament on the 2014 Glacier Junior Series at Zwartkop Country Club.

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Texas State University student Lora Assad was relishing her return to the United States after racking up two victories and a runner-up finish at the Sanlam SA Women’s Amateur Championship during her summer

break at home.During a six-week spell, the 22-year-old Randpark golfer won

the Gauteng North Match Play, reached the final of women amateur golf’s flagship event and put an exclamation mark on a productive holiday with a podium finish at the Ekurhuleni 54-Hole Stroke Play Championship.

“I took a little time off after the Sanlam SA Women’s Amateur Championship, but Ekurhuleni Women’s Golf was kind enough to grant me a late entry when I decided at the last minute to enter,” she said. “And then I started par, double, double, triple… it was mind boggling stuff. I knew I had to pull it together. I lost

a couple of shots in the last two rounds, but it was great to finish on such a high. “The tournament was very well organised and the course was in superb condition. I have to commend Nomads for their unwavering support of women’s amateur golf in South Africa.” Assad came home on the back of three top-10 finishes in the United States, and kicked off her break at the Limpopo Championship at Polokwane Golf Club with a share of fifth place.

She then tied for 15th in the Gauteng North Stroke Play Championship, but was unstoppable in the Match Play at Wingate Park, dispatching SA number two Michaela Fletcher 3 & 1 in the semi-finals and the went on to beat Natasha Carlsson 2&1 to claim the title.

Assad was studying Sport Communication at the University of Johannesburg when she caught the attention of scouts during a world junior golf event in Florida just over two years ago.

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Some 35 kids aged 6 to 18 qualified through SAKG to represent South Africa in July and August 2014 in various golf tournaments in the USA. These tournaments included the Veritas

World Junior – AAU Junior Olympic Games Golf Championships, Country Youth Classic, Pepsi Titan Little Peoples Junior Golf Championships, Callaway Junior World Golf Championships, Optimist International Junior Golf Championships, US Teens World Golf Championships and the US Kids World Junior Golf Championships.

Special mention goes to Casey Jarvis, who competed in the 10/11 age group in the Optimist International played at the PGA National Resort and SPA in West Palm Beach Florida during the week of 19th - 24th July 2014.

During the first round Casey was level par through 14 when a rain storm halted play for 5 hours, and finished with a 76. The second round saw Casey post the lowest round of the tournament in the age division with a 1 under 71 over the 5600 yard Squire Course.

Round 3, saw Casey paired in the final group, trailing Xirong Chang from China by 2 shots. Casey turned in 34 and found himself leading by 1 with 9 to play. Once again the Florida weather intervened causing another 6 hour delay to play. Upon resumption and the course completely wet Casey held on to tie with Thailand’s Kongpop Kaikaew on 222. A sudden death playoff saw Casey hole a 40 ft. putt to become only the 5th South African winner in any age division since 1978.

Past winners in various age groups from South Africa include Tristen Strydom in 2010, Warren Schutte in 1986, Ernie Els in 1984 and Desmond Terblanche in 1983.

Bruce Lee (B14-15) also deserves special mention for winning in a play-off at the Country Youth Classic in Bloomington, Illinois with scores of 76 and 78. He also received an Honourable Mention award at the Pepsi Titan Little Peoples Championships for his time helping and coaching disadvantaged children in South Africa.

Other excellent results from the kids that travelled to the USa are as follows:US Kids Teen World Championships: Dylan Naidoo (B15-18) 8th (74, 75, 75).

From left: Xirong Chang (China), Kongpop Kaikaew (Thailand) and Casey Jarvis (RSA).

US Kids Junior World Championship: Tristan Galant (B12) 9th (73, 77, 71); Martin Voster (B12) 17th (75, 76, 74); Caitlyn Macnab (G12) 9th (77, 76, 73); Jordan Duminy (B11) 4th (73, 72, 69); Ockert Brits (B9) 10th (75, 78, 68); Amilkar Bhana (B9) 15th (73, 73, 76); Kiera Floyd (G9) 3rd (36, 33, 37) and Pieter Hendriks (B6) 3rd (36, 33, 35).The Optimist International: Dylan Mostert (B14-15) 18th (74, 75, 72).Callaway Junior World: Casey Jarvis (B9-10) 8th (63, 63, 63)Pepsi Titan Little Peoples Championships: Natanie Gouws (G7) 2nd (67, 66).Veritas World Junior: Daniel Copeman(B16) 17th (84, 76, 87); Jason Hale (B15) 3rd (75, 73, 82); Dandre Spies (B14) 8th (76, 79, 79); Francois Jansen van Rensburg (B12) 14th (88, 90, 82); Michael Copeman (B12) 9th (85, 81, 83); and Remon Rabie (B11) 6th (76, 79, 75).

Well done to all those who made the trip to the USA and represented SA Kids Golf. We now look forward to the qualifier for the Malaysian and European Championships which will be held at Bronkhorstspruit Golf Club on 25-26 October 2014.

For more information please contact Xolani Gambu on 082 255 4433 or visit www.sakidsgolf.co.za

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Naidoo claims top 10 at Pinehurst


Reigning Nomads SA Boys Under-17 champion Dylan Naidoo has underlined his status as one of South Africa’s rising stars with a couple of solid performances in the United States this July. The

experience is certain to serve well when he lines up with Herman Loubser, Luca Filippi and Luke Mayo at the International Under-16 Championship in Italy in early September.

Recently the 16-year-old Modderfontein golfer claimed a top 30 finish at the Junior World Golf Championship in San Diego, California. The prestigious championship was held at the renowned Torrey Pines Golf Course and drew an international field of 230 players.

Naidoo impressed again with a top 10 finish at the US Kids Golf Teen World Championship in North Carolina.

Although he dropped six shots in the final rounds, Naidoo rallied with birdies at the seventh, 10th and 17th holes for a final round 75 to finish in eighth place on eight-over-par 224.

The TuksSport High School learner also qualified for the Teen World Cup, which saw the top four boys and top two girls in each age group from the United States of America compete against the top qualifiers from the international field in nine team best ball stroke play matches.

The Americans claimed a narrow 5 – 4 victory. Naidoo and his partner, Paul Chaplet from Costa Rica, kept the match at all square until the 16th hole, but the pair lost when they failed to respond to a birdie from Connor Burgess and Jake Lawson at the 17th hole.

Naidoo was one of three local entries in the Boys 15-18 Division, while three SA juniors also competed in the Boys U-14 Division.

Garrick Hugo from Stellenbosch tied for 52nd on 25-over-par 241 the Boys 15-18 Division, while Bradley Fox from Johannesburg finished joint 63rd on 243.

Meanwhile Niehaus Loots from Boland led the local contingent in the Boys U-14 Division at Pinehurst’s Number Six course. He tied for 45th on 12 over 228, while Keanu Pestana from Central Gauteng finished in joint 87th on 237 and KwaZulu-Natal’s Cristopher Woollam tied for 98th on 241.

Naidoo’s achievement will certainly inspire the 21-strong South African contingent competing in the US Kids Golf World Championship at Pinehurst.

Reigning Nomads SA Boys Under-13 champion, Tristen Galant, will lead the local challenge in seventh edition of the world’s largest junior golf event that will be played at nine different golf courses in August.

The SAGDB learner from the Western Province will line up in the Boys Under-12 Division at Pinehurst Number Eight with Francois Jansen van Rensburg from Bela-Bela, Somerset West’s Luke Pienaar, Liam van Deventer from Germiston, Mossel Boy’s Martin Vorster and Kian Rose from St Andrews.

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Van der merwetakes third at RB German Junior


Western Province junior Altin van der Merwe took third in his European debut at the prestigious RB German Junior, while Paul Boshoff tied for seventh and fellow juniors Jovan Rebula and

Tristen Strydom cracked the top 20 at Golfclub Heddesheim in Gut Neuzenhof.

Van der Merwe was disappointed with an opening 75, but the Sanlam SA Amateur finalist rebounded with a seven under 65 in the second round and broke into the top four.

The 17-year-old Bellville golfer reeled in two birdies over the front nine and another pair just after the turn to dip four under par. He skidded backwards with bogeys at the 13th, 15th and 16th, but salvaged his round with a birdie at the par-five fifth and par at the par-four 18th for a 70.

A six-under-par 210 total saw Van der Merwe slip into third, a shot shy of Germany’s second-placed Philipp Boegal, and 10 shots behind the champion, Jarand Ekeland from Norway.

Van der Merwe was a member of the South African Golf Association’s junior side that won the All-Africa Junior Golf Championship in Zambia in April and the team that claimed a top 10 finish at the TOYOTA Junior Golf World Cup in Japan in June.

Between rounds, the four juniors had the chance to explore Gut Neuzenhof and Van der Merwe thoroughly enjoyed his first view of Europe.

“I have had some amazing experiences this season and this week in Germany was another amazing experience,” gushed the delighted Province teenager.

“The town is full of historical sites and old buildings, which was really amazing to see. The hotel and staff and the organisers of the tournament were incredibly nice and efficient and really made the whole experience special.

“The course was beautiful and in great condition, but it is incredibly tough. It was playing pretty slow, but it has a lot of out of bounds areas. If you are not accurate, it costs you big time, like I found out with that quadruple bogey in the first round.

“I hit a good tee shot down the fairway, but we couldn’t find my ball. I reloaded, went out of bounds and ended up making a big number. I’m really proud of the way I came back and kept myself in contention. It was a great week for all of us.”

Meanwhile the country’s number one ranked junior Boshoff also broke into the top 10 of the acclaimed World Junior Golf Tournament Series event with rounds of 74 and 68.

The reigning Nomads SA Boys U-19 Match Play champion from Ekurhuleni also carded a 70 to secure a share of seventh on four-under-par 212.

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Southern Cape’s Jovan Rebula was the only South African outside the top 20 after rounds of 71 and 74, however, the Ernie Els and Fancourt Foundation member also rallied with a 70 in the final round to tie for 17th on one under 215.

And Ekurhuleni’s Strydom closed out a good week for the local juniors in Germany.

The reigning Nomads SA Boys U-19 Stroke Play champion carded rounds of 78, 66 and 72 to tie for 19th on even-par 216.

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Mpumalanga Junior Golf Tournament Nomads sponsored the Mpumalanga Junior Golf Tournament played at Nelspruit Golf Club. Nicklas van Wyk from Groblersdal clinched his first victory ever at the tournament with scores of 81 and 77, just one shot ahead of number 1 ranked player Andre van Heerden from Secunda with scores of 76 and 83. B Division was won by Tiaan Roux (below) form Nelspruit with scores 86 and 86.

Junior Development ProgramNomads has sponsored a Junior Development Program in the Eastern Cape whereby juniors have been selected to attend structured lessons on a weekly basis. The long term plan is to develop these keen young players to possibly represent the Eastern Province Golf Union in the future.

First Swing ProgramNomads is fortunate to sponsor the First Swing Program which is a brilliant innovation by the South African Disabled Golf Association. They embark on a road-show and visit clubs and schools and give disabled children an opportunity to become involved in golf. It is a very humbling experience to attend these events and watch these youngsters give it their all and really have fun getting involved. Nomads is proud to be associated with these events.

The Nomads South African Rose Bowl The Nomads South African Rose Bowl held at Rondebosch G.C. was another well attended tournament with a field of 83 players 66 of which were in the A&B Divisions. The youngest entry was Kamaya Moodliar who is 8yrs old who made her debut in th D DIv. The weather was superb and the final day was very exciting as there was the possibility of a play off between JiSun Kang and Cara Gorlei both from Western Province however Cara held JiSun at bay by finishing with 2 birdies and won by 1 shot finishing 3 under par for the tournament. It was really lovely to see the players that were playing in the event for the first time and that the C&D Divisions are growing as this is where our future champions are going to come from. The winner of the B division was Kayiuree Moodley from Gauteng. The winner of the C & D Divisions both came from Southern Cape being Michelle Muller and Sylken November respectively . WGSA was able to offer a number of PDI's the opportunity of participating in this event by providing chaperoned accommodation. This is made possible by the wonderful support of the Nomads.

National Chairman Greg Clack Our National Chairman Greg Clack during his address to the Border Club, made mention of how Demi Flanagan came to introduce herself to him at the Rose Bowl Tournament in Cape Town earlier in the year. She also thanked him and Nomads for their contribution to the junior golf program in the Border region. How ironical that during Greg's speech, Demi was most probably receiving her trophy as the winner of the Southern Cape Ladies Open Championship in Plettenberg Bay. Border Nomads would like to congratulate Demi on this outstanding achievement. The hours of hard work and dedication is starting to pay off. KEEP IT UP!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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By Mareli Joubert - Swing Fit

Dialling in withPItCHING

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Pitching is a skill and an art that can get you out of a lot of trouble and help shaving some shots of your round! Isn’t it fun hitting a tough shot close to the pin? Great pitching can save a hole, a round and even a tournament!

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Have you ever thought of yourself as a magician with a wedge in your hand? Great pitches are a result of a creative mind set but also confidence in your

technique and also knowing how to flight the ball the right trajectory to give yourself the best chance at a great result.

For many pitching can be a scary affair, because a miss is usually a big miss. But, it can also be a lot of fun. Turn those wedges into wands!

The basic technique that we will be discussing is based on what is referred to as a half swing or also 9’o clock swing (see video). The set up for the pitch shot is crucial. A lot of players over emphasise the need to have a downwards blow onto the ball and set up with the ball for far back in their stance (photo 1). The correct set up would be your stance slightly narrower than shoulder width, with the ball position in the middle of your heels. The narrower stance will also promote a steep angle into the ball without the hands being too far ahead at impact.

The correct back swing position will be where the left arm will be in line with 9’o clock or parallel with the ground, the secret being he club that is hinged or pointing up to the sky (photo 2). This loads the club with much needed energy and also creates a second lever system.

From a good back swing position, the follow through is vital! As seen in photo 3 the player still has a lot of weight on her trailing leg and can be a sign of her attempting to scoop or lift the ball in the air. In photo 4, the player is a very balanced position with the club in a very similar position as on the back swing – this time in line with 3’o clock.

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Saturday of every month @ Randpark Golf Club.

• Close association with Creek 9 mashie course. We encourage children and parents to utilize this facility.

• All our instructors are from the prestigious Martin Whitcher Golf Schools.

JUNIOR GOLF!!!Saturdays 8 - 9am • 9 - 10am • 11 - 12 noon • 12 noon - 1pm

Sundays 8 - 9am • 9 - 10am • 10 - 11am

Tuesdays 5 - 6pm • Thursdays 5 - 6pm

Getting your child to have fun in his or her first golf lesson, will be the most important lesson! It is crucial to remember they children don’t need or want complicated

instructions or lecturing. They want fun! Once they see that an immediate result is rewarded, the motivation to continue is set in motion. This is what we at The Martin Whitcher Future Masters program do.

We introduce juniors to the game of golf and keep them in the game of golf. The tuition will become more advanced as the child progresses in an order of priority.

When they are ready to set foot onto the course,

we encourage you try and get out as late in the afternoon as you possible, as this time of the day you have no other golfers on the course pushing you from behind.

If your child wants to take his time to rake a bunker or putt the ball in the hole from inches over and over again they can! Let your child have fun.

As a parent make practice time fun. At home try knocking some plastic air balls to each other, how about a little putting competition on the carpet...

To book a lesson or to join the Martin Whitcher Future Masters program please call Darren on (011) 215 8631.

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BE HaPPY

Healthy Habit 1: Don't skip BreakfastBreakfast eaters are champions of good health. Research shows people who have a morning meal tend to take in more vitamins and minerals, and less fat and cholesterol. The result is often a leaner body, lower cholesterol count, and less chance of overeating. "That one act [of eating breakfast] seems to make a difference in people's overall weight," says Melinda Johnson, RD, a spokeswoman for the American Dietetic Association (ADA). She says breakfast can hold off hunger pangs until lunchtime and make convenience ( High Calorie/ Fattening) options less enticing.

Kids and breakfast... For kids, breakfast appears to enhance alertness, attention, and performance on standardized achievement tests, reports the ADA. To get the full benefits of breakfast, the Mayo Clinic recommends a meal with carbohydrates, protein, and a small amount of fat. They say that because no single food gives you all of the nutrients you need, eating a variety of foods is essential to good health.

Healthy Habit 2: Add Fish and Omega-3 Fatty Acids to Your DietThe AHA recommends a serving of fish two times per week. Besides being a good source of protein and a food relatively low in the bad type of dietary fat called saturated fat, fish has omega-3 fatty acids – which have been shown to reduce the risk of heart disease. Fatty fish such as mackerel, salmon, herring, sardines and albacore tuna are rich in two kinds of omega-3 fatty acids: eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA).

Healthy Habit 3: Get Enough SleepSleep is vital to good health and to mental and emotional well-being. Not enough ZZZs can also be hazardous. The NSF recommends taking a 15 to 20 minute nap. Because it takes about 30 minutes for the caffeine to work, taking a nap while you wait for the caffeine to kick in can help restore alertness. To avoid the pitfalls of insufficient sleep, make sure to get at least 7-10 hours of slumber each night. Kids need more sleep, depending on their age.

Healthy Habit 4: Make Social ConnectionsVolunteer. Go to church, schul or mosque. Join a club.Whatever you do, do it with people. Communal activities are good for your physical and mental health, according to a study published in the March/April 2004 issue of the American Journal of Health Behavior.

Healthy Habit 5: Exercise for Better HealthWe already know that physical activity has a bounty of benefits, which makes it so puzzling why so many people just don't do it. In case you needed an incentive, here is a review of the advantages of exercise, per the National Cancer Institute:• Helps control weight• Maintains healthy bones, muscles, and joints• Reduces risk of developing high blood pressure and diabetes• Promotes psychological well-being• Reduces risk of death from heart disease• Reduces risk of premature death

Healthy Habit 6: Practice Good Dental HygieneFlossing your teeth every day could add 6.4 years to your life, according to Michael Roizen, MD, author of RealAge. In his book,

Roizen lists flossing as one of the most important daily activities. Roizen's calculation may raise some eyebrows, but the idea that oral health is connected to overall health isn't far-fetched. The mouth, after all, is an integral part of the body. "Teeth have a blood supply, and that blood supply comes from the heart," says Richard Price, DMD, consumer advisor for the American Dental Association (ADA).

Healthy Habit 7: Take Up a HobbyIf you look up the word "hobby" in the Merriam-Webster's Collegiate Dictionary, you will find the definition as "a pursuit outside one's regular occupation engaged in especially for relaxation." Since they are relaxing activities, hobbies are usually enjoyable. Some people find joy in craftwork, bird watching, sports, going to flea markets, walking in the park, or playing cards. The joy may help people live healthier and recover better from illness.

Healthy Habit 8: Protect Your SkinOur skin starts to age as soon as we are born and, according to the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD), the best way to protect it and look younger is to stay out of the sun.Avoiding the sun, however, is not always ideal or practical. To reduce the risk of skin damage, the AAD offers the following tips:• Always wear sunscreen with SPF 15 or higher.• Have a hat with a brim and wear other protective clothing.• Don't deliberately sunbathe.• Try to avoid sun exposure between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m.

Healthy Habit 9: Snack the Healthy WayThe ADA recommends five or more servings of fruits and vegetables a day as part of a healthy diet. These plant foods can do many things to boost good health, including:• Reduce the risk of some cancers• Beat the signs of aging• Improve memory• Promote heart health• Enhance the immune system

Healthy Habit 10: Drink Water Water is for good health, but they can also help with shedding pounds. The body needs water to keep properly hydrated and individuals vary widely in how much water they need. Joints need it to stay in motion, and vital organs such as the heart, brain, kidney, and liver need it to work properly. If you don't get enough water, the body goes into emergency mode, and clings to every single water molecule it can find, reports the University of Minnesota Water Resources Center. The stored molecules appear as extra weight. The weight is only released once the body gets enough water.

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GOLF INStRUCtION

SWINGshorter for more controlFULL SWING VS OVeR SWING The idea of this golf tip is to try and help players become consistent from hole to hole. In theory if a player repeats a swing he/she should have no problem in striking the ball towards the intended target. (This as we know is not always the case).

At our golfing academy I get to see many players who try and “hit the cover off the ball”, especially if the player is going through a growth phase, ages 7 - 15. The body is developing rapidly during this phase where the bones are growing and the muscles are developing. Often the player thinks they need to swing the club further to create power so they develop an Over swing. This is one of the most common errors we see when players try to hit it further and harder. (Pictured below)

When the club head travel past what we refer to as parallel the player is losing his sense of control of the club. This leads to many types of errors such as:• missing the ball (fresh air)• hitting the top of the ball• Slicing or shanking• pulling the ball off to the left

As the body becomes accustomed to this incorrect swing there is often that moment of perfection and the shot flies straight and far. This result however is very inconsistent. The Full Swing is generally known to be the ideal swing to ingrain as it gives you good rhythm and timing. If you are able to repeat this movement it will make it easier to control the distance of the shot as well as the accuracy. This swing is much shorter on the backswing and should be just short of the parallel. (Pictured right).

Without taking into account any mechanical or basic problems one way to try and fix it is to feel like you are swinging at a quarter of the backswing. You will be surprised at how close to perfect you will be. (Pictured below)

Remember even though you are feeling a sense of swinging shorter your follow-through must still be at 100%.

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