Compleat Golfer

Compleat Golfer was launched in 1989, but was re-launched by Highbury Media in January 2016. Headed up by editorial sports director Gary Lemke, it includes Major champion Louis Oosthuizen as its Playing Editor. The magazine is also official media partners to Els for Autism, Ernie Els’ campaign.

WELCOME • There used to be a football expression: It always goes to penalties and Germany always wins. Not quite, obviously, but it was certain admiration for the way the Germans used to find a way to win. Which brings us to Scottie Scheffler.

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Playing the Waiting Game • Compleat Golfer‘s playing editor offers not only an exclusive look into his own life as a professional golfer, but this month offers invaluable insight into behind-the-scenes developments

GIFT OF THE GAMES • Paris 2024 has come and gone. The next Olympic Games are in Los Angeles in 2028. Golf will again be on the programme – and it should be embraced as a fully-fledged Olympic sport.

SHOWING HE BELONGS • At just 22 Years old, Ryan van Velzen seems to be in a hurry. He's only starting out, but it's already a hurry. He's only just starting out, but it's already been an exciting journey.

AULD LANG'S FINE • Bernhard Langer has been playing at the highest level of golf for longer than Tiger Woods has been alive. And although he has started saying his farewells, there's plenty of life in the old ‘Hund’ yet.

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THE BEST DRILLS ON THE PLANET Heavy ball makes light work • Practising golf drills can be hard work. Every so often, however, a drill comes along that allows you to have 1 ball. So says PGA professional, Grant Hepburn

Taking the Plunge • The latest in a series of reads from one of South Africa's leading wellness and fitness experts to help you get the most from your game

The Moving Business • Another in our monthly series of columns from a leading Sunshine Tour official to help you get the best from your game

PERFECT SOJOURN • Ideally situated beside the bustling town of Robertson, Silwerstrand Golf and River Estate offers the perfect golfing getaway,

SILWERSTRAND GOLF AND RIVER ESTATE • 7th hole, par three. 148m

Growing the Games

A Fair Way To Go • As we run through our bag of clubs for 2024, we look at those which offer golfers a range of options from the tee to near the green

Life Experiences • News involving South Africans and the amateur scene as provided by governing body GolfRSA. This month we look at the R&A's 9 Hole Challenge

SUCCESS AT SKUKUZA • Compleat Golfer is media partner to this worthwhile cause and witnessed the recent stopover in the bush

Unforgettable Experience

SEPTEMBER • PICK OF THE MONTH SOLHEIM CUP 13-15 SEPTEMBER

Locked and Loaded • This month in our series on Southern Africa's most momentous achievers, we have a look at the brilliance and impact of David Frost.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS • Trevor Mahoney looked destined for big things but missing out on his Tour card saw him take a seven-year break from the sport. Now he's back. His story is one of sacrifice, resilience and faith,

The Unwavering Torch of Passion

DIFFERENT BALL GAME • This 2009 British & Irish Lions series winner speaks of the sibling rivalry between himself and twin brother, Akona, his admiration for Scottie Scheffler on and off the course, and contributing balls to a misfiring Bryan Habana.

29 August 1993

What Are the Odds • It's no secret that golfers quite like a little gamble or bet on the course. But what are the odds of achieving some of the rarest feats in the game?

Best Player Wins Gold