Compleat Golfer is the longest standing South Africa golf magazine and has been entertaining golfers for more than twenty years. Covering all aspects of the game, both locally and internationally, and focusing on courses, equipment, travel and instruction, it’s a one-stop shop for golfers looking to be educated and inspired about the game they love.
WELCOME • This month we decided to catch up with one of South Africa's established pros, and now a permanent fixture on the PGA Tour. Christiaan Bezuidenhout, who is on our cover, has become one of the country's favourite sporting sons.
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GALLERY
#ICYMI • A catch-up of what has happened behind the ropes in the golfing world
The Best Yet! • Compleat Golfer’s playing editor relives his experience at one of the great weeks on the golfing calender
Matt is Pure Gold • Throughout the year Brandon Stone is counting down, from 12 to one, the most enjoyable experiences he's had with a playing partner on golf courses around the world
PROMISED LAND • Christiaan Bezuidenhout has gone from strenght to strenght and now feels right at home on the most competitive Tour in the world.
BRING IT HOME • It's the event every South African men's golfer dreams of winning. Who will fly the flag at Sun City? By Gary Lemke
ROLL OF HONOUR
WILD THINGS
NUMBERS THAT COUNT
FURYK'S COSTLY ‘MISTAKE’
FINDING THE POSITIVES • One of the form players on the men's PGA Tour has ridden the knocks to be comfortable in a social media world
20 BEST FINISHES
CLIMBING THE LADDER • Another Sunshine Tour talent, Sean Bradley, has found there are no shortcuts to success. By Mike Green
Down to a Tee • In his latest instruction offering, Grant Hepburn highlights some of the simplest, yet most effective, golfing drills ever devised.
Don't Drink and Drive • The latest advice from one of South Africa's leading wellness and fitness experts to help you get the most from your golf game
Golf and Life Lessons • One of the Sunshine Tour's leading golf officials offers some sound advice to help you on the course
Rest of World vs LIV Golf • Final confirmation for me came during the Sunday singles play at The Presidents Cup, at the 15th hole, when Si Woo Kim calmly sank a 7-foot putt to halve the hole with Justin Thomas.
MANY HAPPY RETURNS • San Lameer has earned its reputation as one of the top golf courses in South Africa.
SAN LAMEER COUNTRY CLUB • 9th hole, 182m, par three
If the Shoe Fits • Whether you're hitting golf balls a couple times a week, or you just venture on to the course at irregular intervals, having a pair of trusty golf shoes is crucial to the success of your game
KNOW THE RULES
WHO WEARS WHAT
FOOTJOY
PUMA
DUCA DEL COSMA
UNDER ARMOUR
ADIDAS
Then and Now • A look at the evolution of golf equipment over time. This month: Shoes
Hometown Homecoming • Our roundup of amateur developments around the golf courses of South Africa
POTGIETER BACK TO WINNING WAYS
BENNETT'S CLASS PREVAILS
CENTRAL GAUTENG TOO GOOD
WEBER SHOWS TEEN SPIRIT
Rising Stars • South Africa's amateur scene continues to produce future champions. Here are the latest monthly rankings as overseen by Golf RSA
IN FOR THE LONG HAUL • AutoX's association with E4A has been crucial to the event's success.
BREAKING NEW GROUND • One of the brightest women's golfing talents to come out of South Africa is exploring new horizons in Europe. By Gary Lemke
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