Compleat Golfer

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 • With talk of the breakaway LIV Golf Series swirling, Justin Thomas reminded us why all the money in the world can’t match the magic of a Major when coming from seven behind to win The PGA Championship in a playoff.

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#ICYMI • A roundup of stories from outside the golf course ropes that you might have missed

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On the Other Side • Compleat Golfer’s Playing Editor takes you into his world and this month touches on how refreshing it was to be in the gallery at a DP World Tour event

The Mad Scientist

NO DOUBTING THOMAS • Justin Thomas reminded us why a Major champion has an appeal that money can’t buy when he won The PGA Championship for a second time.

THE SA CHALLENGE

SHARK IN THE WATER • Australia’s greatest golfer, Greg Norman, says he is out to transform professional golf – and not for the first time.

THE NEARLY MEN • Although history remembers the winners, there have been enough ‘anonymous’ runners-up at the US Open who have stories to tell. None more so than Erik Compton.

Facts and Stats • All the info you need for the third Major of the year

FALLING INTO PLACE • Another Sunshine Tour talent has made a big breakthrough on the circuit and he feels the pieces of the puzzle are coming together.

Doing the Splits • In his latest instruction series, Grant Hepburn highlights some of the simplest, yet most effective, golfing drills ever devised

Start with Momentum • Another of our regular columns from one of South Africa’s leading fitness, wellness and mental conditioning authorities

Out on a Limb • Another in our series from a Sunshine Tour rules official to help you get the best from your experience on the golf course

It’s Money, Not Morals

AGELESS ATTRACTION • From humble beginnings a century ago Clovelly has stood the test of time and is an excellent proposition all year round.

CLOVELLY COUNTRY CLUB • 4th hole, 338m par four

Strike it Right • This month we focus on the clubs that don’t get the glory, but are vital to your success

Then and Now • A look at the evolution of golf equipment over time. This month: Irons

Steenkamp Drives to Victory • Our monthly roundup of what’s happening on the amateur scene around South Africa

IN FULL SWING • The E4A season stopped in for another successful and enjoyable day in the Free State. Compleat Golfer is the media partner to this good cause

The Right Formula

JUNE • PICK OF THE MONTH

INFECTIOUS SPIRIT • Another young golfer is catching the eye on the Sunshine Tour – not only because of the way he plays the game.

Damian Willemse • The Stormers and Springbok utility back talks about his dream fourball and which teammates are aces on the course

FROM TROUBLE TO TRIUMPH • A story that’s worth repeating decades later: this is an edited version of the Sports Illustrated article that accompanied Ernie Els’ first Major win, at the US Open, on 27 June 1994.

Cassie Viljoen • The latest in our series of introducing you to the people behind the golf clubs in South Africa. This month we stop off at Royal Cape Golf Club where we talk to the general manager.

Line in the Sand • New golf club members have more attractions than ever to draw them into the game

Par for the Course • How would a golfer fare if they were to shoot level...