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 • England’s Matt Fitzpatrick held off two 25-year-olds from the US to win his first Major championship and offer further proof that the future of the men’s game is in great hands as the twentysomethings dominate.

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GALLERY

#ICYMI • Golfers who signed up to play in the breakaway Saudi LIV Golf Series were given a ‘crib sheet’ from which they needed to rehearse their answers when questioned by members of the media. Here are answers provided to the pros in advance

# TWITTER

Meeting Father Time • Compleat Golfer’s playing editor takes you into his world and this month touches on how a week spent with a fellow South African on the DP World Tour pushed him to a sobering conclusion

The Complete Package • Throughout the year Brandon Stone is counting down, from 12 to one, the most enjoyable Experiences he’s had with a playing partner on the golf course.

BABY-FACED ASSASSIN • Golf has another first-time Major champion after a twentysomething Englishman landed the US Open.

THE SOUTH AFRICAN CHALLENGE

PEDAL TO THE METAL • Erik van Rooyen is aiming to hit the right notes and become the first South African since Ernie Els in 2012 to win a Major.

NO PLACE LIKE HOME • The Open Championship, aka the British Open, will this year be staged for the 150th time. It’s fitting that it’s at the Old Course at St Andrews

UNIQUE FEATURES OF THE OLD COURSE

ST ANDREWS HEROES

Open for Business • The 150th Open Championship will be staged at the Old Course at St Andrews from 14-17 July. We crunch the numbers of the famous event

EMBARRASSMENT OF RICHES • Some called it the “Filth Major"but on the Saudi-backed breakaway circuit the rich are only going to get richer.

KEEPING THE FAITH • After some tough times young Sunshine Tour golfer Hennie O’Kennedy is on the straight and narrow – on and off the course

NUMBERS THAT COUNT

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

Meat on the Bone • The latest in our monthly offerings of wellness and health advice from the country’s leading experts to help you get the best results for your golf game

Thorny Issue • The latest advice from a leading Sunshine Tour official to help you get the best out of your game on the course

Giants up Close

BELLE OF THE BALL • Fancy a good walk and playing golf? Try this Cape Town northern suburbs venue which is a test of stamina, but forgiving.

BELLVILLE GOLF CLUB

Best Of Both Worlds • Since hybrid golf clubs burst on to the scene they have proved to be a saviour for all standards of amateur golfer. But even the best professionals need them

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

Lions Roar to Victory • A roundup of all the best amateur action from around the country

On the Rise • South Africa’s amateur scene continues to produce future champions. Here are the latest monthly rankings as overseen by Golf RSA

TREATED LIKE ROYALTY • The Els for Autism Foundation stopped for the first time at Prince’s Grant Golf Estate where another spectacular golf day and the Ernie Els #GameOn Autism Golf Clinic were hosted

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JULY

Darren Keet • The Bafana Bafana goalkeeper talks about his...