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 • It’s impossible to have a neutral view of Patrick Reed. The big American is one of those golfers who attract controversy wherever they go but is he more misunderstood than the ‘rebel’ that so many seem to think he is?

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Go Club Class • Three-time DP World Tour winner and former SA Open champion Brandon Stone provides more thought-provoking insight as our playing editor

My Other Passions

OIL AND WATER • 2018 Masters champion Patrick Reed is dogged by controversy. Will he ever shake off the negativity?

WHERE IS ANTHONY KIM? • In 2008 he reached No 6 in the World Ranking but was last seen on the PGA Tour in 2012. What has happened to the prodigious talent?

WHOLE NEW WORLD • The latest South African to break through on to the DP World Tour is only 23 and determined to manage expectations. By Michael Vlismas

INSTRUCTION THE BEST DRILLS ON THE PLANET

Creating A Habit • Another in our series of monthly columns featuring advice on health, wellness and fitness from one of the country’s leading authorities

Sign of the Times • One of the Sunshine Tour’s foremost officials reminds you of your obligations

Beating the Handicap

MOUNTAINS GALORE • You will be hard-pressed to find a more picturesque layout in South Africa than at Erinvale Golf Club in Somerset West.

ERINVALE GOLF CLUB

Stars Of the Show • Each year the latest merchandise from golf manufacturers is put on display in the United States for thousands of visitors. Dale Hayes went along

DRIVERS

PLAYERS IRONS

DISTANCE IRONS

GAME IMPROVEMENT IRONS

WEDGES

PUTTERS

BALLS

SHOES

Potgieter Leads the Way • Aldrich Potgieter has made a name for himself on the amateur scene over the past 12 months and his development continues

FINAL LEADERBOARD

TEAM RESULTS

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

YES, KYRA CAN • A teenage talent is now a senior figure in the South African system.

E4A OFF WITH A BANG IN 2023 • The immaculate St Francis Links Kickstarted the 2023 Els for Autism calendar with the first Ernie Els Charities South Africa golf day.

Ready For the Rush

MARCH PICK OF THE MONTH • THE PLAYERS CHAMPIONSHIP 9-12 MARCH

Ryk Neethling • The former Olympic swimming gold medallist, who lives a pitch and putt away from Pearl Valley, tells us about his relationship with golf

FLYING HIGH • MJ Viljoen takes the controls after earning his Asian Tour card.

Steve Basson • Getting to know the faces behind the golf clubs around South Africa. This month we stopped off at Mossel Bay to speak to their general manager

19 October 2014

BREAKING BARRIERS • Annika Sorenstam shot the first sub-60 round in LPGA Tour history 22 years ago this month. We are still waiting for someone to match it

Putting For Fun

PICTURE PERFECT

For the Record • Half the challenge in setting a Guinness World Record seems to be coming up with a new bizarre idea.

Magic Of Long John