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THE SOUTHBROOM AMATEUR CLASSICS

The ongoing success of the Men's Amateur Classic, which began under the guidance of Hugh Purtell in 1991, led to the inaugural Ladies Amateur Classic in 2004. Golfers come from far and wide to participate in the better-ball stableford formats with the men's tournament being played over 4 days and the ladies' over 3. The fields fill up early in the year and booking is essential.
 

SOUTHBROOM AMATEUR CLASSIC

4 to 8 July 2011

For full tournament results, CLICK HERE

To view the photo gallery, CLICK HERE

2011 WINNERS

Robbie Botha & Melchior Botha

Congratulations!

The 21st Men’s Amateur Classic was played from 4th - 8th July 2011.  Unseasonal freezing winds made play tough with greens faster than ever experienced.

Congratulations to all the winners, the top 10 being:

2011 LEADERBOARD

Pts

1

Robbie Botha & Melchior Botha

183

2

Pat Cronin & Bob Thomas

177

3

Cleve Walker & Barry Amm

173

4

John Crimes & John Costello

172

5

Brian Harris & Phil Hollick

171

6

 Graham Barkhuizen & Craig Barkhuizen

171

7

Brad Oldridge & Brett Oldridge

170

8

Guy Barkhuizen & Grant Harding

169

9

Peter Volck & Graham Volck

169

10

Mark Burnett & Gavin Sole

168

Nevertheless, the experienced Mossel Bay wind-gurus Robbie & Melchoir Botha managed to put together a fantastic score of 183 points over the 4 days (an average of 45.75 each day). Bob Thomas & Pat Cronin were 2nd on 177 followed by Cleve Walker & Barry Amm on 173. Congratulations.

Special thanks go to the generous sponsors who make this tournament a success year after year:

Main Sponsor Barry Elliot of Hibiscus Insurance; all our fabulous Southbroom Pro Shop Suppliers; SMG BMW South Coast; Realty1 Southbroom; Colin McKay of Applied Outsourcing; and Dave Page of Coral Tree Colony for making the 13th tee special with his legendary liver pate & sherry!

Catering Manager Natalie & her team did a brilliant job on the daily meals and received many compliments regarding the cocktail party and three dinner spreads.

Sheena put together a prize table that would match any quality tournament countrywide.

Special thanks go to members who gave so freely of their time:

Janet Barclay who always volunteers her time for the Classic did a wonderful job - from 6 a.m. every morning (starting the players on the 10th) to assisting Sheena with the scoring till the end of play every day;

Kerry Fielden called the morning field every day and filled in the afternoon calling with Tish being off sick all week;

Ernie, Colin, Phil, Viv, Mari & Jenny  assisted with starting;

Roy Hales was a great course marshall & cruised the fairways in all types of strange weather.

And last but certainly not least - THANK YOU to all the players who support the tournament - some have been with us since its inception!
 

SOUTHBROOM LADIES AMATEUR CLASSIC

8 to 10 May 2011

For full tournament results, CLICK HERE

To view the photo gallery, CLICK HERE

2011 WINNERS

Natasha Anthony & Geraldine Treherne

Congratulations!

The 8th Southbroom Ladies Amateur Classic was played following a torrential 135mm downpour - from G.U.R. bunkers to gorgeous sunshine!

Congratulations to all the winners, the  top 10 being:

2011 LEADERBOARD

Pts

1

Natasha Anthony & Geraldine Treherne

128

2

Paula Moon & Allyson Thomas

128

3

Linda Smith & Noelene Ross

126

4         

Sheldene Geddes & Catherine de Wit     

125

5

Pam Sanders & Jill Holding

124

6

Kay Gregory & Jean Freeman

122

7

Jeanne Rosenberg & Cathy van Blerk       

122

8

Bev Reimer & Shirley Richardson

122

9

Mariette Pieterse & Erica van der Walt

121

10

Sharon Turnbull Jackson & Liz Shaw   

120

On Saturday night the heavens opened and many geared up for mopping and shopping in the belief that play would not commence the next day.

Not so. The course drained well and play did get underway with only the bunkers declared G.U.R. Sunday's honours went to Geraldine Treherne & Natasha Antony and Karen Robinson & Helene Linder on 44 points.

Monday also brought in two pairs on 44 points - Noelene Ross & Linda Smith and Kay Gregory & Jean Freeman. The bunkers were back in play and mild sunshine warmed throughout the day.

Despite the wind getting up, a whopping 47 points was posted on Tuesday by Sheldene Geddes & Catherine de Wit who finished 5th overall. The tournament was won on 128 points by Natasha Anthony & Geraldine Treherne who counted out Paula Moon & Allyson Thomas.

As is tradition, the evenings were 'party time' and on Sunday night the Southbroom  Dance Troupe rocked the Jailhouse with Elvis and Irene's Fashion Ensemble moon-walked the latest in golf attire and wetsuits. Michael Jackson, the older and the younger, put in an appearance to be remembered! You'll have to take a look at the pics . . .

It was light hearted fun with a great meal, good singing and plenty of dancing rounding off an enjoyable evening.

Southbroom did itself proud yet again thanks to the hard work of the committee, members, staff, and the generosity of the tournament sponsors. Sincere thanks to you all.

We thank all players for their support, especially those who travelled long distances.  If not before, we look forward to seeing you all again in The 2012 Ladies Classic.  For a few fond memories, click to see the pics!.
 
 
HONOURS BOARD
YEAR GENTLEMEN LADIES
1991 Peter Brandsma & Hugh Reece-Edwards
1992 Gerald Fitzgerald & Allan Halstead
1993 Gerald Fitzgerald & Les Civin
1994 Gerald Fitzgerald & Les Civin
1995 Lloyd Blankensee & Rod Barcley
1996 Firmin & Franklin
1997 Hugh Purtell & Jimmy Walker
1998 M Buchling & A Vehlow
1999 M Buchling & A Vehlow
2000 Abel Bezuidenhout & Gian Wessels
2001 Elton Chatterton & Derek Lawrence
2002 Rohan Summers & Fred Weigelt
2003 Winston Sahd & Kevin Cahi
2004

Tie: Derick Zolyomi & Mike Anthony; and

Vernon Raath & Lloyd Rowlands

 Joy Crutchfield & Dora Vosloo
2005 Graham & Craig Barkhuizen Meryl Chambers & Jenny Germs
2006 Roy Hales & Dave Page Joy Crutchfield & Dora Vosloo
2007 Robbie Botha & Johan Schnetler Dora Vosloo & Jane Barclay
2008 Mike Anthony & Errol Rudman Kate Currin & Sandy Luus
2009 Mike Anthony & Errol Rudman Sandi Burger & Yzelle Greyling
2010 Grant Richards & Rob Dye Ronel Broodryk & Sophia Whitehead
2011 Robbie Botha & Melchior Botha Natasha Anthony & Geraldine Treherne
 

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