Book Now
Contact us

Daren

Author: Daren

The 11th Southbroom Mixed Classic

The 11th Southbroom Mixed Classic has come and gone leaving many happy memories! The Golf Course is as good as it’s ever been. Our Green Keeper Sizwe Mthwethwa and his […]

The 34th Classic

The 34th Southbroom Men’s Classic was once again, a great success. The tournament cannot be had without the players, and 168 men entered from all over the country, some from […]

Club News

Add southbroom@greensidegolfer.retailtribenews.com to your contacts View online | Download a printer friendly copy   Friday, July 21, 2023      Club News   The Presidents Trophy    Club President Gerald […]

Golf Etiquette 101

I think it’s safe to say we’ve turned the corner from The Longest Winter and are officially in Golf Season. Finally. As everyone heads to the course for their first […]

10 Golf Swing Tips That Work

In this article we’ll cover 10 golf swing tips that will help you become a better golfer. As a golf coach this is the best advice I can give you […]

SOUTHBROOM MIXED AMATEUR CLASSIC 2022

8 and 9 October 2022 The ninth Mixed Classic was a great success. Well done to all who took part and helped make this event so special. Congratulations to the […]

COMMON ERRORS – BUNKERS

Picture a) Picture b) Picture c) For those golfers who understand the importance of the face being open, a common fault is to ‘hang on to’ the club – trying […]

PRACTISE DRILL BASICS

Use right hand only Try different ball positions Practise foot work Try different clubs Extend right arm after contact The one-armed swing This drill is simple enough – you grip […]

IMPROVING YOUR GAME

The set up: For the straight forward chip shot, the address position should be compact – with the feet relatively close together and slightly open (parallel to a line pointing […]

BUNKER PLAY BASICS

Picture A Picture B Picture C Picture D Picture E Picture F Lay 2 clubs down in the sand (Picture A) with one club aiming left of your target and […]

THE BEST TEACHERS 2016 / 2017

(Golf Digest December 2016) Derek James explains the importance of good weight transfer in the short game in general.

SWING THROUGH

(Compleat Golfer December 2015) Derek James explains the importance of good weight transfer in successful bunker play.

GET IN THE HOLE

(Compleat Golfer Sep 2015) Getting the ball into the hole from the putting green

GET DOWN TO BASICS

(SA Golfers Yearbook 2009) Valuable pointers from Derek James,  voted top PGA teaching professional in 2008.

PUTTING WITH DEREK JAMES

(Compleat Golfer Aug 01) Southbroom Golf Club’s professional Derek James offers sound advice on sharpening up the short game and banishing the dreaded “yips”

GET UP AND DOWN WITH DEREK JAMES

(Compleat Golfer July 08) Known far and wide as South Africa’s short-game guru, Derek has some helpful tips to guide you through some of the key aspects of wedge-play.

THE REAL MONEY SHOT WITH DEREK JAMES

(Compleat Golfer Aug 13) The trick to being a consistent putter is to practise while focusing on a coin and holding your finish, reckons PGA pro Derek James.

SOUTH COAST HERALD – MARCH 1997

Seasoned Sunshine Tour Player, Derek James, has joined Southbroom as its resident professional. Derek is no stranger to Natal and South African golfing circles. He is a class player in […]

DEREK JAMES – 2001 CLUB PRO OF THE YEAR

s a touring professional, Derek James won eight times on the Sunshine Tour, won two major pro-am events in the USA and, while campaigning in Canada, became the Canadian Tournament […]

DEREK JAMES – 2007 TEACHER OF THE YEAR

Derek James, the Teacher of the Year, has spent 11 years at Southbroom GC on the KZN South Coast. The first PGA Professional to win both the Club Pro of […]

KEVIN PETERSON, DURBAN – GOLF DIGEST

“The ‘people factor’ should never be overlooked when grading courses. A typical example for me is the wonderful atmosphere that Derek James and his team create at Southbroom.”

IAN LANGLEY, CLUB CAPTAIN: SERVICES GOLF CLUB

“Please pass our appreciation on to Derek James and his team, as well as to the management of your clubhouse, all of whose co-operation, efficiency and courtesy simplified my task […]

SOUTH COAST HERALD – NOVEMBER 1954

NEW SOUTHBROOM GOLF COURSE IS CULMINATION OF GREAT IDEAL Tomorrow, Saturday, November 6, 1954, will be a great occasion in the history of Southbroom and, indeed, the entire Natal Lower […]

GOLF DIGEST – JULY 2004 – STUART MCLEAN

OUTSTANDING – PLAN YOUR GOLFING HOLIDAY AROUND THIS COURSE. One of the most charming and popular courses on the lower South Coast, Southbroom is one of those rare South African […]

GOLF DIGEST – SEPTEMBER 2005

100 GREATEST COURSES – NO 63: SOUTH COAST CHARMER Southbroom Golf Club not only exudes a special charm which makes it one of the most popular courses on the KZN […]

COMPLEAT GOLFER – AUGUST 2006

COURSE OF THE MONTH – SHORT BUT VERY SWEET Southbroom is something of an institution. One of the most popular ‘holiday’ courses on KwaZulu-Natal’s South Coast, it is visited by […]

COMPLEAT GOLFER – OCTOBER 2007

MOST PLAYABLE GOLF COURSES IN SOUTH AFRICA, SOUTHBROOM TOPS THE LIST ! This short but interesting course is loved by all who have played it, and what it lacks in championship […]

WWW.SUEDAFRIKA-GOLF.DE

Der Southbroom Golf Club liegt an der Südküste KwaZulu Natals im schönen Dorf Southbroom. Die Grüns des 18-Loch Platzes wurden kürzlich umgestaltet und dadurch schwieriger, trotzdem bietet der charmante Kurs […]

CITY PRESS – DECEMBER 2012

TEACHER OF THE YEAR Derek James, the Teacher of the Year, has spent 11 years at Southbroom Golf Club on the KZN South Coast. The first PGA professional to win […]

CITY PRESS – DECEMBER 2012

SOUTH AFRICA’S TOP 10 JEWELS – SOUTHBROOM RANKED #8 Players – whether amateur or professional – are spoilt for choice on where to play. Local gems offer great variety and […]

GOLF DIGEST – DECEMBER 2012

SOUTH AFRICA’S MOST FUN COURSES – SOUTHBROOM RANKED #1 “You work hard enough off the course! At these venues, ‘PLAY’ and ‘GOLF’ are not mutually exclusive.” This welcoming KZN South […]

COMPLEAT GOLFER – JANUARY 2014

COURSE OF THE MONTH – SOUTHERN COMFORT The praises for Southbroom Golf Club on the South Coast of KZN are sung often and loudly, and it is easy to see […]

2009 RANKINGS

GOLF DIGEST South Africa’s 100 Greatest Golf Courses: #58 Best conditioned course: #28 COMPLEAT GOLFER Most popular club in KwaZulu-Natal: #1 Five Star Pro Shops: Southbroom Pro Shop is one of […]

2012 ACCOLADES

GOLF DIGEST Top 30 Fun Courses in South Africa:  #1 CITY PRESS South Africa’s Top 10 Jewels: #8

SEPTEMBER 2021

Southbroom Golf Club is Compleat Golfer’s Course of the month for September 2021

Hole 18

From this tee you can see the Bar which is both a relief and a good line! The right side is best. The second shot is toughest as you are […]

Hole 17

Two par 5’s to finish, how tough can that be? Well, 17 has ruined many a scorecard! The fallen tree left opposite the fairway bunkers has narrowed the hole somewhat […]

Hole 16

This is definitely a dog’s leg. A tee shot up the left is best. If you end up on the right side, my advice is play percentage golf or the […]

Hole 15

One of the toughest ‘easy’ Par 4’s you will play. It is a straight hole that feels like a dog’s leg, with a well-shaped green. Hitting the fairway is key.

Hole 14

One of the best Par 3’s ever played. The small well-bunkered green is a really tough target under any conditions. Playing conservatively for the front edge is not a bad […]

Hole 13

It is important to hit your tee shot into the right spot on this hole. Level with the bunker and a little right is best. The green is well defended […]

Hole 12

A short and straightforward Par 4 until you reach the well-bunkered green. There will definitely be more “woeful putting stories” emanating from this green than any other. Club selection is […]

Hole 11

A superb Par 3 which always seems to have crosswinds. With water front and right and well-placed bunkers left, aiming back left of the green is a good choice.

Hole 10

The toughness of the hole is dependant on the pin position. The greens’ three tiers make this a tough Stroke 16. The tee shot also creates choices – either tiger […]

Hole 9

One of the best golf holes you will ever play! A short Par 5 with bush left and water right. Water runs the entire length of the hole and needs […]

Hole 8

A tough Par 3 where short or left is dead. Hitting from an elevated tee to a large green with bunker right and water front and left, is not easy! […]

Hole 7

A great Par 4 where getting over the road can mean decision time. Lay up or go for it? A water hazard, trees and bunkers must be carried in order […]

Hole 6

A short Par 5 with a fairway that slopes severely to the right, makes for a tough second. Either you lay up short of the stream in front of the […]

Hole 5

A very short Par 4 that can be driven but this is not always the right decision! If the length of the hole doesn’t get you, the pin position might. […]

Hole 4

A very short but under-rated Par 3. Take extra time whilst on the tee to absorb the magnificent ocean view! Bunkers surround the green. Be careful not to be caught […]

Hole 3

A world class Par 4 Stroke 1. There is a lot more fairway than there appears to be from the tee but, with out of bounds on both sides, it […]

Hole 2

Your tee shot, sometimes even with an iron, must be kept up the right side to make the approach over the water easier. The green is bunkered on both sides. […]

Hole 1

A simple opening hole but be careful of the water down the right side. Keep your tee shot left. There is a double-tiered green with bunkers on both sides. A […]

Ranking the Top 20 Golf Courses in the World

Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipisicing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam qui nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi […]

SOUTHBROOM MIXED AMATEUR CLASSIC 2022

8 and 9 October 2022 The ninth Mixed Classic was a great success. Well done to all who took part and helped make this event so special. Congratulations to the […]

SOUTHBROOM AMATEUR CLASSIC 2022

4th – 8th July 2022 The 32nd Men’s Southbroom Amateur Classic was played from Monday 4th – Friday 8th July 2022. It was a successful tournament played in pristine South […]

Southbroom Ladies Amateur Classic 2022

8 TO 10 MAY 2022 The 2022 Ladies Classic was another roaring success, competitive, fashionable and 3 stunning  autumn days. Whoever arranged the weather did a fantastic job! Congratulations to […]

SOUTHBROOM MIXED AMATEUR CLASSIC 2021

9 and 10 October 2021 The eighth Mixed Classic was a great success. Well done to all who took part and helped make this event so special. Congratulations to the […]

SOUTHBROOM AMATEUR CLASSIC 2021

30 August – 3 September The 1st Men’s Southbroom Amateur Classic was played from 30th August- 3rd September 2021. It was a successful tournament played in typically unpredictable September conditions […]

SOUTHBROOM MIXED AMATEUR CLASSIC 2020

10 and 11 October 2020 The seventh Mixed Classic was a great success. Well done to all who took part and helped make this event so special. Congratulations to the […]

SOUTHBROOM AMATEUR CLASSIC 2020

24- 26 September 2020 The 30th Men’s Southbroom Amateur Classic was played from 24th- 26th September 2020. It was a successful tournament played in typically unpredictable September conditions with lots […]

SOUTHBROOM MIXED AMATEUR CLASSIC 2019

12 and 13 October 2019 The sixth Mixed Classic was a great success. Well done to all who took part and helped make this event so special. Congratulations to the […]

SOUTHBROOM AMATEUR CLASSIC 2019

1 to 5 July 2019 The 29th Men’s Southbroom Amateur Classic was played from 1st – 5th July 2019. It was a successful tournament played in perfect winter conditions with […]

Southbroom Ladies Amateur Classic 2019

12 TO 14 MAY 2019 The 2019 Ladies Classic was another roaring success, competitive, fashionable and 3 stunning  autumn days. Whoever arranged the weather did a fantastic job! Congratulations to […]

SOUTHBROOM MIXED AMATEUR CLASSIC 2018

13 and 14 October 2018 The fifth Mixed Classic was a great success. Well done to all who took part and helped make this event so special. Congratulations to the […]

SOUTHBROOM AMATEUR CLASSIC 2018

9 to 13 July 2018 The 28th Men’s Southbroom Amateur Classic was played from 9th – 13th July 2018. It was a successful tournament played in perfect winter conditions with […]

SOUTHBROOM LADIES AMATEUR CLASSIC 2018

6 to 8 May 2018 The 2018 Ladies Classic was another roaring success, competitive, fashionable and 3 stunning  autumn days. Whoever arranged the weather did a fantastic job! Congratulations to […]

SOUTHBROOM MIXED AMATEUR CLASSIC 2017

14 and 15 October 2017 The Fourth Southbroom Mixed Classic presented by Pharaohs Construction was a wonderful event. We had 104, a beautiful golf course and fantastic sponsors. Judging from […]

SOUTHBROOM AMATEUR CLASSIC 2017

3 to 7 July 2017 The 27th Men’s Southbroom Amateur Classic was played from 3rd – 7th July 2017. It was a fabulous tournament, enjoyed by all!! Once again we […]

SOUTHBROOM LADIES AMATEUR CLASSIC 2017

7 to 9 May 2017 The 2017 Ladies Classic is all over and by all accounts it was another most happy and enjoyable event. A chilly, overcast Sunday was greeted by […]

SOUTHBROOM MIXED AMATEUR CLASSIC 2016

15 and 16 October 2016 The Third Southbroom Mixed Classic presented by Pharaohs Construction was a wonderful event. We had a full field, sunny skies, a beautiful golf course and fantastic […]

Southbroom Amateur Classic 2016

Add Your Heading Text Here Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut elit tellus, luctus nec ullamcorper mattis, pulvinar dapibus leo. Name Age Phone Tom 5 010281065 Jerry […]

SOUTHBROOM LADIES AMATEUR CLASSIC 2016

8 to 10 May 2016 The 2016 Ladies Classic is done & dusted and by all accounts it was another most happy and enjoyable event. A rainy Sunday washed out […]

SOUTHBROOM MIXED AMATEUR CLASSIC 2014

11 and 12 October 2014 Our Inaugural Mixed Classic was a resounding success and a big thanks to all the players who supported the event. We had a number of […]

SOUTHBROOM MIXED AMATEUR CLASSIC 2015

17 and 18 October 2015 The second Southbroom Mixed Classic presented by Pharaohs Construction was a wonderful event. We had a full field, sunny skies, a beautiful golf course and […]

SOUTHBROOM AMATEUR CLASSIC 2015

6 to 10 July 2015 The 25th Men’s Southbroom Amateur Classic was played from 6th – 10th July 2015. It was a fabulous tournament, enjoyed by all!! Congratulations to the winners, the […]

SOUTHBROOM LADIES AMATEUR CLASSIC 2015

10 to 12 May 2015 Whew, the 2015 Ladies Classic is done & dusted and by all accounts it was another most happy and enjoyable event. Congratulations to the winners, the […]