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Spaniard with hot putter leads Joburg Open

Spaniard with hot putter leads Joburg Open

Angel Hidalgo, a bubbly little Spaniard working some sub-par magic with his putter, took the R17,5-million Joburg Open first-round lead Thursday on Randpark’s Firethorn course with a six-under-par 65 …

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Par-busting Burmester in Joburg Open dawn patrol ‘honour’

Par-busting Burmester in Joburg Open dawn patrol ‘honour’

The 2022 DP World Tour – the new name for the European Tour – begins on the first tee on the Firethorn course at Randpark Thursday at precisely 6.30am in the R17,5-million Joburg Open, and hot-shot Dean Burmester has been granted the privilege of hitting the first tee-shot …

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Joburg Open: How Wilco hits it so far

Joburg Open: How Wilco hits it so far

So what is it that enables 21-year-old South African Wilco Nienaber to drive a golf ball further than anyone else in world professional golf, with the exception perhaps of American Bryson DeChambeau with whom he’s pretty much neck-and-neck in the 400-yard-plus category? …

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Big-hitting treat for fans in Joburg Open

Big-hitting treat for fans in Joburg Open

This week’s R17,5-million Joburg Open on Randpark’s Firethorn course could well turn out to be the battle of the big hitters in the form of rip-it-and-grip men Wilco Nienaber and Dean Burmester. For spectators, finally allowed back in their numbers, watching these two is sure to be a treat …

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Hole 7: Change is Pain

Hole 7: Change is Pain

If you want to confuse a golfer, change the layout of a hole. Worse still, change the stroke of the hole to depict difficulty. As if that is not bad enough, change the direction of the hole …

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Firethorn looking hot says birdie queen Lejan

Firethorn looking hot says birdie queen Lejan

Lejan Lewthwaite, winner of the Standard Bank Pro-Am Invitational at Firethorn on Tuesday, has given the course the thumbs up ahead of the upcoming men’s Joburg Open to be held at the club from November 25-28 …

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A Word from Your New Ladies Captain – Jeanne de Power

A Word from Your New Ladies Captain – Jeanne de Power

Having joined Randpark in 2014, at then a 36+ Handicap – I knew this would be a great start to my golfing journey. Playing casually on Sunday’s with friends … until one day approached by Debbie Gillings to come and join the ladies section …

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Fix those divots, repair those pitch marks, drive your cart responsibly! Let’s take care of Randpark

Fix those divots, repair those pitch marks, drive your cart responsibly! Let’s take care of Randpark

Play at different golf clubs around Johannesburg and South Africa, and you will realise that, condition-wise, it’s hard – if not impossible – to find courses that can top our own immaculate Firethorn and Bushwillow layouts. Simply put, considering it’s the end of the season, and not easy to maintain a golf course, the fairways and greens are superb. We are privileged to have such a wonderful place to play this great game …

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How to play ‘par golf’ time-wise at Randpark

How to play ‘par golf’ time-wise at Randpark

​There is no doubt that slow play can detract from the enjoyment of the game for many golfers. An 18-hole round taking five hours is starting to push the limit. A fourball taking a fair chunk of time upwards of this spoils the day for pretty much everyone as the whole field is held up. Six hours is criminal …

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Mutual Respect : The Key to a Great Randpark

Mutual Respect : The Key to a Great Randpark

No power at home so I couldn’t send emails. Frustration. But I needed to enter my latest 18-hole score for handicap purposes. I phoned the club. “Hi, Gugu here,” said the very cheerful lady on the other end of the line, “what can I do for you?” I told her my problem. “Don’t you worry, I’ll sort it out,” she replied. A moment’s pause and then she added, “Actually, I see you have two open rounds.” Another moment’s pause and then …

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