We played our monthly OuPinn competition at Oubaai on the 20th of March, and our team truly excelled with a fantastic 21 – 3 win – well done, Ladies!
We also kicked off a busy league season, with Silver Team 2 playing away against Mossel Bay. They fought hard and halved their game – great effort!
On Tuesday, 12 Ladies participated in our IPS competition. Here are the results:
1st place: Suzette – 34 points
2nd place: Cheryl – 33 points
3rd place: Marina – 32 points (c/in)
Nearest to the Pin (9th hole): Gesi
A big thank you to all the Ladies who continue to support our section each week.
See you on the golf course and have a great week!
Happy Golfing!
Gesi Graham
Ladies Captain
Thank you for playing, & here’s to many more unforgettable moments on the pinnacle of golf courses!
Rising equipment costs
The rising cost of golf course maintenance equipment has become a significant challenge. The specialized nature of the equipment needed to maintain quality playing surfaces means that only a handful of manufacturers produce it, which limits options and drives prices up.
Over the past five years, these costs have risen considerably and unfortunately, show little sign of slowing down. When comparing the prices of some of the equipment we rely on to maintain the course to the cost of the new vehicles I have chosen below, it’s striking to realize that purchasing most of these cars could still leave you with some money to spare – if you chose the vehicle over the equipment.
Best regards,
Konrad Suhr
Golf Course Superintendent
Dear Ladies,
It’s been a quiet week at Pinnacle, with many of our Members taking part in the Oubaai Ladies Open Day on Tuesday. Although I missed it, I’ve heard it was a truly wonderful event and a great time for all involved.
Looking ahead to next week, we’ve got an exciting and full schedule with games against Mossel Bay and Oubaai at Pinnacle Point, as well as the Business League on Wednesday. Let’s embrace the competitions ahead with enthusiasm and teamwork!
Wishing you all a weekend full of relaxation and inspiration – ready to come back stronger next week.
March 2025
• Monday 10 – MossPinn Away
• Tuesday 11 – OuPinn at Home
• Wednesday 12 – Business League
• Tuesday 18 – Hollow Tining
• Thursday 20 – OuPinn Away
• Tuesday 25 – Ladies IPS Competition
• Thursday 27 – Knysna Ladies Open
• Sunday 30 – Mixed Sunday
Happy Golfing!
Gesi Graham
Ladies Captain
Dear Members,
I want to take a moment to thank everyone for the positive increase in participation in last week’s Wednesday competition. It’s fantastic to see more players getting involved, and I’d like to encourage you to continue supporting these events. If possible, please invite friends outside of your usual four-ball to help us grow the numbers and show appreciation to our sponsors who generously support our Wednesday competitions.
Unfortunately, I won’t be able to participate in this weekend’s Captain’s Saturday competition. However, I’d like to wish my fellow captains, Naas Grobler and Gesi Graham, the best of luck in hosting what I’m sure will be a fantastic event. The shotgun start will take place at 10:10, with boerie rolls served after the last 4-ball has returned to the clubhouse, just before the prize giving. The final draw and tee sheet will be shared shortly.
A big thank you as well to everyone for taking better care of their scorecards and ensuring scores are submitted on time. If you happen to notice any changes to your HNA, please be assured that Thys Lourens and I are conducting a thorough review of handicaps. Our goal is to ensure that all scores from both Wednesday and Saturday competitions are entered correctly and fairly.
Wishing you all a wonderful weekend. See you on the course!
Thank you,
Iain Pepper
Vice-Captain
Result of Better Ball Stableford competition: Wednesday 05 March 2025
Dear Members,
We trust that you have enjoyed your round and congratulations to the winners. There were 38 players who completed the competition in overcast with light wind and good course conditions. Please find below the competition results.
Competition winners
1st: Johan Muller, Wian Van Schalkwyk – 47 Points
2nd: Quintin Byleveldt, Rudi Muller – 45 Points
3rd: Greg Heuer, Deon De Villiers – 44 Points
4th: Bertus Smit, Dave Cooke – 43 Points
5th: Shaun Twigge, Timo Crous – 42 Points
6th: Joe Van den Berg, Nick Felfoldi – 41 Points (c/In)
7th: Riaan Van Wyk, Stephan Olivier – 41 Points (c/Out)
8th: Markus (Snr) Smal, Andre Steyn – 41 Points (c/Out)
9th: Petrie Cronje, Mike Wentworth – 40 Points (c/In)
10th: Stig Holmberg, Lars Jarner – 40 Points (c/Out)
Gross Birdies or better
Bertus Smit: Hole 5, 9, 4; Dave Cooke: Hole 13; Dawie Louw: Hole 5, 6; Deon De Villiers: Hole 2, 15; Glen Taute: Hole 16; Greg Heuer: Hole 11, 14, 18; Iain Pepper: Hole 18; Joe Van den Berg: Hole 7; Lars Jarner: Hole 6; Marina Juta: Hole 15; Markus (Snr) Smal: Hole 10; Mike Wentworth: Hole 9; Nick Felfoldi: Hole 13, 10; Petrie Cronje: Hole 7, 8; Quintin Byleveldt: Hole 5, 6, 14; Rudi Muller: Hole 12, 17; Shaun Twigge: Hole 1, 3, 5, 14, 10, 4, 18; Stephan Olivier: Hole 3; Timo Crous: Hole 5, 8; Wian Van Schalkwyk: Hole 1, 3
2 Clubs
Bertus Smit: Hole 9; Dave Cooke: Hole 13; Joe Van den Berg: Hole 7; Mike Wentworth: Hole 9; Nick Felfoldi: Hole 13; Petrie Cronje: Hole 7; Rudi Muller: Hole 17
Closest to Pin
Iain Pepper: Hole 9; Vivienne Wentworth: Hole 7; Gisela Lindemann-Judak: Hole 17; Dave Cooke: Hole 13
Sightings
Dave Cooke
Scorecard Adjustments
6 adjustments were made on today’s scorecards.
5 x Incorrect Stableford Points
1 x Incorrect Out Total
Please could you always check what gross score you have entered on the HNA and if necessary, make corrections through the Pro Shop if there have been mistakes. c/In and c/Out Rule: Best aggregated score over the following holes: First last 9, if tied then last 6, then last 3, then last 1 and finally Stroke 1.
Congratulations to the winning flight:
- Theresa Breski (Switzerland)
- Martin Krommer (Austria)
- Lars Roos (Sweden)
- Stig Holmberg (Sweden)
Nearest to the Pin:
- Stig Holmberg (Sweden)
- Jana Koeberer (Germany)
- Thomas Schoenberber (Switzerland)
A huge thank you to everyone who took part in yet another incredible competition. As always, camaraderie ruled supreme, and we had a very enjoyable Tigers dinner experience after the game.
See you all next week!
Best regards,
Luc Meeusen
Many congratulations Riaan Kotze for winning the Heidelberg Junior Open on a gross score of 70. Also well played to Riaan’s fellow Academy57 members with top 10 positions: Triston Brown (5th), Hawken Lederle (6th), Nico Pretorius (7th), Waldo Nienaber (8th) and Dandre Karstens (9th). Proud of you all. Also, a huge thank you to all our coaches and the SCGU for presenting all the Junior events.
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Dear Members,
To maintain the pristine condition of our course, we will be conducting hollow-tining from 17 to 21 March 2025. This process will help relieve soil compaction, improve water and nutrient penetration, reduce excess thatch, promote deeper root growth, and enhance airflow in the soil. We’ll be performing this core aeration during optimal soil temperatures for active growth.
Please note that both the course and Pro Shop will be closed during this time. The following courses will be available to play during hollow-tining at fantastic reciprocity rates:
- Plett Country Club: R370pp golf only, cart R420. For bookings, please contact their Pro Shop directly on 044 533 2132. golf@plettcountryclub.co.za, info@plettcountryclub.co.za
- George Golf Club: R250pp golf only, cart R380. For bookings, please contact their Pro Shop directly on 044 873 6116
- Goose Valley Golf Club: R370pp golf only, cart R230. For bookings, please contact their Pro Shop directly on 044 533 5082
Thank you for your understanding as we work to enhance our world-renowned golf experience.
We are delighted to announce that Pinnacle Point has been nominated for three prestigious awards by The World Golf Awards 2025:
South Africa’s Best Golf Course, Africa’s Best Golf Course & The World’s Best Golf Course!
This recognition from the World Golf Awards, the leading authority in golf tourism, is a true testament to the exceptional experience Pinnacle Point offers. Now, we have the incredible opportunity to be crowned the World’s Best Golf Course – and we need your support! Every vote counts, & with your help, we can achieve this remarkable milestone.
Please take a moment to vote for us:
Thank you for your ongoing support and for being part of our journey.
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