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 Our course has evolved and proven to play differently for men and ladies. So, we have added ladies strokes to the new scorecards where the playability differs from the men's strokes. It is what it is! Our course is now 11 years old and despite (sometimes, because) the "staggering" of tees for men and ladies varies from hole to hole, the playability does too. Hole 9 is hole 9 and plays number 1 as the most difficult hole on the course. However, holes 11 and 13 which are always challenging for the men, the front tees allow the ladies a far greater advantage in distance and difficulty. We all know that our par-5's as a group, are some of the strongest par-5's anywhere. For that reason, they all remain lower strokes on the card. 18 remains the second most challenging holes for men while 15 is the second-hardest for the ladies. Here are the new cards for 2017 - 2018.
Grant Leversha presents our 4th hole on the outside of the card. What a pic!
Check out the new strokes and the new SLOPE and COURSE ratings This was our best year to date in almost every way: - We finished our 114th home on the estate (55 are permanent residents) - Four more homes will be underway in the next two weeks - 12 homes are under construction - 26 homes are in the planning or application stages - We are financially sound with great lifestyle choices for the entire family - Our golf rounds featured golfers from more than 20 different countries - from Wisconsin to New South Wales - We moved up in the nation ratings to No. 7 in Golf Digest - The UK rates us No. 6 - The Swedish press rate us No.4 - With our members, No. 1
Don't stop yet! New events are listed below!  How to better your short game without changing your technique Over the years I have given many short game lessons. Pitching, chipping, bunker shots, putting you name it, I have given advice on it. Some golfers change their technique and get better, some golfers have good technique but still struggle around the green. Why? It comes down to planning.
This is what I do when planning and playing a shot around the green. 1. Pick an area where I can/want to land the ball. 2. Imagine how far the ball will roll if I land the ball in the spot that I picked. 3. Choose a club that will give me the result that I visualised. 4. Make a few practice swings to get comfortable and to reinforce that I can execute the shot that I visualised. 5. Visualise the shot one last time. 6. The only thing I concentrate on now it the place where I want to land the ball. I do not think about the Pin! 7. Make a confident swing at the ball because I trust my preparation. Most golfers do not plan their shot, it is mostly a hit and hope situation. It does not have to be that way. Follow these few steps and you will lower your handicap without changing your technique. For any other information about golf in general please contact me at 0827643044 or pro@stfrancislinks.com. See you on the practice tee! Thinus Keller PGA Head Golf Professional  We have some great updates on the Hollowtining that was mentioned in last week's newsletter. Take a moment and enjoy the three videos below, simply click on the play icon.
 Join our Santa, Jeff Clause, as he travels in the northern hemisphere! Click the link to read more about Jeff's exciting updates. Jeff's Travels
Itec Solutions will be our sponsors for Open Wednesday (2nd Wednesday) with meat and added prizes. Invite your friends to enjoy SA’s best with special rates for golf, snacks after the game and great prizes. Hey, Curry Night follows – stay or take away! Monday Roll-up! Pitch up and play (9 holes or 18 Par-3 from 2pm). Let's add you to the Whatsapp group. All day Saturdays-Morning and afternoon fields The afternoon field will be booked from 12 noon backwards with emphasis on "ready golf" - Prizegiving and Happy Hour at 17h00
Seasonal packages are now on offer It's also the time of year for golf travel. We join others in advertising our course countrywide. The are are a couple of subtle differences between what you pay and what you receive in a golf package. We pride ourselves on over-delivering with personal services, additional opportunities, special events, shoot-outs and so much more. We'll supply the braai or what you need to do it yourselves; we'll serve your meals here or recommend the area establishments who will exceed your expectations (and of course, we'll do the booking for you). Why? Because we can and we want to! Why not sign up for the special events coming up in the future and expand them into a few days of play! Play in the Inter-Estate Challenge, enter the Ernie Els for Autism in June, start planning for the Invitationals - ladies and men; Invite your friends in for the best golf in SA (and beyond).
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