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5th February 2026

Magnificent 7 share lead in CIRCA Cape Town Open

CAPE TOWN, Western Cape – The first-round leaderboard of the CIRCA Cape Town Open resembled the peak holiday queue for the cable car up Table Mountain as seven players finished tied for the lead on seven under par at Royal Cape Golf Club on Thursday.

Louis Albertse is the lone South African in that pack after his opening round of seven-under 65 earned him the joint lead with England’s Tom Lewis, Will Enefer and Sam Hutsby, Ireland’s Gary Hurley, Norway’s Baard Skogen, and Scotland’s Marc Warren.

They are one stroke clear of a pack of nine players that includes Wilco Nienaber, who made only the second albatross of his career at the par-five 16th as he signed for a 66.

It’s an intriguing leaderboard, with Albertse contending for a tournament where he finished third in 2024; Enefer sharing the lead on a golf course where he caddied for his Ladies European Tour girlfriend, Ana Dawson, when she played a Sunshine Ladies Tour event here in 2024; Hurley leading a tournament after believing last September he might never play competitive golf again because of a shoulder condition; and Lewis who stunned the world in 2011 when as an amateur he shared the first-round lead in The Open.

“To start the week like this is pleasing,” said Albertse. “My expectations were low going into the round and I just wanted a solid start. I got the front nine going, made a bogey on 10 which was disappointing, but then played really nicely coming in,” he said of his five birdies in six holes on the back nine.

Hurley was equally delighted with his opening round, given that he’s come to South Africa for this co-sanctioned Sunshine Tour and HotelPlanner Tour stretch of tournaments to test a shoulder condition he thought might end his career.

“About three weeks ago I actually wasn’t going to come out here. About a year ago I woke up one day and couldn’t lift up my arm and didn’t know what it was. I went to see a specialist and she said I had Parsonage-Turner Syndrome, which in my case affected a spinal nerve that controls everything with how you move your shoulder. It took so long to recover and last September I was starting to look at doing other things outside of golf. Then I started working with my coach to find a way to load my shoulder differently in the swing. It doesn’t seem to cause me pain anymore. I’m delighted,” he said.

And Lewis was thrilled to have gone bogey-free on day one. “It was a nice round. Bogey-free always shows you’re hitting it well. I miss being out on the main tour. Last year I didn’t want to play and this year I do want to play, so I’m really looking forward to the next few days,” he said. – Michael Vlismas

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4th February 2026

The professional golfers’ guide to exploring Cape Town

CAPE TOWN, Western Cape – You would be surprised to know what professional golfers get up to off the fairways and during a week in a world-class city such as Cape Town, the host of this week’s CIRCA Cape Town Open on the Sunshine Tour and HotelPlanner Tour. And it’s far more normal than you think.

The chance to play a tournament in a city that is one of the world’s most sought-after tourism destinations brings with it an ideal opportunity to go from the driving range and explore a mountain range, or to trade a few fairway drives for some of the city’s most scenic drives.

So as focused as this year’s field will be from Thursday to Sunday as they compete for glory at Royal Cape Golf Club, they will definitely be taking time out to explore Cape Town as well.

“I went to the Access Park shopping centre and there is a fish and chips shop there where you can buy a calamari and chips bun for R45. You have to do that in Cape Town. It’s like a Gatbsy (an iconic Cape Town sandwich) but it’s a bun. For R45 – it’s a bargain,” said Jaco Ahlers, a former winner of the CIRCA Cape Town Open.

“You have to get out there a bit and see the city. It feels like home to me because my sister used to live here. So we’d do Cavendish Square and Canal Walk Shopping Centre.”

Multiple Sunshine Tour and DP World Tour champion George Coetzee has a whole itinerary of favourites whenever he’s in Cape Town.

“The Blue Peter restaurant in Bloubergstrand is a must – sitting on the grass for sundowners with a beautiful view of Table Mountain. Then, because I love surfing, I always take in Muizenberg for a little long board session there. And the Oranjezicht Market – straight there for breakfast. Those are all of my favourites in Cape Town,” he said.

Gerhard Pepler has two favourites he never misses whenever in Cape Town.

“The Red Bus Tour is always fun. And the Two Oceans Aquarium. It’s amazing and an absolute must-do when you’re in Cape Town,” he said.

And Nikhil Rama is still busy planning his first holiday in Cape Town. “I’ve never been on a holiday here. I’ve always just played the CIRCA Cape Town Open and that’s it. I’ve been up Table Mountain when I was younger, but I’d like to plan a proper holiday here. I love the weather here. The city feels like a mini Europe.” – Michael Vlismas

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1st February 2026

Viljoen claims SDC Open in dramatic playoff

BELA BELA, Limpopo – South Africa’sMJ Viljoen claimed a dramatic playoff victory in the SDC Open at the Zebula Golf Estate & Spa on Sunday, securing his first title on the HotelPlanner Tour.

Viljoen came from one shot behind at the start of the round and looked headed for a comfortable victory when he was at one point, three shots clear on the back nine. But a charging Deon Germishuys and a weather delay quickly changed that.

Germishuys birdied two of his last four holes for a 67 to set the clubhouse target at sixteen under. Viljoen came back after the delay and bogeyed his next three holes to slip one behind Germishuys. Viljoen then birdied the par five 18th for a 70 to force the playoff.

Viljoen birdied the 18th to claim the title in the playoff.

“It’s massive. I went through a lot the last two or three years. I had some decent starts on the HotelPlanner Tour. It’s time it happened. This opens a lot of doors for me,” said Viljoen.

“It was a lot of emotions today. I threw it away a bit after the start again, but I kept believing in myself and I brought it through. I look at the leaderboard but I try not to react to it too much. Try to keep the mind clear and stay in the moment, and just play.”

Viljoen was very happy to share the special moment with his family.

“It’s very cool. My wife flew to Johannesburg on Friday, and it’s very nice to have them here.”

It’s Viljoen’s fourth Sunshine Tour victory of his career, but more importantly his first on the HotelPlanner Tour which has provided a valuable pathway for South African professionals to graduate onto the DP World Tour.

Jean Hugo and Maxence Giboudot shared third place on 14 under. South Africa’s Ryan van Velzen produced an incredible closing 63, with a back nine of 29 to secure a top-five finish.

This was the first of four tournaments co-sanctioned by the Sunshine Tour and HotelPlanner Tour, with the next event set to take place at Royal Cape Golf Club this week in the CIRCA Cape Town Open. – Michael Vlismas

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31st January 2026

Skogen and Giboudot lead tight battle for SDC Open trophy

BELA BELA, Limpopo – Norway’s Baard Skogen and France’s Maxence Giboudot will head into the final round of the SDC Open tied for the lead on 15 under par after a thrilling third round of low scoring at the Zebula Golf Estate & Spa on Saturday.

Skogen signed for a 64 to top the leaderboard, and Giboudot birdied the last for a 68 to join him.

“I’m over the moon. I made some long putts and couldn’t be more pleased,” said Skogen, who finished fifth in this tournament last year.

The key to his round on Saturday was some incredible putting, especially for his two eagles on the 15th and 18th holes.

“I hit a nice shot into 15 and it stayed just short of the ridge, and I got lucky with the putt. On 18, that putt had some speed but went in the hole so I got lucky with that one,” he said.

His round of eight under was one better than he’d told his friend would be needed for him to get back into this tournament.

“I told my friend yesterday that if I shoot seven under I’d get back in the tournament. I played poorly on moving day here last year so I did better than that today. I felt like I did good work over the winter so hopefully I’m seeing the fruits of my labour.”

Giboudot remains in contention to become the second French winner of this title after Clement Sordet in 2022.

The leaders are one stroke clear of South Africa’s MJ Viljoen, who posted a 66, and Germany’s Jannik de Bruyn, who signed for a 67.

It’s a tight leaderboard going into Sunday’s final round, and it’s exactly what Skogen is looking forward to.

“Who wouldn’t be excited? We get to play for a win. That’s what we work for. Everybody wants to win. I haven’t won as a pro and didn’t win much in college. It’s been a long time since I’ve won something.” – Michael Vlismas

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30th January 2026

Giboudot chasing French glory in SDC Open

BELA BELA, Limpopo – France’s Maxence Giboudot produced a sublime 64 to take a one-stroke lead into the weekend of the SDC Open, but with Welshman Rhys Enoch as one of his nearest challengers as he seeks to make history in this event.

Giboudot heads the field on 11 under par following a round which he said was “hot and tough and wild” at the Zebula Golf Estate & Spa on Friday.

“That’s very welcome. It was hot and tough, but everything I could control went well. I felt like I played well, but nothing crazy. The short game was really good today. All my wedges were close and I made some putts towards the end of the round. But it’s wild out there. The rough is wild. You have to be on the fairway here,” said Giboudot, who is currently in his third season on the HotelPlanner Tour and is looking to become the second French winner of this title after Clement Sordet in 2022.

He leads by one over Enoch, who signed for a second round of 65, South Africa’s Martin Vorster, who posted a 69, and Spain’s Joel Moscatel, who added a 65.

Giboudot is chasing a strong season on the HotelPlanner Tour in the hopes of graduating to the DP World Tour at the end of the season and joining former graduates and countrymen Martin Couvra, and Oihan Guillamoundeguy on the main tour.

“They make me want to get up there with them. I just need to keep doing what I’m doing,” he said.

Behind him, Enoch won the 2024 SDC Open and he’s now put himself in a great position to become the only player in the tournament’s history to win this title twice.

“I have a lot of memories of my win here. Every hole and every pin position I’ve already seen. It just brings back really good emotions all the time and I’m looking forward to getting stuck in on the weekend,” he said.

“It was a lovely day – one of the nicest rounds I’ve played in a long time. My short game let me down in the first round, but it was a lot better today. I think we all thought the scoring would be a little bit worse because the greens are firmer and faster than when we’ve played here before. But it’s still scoreable. If you play sensible when you’re in the rough you can still shoot a score.”

And Vorster continued to benefit from his new focus.

“My goal for this week has not been scores at all. It’s been about executing routines and just playing the course smartly. It’s nice to be in contention and I’m really excited for the weekend.” – Michael Vlismas

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29th January 2026

Vorster goes back to playing like a kid and leads SDC Open

BELA BELA, Limpopo – Martin Vorster went back to playing golf like a kid again, and it resulted in a round of seven-under-par 65 to earn him the lead in Thursday’s first round of the SDC Open at the Zebula Golf Estate & Spa.

Vorster focused himself on the pure enjoyment of the game as he finished the day with a one-stroke lead over fellow South Africans Jaco Prinsloo and MJ Viljoen.

“I think it just comes back to playing golf again. I got stuck in the technicalities of swinging the golf club and being too focused on that. Today it was just about playing golf, hitting shots and just being like a kid out there,” he said.

It was a key mindset shift for Vorster, who felt towards the end of last year that he was playing good golf but not getting the rewards. And it led to the perfect start in this Sunshine Tour and HotelPlanner Tour co-sanctioned event, which gives him confidence for this key run of four co-sanctioned tournaments on home soil.

“It’s been a tough couple of months coming into this stretch, but I’m really proud with how I played and fought today. The game felt really solid. I felt like it’s starting to come back again. I’m so happy with the start. It’s been just about getting back to playing golf.”

His round was built on a solid first nine of six birdies and only one bogey. He added another two birdies on his second nine.

“I think we did a lot of good work in the preparation and mapped out the course really well to give myself the best chance for birdies,” said Vorster, who has his wife caddying for him for only the second time this week.

“I love nature so that helps out here, and having my wife on the bag is really special. It’s the second week she’s caddying for me. It’s just fun to have your life partner with you and to be in a bubble out there having great chats. She did a great job today. We just enjoyed it.”

Behind him, Prinsloo also felt the peace of a bushveld setting he grew up in, and drew on that in his round of 66.

“I grew up in Thabazimbi which is not far from here, and I’ve played here a lot and always enjoyed it. The course is always in good condition, especially this year. I love being here. It’s just the peace and tranquillity of the bushveld. It’s nice to see the animals and everything else. It’s calming,” he said. – Michael Vlismas

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28th January 2026

It’s Big in the Bushveld as Sunshine Tour players eye SDC Open glory

BELA BELA, Limpopo – It’s the start of something big in the bushveld this week. Bigger than the elephants that usually form part of the SDC Open prize giving at the Zebula Golf Estate & Spa. Big in the sense of the opportunities that accompany this first week of six vital weeks on the Sunshine Tour.

The SDC Open starts a run of four tournaments co-sanctioned with the HotelPlanner Tour, and this is followed by two tournaments co-sanctioned with the DP World Tour.

The four HotelPlanner Tour events – the SDC Open, the CIRCA Cape Town Open, the NTT Data Pro-Am and the Jonsson Workwear Durban Open – tee off the Road to Mallorca and the chance to graduate to the DP World Tour at the end of the season, which several South African golfers have already benefitted from. Last year JC Ritchie became the first South African golfer in history to finish top of the Road to Mallorca Rankings.

Then the two DP World Tour events – the Investec South African Open and Joburg Open – can be even more life-changing, with the national Open this year offering exemptions into both The Masters and The Open.

So it’s understandable to see why the putting green at Zebula on Wednesday was buzzing like a water hole in a game reserve at dusk.

“The next six weeks are very important. You work the whole season to get to this stretch, and this is where everybody wants to play well. If you get on a good run here there are a lot of opportunities for you. It can kind of set up your year,” said JJ Senekal, the winner of the 2023 SDC Open and one of three former champions of this event who are back in the field for this week.

“It’s always good to be in the bushveld. The golf course is looking superb. The fairways are cut tighter than previous years so it’s going to be a little bit more difficult. But I’m very excited for the week.”

Yurav Premlall arrives fresh off a top-five finish in last week’s Cell C Challenge in Honour of Gary Player, and with an equal sense of wanting to take advantage of these next few weeks.

“The points and value of these events speak for themselves. There is a lot more expectation – and pressure – on these events. When you have the opportunities to get into the big events you want to make them count. I don’t feel I did that last year but I learnt a lot playing with some of the best players in the world about what I need to work on in these upcoming weeks to get to that level.” – Michael Vlismas

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27th January 2026

Sunshine Tour pays tribute to outgoing Executive Director Selwyn Nathan

  • “I would like to thank him sincerely for his unwavering service to the Sunshine Tour.” – Sunshine Tour Chairman Johann Rupert
  • “I’d like to personally thank Selwyn for the commitment he has shown towards the Sunshine Tour and for the selfless work he has done in growing our Tour.” – Gary Player
  • “Very few individuals can claim such a legacy of sustained service, leadership, and belief in an institution.” – Sunshine Tour Commissioner Thomas Abt

Selwyn Nathan has officially announced his retirement as Executive Director of the Sunshine Tour, prompting an outpouring of tributes throughout the world of golf for the Tour’s longest serving executive member and a passionate and devoted servant of South African golf.

Nathan will officially retire from his executive position in June this year, with Thomas Abt, the Commissioner of the Sunshine Tour, assuming all executive responsibilities. However, Nathan will remain on the Sunshine Tour Board as a non-executive member.

“I would like to thank Johann Rupert for the faith he has shown in me and for entrusting me with a leadership role on the Sunshine Tour. He has been an immense guiding force for me and it has been an honour to work with him on the growth of our Tour. I would also like to thank all the players, the directors, the sponsors and the staff I’ve had the privilege of working with. I have been blessed to have had the most fantastic career with the most incredible people, starting in a small office as part of a team including Helen Bland and Brian Henning. It’s given me a beautiful life. In Thomas Abt, the Sunshine Tour has a true leader capable of taking our Tour to even greater heights,” Nathan said at the Sunshine Tour AGM in January.

Johann Rupert, Chairman of the Sunshine Tour, paid special tribute to a man who had a humble start in the game as an assistant professional and who rose to become one of the most influential figures in world golf and a cornerstone of the professional growth of the South African game.

“Selwyn is surely one of South Africa’s longest-serving sports administrators, having started with the Sunshine Tour as far back as 1969 when he was just a young assistant professional. He has helped guide this Tour through many challenges and transitions, and has been a constant source of wisdom, courage and continuity as the Sunshine Tour has grown into what it is today. The end of his executive tenure brings to a close one of the most remarkable and colourful careers in our game. I would like to wish him well, and thank him sincerely for his unwavering service to the Sunshine Tour,” Rupert said.

Gary Player also paid a special tribute to Nathan. “I’d like to personally thank Selwyn for the commitment he has shown towards the Sunshine Tour and for the selfless work he has done in growing our Tour. I would also like to wish Thomas Abt all the best as he continues to build on the work of Selwyn and so many others that has made the Sunshine Tour what it is today. Our Tour is in a very healthy place as it provides vital opportunities for our professionals to graduate onto the DP World Tour and PGA TOUR for them to keep flying the South African flag on global fairways.”

Nathan’s formal departure from the executive of the Sunshine Tour brings to a close the career of a man who has been involved in every single facet of the professional game in South Africa and abroad since the 1960s.

During his tenure he has worked closely with three PGA TOUR Commissioners including Deane Beaman, Tim Finchem and Jay Monahan, and four DP World Tour Chief Executives in Ken Schofield, George O’Grady, Keith Pelley and Guy Kinnings.

He represented the Sunshine Tour at the founding meeting of the International Federation of PGA Tours in 1996, which was launched as the formal body of the global professional tours in golf.

Nathan has been instrumental in the growth of the Sunshine Tour, having served as Commissioner on several occasions and guiding the Tour through its most challenging periods such as the Covid-19 pandemic, and also representing the Tour’s interests globally as a member of the International Federation of PGA Tours.

He was part of the Sunshine Tour leadership team that also spearheaded the establishment of the Strategic Alliance with the DP World Tour and PGA TOUR and the global pathway this has created for South African golfers. He was also part of the core team, together with Gary Player, Sol Kerzner and Sam Feldman that launched the Nedbank Golf Challenge in honour of Gary Player.

He personally took it upon himself to revive Soweto Country Club as a beacon of hope for young golfers in Soweto, and which today hosts professional tournaments in the heart of this iconic township.

And he had the vision to create a viable programme of opportunity – the Papwa Sewgolum Class – within the Tour for historically disadvantaged professionals and help them to compete on an equal footing on Tour.

Nathan also helped launch the Sunshine Ladies Tour, which now boasts a schedule of eight tournaments, two of which are co-sanctioned with the Ladies European Tour (LET), and which provides valuable playing opportunities for South Africa’s leading women amateurs and professionals.

“What makes Selwyn’s contribution so enduring is that it has never been limited to administration alone. He has consistently used the Sunshine Tour as a platform for opportunity – building initiatives that keep creating access for our members, our development players, and women’s professional golf,” said Rupert.

Thomas Abt, Commissioner of the Sunshine Tour who was mentored for the role by Nathan, said: “I would like to express my deepest gratitude to Selwyn for his extraordinary commitment to the Sunshine Tour over more than 50 years. Very few individuals can claim such a legacy of sustained service, leadership, and belief in an institution. Selwyn’s contribution has not simply been measured in years, but in the stability, credibility, and growth he has helped foster. His presence on the Board has consistently brought wisdom, perspective, and an unwavering focus on what is best for the Tour and the people it serves.”

“Beyond his formal role as Executive Director, Selwyn has been a mentor to me personally, and to many others. He has always led with generosity – of time, knowledge, and encouragement – quietly shaping leaders rather than seeking recognition. His guidance has been grounded in experience, and a deep understanding of the game and its broader impact. I am profoundly grateful for the trust he has shown and the lessons he has shared, many of which will continue to guide me long after this chapter.”

Photo caption: A gathering of Commissioners. (From left to right) Keith Pelley, former Chief Executive of the DP World Tour; Tim Finchem, former Commissioner of the PGA TOUR; Selwyn Nathan, Executive Director of the Sunshine Tour; Deane Beman, former Commissioner of the PGA TOUR; Jay Monahan, Commissioner of the PGA TOUR; and Thomas Abt, Commissioner of the Sunshine Tour.

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25th January 2026

Follett-Smith claims glory in Cell C Challenge in Honour of Gary Player

JOHANNESBURG, Gauteng – Watched by Gary Player himself, Zimbabwe’s Benjamin Follett-Smith claimed his third Sunshine Tour title when he won the Cell C Challenge in Honour of Gary Player at Killarney Country Club on Sunday.

Starting the final round three shots behind leader Haydn Porteous, Follett-Smith produced a magnificent charge and signed for a closing 66 to win by a single stroke on 15 under par. Matthew Crisswell, Follett-Smith’s caddie, received a Sunshine Tour medallion as the winning caddie.

Porteous had a 10-foot birdie putt on the last to force a playoff which he missed, settling for second place on 14 under par with a final round of 70.

Kieron van Wyk finished third on 11 under par with a closing 70.

It was a remarkable victory by Follett-Smith that was built around his front nine of three birdies and an eagle, and which gave him the luxury of a bogey-bogey finish to still claim the title.

“The first nine went my way. As golf is, when it’s going your way it seems easy. I did exactly what I wanted to do for every shot on that front nine. I made a good putt for birdie on the 10th so I thought it was going to continue, but the back nine was tough towards the end. I made a few silly errors coming in. Hitting it right of 17 was a rookie error for sure and finishing bogey-bogey wasn’t what I wanted to do. Luckily it was good enough so I’m very pleased,” said Follett-Smith.

This is his first victory since 2024 and following what he says was a somewhat frustrating 2025.

“It’s just been hard work and practice. I didn’t get too much out of my game last year. I was a bit stuck playing the HotelPlanner Tour and DP World Tour, but I kept coming back home to the Sunshine Tour as a great platform to play. The events here are awesome and world-class in terms of how they’re run. It’s awesome to be in the winner’s circle again and to guarantee my playing rights here.”

Follett-Smith’s rise in form is also perfect timing as the Sunshine Tour now moves into four weeks of co-sanctioned tournaments with the HotelPlanner Tour and then two weeks of co-sanctioned tournaments with the DP World Tour.

And the Zimbabwean was also delighted to win in front of Gary Player.

“It’s the second time I’ve met Mr Player and it’s an honour. He’s one of the best golfers to every live and to have a few minutes to chat to him and hear his advice is something else.” – Michael Vlismas

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24th January 2026

Porteous leads as Van Wyk makes a move in Cell C Challenge in Honour of Gary Player

JOHANNESBURG, Gauteng – Haydn Porteous is hunting his first victory of the new year as he takes a three-stroke lead into Sunday’s final round of the Cell C Challenge in Honour of Gary Player at Killarney Country Club.

Porteous, who has led from the first round, maintained his challenge with a third round of 68 on Saturday which lifted him to 14 under par overall.

After waiting eight years between victories, Porteous could now win twice in just over four months. A win on Sunday would be his second this season on the Sunshine Tour following his victory in September’s Vodacom Origins of Golf at Gowrie Farm.

His nearest challengers are Kieron van Wyk and Zimbabwe’s Benjamin Follett-Smith on 11 under par.

Van Wyk surged into contention following a sublime third round of 62, while Follett-Smith signed for a 67.

As solid as Porteous has been all week, it was Van Wyk who provided the true fireworks on Saturday with his 62 – the lowest round of the tournament thus far.

“I felt like Gary Player on the greens today,” he said of South Africa’s greatest ever sportsman.

“I was able to get the putter rolling pretty quickly and just saw myself making a bunch of birdies.”

After four straight pars to start his round, Van Wyk followed up with eight birdies thereafter and didn’t drop a single shot.

“I haven’t been hitting the ball that well but I found something on the range which I said I was going to bring into my game today. I struggled a little bit for the first three holes, but I made a good up-and-down on the fourth and from there it was pretty much open gates. I was able to see the lines really well today and rolled the putts where I was looking.”

Much has been expected of Van Wyk upon his return to South Africa following a stellar amateur career at college in the United States, and he’s certainly excited about the opportunity that awaits on Sunday.

“I knew I needed a low one to get into contention, and now that I’ve done that I know my game can stay at that level for the final round. I’m excited. I didn’t think it would come this early in the new year but I’m excited for the opportunity.” – Michael Vlismas