Young Ruimsig golfer primed for SA Open
According to GolfRSA CEO Grant Hepburn, the South African Open Championship is a wonderful platform to gain invaluable experience playing against top professionals.
Kieron van Wyk, a 17-year-old Ruimsig golfer saw his dreams come true when he managed to push the amateur tally in the 2020 South African Open Championship to a record 10 when he booked a spot in the qualifiers.
Kieron secured his start in the world’s second-oldest national championship with a flawless six under par 66 that featured a pair of birdies on the third and fourth holes and a run of three from the 14th.
“I’m still pinching myself,” said elated GolfRSA National Squad member Kieron, after he shared top honours with professional Roberto Lupini at CMR Golf Club.
Kieron will have nine GolfRSA National Squad members for company in the amateur battle, including Jayden Schaper, Casey Jarvis, Martin Vorster, Sam Simpson, Jordan Duminy, Kyle de Beer – respectively ranked first to sixth on the GolfRSA Open Amateur standings – as well as Jovan Rebula, Yurav Premlall and Merrick van As.
“The best score in was five under and I knew I was in a strong position after 16, but I missed out in 2018, so I wanted a birdie finish to make double sure,” said the 17-year-old South African Golf Development Board member.
“Competing in the South African Open Championship is a dream come true for all amateurs, who will not only be fighting for the Freddie Tait Cup honour, but also the chance to emulate the legendary Denis Hutchinson, who was the last amateur champion in 1959,” said South African Golf Association President, Naadir Agherdien.
According to GolfRSA CEO Grant Hepburn, the South African Open Championship is a wonderful platform to gain invaluable experience playing against top professionals.
