South African Juniors Set Sights on Continental Glory

Duduzile Pila April 24, 2025

Team South Africa’s rising stars prepare to take on Africa’s best in Tunisia and Zimbabwe this April. Image: GolfRSA.

(The Post News)– This April, 25 of South Africa’s top junior golfers will step onto some of the continent’s finest fairways, ready to showcase their skill at two major championships.

In Tunisia, two Protea teams will defend South Africa’s legacy at the All Africa Junior Team Championship from 24 to 24–27 April. The boys’ team, with 17 consecutive wins, and the undefeated girls’ team will battle for continental honours—and a spot at the Toyota Junior Golf World Cup in Japan.

Representing SA are Dewan de Bruin, Roelof Craig, Johndre Ludick, and Marno Lange in the boys’ team, while Kesha Louw, Lisa Coetzer, and Casey Twidale fly the flag for the girls. Meanwhile, 16 juniors head to Zimbabwe’s Borrowdale Brooke Golf Estate for the Zimbabwe Junior Open. With past wins and top finishes, South Africa’s presence is growing stronger by the year.

GolfRSA’s Grant Hepburn says these events are a launchpad for talent and a key part of South Africa’s junior golf development. Thanks to government and lottery support, more young golfers are stepping onto the international stage, and the future looks bright.