GolfRSA has announced that it will contribute a further R500,000 to its ambitious Help Fund, which provides much-needed relief to caddies and casual workers severely affected by the Covid-19 pandemic.
The organisation on Wednesday said its budget for the 2020 National Squad has led to great operational savings, thanks to voluntary staff cuts and various initiatives to raise money in the testing financial climate.
‘We are extremely proud to have been able to contribute to so many of the most vulnerable members of our golf industry and assist them in a small way,’ said GolfRSA CEO Grant Hepburn.
‘However, we recognise the urgency of continuing this programme as our caddies and casual workers continue to feel the effects of the lockdown.
‘The lockdown has unfortunately limited the opportunities available to our National Squad players, such as group training camps, tournaments and the annual UK Tour. However, there is a silver lining in that we were able to find an extra R500,000 in the budget to put towards our Help Fund.’
The GolfRSA Men’s and Women’s National Squads were launched in 2016 through funding from businessman Johann Rupert. They provide valuable platforms for talented golfers to further develop their skills and showcase themselves through competition, locally and on the world stage.
Contributions totalling R15 million from Rupert have played a major part in the success story of the National Squad.
2020 GolfRSA NATIONAL SQUAD
Amilkar Bhana (15), Carl Mwale (18), Casey Jarvis (16), Christiaan Burke (19), Christiaan Maas (16), Christo Lamprecht (19), Cole Stevens (18), Jordan Duminy (17), Jovan Rebula (22), Kian Rose (18), Kieron van Wyk (18), Kyle de Beer (21), Martin Vorster (18), Nash de Klerk (16), Samuel Simpson (17), Tyran Snyders (18), Yurav Premlall (16), Werner Deyzel (20), Dylan Melville (15), Fabrizio de Abreu (14), Filip Sakota (15), Jordan Wessels (15), Jaden Deltel (15), Marno Lange (13), Rorisang Nkosi (15), Ryan van Velzen (18), Zinan Maimane (11).
ELITE SQUAD (Women)
Caitlyn Macnab, Kaylah Williams, Kiera Floyd, Kaiyuree Moodley, Meghan Streicher, Kajal Mistry, Kaleigh Telfer, Symone Henriques.
B SQUAD
Kera Healey, Kyra van Kan, Ineke Brynard, Samantha Whateley, Stephanie Barbaglia.
TALENT IDENTIFICATION SQUAD
Anika Smit, Chloe Malgas-Kelpin, Ellandri van Heerden, Kaylan Boshof, Kesha Louw, Lucia Mhlabane, Tebogo Lififi.
