THURSDAY, 1.30PM:
PGA tour commissioner Arnold Mentz believes that South African golf is to change dramatically in the comming months. Speaking at the launch of the expanded Seniors Tour on Wednesday, Mentz said an announcement on new plans to boost junior and development golf in the country will be made soon.
He said a deal for women’s golf is under way, and the pro game — which is attracting higher purses — is going ahead under new umbrella sponsor Vodacom.
The summer section of the of the tour is likely to extend to nine provinces — two more than last year’s — and there will be prize money of about R15-million, as compared to last year’s R11,5-million.
He said an inaugural tournament featuring Southern Africa against Asia with prize money of $1-million will be staged later next year, possibly in Mauritius.