Welcome

Southern Africa has produced 11 Major winners consisting of 3 Women and 8 Men, who have won a total of 27 majors (including amateur titles), with 26 since the 2nd World War.

Major winners:

• Maud Gibb
• Bobby Locke
• Gary Player
• Alison Sheard
• Sally Little
• Nick Price
• Ernie Els
• Retief Goosen
• Trevor Immelman
• Louis Oosthuizen
• Charl Schwartzel

* Bobby Cole won the 1966 British Amateur

In addition, Sid Brews (2nd 1934 British Open) was ranked in the world top 5, whilst Sewsunkum (Papwa) Sewgolum (rated as a major domestic opponent of Gary Player's) was denied the opportunity to compete on the world stage due to the Apartheid policies of the day.

The South African Museum of Golf has opened and contains

• Memorabilia
• History of South African golf
• Major winners
• Research library
• Hall of Fame
• Exhibition room
• Interactive elements (such as playstation, putting green, PC golf games, television video footage & audio commentary)

The objectives of the Southern African Golf Hall of Fame & Museum are to:

• Safeguard the past history of golf in Southern Africa (including pre-democracy)
• Recognise those who have made a significant contribution to the sport of golf in Southern Africa and on the World stage
• Consolidate memorabilia
• Inspire future generations
• Assist as a beacon for Garden Route tourism
• Assist in raising funds for disadvantaged communities in the Eden District

Sid Brews Trust

The Sid Brews Golf Heritage Trust (s21 Public Benefit Trust) has registered the Southern Africa Golf Hall of Fame & The South African Golf Museum. The trustees consist of the South African Golf Union, Women's Golf South Africa, Women's Professional Golf Association, Harry Brews, Dorian Wharton-Hood, Sir Rupert Gull and Barry Cohen.

Commemorative Brick

Celebrate your love of golf, or honour and remember a friend by purchasing a Hall of Fame Commemorative brick with your name and message engraved. The brick will be placed on the Museum’s ‘Wall of Fame”, and you will receive: A Certificate of Authenticity, special gift memorabilia, free Museum entry, a listing on our website, and invitations to Hall of Fame events.

Donation: R1,250.

Hole-in-one Registry

The Golf Hall of Fame “Hole-in-One” registry is now open, and allows you to record your Hole-in-one on the Museum’s “Hole-in-One” board of honour, and you will receive: A Hall of Fame Certificate gift memorabilia, a listing on our website, invitations to the Hole-in-One tournament, as well as other Hall of Fame events

Donation: R1,250.

South African Golf Museum Opens

The Sid Brews Golf Heritage Trust is delighted to invite you to visit the interactive Southern Africa Golf Hall of Fame & Museum, situated at the Hyatt Regency Oubaai – Golf & Spa, Herolds Bay, George.

Come and visit the most incredible golf museum in the Southern Hemisphere.

The entry fee:

• R 50.00 for adults
• R 25.00 for children
• FREE for children under 12

Location

The Museum inclusive of the Hall of Fame and outside championship putting green will be located within a 523 square metre area within the new 100-room hotel & shopping complex which will be open to the public at the Oubaai Golf Estate (near George - Garden Route).

We welcome any memorabilia loaned or donated which we will be happy to display, together with your name, as well as any other assistance.

Major Winners

Maud Gibb
British Ladies Amateur: 1908 (playing for Scotland)

Bobby Locke
The Open: 1949, 50, 52, 57

Gary Player
Masters: 1961, 74, 78
The Open: 1959, 68, 74
US Open: 1965
PGA: 1962, 72

Alison Sheard
British Ladies Open: 1979

Sally Little
LPGA: 1980
Du Maurier Classic: 1988

Nick Price
The Open: 1994
PGA: 1992, 94

Ernie Els
US Open: 1994, 97
The Open: 2002

Retief Goosen
US Open: 2001, 04

Trevor Immelman
Masters: 2008

Louis Oosthuizen
The Open: 2010

Charl Schwartzel
Masters: 2011

Major Senior Winners

Gary Player
US Open: 1987, 88
PGA: 1986, 88, 90
The Players: 1987
British Senior Open: 1988, 90, 97

Bobby Verwey
British Senior Open: 1991

John Fourie
British Senior Open: 1992

Simon Hobday
USA Senior: 1994

Denis Watson
PGA Senior: 2007

Mark McNulty
Tradition: 2007