Pensioner keeps swinging
The pensioner, who is now part of the Mondays and Thursdays Social Golf Club, has been playing the nine-hole game for about 35 years.
Kwa-Thema – Former professional golfer Philip Mosidi (74) is pretty much still ‘in with the snakes and crocodiles’.
This is the infamous phrase among golfers for when one hits the ball into the deep, thick rough full of trees and bushes.
The pensioner, who is now part of the Mondays and Thursdays Social Golf Club, has been playing the nine-hole game for about 35 years.
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“I was introduced to the sport as a young boy and have been playing ever since.
“I grew to love it so much, even though playing was challenging with the racial restrictions at the time.
“During apartheid, playing golf was difficult.
“We would be told the course is full and had to beg just to have access,” he explained.
He qualified for the national competitions in 1995.
According to Mosidi, one of the biggest challenge young golfers face today is access to a golf course and equipment.
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“Young people nowadays have lots of opportunities. However, the problem is capital.
“Having access to a great golf course requires money.
“Having good quality equipment also requires money, which demotivates so many young players.
“Unfortunately, they end up missing out on such a great sport,” he said.
In addition, he pointed out the lack of maintenance at sporting facilities.
“It is also hard to encourage young people to participate in sport, if you take a look at our sporting facilities. They are not in a good shape.
“The fields are not in favourable conditions and there is no one willing to assist us.
“So where must these children play?” he asked.
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