Fourth SA Open for Ekurhuleni
Selwyn Nathan, the executive director of the Sunshine Tour, recently announced that the 104th SA Open Championship will be played at the Glendower Gold Club from January 8 to January 11.
Major sporting tournaments, such as the 104th South African Open Championship, go beyond the sporting activity itself and have a wider social impact.
This was said by the Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality’s (EMM) executive mayor, Clr Mondli Gungubele, after the municipality was confirmed as the proud host of the SA Open Championship for the fourth time in a row.
Clr Gungubele said that in a region where unemployment and poverty remain a serious challenge, it is important that every avenue be explored to address these challenges.
The EMM has welcomed the opportunity to again host the second oldest National Golf Championship after the British Open.
Selwyn Nathan, the executive director of the Sunshine Tour, recently announced that the 104th SA Open Championship will be played at the Glendower Gold Club from January 8 to January 11.
“Since 2010, the commercial rights to the SA Open Championship have been held by Africa Sports Holding (ASH), however, by mutual agreement, the Sunshine Tour has now regained these rights for the 104th SA Open, working in consultation with ASH,” said Nathan.
He added that with the stature of the SA Open in world golf, it made sense to move the event into this new January slot, making it easier for South African stars to participate.
“We are delighted to remain on board as the host sponsor for the 104th SA Open and thank the executive mayor Clr Gungubele and his executive for the support of the SA Open and professional golf in South Africa. We are also pleased to be able to return to the magnificent Glendower Golf Club for the second consecutive year,’ said Nathan.
“The South African Open Championship will once again feature on the European Tour international schedule in January 2015,” said Keith Waters, the chief operating officer and director of international policy for The European Tour.
Clr Gungubele said the municipality looks forward to hosting some of the best golfers in the world.
“We are proud to be involved with an event of this stature,” he said.
