The South African Golf Association (SAGA) selected Herman Loubser from Boland, Central Gauteng pair Marco Steyn and Dylan Naidoo and new cap Mostert (Ekurhuleni) to chase down the country’s 18th consecutive title in Africa’s most prestigious junior team championship, at the El Kantaoui Golf Course in Sousse, from March 23 to 26.
“We are pleased to welcome Herman, Marco and Dylan Naidoo back for another tour of duty and are very proud to see Dylan make a well-deserved national debut,” said SAGA golf integration manager Eden Thompson, who will accompany the team to Tunisia.
“All four juniors performed exceptionally well in 2015 and I believe we have selected the strongest available quartet to take up our title defence.
“Mostert was one of the most consistent performers on the junior circuit last season.
“He broke through for his first provincial victory in the Central Gauteng Open, in November, and finished the season with a runner-up and two joint third place finishes.
“He will be a great addition to the team.”
The quartet will not only challenge to protect South Africa’s undefeated record, but the winners and silver medallists of the All-Africa Junior Golf Championship also qualify for the Junior Golf World Cup, in Japan, later this year.
“It is a big honour to be chosen to wear the green and gold and we all want to make a valuable contribution to the team,” Mostert said.
“We definitely have our eye on both prizes.
“There is a lot of pride at stake to keep South Africa’s winning record unbroken, but we also want to make sure we qualify for Japan.”
