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WPGA is the governing body of women’s professional golf in South Africa.
Our purpose is to promote and advance interest in the game of golf while providing opportunities for women professionals in teaching, tournament play and golfing in general. The WPGA works with partner organisations in managing women’s professional golf events and the Women’s Tour. Our partnership with the Sunshine Tour resulted in the successful launch of the Sunshine Ladies Tour in 2014.
Our Organisational Partners
Sunshine Ladies Tour
Our valued partner with with whom we work in close co-operation on women’s golfing tournaments and promotions in South Africa. Sunshine Ladies Tour assists with the operational side of tournaments. Their website is rich with news and information about tournaments and players.
The PGA of South Africa
The Professional Golfers Association of South Africa is a non-profit organisation that aims to play an active role in the sustainability, growth and development of all facets of the game of golf in South Africa.
Ladies European Tour
The Ladies European Tour (LET) is Europe’s leading women’s professional golf tour and formed as the WPGA in 1978. It has 324 members from 38 different countries who inspire fans across the continents. The WPGA partners with LET in some events.
Handicaps Network Africa
Electronic Handicap recording and reporting service for golfers. Smartphone apps and SMS services are provided.
Womens Golf South Africa
The oldest golfing organisation for women in South Africa, arising out of over 100 years of history of women playing golf in this country. The organisation recently amalgamated with GolfRSA. Read the interesting history of women’s golf in South Africa on their website here – follow their link to “read more”.
The Royal and Ancient
Formed in 2004 and based in St Andrews, The R&A engages in and supports activities undertaken for the benefit of the sport of golf. Despite deriving its name from the members’ golf club, The R&A is separate and distinct from The Royal and Ancient Golf Club of St Andrews. Visit this site for the official rules of golf and much more.
Pink Stig
An independent women’s professional golf promoter. Pink, in the name, encourages a sense of confidence, passion and femininity. Stig is a symbol for sport professionals who aspire to be the best – a pun on the word ‘driver’ as the club is a driver. PinkStig believes drive is essential to excelling in any profession.
Sunshine Tour
The partner organisation to Sunshine Ladies Tour which promotes mens’ professional golfing in the same way as Sunshine Ladies Tour.
Recent News
Garcia Gets off to Great Start in Morocco
South African Nicole Garcia fired an opening round of four-under-par 68 in ideal conditions to take a two-stroke lead on day one of the Lalla Meryem Cup at Royal Golf Dar Es Salam in Morocco. Garcia made a steady start with 11 straight pars but a run of four birdies...
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Hat-trick Hero Buhai Signs off in Grand Style
Ashleigh Buhai wrote her name in the record books of the Investec South African Women’s Open once again, thanks to a two-stroke victory at Westlake Golf Club in Cape Town on Saturday. The only amateur to win the national championship twice – and the youngest champion...
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Buhai in pursuit at Investec SA Women’s Open
Karolin Lampert produced a brilliant front nine to surge into a one-shot lead on moving day at Westlake Golf Club, but Ashleigh Buhai is in close pursuit heading into the final round of the Investec South African Women’s Open. The German had started the second round...
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Buhai bolts clear in Investec SA Women’s Open
South Africa’s Ashleigh Buhai reeled in three birdies on the back nine of Westlake Golf Club to race into the first round lead of the R2-million Investec South African Women’s Open on Thursday. Buhai made the most of the tranquil conditions in Cape Town to fire a...
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