World-class

academics for

world-class

golfers

A progressive new way to prepare your child to thrive in the modern world

Elite Golf Training programme with flexible academics

Welcome from our professionals

Gustav Botes

Head of Operations

Roger Wessels

Head of Golf

Carlo Kok

Golf Coach

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WORLD-CLASS

INTERNATIONAL

CAMBRIDGE CURRICULUM

We offer the Cambridge International Curriculum which sets a global standard for education and is recognised by universities and employers worldwide. The Cambridge curriculum is flexible, challenging and inspiring, culturally sensitive, yet international in approach.

OUR GOLF TEAMS

At Bramble Hill International Academy, we offer multiple pathways and sports team experiences for student-athletes to develop their skills in a professional team setting.

A secondary school golf team, the McKinlay Reid Orcas team has been custom-designed to replicate a US College Golf experience. As a McKinlay Reid Orca you will be educated, trained, and developed to be able to compete at a NCAA Division 1 standard

In line with its name, which means ‘the time has come’ or ‘it is time’ in Sotho, KeNako is defining a new space in the ever-evolving field of sport, sports academies, scientific research and general health and wellness, setting players up for success.

 Our Professionals

Our qualified and accomplished Sports Professionals ensure that student athletes receive the best golf and Physical training while also learning important skills for life.

Roger Wessels,

Director of Golf

One of South Africa’s most respected golfers, Roger played tournament golf for 20 years before retiring in 2003. Roger has won  the South African PGA in 1991, the Canadian Masters in 1994,  and the same year represented South Africa at the World Cup of Golf in Puerto Rico. His coaching combines his intellectual knowledge  with his practical experience, providing a unique, vibrant, and stimulating coaching experience

Carlo Kok,

Golf Coach

Carlo works closely with Roger in the golf coaching student programme, and his wide range of experience makes him a hugely valuable addition to our professional team

Henrico Louw,

Physical Trainer

Our Strength and Conditioning Trainer, Henrico has spent the last 20 years in the sport & fitness industry. He is currently completing his Master’s Degree in Psychology

BOARDING FACILITIES

We offer comfortable boarding facilities to our student-athlete golfers. Reach out to us for more information about our boarding facilites and how you can sign up.

NEWS

Read more about the victories and successes of us

Bramble Hill Academy students, our McKinlay Reid Orcas players, and our KeNako Kings players.

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Keegan Shutt 2nd in Goose Valley Open

A solid 71 saw Zimbabwean national Keegan Shutt finish tied 2nd in the recent Goose Valley Open. Serbian national Vukasin...
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Sylken November 2nd in Southern Cape Ladies Championship

Sylken November finished T2nd in the Southern Cape Championship (Ladies) played over 36 holes at Kingswood. Congratulations on your excellent...
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Jeremy Freiburghaus 4th on Road to Mallorca Rankings Leaderboard

Jeremy Freiburghaus is doing well on the Challenge Tour in Europe. He started the Kaskada Golf Challenge with an impressive...
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Roger Wessels and GolfRSA Enjoy Great Success in UK

Well done Roger Wessels! The British Amateur was played recently and it was an amazing week for South African Golf,...
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Aldrich Potgieter Wins Amateur Championship

He did it!! Congratulations to Aldrich Potgieter on claiming the 2022 British Amateur Championship title Photo Credit: GolfRSA  
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Kyle Shines in Kit Kat Group Pro-Am!

Old boy Kyle Barker scored 11 under par 205 with 3 great rounds (70, 68, 67) to take tied 4th...
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Greeting a Familiar Face

Look who it is! KeNako Academy Head Golf Coach Roger Wessels ran across past student Loic Ettlin who is also...
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3 Top 10 in Plettenberg Bay Open

Congratulations to Tawana Mangoma who finished tied 3rd in the Plettenberg Bay Open with his level par result. KeNako Academy...
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Head Golf Coach and GolfRSA Team Ready for Amateur Championship

Head Golf Coach Roger Wessels has once again been selected as the GolfRSA Coach for 2022. He is currently with...
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Top 5 Finish for Noel!

1 under par 71 saw old boy Noel Anderson finish tied 5th in the Bushveld Series #2 @Serengeti Estates. Well...
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Hayden Garcia Excelling in the USA

  It is always wonderful when past students send an update on how they are doing and what new accomplishments...
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Carey and Sylken Selected to Represent Southern Cape Team

Old girls Carey Dodds and Sylken-Leigh November were part of the three lady Southern Cape Team that participated in the...
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Great Results from the Plettenberg Bay Junior Open

Serbian national Vukasin Suturovic scored a good 2 over par 74 to finish tied 2nd in the Plettenberg Bay Junior...
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Another Top 10 for Jeremy – Third Top 10 in the last 3 weeks!

The old boy enjoyed a spectacular four low rounds; shooting 68, 69, 69 and final round 66 to enjoy a...
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Kyle Barker T9th in Recent Sunshine Tour Event

Kyle Barker was off to a solid start in the first two rounds of the recent SunBet Challenge hosted by...
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Wonderful Results from the Zimbabwe Junior Open

Congratulations to Keegan Shutt who finished 3rd in the Zimbabwe Junior Open. The competition which was played at Borrowdale Brooke...
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Jeremy No.5 on Road to Mallorca Rankings

A fantastic score of 11 under par 273 saw Jeremy Freiburghaus enter into a play-off in the recent Challenge Tour’s...
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James Pennington Wins ESRIC Pro-Am

Congratulations to old boy James Pennington on winning the recent ESRIC Pro-Am. The competition which was played at The Ezulwini...
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Roer daai Potjie

The annual culinary cook-off! On Tuesday 26 April Rundle College hosted the annual Potjiekos Masterchef Competition. The different grades all...
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Hijke is Ready to Embrace Life as Zoologist in America

KeNako Academy is immensely proud of former golf student Hijke Pretorius! Hijke recently graduated from Dakota Wesleyan University with a...