André Nel made a surprise return home and was given special permission by Billy Valentyn at the Southern Cape Golf Union to compete in the Plettenberg Bay Open. Andre was intent on sharpening up his game for his next tournament in Swaziland. He struggled to a 76 in round 1 but recovered well with a 2 under par second round 70 to finish T4th in the tournament. Jade Buitendag finished 15th with Calvin Maia 20th and Dylan Cutting 24th. Dylan had a good first round of 74 and he is starting to show improvement, having only joined KeNako Academy earlier this year.