Student Profile: Francesco Quirici

Student Profile: Francesco Quirici

Swiss National Francesco Quirici is a 19-year-old aspiring golf professional who joined KeNako Academy at the beginning of October. The objective of his program is twofold – on the one hand he is at KeNako to improve his golf but of secondary importance is his desire...
Student Profile: Tim-Moritz Schlűter

Student Profile: Tim-Moritz Schlűter

Tim-Moritz is a 16-year-old German student who joined KeNako Academy and Rundle College at the beginning of 2016. The initial reason for him coming to KeNako was not so much about golf but more about the Cambridge International Education available at Rundle College....
Student Profile: Jethro Newton

Student Profile: Jethro Newton

Before enrolling at KeNako Academy, Jethro Newton attended Glenwood Boys High in Durban where he had a sport scholarship. At that stage golf was of minor interest to Jethro, although his interest had been aroused! Whilst attending school in Durban, this sport prodigy...
Student Profile: Charnay Williams

Student Profile: Charnay Williams

Charnay Williams – Striving for Excellence! Charnay was born in George and has lived here her whole life. She has two older siblings, a brother and a sister. She is bilingual and is totally fluent in both Afrikaans and English. Charnay’s first exposure to golf came...
Student Profile: Max Stam

Student Profile: Max Stam

A passion for tennis runs through his family. Max’s father is an avid tennis player and still enjoys playing both club and SWD provincial tennis. Max fondly remembers that it all started for him as a 6 years old whilst on holiday in Durban with his family. The hotel...
Student Profile: Matthew Swift

Student Profile: Matthew Swift

Zimbabwean born Matthew Swift is the youngest of three children. He has been attending the academy since the beginning of the year and is enrolled in the School Leaver program. He has a positive, light-hearted attitude and a good sense of humour and he is an absolute...