NEWS
Joint by Joint Approach
Mobility- The ability to produce a desired movement. Stability – The ability to resist an undesired movement. From a physical training stand point it is clear to me that each joint needs either more mobility training or more stability training.Even more interesting is...
Breyten Meyer 2nd in State Mines Challenge IGT Tour
Congratulations to KeNako Academy old boy Breyten Meyer, who finished 2nd in the State Mines Challenge played this week, part of the IGT Challenge Tour. Breyten Meyer had three excellent rounds of 69 67 68 for a 12 under par total of 204. This is excellent...
Caylum Boon Preparing to Compete in Irish Amateur Open
The Irish Amateur Open gets underway this week at the famous Royal County Down course in Northern Ireland. Royal County Down is ranked the No.1 course in the world by some renowned golf course rankings! Caylum Boon, Jeremy Freiburghaus and Robert Foley will all be...
Practicing Chip and Run Shots
KeNako Academy students spent a week focusing on their chip and run shots with Golf Coaches Roger Wessels and Carlo Kok. The students practiced with pitching wedges, 8 and 9 irons during the daily sessions. In the picture below the girls and boys can be seen following...
Results from Plettenberg Bay Open
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...
Nicola Gerhardsen Wins Kandern Junior Swiss U16 Tournament, Mike Saxer 4th
On 6th May, Golfclub Markgräflerland hosted the Kandern Junior Tour event, an official ASG junior tournament. 2 Young 14-year-old boys who were at KeNako Academy in the first quarter and who will both be returning to KeNako as full time students later this year...
Students Dazzle the Crowd in Fashion Show Parade
The much anticipated Rundle College Fashion Show was held on Friday, May 5th. Many of the KeNako Academy students participated in the event and looked absolutely stunning. The students dazzled the crowd in their active wear, casual gear, cowboy outfits and evening...
Jade Buitendag 2nd in Goose Valley Open
Congratulations to Jade Buitendag who finished 2nd in the Goose Valley Open. The tournament was played over 36 holes and was won by Franklin Manchest. Frankie spent 5 years at KeNako and departed at the end of last year after finishing school. Frankie scored 2...