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Student Profile: Franz-Wilhelm Husfeld
At the beginning of 2016 KeNako Academy welcomed Franz-Wilhelm Husfeld to the academy. He was born in Namibia and his family moved down to Stellenbosch a few years ago where Fran-Wilhelm attended school at Paul Roos Gymnasium for the last 2 years. Fran-Wilhelm played...
Student Profile: Janco Vogel
Janco Vogel joined KeNako Academy in January 2015 as a 13 year old. He is from Amanzimtoti, just south of Durban in KwaZulu Natal. It was his grandfather who introduced him to the game of golf. He played his first major junior tournament, the Africa Challenge, in...
Student Profile: Andre Nel – The Sky is the Limit
Andre is an energetic, charismatic and boisterous 20-year-old aspiring young golf professional. Andre joined KeNako Academy at the beginning of 2014 ranked No. 89 in South Africa and as one of KeNako Academy’s first two School Leaver students. Within 18 months he had...
Student Profile: Calvin Maia-Driven by Passion!
Talent doesn’t guarantee success, but talent together with passion enhances the probability of achieving success. Passion assists in giving one direction and vision in life. Calvin’s passion found him early in life and despite his relatively young age he believes he...
Student Profile: Azelia Meichtry
This 19-year-old Swiss national has always been in love with sport and physical fitness. She enjoys playing volleyball, tennis and skiing, but it is the game of golf that has won her heart. “I want to make golf my life and play in the LPGA tour one day.” Azelia speaks...
Great Golf from Calvin Maia
Calvin Maia played league for Kingswood this past weekend and he won both of his singles matches. Well played Calvin!
Upcoming SA High School Championships
4 Students will be representing Rundle College at the SA High Schools Championships to be played at East London GC on Thursday and Friday this week. The team departs early tomorrow morning with Head Coach Roger Wessels travelling with the team as Manager. We wish...
Franklin Manchest Finishes 4th at Border Strokeplay
A wet and windy Fish River Sun got the better of most of the field at the Border Strokeplay Championship played this past weekend. Franklin Manchest enjoyed 3 excellent rounds to finish alone in 4th on 215, one under par, whilst Andre Nel had yet another top 10 finish...