NEWS
Carlo Kok Attends SADGA Coaching Workshop
KeNako Academy Short Game Expert Carlo Kok recently attended the annual SADGA (South African Disabled Golf Association) coaching workshop in Cape Town. Carlo has been coaching disabled golfers for more than 8 years, stirring passion and motivation for the love of the...
Feasting at KeNako
The students enjoy hearty-meals that are freshly prepared by Head Cook Jacky Mourice and her trusted sous-chef Purdy van Rhyn for lunch and dinner every day. Jacky has been serving the students for the past 8 years with her delicious and nutritious food. Jacky’s love...
Great Results in Still Bay
Calvin Maia Bags 2 Victories at Still Bay; moves to No.1 on Southern Cape Rankings! KeNako Academy golfer Calvin Maia recently enjoyed a superb weekend, winning both the Stilbaai Open on Saturday 1 February and the Eden District Open played on Sunday 2 February. Both...
Breyten Meyer T10th in Sunshine Tour’s Limpopo Championship
Breyten Meyer finished tied 10th in the jointly sanctioned European Challenge Tour and Sunshine Tour Limpopo Championship, an excellent result. Breyten scored 2 under par 70 in the final round. Both André Nel and Kyle Barker scored 71 today and they also enjoyed a...
Bonding for life!
The students had a blast staying at self-catering accommodation with Head Golf Coach Roger Wessels and a great spirit was shared amongst the students. It was a wonderful experience for new golf student Matthew Bramford who arrived at the academy a few days prior to...
Life at KeNako
ke nako’ – a Sotho saying that literally means ‘the time has come’; ‘it is time’. Students from all walks of life board at KeNako Academy. For some individuals it is a daunting experience to pack up and move cities, countries or overseas, but the students quickly...
Head Golf Coach Roger Wessels shoots 10 under par 62
KeNako Academy Head Golf Coach Roger Wessels still plays like a Pro! Roger enjoyed a round of golf with a few of his students on Saturday afternoon at KeNako's home course - Kingswood Golf Estate. He showed that he doesn't just talk the talk but can still walk the...
Chloe Malgas-Kelpin Selected for 2020 WGSA Talent Identification Squad
Congratulations to Chloé Malgas-Kelpin on her selection to the WGSA Talent Identification Squad (TID Squad). #KeNakoAcademy golf student Chloé Malgas-Kelpin has been selected by the Southern Cape Golf Union to be in the 2020 Women’s Golf South Africa TID...