EAST LONDON, 31 December 2009 - The East London Golf Club course is a hugely attractive proposition at the best of times. Blend in some subtle course refinements and a €1-million purse and it is easy to understand why an intoxicating cocktail of some of the world’s top golfers will be chasing a slice of success at the Africa Open from 7-10 January 2010.

THE Africa Open will reach another milestone in January when the golf tournament officially becomes the fourth co-sanctioned tournament between the European Tour and the Sunshine Tour on South African soil.

A Night in Vegas was the theme for The Captain’s Dinner this year which was held on Thursday 10 September at the Club and I think it is safe to say that everyone who attended had a great time. Apart from an evening of fun, we also celebrated the successes of our Club Champions.

MEMBERS of East London Golf Club have known for decades what the Sunshine Tour learnt over the week’s activities leading up to and the playing of the Africa Open; this is a great club, with a fine course, an outstanding team spirit, and members committed to the club’s well-being.

His par putt on the 18th lipped out, and Retief Goosen had visions of one of the chasing pack catching him, but his final round 65 was enough to win the Africa Open at the East London Golf Club by a single stroke.