Congratulations to the four Balderstone Sport Institute  clients and students who have earned invitations to compete in the upcoming Betway Big Easy Tour 2 & 3 Invitationals following a series of outstanding performances on the highly competitive Bushveld Tour circuit.

The Bushveld Tour has become an important proving ground for aspiring professionals and elite amateurs, with strong performances often opening doors to higher-level opportunities on the South African professional golf circuit. Securing invitations to the Betway Big Easy Tour Invitationals is a significant achievement and a testament to the hard work, consistency, and dedication these players have shown throughout the season.

BSI is incredibly proud to see our players continue to progress and take the next step in their golfing careers. We wish them every success as they compete against some of the country’s top emerging talent.
• Minjun Heo – BSI Student
• Luke Truter – Mental Coaching Client
• Keegan du Plessis – PGA Diploma Graduate (2025)
• Sean Paxton – PGA Diploma Graduate (2022) & Elite Academy Player

BSI Tournament Results

BSI Premier Division 18-hole medal

Well done to Tariro November on claiming his second victory in the BSI Premier Division 18-Hole Medal on Friday, 22 May, after shooting an impressive 2-under par 70 on the championship Royal Johannesburg East Course.

Since joining the BSI PGA Diploma just a few short months ago, Tariro has made a tremendous impact with his professionalism, work ethic, and consistent performances on the course. His rapid progress and growing confidence continue to showcase both his talent and dedication to the game, and this latest achievement is a well-deserved reward for the commitment he has shown to his development. Keep the passion and commitment to your goals!

Tariro November

Personal Best: Tariro November 70, Maru Chokwe 76 & Kean Buytendorp 79

Tariro November, Kean Buytendorp & Maru Chokwe

BSI Junior Academy 18-hole Medal

Congratulations to Shaka Kariisa on securing his third BSI medal victory of 2026 after carding a solid level-par 72 in the BSI Junior Academy 18-Hole Medal on the East Course at Royal Johannesburg Golf Club on Friday, 22 May.

Shaka’s continued success is a wonderful reflection of the hard work, discipline, and commitment he has shown throughout his journey in the BSI Junior Academy. His steady growth, both as a player and as a young individual, continues to stand out as he develops not only his game but also the character, maturity, and mindset needed to succeed at a high level. This latest win is another well-deserved milestone in what is proving to be an outstanding year for Shaka. Great going and keep in smiling!

Shaka Kariisa

Personal Best: Nathan Mwangi 78

Nathan Mwangi

External Tournament Results

Sunshine Tour – SunBet Challenge-Sun Boardwalk; Humewood GC (20 – 22 May)

T26 – Pierre Pellegrin

54^th – Oliver Goldhill

SA Kids Golf; Huddle Park GC (24 May)

Girls 15 – 18:

1^st – Ava Cloete

Ava Cloete

Club Champs – Royal Johannesburg GC (23 – 24 May)

Men’s ‘A’ Division:

1^st – Minjun Heo

T2 – Sean Paxton & Gilbert Chalwe

4^th – Tariro November

T10 – Julien El Adl & Pranay Kapur

T14 – Gurvan Tregouet & Liam Quinn

T17 – Chang Sung Nam & Thomo Mokgatle

T20 – Kayle Turner, Owami Chimanyi, Jordan Currie

T26 – Connor Olfsen & Yanis Saintignan

38^th – Kushagra Sharma

39^th – Shaka Kariisa

T40 – Joshua Keatley & Mowana Chokwe

Minjun Heo
(Image courtesy of CGGU)

Ladies Silver Division:

7^th – Katie Hunt

Club Champs – Wanderers GC (23 & 24 May)

1^st – Eric Ncube

Eric Ncube (left) with former BSI Junior Academy student Ethan Joseph who caddied for Eric.