Some facts about the SA Golf Development Board (SAGDB)
“Growing the game, building the nation”
• We were founded in 1999, and mandated to develop golf in South Africa by COSAG in 2000.• We are the only recognised official body tasked with golf development by all SA’s official golfing bodies, amateur and professional.• We are endorsed by the R&A and Sports & Recreation SA• We are a non-profit organisation with Section 18A(1) approval• We operate in 9 of South Africa’s 14 golf provincial regions• We employ 60 coaches and head coaches on a contract basis• We develop and coach children between the ages of 7 and 18 from all walks of life• We have the current capacity to coach over 3,500 children every week. Actual attendance numbers vary• We have produced 56 Junior Provincial Players to date• 16 of our players were invited to join the Ernie Els & Fancourt Foundation since its inception• On average, a child remains in our coaching programme for 5 years• Our current budget is split 26% admin and 74% operations• Our biggest expense is coaching fees and costs related to competition participation. This is followed by transportation costs incurred to get the children from schools to the coaching facility and back home• We are supported by 73 Clubs and golf facilities across South Africa, and the number continues to grow
Our registration numbers:
Section 21 Incorporated - #Reg 1999/007362/08Non-Profit Organisation - #Reg 046-597-NPO.Public Benefit Organisation - #Ref No 930005996
