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Break 85 series | Better Golf & Coaching


If you’ve already shown the athletic ability to get to 90 or threaten that score, then it's highly likely that we can help you improve your swing quickly to the point that you’re in the low 80s. The question is, how quickly and easily?

Here is a swing that will get you below 85 on a regular basis. Add short-game skills, some feel and control on the green, and good game management, and you’ll go a lot lower.

You can break 85

If that’s a golf experience that appeals to you, then please don’t wait. Start the journey to hitting even better golf shots.

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Good sport

Golf teaches children humility and grace. Find out how.

Banish those thoughts of inferiority - you’re good enough!

Does your short game lack bite?

Help us grow the game

We’d like your help introducing more women to golf.

Turn dreams into plans.

Forgiving to the core

The new Cleveland CBX ZipCore Wedges are familiar and forgiving.

Abundant joy

Honesty, good sportsmanship and a sense of belonging. Golf is any parent’s dream! Get your child gol...

Keen to put a new driver in the bag? Make it a painless process.

Some challenges for your fuller wedge shots?

Cleveland looks

Looks and brains?

Good lag putting is essential to shooting lower scores on par 3s.

Hybrids offer an easier way to cover longer distances, but should you replace your long irons?

Cleveland smarts

What's hidden?

Most shots hit during a round are inside 100 metres, filling any gaps in your set from this distance...

Experience the satisfaction of getting up and down from par 3 greenside bunkers.

Cleveland design

How to swing faster, create more ball speed, and be more accurate?

Do you struggle with the gap between your #5-iron and #3-wood? Here are two great options to fill th...

Missing the green on a par 3 doesn’t have to mean missing out on par.

Cleveland thinking

Can we meet your different challenges?

You could play the same par 3 hole ten times and face ten completely different shots.

By approaching your set of clubs as a group of distances we can help you fill any distance gaps.

Finding your improvement ...

By having a clear picture of where you are right now, we can help you play better golf in the future...

Fit for more fun

Experience more exhilarating moments on the greens by playing with equipment that fits you.

You gotta love our junior ...

Our juniors were all in action over the weekend, playing all over the Eastern Cape and at US Kids. S...

Time for golf

Many leave the game because they don’t have several hours to play a full round, but that’s not the o...

Knowing your carry and total distance, and what the difference is, make game management a lot easier...

The vertical gear effect produced by this face strike location is a real distance killer.

Iron play doesn’t have to ...

It’s now easier to get the ball up and find your target thanks to the new Srixon ZX4.

A stubborn challenge

This problem shot is one of the main reasons golfers leave the game. But it doesn’t have to be that ...

Knowing your short-game score will help us to improve your overall score and playing experience.

Your club face strike pattern could be the key to us removing the hook shot from your game.

Champions in every catego ...

Amica De Jager has grown up under the radar on the St Francis Links Estate and many of us have watch...

Golf for better health

Golf has an important part to play in our modern health and wellness culture.

If a stubborn slice is ruining your experience, we need to assess whether horizontal gear effect is ...

We can use your dispersion patterns to increase the number of fairways and greens you hit.

Here’s a scoring benchmark for your game that’s a lot more useful than ‘greens hit in regulation’.

Golfing as a family

Parenting commitments don’t have to spell the end of golf as a pastime. In fact, family is a great r...

The “gear effect” could make a 20-metre difference to your drives.

We’re here to help assess your back strength and get you strengthened and conditioned.


The Clubhouse deck and restaurant were transformed for the wedding, with set-up commencing four days before. But, as usual, you came into the club on Tuesday morning and all was back to normal!

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Love is in the AIR!

Santa says
One of the biggest and best weddings to date!

The De Villiers’ wedding over ...

Built for women golfers

The new XXIO 12 Ladies’ Driver and Fairway are designed specifically for a woman’s golf swing, makin...

We’re here to help assess your chest strength and get you strengthened and conditioned.

Experience XXIO X

It’s possible to swing easy while also hitting longer and straighter drives. Experience this with th...

We’re here to help assess your glute strength and get you strengthened and conditioned.

Babies to Birthdays, Char ...

We were so proud this morning when it was announced by SA Top 100 Courses that St Francis Links has ...

Further without faster

Swing speed is not the only thing that determines distance. The new Srixon Q-STAR Tour 4 is proof.

We’re here to help assess your core strength and get you strengthened and conditioned.

Everyone can go the dista ...

Golfers with moderate swing speeds should also be able to enjoy longer, straighter shots off the tee...

There are no shipping delays on better golf. An improved playing experience is always ready to order...

The last event for 2021 c ...

The Ladies’ was determined by the final event of the year. Debbie McCracken got her name on the Hono...

To improve your playing experience, we need to identify and monitor the most relevant parts of your ...

New Faces – and all for a ...

I have known Sally and Ronnie since day one at Fancourt in 1991. I really think it was on my first d...

Let’s take a look at what is available to add to your better golf “shopping cart”, right now.

We’re here to help you create a plan that’ll make it easier for you to reach your full potential.

Transform your approach

Make those longer, tricky shots a lot easier with the new Cleveland Launcher XL HALO Fairways.

New, fitted golf clubs are important, but the swing that your equipment fits into is even more so.

"Better” means something different to every individual, that’s why it’s an important step in our fou...

By the Numbers!

The wind was relentless at times, with the Easterlies outweighing the Westerlies in December. It did...

New equipment is in short supply, but there’s still a massive part of the “better golf equation” ava...

What a way to stay active

If you’re measuring steps, then there’s no better pastime than golf.

Strengthen, stabilise, su ...

Go further with the correct strength exercises. You’ll find yourself hitting more greens and reachin...

Take our putting benchmark challenges and find out.

Golf is perfect for famil ...

Golf is the greatest pastime for anyone who wants more quality family time.

Exercises with medicine balls won’t only make you stronger, they’ll improve your swing power and can...

The Year in Pictures

2021 was a very hard year for so many people, but as a Club and Estate, St Francis Links had one of ...

Going the distance off the tee is important, but going the distance on the green is essential.

The ultimate Par 3 Champi ...

More than 90 members teed off in the Annual Par 3 Champs and it was another big hit on the calendar....

Let them play

Save your child from the smartphone.

You need to practise SMRT techniques to look after your muscles and add 24% to your clubhead speed.

When the best of the best ...

St Francis Links played host to the first-ever Coastal vs Inland Challenge. The Ryder Cup format, pl...

No more surprise misses. Here’s where squaring the face at impact is especially important.

A strong core is crucial for you to achieve the ultimate synergy of movement when you swing. By addi...

Share great moments

Great social experience are so important for wellbeing.

The TROPHY!

Dillon Germshuys won The TROPHY in its inaugural year, Pieter Zietsman won it last year. The trophy ...

The smallest club in your bag can have the biggest impact on your game.

Don’t neglect the stretch. With the right strength and stretching plan you can add up to 24% to your...

A travel companion you won’t want to do without, the Srixon Golf Travel Cover protects your golf equ...

Form meets function in the light, easy-to-carry, pocket-filled Srixon Tour Stand Bag.

Whether off the tee or around the greens, the new SOFT FEEL gives you solid yet comfortable impact o...

The new Q-STAR TOUR DIVIDE gives you all the drive-boosting, chip-stopping performance of a classic ...

Enjoy ease and simplicity with the wide openings and large, convenient pockets of the Srixon Duffel ...

Make your trip a breeze with the Srixon Carry-on Bag and its easy access compartments and convenient...

Take it all with you when you’re on the go. The Srixon Backpack has an isolated laptop compartment, ...

Enjoy the perfect combination of feel, fit and durability with Srixon’s synthetic and Cabretta leath...

The golf ball that does it all. The AD333 is a premium, lower-compression option for golfers who dem...

Pack everything you could possibly need for your round in the Cleveland Golf Lite Cart Bag.

Make it easy for youngsters to grow into a game they can enjoy for a lifetime with the Cleveland Gol...

Specifically engineered for the beginner and intermediate woman golfer, the new Bloom all-in-one com...

Investment leads to home ...

Building on the estate is another big highlight along with our accolades received. And I am sure the...

Fairway woods and hybrids might seem more difficult to strike cleanly, but once you know how, it wil...

When it comes to the healthy physical development of your child, the choice between sitting and swin...

Don’t neglect the stretch. With the right strength and stretching plan you can add up to 24% to your...

Golf gives children the ideal environment during their prime socialisation years.

Take advantage of the benefits that hybrids offer by using the correct setup and technique.

Let’s keep it going!

When you set the bar high, there are only two ways to go – up or down. I only know up. Every year, w...

To get your ball further down the fairway, avoid injury and increase your clubhead speed by up to 24...

Beyond our highest expect ...

The PGA Championship received fantastic television coverage showcasing St Francis Links. But it didn...

Golf offers children all the fun they get from video games, and so much more.

While fairway woods do present a challenge to your technique, we’re confident that you’re up to it.

8 weeks of exercises that help with transferring strength and power into your golf swing, can increa...

It's time for the PGA Cha ...

The PGA Championship went underway yesterday, with some fantastic weather to boot!

Click th...

Children are spending up to 4 hours a day looking at screens. It just so happens that a round of gol...

Fairway woods offer extra distance that can transform your long game, but are you struggling to make...

If you want to increase your clubhead speed by 24%, you should include upper body strength training ...

It’s almost game time!

Next week we host 108 VIP guests for the PGA Championship Pro-Am on Tuesday. Then 150 PGA Tour Playe...

We always knew that a fitting was important. Now we know, because of launch monitor data, just how i...

If the clubface isn’t square at contact, then the golf ball is knocked off its spin axis.

This put a tear in my eye ...

I have known Graeme Whale as a fellow professional, as a friend and as a great teacher and player. H...

Score from anywhere

Turn challenging situations into scoring opportunities with the new Cleveland Launcher XL HALO Hybri...

Did you know that different model golf balls will respond differently to exactly the same contact?

It’s that time of year!

On Monday, 4 October we had Mark Marshall for a very informative talk about snake species and also d...

Go Big. Go XL.

Pulling driver on the tee box should be an thrilling, joyful experience. Free yourself up and go big...

Your clubface and golf ball are in contact for a fraction of a second. Your ball flight is decided h...

More great golf coming!

Captains, Tom Grimsley (Int) and Rita Du Plessis (SA) faced off in the singles early to set the sta...

With poor posture, your accuracy, strength and power are reduced and your risk for pain and injury r...

Co-ordination of different muscle groups allows you to pivot properly and transfer energy on your do...

You know where you want to be. Is the shot shape that important?

The PGA Championship – It ...

The 2nd oldest tournament in South Africa, The PGA Championship, will be played from the 4th to the ...

Your latissimus dorsi muscles have the largest surface area of all your muscles and are responsible ...

Mobility in your shoulders and thoracic spine, as well as strength in your shoulders and core, will ...

Percentages that don’t lie. Facts to help you.

A perfect 10

The tenth generation Srixon AD333 gives you even better flight with low-lofted clubs thanks to a low...

Busy weeks ahead – golf i ...

Covid has forced us to move some events scheduled for earlier in the year; the Links Cup, played in ...

With the right stretches and exercises, your hip flexors can help you get the most out of your game....

If one is your ball flight, then here are some options.

To avoid injury, improve mobility and increase strength in your pivot, you need to do the right stre...

Spring (colours) are in t ...

Liezl and I, as have many of you, visited the West Coast of South Africa while we were closed for S...

When your hamstrings and surrounding muscles are strong, flexible and stable, not only will your gam...

Strengthen your golf swing and get more distance by strengthening your core and your backswing pivot...

Further education is required and handicaps tumble.

This is not a wedge...

This is your ticket to a greenside playground.

Beyond golf

As humans we need connection. Let’s make sure that your golf game and relationships are equally stro...

While loft impacts your launch angle and distance, there’s more to it than just the degrees of loft ...

Get your head in the game

Make sure you’re getting the most out of your life by looking after your physical and mental health ...

When it comes to getting you further down the fairway, there are a number of areas we can exploit.

The role of your posterio ...

Your core and posture impact your hip rotation and therefore your swing accuracy. Start with an asse...

It’s that time of year!

Spring Program and annual leave

Just when the course seems to be at its very best, we close...

The gift that keeps on gi ...

Improve more than just your swing. What are you waiting for? Reap the benefits golf has to offer wit...

Larger hitting zones are making it easier to increase your smash factor. Find out why that matters f...

How much do your hips rot ...

Your ability to keep your club on plane is hugely dependent on your hip rotation ability. Start with...

There’s a way to improve your control around the greens without changing your swing or setup.

Industry Leaders – The Be ...

Last year, I was honoured to win the National PGA Professional and Manager of the Year. This year, ...

More than just a game

Get the most out of your life and your health with one of the best games in the world. Don’t wait an...

While longer drives can shorten your approach and improve your playing experience, being on the fair...

A major power source is y ...

Add metres, clubhead speed and accuracy by simply improving your hip action. Get started on your jou...

The correct lie angle is important for all your clubs, but it’s critical for your higher-lofted scor...

From anywhere inside 100 metres, there’s a wide variety of potential shots to play. Are your wedges ...

All over the show?

Understand the laws and make it all so much easier.

Now is the time!

Our grass is always greener!
Maybe it’s time! Yep, it’s time to find out what our members know a...


The numbers on the sole of your wedges don’t tell the full story.

Get there faster

Get to the scoring zone faster and have more fun along the way with the Srixon ZX Metal Woods.

Get a grip on the problem

Sometimes better golf is literally just in your hands.

The Open Championship Ret ...

Unless you’re a real golf history nut, you wouldn’t remember Greg Norman nearly winning the Open Cha...

Book an experience

We want to change your golfing experience and enjoyment. Each hole starts at the tee. So let’s start...

Isaac Newton allegedly lay about under a tree. We invest in balancing the physics of four factors fo...

Making it harder

The art of golf; the journey to better; more enjoyment. There’s a path to them all.

Taking Stock

This year I celebrate 30 years in South Africa and a lot has happened in 30 years. Madiba with hope,...

More than impact

The sweet spot is part of the solution, but there’s another major factor in your tee-shot efficiency...

Not reaching 200 metres?

Do you know how difficult golf is, if off the tee you’re barely reaching 200 metres? You do?

Make a flying start

Get further down the fairway and have more fun off the tee with the Srixon ZX5 Driver.

Not ‘right’ from the off?

How many holes must be spoiled from the tee? One factor causes most of the problems.

We are not Tour players!

Have you noticed that we can no longer imitate our favourite tour players as we did when we were kid...

What do you measure?

How efficient are you? How many metres do you generate from each mph of swing speed?

Golfers swinging under 85 mph with their driver should please come and see us.

35 metres further

The average LPGA Professional translates what is the same swing speed as a regular golfer into a lot...

Here are some simple exercises to bring home an understanding of what impacts feel, rhythm, and spee...

Break it down to break 10 ...

When trying to break 100, taking more shots with clubs that you’re more comfortable with is a better...

Inside and out

Go the distance. Look after your rotator cuff muscles to hit the ball further and get more out of yo...

Love it when a plan comes ...

This past weekend we hosted another amazing wedding. It just so happens that the groom is also a fri...

Simplicity rules

Breaking 100 becomes a lot easier when your wedge play is more efficient.

Rise to the occasion

Make sure you’re doing the right rotational exercises to protect your and strengthen your shoulders ...

The Kromme Enviro-Trust

We had a great get-together to the benefit of Kromme Enviro-Trust, who is at the head of nature cons...

Smallest club, biggest im ...

The humble putter has the power to take you into the 90s.

Accuracy is everything

With the right exercises you’ll lower your score on the golf course and reduce your risk of injury a...

Crowned champions!

The St Francis Links Men’s League side played the year without losing to any of their competitors, b...

Ignore “par” and break 10 ...

Across 18 holes, carding 9 bogeys and 9 double bogeys gets you to 99. Say no to “par pressure”.

The right rotation

Keeping your rotator cuff and surrounding muscles stable will help you reach more greens and play be...

Seeing and Participating ...

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Why shaft matters

Get your shaft weight right and timing could come easier.

Numbers that tell a story

Three numbers that tell a story and directly impact your enjoyment and performance on the course.

Legends fall in love

Jeff is away this week as he went up north to celebrate his birthday and host the BMW Golf Cup Natio...

Here’s the right thinking ...

Here is one of the great truths ignored by too many.

A second scorecard you sh ...