It's worrying when a respected publication like the FM allows "amateurs" to write about subjects of which they have little knowledge. It's worrying when a respected publication like the FM allows "amateurs" to write about subjects of which they have little knowledge.I refer to the article by Chris Thurman (FM Life March 29-April 3). He raises some points of interest to golfers, but is well off the mark in virtually everything he says.Thurman asks whether we can "justify the operation of over 600 golf courses". SA has never had 600 golf courses. There are about 450, and 240 of these are rural nine-hole courses. Nearly all SA golfers and tourists play on 210 golf courses.Thurman also poses the ludicrous suggestion that "plans are afoot at the... neighbouring Cape Town golf clubs of Rondebosch and Mowbray to cut each course in half and combine the remaining holes into a single course".He obviously has never been to either Rondebosch or Mowbray golf clubs - these two courses are separat...
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