Nomads Golf Club of South Africa and Hollywoodbets back the 2025 SA G4D Open

Golf for people with disabilities takes centre stage this October when The Wanderers Golf Club hosts the South African G4D Open, a three-day championship supported by Nomads Golf Club of South Africa, Hollywoodbets and the National Lotteries Commission.

The event, part of the All Abilities Golf Tour (AAGT), will feature a refreshed logo that highlights the support of Nomads Golf Club of South Africa and Hollywoodbets for this year’s tournament. It is a visible symbol of their shared commitment to growing inclusive golf in South Africa. Their support has helped transform competitive golf for people with disabilities from a four-event national series into a fully-fledged tour hosting approximately ten tournaments a year, attracting international players and world ranking points.

For Nomads Golf Club of South Africa, the partnership builds on their Furtherance of Golf mission that has spanned more than 60 years, opening doors for golfers with disabilities to compete at premier venues and experience the same standard of professionalism found on mainstream tours.

As a Proudly South African business, Hollywoodbets embodies local pride by investing in communities and driving social upliftment through sport. Their ongoing commitment to inclusion is reflected in supporting golfers with disabilities, helping them access greater opportunities and visibility within the game, while championing South African talent and values on every level.

The National Lotteries Commission (NLC) has also played a vital role in making this event possible through its ongoing financial support of SADGA. Funding from the NLC helps sustain the All Abilities Golf Tour and its broader mission of creating opportunities for people with disabilities to experience the game of golf, from grassroots participation to elite competition.

SADGA Operations Manager, Lily Reich, said this support has changed what the AAGT can achieve. “Nomads, Hollywoodbets and NLC have made this possible,” she said. “Their support allows us to not only put up international-standard tournaments but more of them, many at courses our players only dream of playing.”

When play begins from 20 to 22 October 2025, The Wanderers will welcome some of the world’s leading golfers with disabilities, including Spanish G4D standout Juan Postigo and Ireland’s Ian St John, who competes using a Paragolfer, a specialised cart that allows players who cannot walk to stand and swing.

South Africa’s field of players includes some familiar and accomplished names from the All Abilities Golf Tour. David Watts, the current Order of Merit leader and Daniël Slabbert, a multiple national champion, will be joined by Charlene Pienaar, the world’s leading blind female golfer, Roux Steenkamp, a one-armed competitor with multiple AAGT Stableford titles and Emil Maehler, SADGA’s Disability Awareness Ambassador.

The field spans a wide range of physical disabilities, with players competing in Gross, Net and Stableford divisions and from varying tees based on handicap and skill. This ensures fair competition throughout the tournament. As the Tour continues to grow, so does the level of talent, with new players joining stronger fields each year.

The Wanderers Golf Club, a Johannesburg classic, provides a fitting stage for this year’s tournament. Its tree-lined fairways and quick greens sit against the backdrop of South Africa’s home of cricket, creating a course that challenges even the most experienced players. With a proud tradition of championship golf, The Wanderers remains one of the country’s great parkland courses and the perfect venue for a tournament that continues to push inclusive golf forward.

Nomads Golf Club of South Africa, Hollywoodbets and the National Lotteries Commission continue to drive golf for people with disabilities forward across South Africa. Their support has extended the AAGT’s reach to more courses, more players and broader audiences.

Spectators are welcome, with free entry across all three days. A SuperSport highlight feature airing after the event will share the stories and competition with audiences across South Africa and the continent.

For updates, visit aagt.co.za/tournaments or follow @sadga_rsa on Instagram.