HISTORY OF THE WANDERERS GOLF CLUB

 

Many words have been written about Victor Kent, whose vision was probably the most important single factor in ensuring the survival of The Wanderers Club after the Second World War.


It was he who took upon himself the decision to purchase the land now known as Kent park in Illovo. The fact that he as the chairman of The Wanderers Club, made the commitment without consulting his fellow committee members gives us an insight into his opinion of the far sightedness of the other members of that committee.


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REGULATIONS & ETIQUETTE OF THE GAME

All members are required to observe the rules and etiquette of golf.
Adherence to these rules ensures that members do not suffer through lack of consideration.

 

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RECIPROCITY

South Africa

Humewood Golf Club (PE)

Kloof Country Club (Golf Section)

Rondebosch Golf Club

Royal Durban Golf Club

Umkomaas Golf Club

Victoria Country Club

 

International

The Gymkhana Club (Mauritius)

Chapman Golf Club (Harare, Zimbabwe)

 

2006 COMMITTEE

Chairman:

Mike Dix

Vice Chairman:

Marshall Walford

Captain:

Ian Finlay

Vice Captain:

Chris Leicher

Legal:

Chris Leicher

Finance:

Rob Lawson

Committee Members:

Steven Jack, Andrew Ostle

Office Bearers:

President
Jack Coningsby
Vice President

Tony Routledge

 

LIFE MEMBERS

Greens Chairman:

Marshall Walford

President:

Jack Coningsby

Vice President:

Tony Routledge

 

Rodney Monthe

 

NOTEWORTHY MEMBERS

Over the years an number of sporting heros, politicians and celebrities have been a member at The Wanderers Golf Club. These include amongst others; Francois Pienaar, Mark McNulty, Andy Capistanio, Terry Paine, Graeme Pollock, Hugh Bladen, John Waite, Helen Suzman, Spook Hanley, Barry Richards, Steven Jack and John Robbie.

 

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