Golf Development Program

The LOUIS57 Academy prides itself on our golf development programme, since 2009. The Academy’s PGA Professional coaches visit schools in the Mossel Bay Municipal Area to introduce scholars to the game of golf. Those with a keen interest in the game and with golf potential are identified. They receive further free advanced group coaching at Pinnacle Point Golf Club on a weekly basis. Our aim is to grow the game of golf, improve their life skills and get these junior golfers’ games improved to the extent where they can play golf in the various junior golf tournaments in the Southern Cape.

We would like to thank the following sponsors for their very valuable contribution towards the LOUIS57 Academy’s Golf Development Programme.

PROUD SPONSORS

We extend our gratitude to our faithful sponsors and donors for their valuable support towards FOUNDATION57 and the LOUIS57 Transformation Trust, in helping our beneficiaries in a sustainable manner. Working together, we can make a positive impact in our local communities by fostering dreams and hope.

FOUNDATION57 is honoured to be affiliated with the following esteemed Brands:

THE R&A FOUNDATION

The R&A Foundation combines funding from The R&A with philanthropic investment to support global initiatives that transform lives and communities through golf. As one of the first financial supporters, they have been vital in providing annual grants to the Louis Oosthuizen Junior Golf Academy (ACADEMY57). Since their partnership was established in 2010, when Louis Oosthuizen won The Open at St Andrews, The R&A Foundation has consistently supported ACADEMY57’s Golf Development program and initiatives to encourage more young women to play golf. In fact, they are the main sponsor of ACADEMY57’s golf development program.

PING

PING, based in Phoenix Arizona U.S.A is a premium manufacturer of top end golf equipment, bags, accessories and apparel. PING in conjunction with their South African Distributor, Opal Sportswear, have been dedicated supporters of the Louis Oosthuizen Junior Golf Academy since its establishment in 2009. Through their partnership with ACADEMY57, PING has made a significant impact on the development of promising young golfers and those from disadvantaged backgrounds striving to turn pro. PING not only supports the Academy with various golf gear but is also a proud headline sponsor for the esteemed annual Louis Oosthuizen Charity Golf Day at Pinnacle Point Resort.

TITLEIST / FOOTJOY

Acushnet Company, spearheaded by the Titleist and FootJoy brands is tightly woven into the fabric of golf. From the start, they have been committed to enriching the experience of the dedicated golfer through superior product performance, technological innovation and unmatched quality. Nowhere is this more reflected than in the Titleist golf ball, which is the overwhelming choice of amateur and professional golfers around the globe. Both the Titleist and FootJoy brands have proudly supported ACADEMY57 since its establishment in 2009.

ATKV

The organisation ATKV, which stands for the Afrikaans Language and Culture Association, strives to advance the Afrikaans language and culture. Membership is open to individuals of all backgrounds who share our values. Since 2015, ATKV has been a dedicated sponsor of ACADEMY57’s golf development program in Mossel Bay, as well as a partner of FOUNDATION57
in hosting an annual charity golf event.

SUNSHINE TOUR

The Sunshine Tour, a leading professional golf tour in Southern and East Africa, has a mission to foster greatness in aspiring golfers. With a growing platform for players to realises their professional dreams, the Tour has nurtured talented individuals who have gone on to succeed on prestigious tours like the PGA and DP World Tour. Notable names include our very own
Louis Oosthuizen. As proud sponsors of the practice balls used at the Louis Oosthuizen Junior Golf Academy, Titleist and the Sunshine Tour are committed to developing the next generation of golfing champions.

PINNACLE POINT ESTATE

Located near Mossel Bay, South Africa and crafted by renowned golf course designer Peter Matkovich, Pinnacle Point boasts a picturesque setting overlooking the Indian Ocean. This world-renowned course has received numerous accolades, thanks in part to its distinctive layout of 72 par holes. Admired for its breath-taking views, Pinnacle Point features seven holes that
run alongside the rocky cliffs of the Indian Ocean, with four of them played over the ocean itself. Since 2015, the prestigious Louis Oosthuizen Junior Golf Academy has been proudly based at Pinnacle Point.