Golf industry in South Africa

The South African golf industry started small, but has in the past few decades grown to the size and level of European and American standards.

Emperor Golf Services SA (Pty) Ltd, also known as EGS, has been established by a group of golf enthusiasts. EGS is determined to streamline the golf industry to adapt to the increasing numbers of players and golf courses available through the use of advanced technology platforms. Golfers can now use online facilities to decrease the amount of time and effort for coordinating their sport and more time enjoying it.

Changing face of the golf industry

The word “GOLF”, which originated as acronym for Gentlemen Only Ladies Forbidden is however, not applicable anymore. Even though the name has stayed the same, females are also now big role players in the present day golf industry. The changes in club rules have made the sport also more accessible to females who are no longer just cheering their husbands on, but actively participate in the sport. Ashleigh Simon, a 14 year old girl has for instance, recently made history when she became the first female to participate in a men’s tournament.

Since women players are now more prominent than before, they too can benefit from an online system for booking tee off times, finding golf courses and clubs, as well as shop online for their top of the range equipment through the website of EGS.

Growth in the sport

The growth of the golf industry is evident in the increasing number of players over a wider age spectrum. More people are now participating in this sport in South Africa than ever before. Whereas it was only a gentlemen’s sport in the olden day, youngsters and ladies also now participate in the sport. It is no longer limited to only the very rich, although it still counts as one of the more expensive sport activities.

Role of property

Property growth has advanced the popularity of the sport as many more golf courses have been developed in recent in years in the so-called golf estates. This has changed the face of the golf industry tremendously as more and more people now move to estates where they can enjoy the sport. International visitors have also purchased into the estate idea, bringing new talent to the scene and thus giving it a more competitive edge.

This, together with the influx of tourists has led to higher standards set for the development of golf courses in South Africa. Jack Nicklaus, Ernie Els, Gary Player and Tom Weiskop are all names associated with some of the best golf course designs in South Africa. It has also necessitated an online system where golfers can find accurate information, maps and do online shopping.

The role of EGS in the golf industry

The number of golf courses, clubs, tournaments and other related events, as well as the increase in the number of players necessitate the online availability of golf related information. EGS has developed an online facility where golfers who become club members enjoy several benefits:

The Emperor's Club is an exclusive and prestigious club seeking to add value to member’s status and providing quality services that every club member can benefit. Golf related information is available to you as club member 24 hours, seven days a week throughout the year. Searching for golf courses is easy through our online map system.

You can get all the information you require about the top courses, tournaments and tee off times from the comfort of your pc. This makes traveling more fun as you can book your game and get all the logistics done, right here on the site. Golf fashion and equipment can be purchased and up to date information accessed.

This is a revolutionary new way of streamlining the fast growing golf industry and helping you to coordinate your games. To make use of this revolutionary method for streamlining your golf bookings, enjoy discount prices and more join the prestigious Emperor’s Club today.