A Homecoming to Remember

The Telkom PGA Championship Returns to CCJ

10.11.2026

Our Own, Among the Best

For Country Club Johannesburg, the championship was also an opportunity to see some familiar faces take to the stage alongside some of the best players in professional golf.

Representing the Club were Luke Brown, Vuyisani Makama and Adam Breen, who all successfully made the cut and continued competing over the weekend. We also proudly watched Martin Rohwer, Hendrick Bruiners, Neil Schietekat and Matthew Dennis take their place in the field.

To each of our members who participated, we extend our congratulations. Stepping onto the course and competing alongside some of the country's finest golfers takes courage, commitment and a genuine passion for the game. They represented CCJ with pride, and we celebrate each of them for being part of this special occasion.

More Than Just a Game

While the championship brought world-class golf to Woodmead, its impact extended far beyond the fairways, leaderboards and prize presentations.

As a family-oriented Club, one of the most rewarding aspects was seeing families come together to experience the tournament. Young golfers had the opportunity to watch their favourite professionals up close, while children who are still discovering the game got to witness what is possible when talent, dedication and passion come together.

For some, these were players they regularly see practising on our driving range or playing on our course. This time, however, they were watching them compete on a professional stage. It brought a different perspective to the game and, perhaps, a new sense of possibility.

Could we have been witnessing the inspiration behind the next generation of great golfers? Perhaps among the young faces watching from the sidelines was a future champion in the making.

These are the moments that make hosting a tournament of this calibre so meaningful. It is not only about the golf played during those four days, but also about the connections formed, the memories created and the inspiration carried long after the final putt.

At its heart, golf has always had a way of bringing people together. And at Woodmead, we were reminded that sometimes the greatest victories are not found on the leaderboard, but in the shared experiences that bring a community closer.