Q&A with Deon Germishuys

Deon Germishuys will be participating in the inaugural Bridge Fund Managers Junior Series tournament at Royal Cape Golf Club
Player Profile: Deon Germishuys

Date of birth: 22/10/1999 (17)

Golf Club: Strand

Handicap: +3

Union: Western Province

Earliest golfing highlight: Winning US Kids European Championship in 2011

Biggest golfing achievement: Winning SA Boys U19 Stroke play event in 2016 at Bloemfontein

Other notable golfing achievements: Representing the South African Team in Chicago Illinois in 2007 in the World Youth Team Challenge

Do you intend following a golfing career after school: Specify: Yes – to turn pro

Outside of golf how do you spend your free time: Spending time with my family and watching sport on TV (mainly golf)

Advice to kids starting out in golf: Start early – it gives you more time to develop as a golfer and to learn how to be patient

Fantasy 4 ball: Deon, Rory, Dustin Johnston and Jason Day

Biggest role model: Rory – especially now that he has joined the TaylorMade brand