The annual prestigious internationally recognized amateur golf tournament of the season, The Harry Oppenheimer Trophy, was contested from 12 to 14 June at Maccauvlei Golf Club in the Vaal Triangle.

The course was in superb condition with manicured fairways and very fast greens and 95 of the best amateurs in the country and 7 international players experienced cold and windy conditions on the first two days of the tournament. This did not prevent the champion, Kieron van Wyk,  who is currently ranked No 75 amateur in the world, to record excellent scores (66, 71, 67) over the 54 holes.

Maccauvlei Golf Club was especially honored with the presence of Mr Nicky Oppenheimer, to present the prizes to the winners in person.

The Harry Oppenheimer Trophy tournament started in 1964 when Mr Harry Oppenheimer donated the trophy to Maccauvlei Golf Club. Previous winners include some of the best golfers that South Africa produced.

The results were:

Harry Oppenheimer Champion – Kieron van Wyk (204)

Harry Oppenheimer Runner up – Christiaan Heyman (214)

Best Score Round 1 – Gary Kemp (67)

Best Score Round 2 – Eugene du Plessis (71)

Best Score Round 3 – Tristan Leonard (69)

Vaal Amateur Open Champion 2023 – Kieron van Wyk (137)

Vaal Amateur Open Runner up – Bernhard Koster (142)