The Free State GU Transformation Charter July 2014 – July 2016 ( ADOPTED 28 February 2015 )

Introduction Because of a widespread and common understanding and acceptance of the need for golf to transform, The South African Golf Association has adopted a National Transformation charter in September The FS GU has a collective interest and responsibility with the transformation objectives of the SAGA and have created this charter as a guide and framework for the years ahead. Ownership of the charter needs to be embraced by the broader golfing fraternity in the Free State and all golfing stakeholders need to be active participants in the implementation of the goals of the charter.

Focus Areas The focus areas for FS GU are stated in the given diagram The anticipated focus areas for clubs are listed A balance scorecard will be maintained to track the progress against the set objectives SAGA Transformation Charter & Scorecard FS GU Unification Program Golf development Program Talent management & High Performance Program Teams selection & composition Committee composition Staff Composition Procurement Policy BIS 16 FS GU CLUBS Membership composition Golf development Teams selection & composition Committee composition Staff composition Procurement policy

Preamble We accept that the Transformation Charter for golf is different from other sports for reasons linked to:  Wide age range of participants  Detachment between social play, amateur competitive play and professional play  Spectator participation  Cost of equipment, amenities and facilities  Perceptions around societal status of participants  Social player to competitive player ratio inversely proportional to that of other sports

Defining Transformation Definition by SRSA “Transformation is a conscious, deliberate, planned and goal-directed process of fundamentally changing the conditions that in the past have led to the deliberate exclusion of the majority of our people from meaningful participation in sport and recreation and from taking their rightful place in the sports movements of the world.” Definition by SAGA “Transformation is a consciously planned process of creating conditions and opportunities that in the future will lead to the inclusion of any South African in meaningful participation in golf, both socially and competitively and thus enabling them to earn their rightful place in the golfing community of the world.” Definition by FS & NC GU “Transformation is a consciously planned process of creating conditions and opportunities that in the future will lead to the inclusion of any South African within the jurisdiction of the Free State Province in meaningful participation in golf, both socially and competitively and thus enabling them to earn their rightful place in the golfing community of the world.”

Drivers for Transformation Healing Society Participation Leadership Development Developing life long Golfers Equal Opportunities “Level Playing Fields” “Opening Doors” RepresentativeTransparency Changing Attitudes Acceptance Access to all Inclusivity

Advantages of Transformation (1 of 2) Promotes good relationships amongst people Facilitates unearthing of talent Perception that golf is “white elitist” will erode Exposure to ALL - “remove the myth” Healthier society

Advantages of Transformation (2 of 2) Fight scourge of drugs amongst the youth Get more people/society involved Allows people to participate in the sport of their choice Optimal utilization of facilities Accessibility will improve Broaden base of talent to draw from Advantageous access to government and commercial resources

Critical Success Factors (1 of 2) Total buy-in by FS GU and affiliated Clubs Clubs & Golf Estates have a role to play Fears based on racial & political undertones must be dispelled Land must be made available and facilities must grow Administrators cannot procrastinate any longer Availability of financial resources to implement

Critical Success Factors (2 of2) “Living” the charter by Administrators, FS GU, Golf club Structures & Management and Players Well-trained Golfing personnel & people resources Affordable memberships and well marketed 16 BIS members meaningfully incorporated into SAGA structures

Transformation to date … 16 BIS – The 16 BIS structure was established to ensure representation on the FS GU executive. – Clubs need to be assisted and guided by FS GU on implementing representivity at Club Committee level Demographics at some clubs reflect transformation favorably Good players are coming through the U18 and Junior system Data on golf demographics has become outdated Executive & Team management representation at Provincial and National level Close partnership of FS GU and SAGDB

Action Plan (Jul 2014 – June 2016) ACTION PLAN (Jul 2014 – Jun 2016) PHASE 1 PriorityKey Action StepsRole playersProposed date of completion AdministrationImplement 16 BIS at Executive levelFS GUYear 1 Development ProgramsProvide SAGA with a Transformation Charter and plans of the development programs. FS GUYear 1 Junior GolfGLG incorporation into FS LGUFS GUYear 1 Senior’s GolfSenior Golf incorporation into FS LGUFS GUYear 1 Increase representation at Club Committee level Provide clubs with guidance if requested by Clubs.FS GU Clubs 2 years Increase participation at Club level of PDIs to 10% Promote membership of PDIsFS GU Clubs 1 – 5 years Development of new facilities, mashie courses etc. Development plan to approach and involve municipalities. FS GU5 years Associate Member ProgramImplement a program to cater for the needs of entry level golfers. FS GUYear 2 PHASE 2 – Monitoring & Reporting PHASE 3 – Evaluation

Transformation Priorities To implement sustainable and measurable development programs at all levels to ensure capacity and sustainability To increase the number of participants in IPT’s Increase demographic representation at golf clubs To increase number of high performance golfers Ensure integration of student golfers Promote golf as a school sport