Programme Director
PAUL MACKENZIE
Where we are dedicated to training champions and changing lives
Paul started his golf career at the age of 13 and after a successful amateur career turned professional 4 years later. After 7 years of tournament golf he settled in central Europe where he worked for 20 years. During his time in Europe he had the opportunity to travel and work with some of the best coaches in the world. In 1998 he decided to emigrate to South Africa where a few years later he founded Paul Mackenzie Golf Academy. In 2012 Paul teamed up with Michael Balderstone to form The Golf School of Excellence Cape Town where he is now programme director.
PGA Academic Manager,
On-Course Specialist & Statistician
JOHAN DU BUISSON
Johan has always had a passion for sport and therefore studied towards a Sports Management, Coaching and Marketing Diploma at Tygerberg College. He played for and captained the South African Amateur Golf team in 2007 – 2008. Johan turned professional in 2009 and played on the Sunshine Tour for 7 years.
In 2016 Johan decided that he wanted to pursue a career in golf and joined the PGA of South Africa. Johan is now a Class AA qualified member of the PGA and in 2019 he was awarded PGA Apprentice of the Year.
He started working at TGSE Cape Town in 2019 as On-Course Strategist & Statistician, and in 2022 Academic Manager for the PGA Diploma students was added to his job description.
Academy Manager
Biokineticist /Performance Coach/Tutor
GIZELLE VAN DER WATH
Gizelle was born and raised in Pretoria and has participated in sports like netball, swimming, biathlon, and athletics for as long as she can remember. Her interest in sport and associated physical activity is part of who she is.
Gizelle completed a Sport Science degree followed by a honours in Biokinetics and also earned a post degree diploma in Education.
Gizelle started at TGSE in 2018 and she is now the Academy Manager, Performance Coach and Sport Science lecturer / Tutor / Facilitator at our study centre.
Performance Nutritionist & Life Coach
TANIA KAPP
Founder and owner of My360Nutrition, Tania Kapp, is a certified sports nutritionist with the International Society of Sports Nutrition (CISSN, USA). Tania aims to empower individuals and groups, through informed nutrition, to perform at their peak. Clients represent a range of sporting disciplines including golfers, endurance athletes, swimmers, tri-athletes, rock climbers, sprinters and tug-of-war teams.
As a certified professional life and business coach, Tania also works with young adults as a “thinking partner”, prompting and encouraging them to challenge their paradigms, to explore their strengths and to gain clarity on their life’s goals and direction.
Operations Manager and Coach
MATTHEW SPEELMAN
Matthew was born and bred in Cape Town and started his golf journey as an SAGDB Junior golfer.
He graduated from TGSE Cape Town in 2017 and started his PGA apprenticeship in 2018. Starting as an apprentice, he went on to be a coach and assistant to the staff, assisting in all divisions of the academy.
In 2022 Matthew was given the title of Operations Manager as it is hard to pin-point his exact job description, seeing that, apart from coaching, he does so many different things on a daily basis to keep the academy running smoothly
Academic Facilitator
OLIVIA DU PLESSIS
Introducing Olivia, an exceptional individual who embodies the perfect blend of entrepreneurial spirit, deep passion for teaching and the joys of raising two beautiful daughters.
With a background of corporate finance and unwavering determination, she ventured into the world of entrepreneurship, current owner of The Confidence Co, courses and workshops for girls, addressing the pressing issues they face and equipping them with the necessary skills to grow into confident, responsible young ladies.
Olivia stands out as an exceptional entrepreneur and educator, using her years of experience and talents to empower others to reach their full potential and create a brighter future for generations to come.