About The Team


Mariska Louw – CEO / Owner of Golf in the Garden Route & South Africa.

GGR & SA was established in 2009 and therefore this profile covers a great deal of the past 18 years of Mariska’s career in the golf and hospitality industry.

Mariska’s career in the golf Industry started in 2000 at Fancourt South Africa – where she worked for 5 years – responsibilities covered the Pro Shop Management, Golf bookings and group booking Management. From Fancourt she moved on to Pearl Valley Golf Estate in Cape Town, worked as the Marketing Manager for Golf Groups for 2 years.  She then re-located back to the Garden Route and started working at Pezula as Golf Operations Manager for 2 years.

Mariska is a passionate and driven person who loves to work with people and make them smile!

Mariska Louw 


Sasha Cheetham – Executive Assistant to CEO

Sasha is no stranger to finance, having spent several years as a financial administrator and accounts manager – which taught her the importance of accuracy and paying attention to detail.

Having traveled and worked both overseas and locally – Sasha is passionate about travel, adventure and service –  laying the perfect foundation for her current role in the travel industry.


Marinette Lewis – Senior Bookings Clerk & Graphic Designer

YES, she is back… as some of you may know Nettie was the first employee to work for GGR & SA.

and now she is back.

We are so excited and proud to welcome her.

Herewith a few words from Nettie

I am proud to say that I am BACK! Working with this incredible company has taught me so much about myself and the travel industry.

With just a few years in this industry itself, my passion for the sport of Golf grows daily, even when I’m not playing….and my knowledge of traveling South Africa, especially the Garden Route, is my biggest motivator to prepare dream holidays for clients who end up becoming family. That is my goal!

I can’t wait to plan your next Golf trip 😊


Mari Marais – Admin Clerk & Booking Coordinator

Tourism has always been close to my heart and I have been blessed to finally have the opportunity to explore my passions within the industry.

My previous occupation taught me a lot about client service.

I love working with people from all walks of life, and it is in my nature to always try lend a helping hand.

I have already learnt so much while working for GGR & SA and have been able to fully embrace my passion for travel while following my own “travel” dreams.

I’m very excited to be a part of this amazing team and to continue to assist our clients with arranging the best golfing holidays available.


 

Look no further to book your golf in SA – then through GGR & SA – the golf experts!

Team Golf in the Garden Route & South Africa

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