Jannie Ackerman

A founding member of the Sunshine Tour and professional golfer since 1978, Jannie Ackerman campaigned on the Sunshine Tour until 1994. Although he retired from the pro circuit, he kept his professional status, played on a social level and remained involved in coaching and junior golf development. In 2008, he staged a comeback on the senior circuit and won the 2009 Senior Order of Merit after winning two events at Wingate Park and at his home course, Witbank Golf Club.