Cape Town, 15 December 2008: Three past South African Open Champions will be sharing their knowledge and love of the game today with young golfers aspiring to be champions themselves.

Master’s Championship, Trevor Immelman, Retief Goosen and David Frost all past winners of the South African Open Championship will be working with children from the SA Golf Development Board, Raymond Ackerman Golf Academy and Western Cape Golf Development.

The Development Clinic is one of the first activities of tournament week at Pearl Valley Golf Estates.

David Spencer, CEO-Golf of Leisurecorp, the owners of Pearl Valley Golf Estates said:

"The clinic sets the tone for an event that nurtures both champions and grassroots players.

"At this event, the world's second oldest Open Championship, we’re thrilled that past champions share their skill and talent with youngsters who are developing a love for the game and we at Leisurecorp are committed to amateur golf in South Africa".

The South African Open Championship starts on Thursday with a line-up of players never before seen in South Africa. Immelman, Frost and Goosen are joined by Ernie Els, Lee Westwood, Rory Sabbatini, Justin Rose, Rory McIllroy, Australian Open winner Tim Clark and the new Alfred Dunhill Champion and Order of Merit winner, Richard Sterne,