Piet started playing golf in 1996, 9 years after losing his leg.
This will be his 6th SA Disabled Golf Open and he is currently a member at Mooinooi Golf Club, playing off an 18 handicap.
Piet is married to Lillian, who is his biggest fan and regular at the Opens as well as any golf event that Piet is involved in.
They have 3 children and his hobbies, besides golf, are fishing and hunting.
What most people don’t know about Piet is that he was a Springbok athlete for the disabled in 1990-1991 – Javelin , shotput and discus.
Piet says “He was Born to fish but has to work “
We are looking forward to having Piet and Lilian at the 20th Canon South Africa SA Disabled Golf Open 2018