The South African golf community is in mourning following the tragic death of Kempton Park Golf Club GM Mike Sebanz.

It is believed that Sebanz was in the clubhouse with other staff when when armed intruders entered in the premises earlier this week. He was shot and was hospitalised but later succumbed to his injuries.

Social media has been inundated with tributes from around the country.

‘The loss of Member, Mike Sebanz is felt very deeply by the team at the PGA of South Africa. Our condolences to Mike’s friends and family, our thoughts are with you,’ wrote the PGA of South Africa.

Compleat Golfer are deeply saddened by this loss and extend our condolences to his family and friends.