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Garrick Higgo and Erik van Rooyen looking for strong showings at Canadian Open
The two SA players have had contrasting seasons to date, as Erik van Rooyen is ranked 65th in the world while Garrick Higgo has dropped to 204th.
Christiaan Bezuidenhout, Garrick Higgo seek something positive at Charles Schwab
Though he celebrated his 30th birthday on Saturday, Christiaan Bezuidenhout did not make the cut at the PGA Championship last week.
Garrick Higgo hoping for change of fortune at Zurich Classic
The 24-year-old Garrick Higgo has played 11 events on the PGA Tour in 2024, and has one top-30 finish to his name in that time.
SA’s Garrick Higgo shares second place at John Deere Classic as Cameron Young seizes two-stroke lead
South Africa's Garrick Higgo and Americans Adam Schenk and Brendon Todd shared second on 131 at the John Deere Classic.
Buzzing Jonas Blixt brings it at John Deere Classic, Garrick Higgo lurking
Swede Jonas Blixt's last win was almost six years ago and he had back surgery in 2019 as Thursday’s opening nine-under 62 will have come as welcome relief.
WATCH: Mackenzie Hughes wins PGA Sanderson Farms title in playoff
The 31-year-old Mackenzie Hughes from Hamilton captured his second career PGA crown after he and Straka both finished 72 holes on 17-under par 271 at The Country Club of Jackson in Mississippi.
Dean Burmester shines with top finish at The Open
South Africa’s Dean Burmester closed with a six-under 66 to end on 11-under for the week. His result eclipsed his previous best finish in a major by a huge margin — which was a tie for 40th at The Open last year.
WATCH: Eagle-eye Dylan Frittelli makes waves at The Open
Though not in contention, South Africa’s Dylan Frittelli moved up 17 spots to a share of 19th on six-under overall at The Open at St Andrews on Saturday.
Thriston Lawrence keeps flying SA flag high at The Open
Lawrence held a share of 24th on four-under heading into the weekend, nine shots behind Australian leader Cameron Smith on 13-under.
Ernie Els turns back the clock at The Open, Thriston Lawrence leads SA charge
Els - Open champion in 2002 and 2012 - was flying at five-under after 12 holes before he bogeyed 16 and doubled the infamous road hole 17th.
WATCH: Last chance saloon for SA players at The Open as LIV ban looms
Possibly playing in his last Open Championship will be 39-year-old Louis Oosthuizen. He has committed to the Saudi-funded LIV Golf tour and there’s every chance players like him will be barred from future majors.
Competing at Southern Hills is like playing in Joburg - SA’s Dean Burmester
Dean Burmester said after his round, playing at Southern Hills felt like being back home in Johannesburg.
Time for 10-year SA major drought to end at PGA Championship
As the PGA Championship begins at Southern Hills Country Club, in Oklahoma, on Thursday, it surely will be time that the 10-year major drought for South Africa comes to an end.
SA sending full XI to Southern Hills for PGA Championship
Christiaan Bezuidenhout is steadily building up his experience as the 27-year-old will be making his 10th appearance in a major.
Schauffele, Cantlay five ahead at Zurch Classic, Higgo and Grace lead chasing pack
The duo combined for 10 birdies and an eagle to finish the day on 29 under for the tournament, five clear of South African duo Garrick Higgo and Branden Grace, who combined for a third round 63.
Cantlay and Schauffle lead Zurich Classic, Higgo and Grace fourth
Reigning FedEx Cup champion Cantlay and Tokyo Olympic gold medallist Xander Schauffele produced five birdies and a bogey at TPC Avondale to stay in front in the tour's only two-man team event a day after they fired a red-hot 59 in the fourball first round.
Branden Grace and Garrick Higgo off to solid start at Zurich Classic
Branden Grace and Garrick Higgo combined for an eight-under 64 in the first round of the Zurich Classic.
Garrick Higgo and Charl Schwartzel off to solid starts at The Masters
The real surprise from a South African perspective was Schwartzel’s good round, as the 37-year-old had no form at all coming into the event as he has missed his last six cuts in a row.
Louis Oosthuizen leads SA charge at Masters in centre of Tiger Woods hysteria
At the 2018 Open Championship, fellow South African Shaun Norris said playing with Tiger Woods is like playing with a mythical creature. If Oosthuizen can overcome the ‘Tiger factor’ there’s every hope he will contend this week.
South Africans at the Masters: Whose prayers will be answered around Amen Corner?
Louis Oosthuizen as the top-ranked SA player in the field at 14th in the world, qualified in a number of categories.
Erik van Rooyen banks R6. 4m for 13th at The Players Championship
South Africa’s Erik van Rooyen cashed in at The Players Championship with a R6. 4m paycheque for 13th at the TPC at Sawgrass.
Louis Oosthuizen in the hunt at weather-interrupted Players Championship
Louis Oosthuizen lies three shots behind the current lead of six-under 66 in a tie for 11th, set by England’s Tommy Fleetwood and American Tom Hoge.
WATCH: Everybody thinks about the money - Garrick Higgo on playing for R54m at The Players Championship
The first place prize money is quite staggering when you convert the $3. 6m to rands, and the second place payout of R33. 1m is in the same ballpark. In fact, 10th place will earn around R8. 2m and the top 36 players will make at least R1. 5m.
Louis Oosthuizen leads SA charge for massive R54. 6m Players Championship prize
Tim Clark was a surprise winner in 2010, in what was his first victory on the PGA Tour. In contrast, all six SA players in the field this week have won before on the PGA Tour.
Dylan Frittelli finishes 16th at Honda Classic, Ernie Els shoots 64 to finish top-20 on Champions Tour
Dylan Frittelli closed with a final round two-over 72 to end on level par for the week.