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Enough Saffas to fill a rugby team at Omega European Masters

It will be scrum time when the Omega European Masters starts on Thursday as 16 golfers from South Africa prepare to tee it up.

Sport Golf European Tour
Michael Sherman|Published

R300m for 8 weeks’ work? South African golfers LIV large on new Saudi-backed golf tour

Branden Grace, who won the Portland LIV Golf event, earned a whopping R304 028 130 from the six events he completed.

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Michael Sherman|Published

Ernie Els slams LIV Golf as ‘no substance to it’

South Africa’s four-time major champion Ernie Els has slammed the LIV Golf series.

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Michael Sherman|Published

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.

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Michael Sherman|Published

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.

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Michael Sherman|Published

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.

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Michael Sherman|Published

Justin Harding off to fast start at Scottish Open

The 36-year-old Harding has had his struggles at the Scottish Open in previous years, and his top performance was more than welcome he explained after his round.

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Michael Sherman|Published

Christiaan Bezuidenhout eager to play in ‘special’ 150th Open at St Andrews

Christiaan Bezuidenhout will be aiming to make the most of his qualification for The Open at St Andrews.

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Michael Sherman|Published

Charl Schwartzel banks amazing R75. 31m with victory at LIV Golf event

The 2011 Masters champion Schwartzel won R63. 42m ($4m) for the individual competition and R11. 89m ($750k) for the team event. That meant total earnings of R75. 31 for three days work for Schwartzel.

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Michael Sherman|Published

Comment: LIV Golf series shows money trumps tradition, especially if you’re South African

On Tuesday, SA’s top-ranked Louis Oosthuizen confirmed he has quit the PGA Tour - and according to reports so have fellow PGA Tour members Branden Grace and Charl Schwartzel.

Sport Opinion
Michael Sherman|Published

Louis Oosthuizen among eight South Africans in controversial Saudi Golf event but at what cost?

While Louis Oosthuizen is one of just eight South African golfers confirmed for the first event of the Saudi-funded LIV golf series, it remains to be seen what consequences the top players will face for committing to the controversial tour.

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Michael Sherman|Published

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.

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Michael Sherman|Published

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.

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Michael Sherman|Published

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.

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Michael Sherman|Published

Big-hitting Burmester hoping to hit the ground running at MyGolfLife Open at Pecanwood

Dean Burmester at 74th in the world rankings, is the top SA player in the field.

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Michael Sherman|Published

14 South Africans tee it up at Kenya Open, serious six set sights on Arnold Palmer Invitational

Leading the SA charge in the DP World Tour’s (DPWT) Kenya Open will be defending champion Justin Harding.

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Michael Sherman|Published

Beaming Oliver Bekker bags course record 10-under 62 at Ras Al Khaimah Classic

SA’s Oliver Bekker shot a course record 10-under 62 at Al Hamra Golf Course to rocket up 102 places to second on day two of the Ras Al Khaimah Classic.

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Michael Sherman|Published

Brandon Stone and Shaun Norris off to hot starts at Ras Al Khaimah Classic

The highlight of Brandon Stone’s round at the Ras Al Khaimah Classic at Al Hamra Golf Course was an eagle two at the par four fifth.

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Michael Sherman|Published

Justin Harding leads a dozen South Africans at Ras Al Khaimah Classic

Justin Harding is the top SA player on the DP World Tour (DPWT) rankings, effectively the money list, at 12th.

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Michael Sherman|Published

Justin Harding cashes in with R728k in Saudi International for 24th place

South Africa’s Justin Harding finished 24th at the Saudi International on the Asian Tour on Sunday, but received a hefty R728 693 for his efforts.

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Michael Sherman|Published

Justin Harding banks R4. 5m, rises to 102nd in world rankings after fourth place finish in Dubai

South Africa’s Justin Harding banked a cool R4. 5m in Dubai and rose 21 spots to 102nd in the world rankings released on Monday.

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Michael Sherman|Published

Testing triple costs South Africa’s Justin Harding Dubai Desert Classic title

South Africa’s Justin Harding will look back bitterly on one hole which cost him dearly in the Dubai Desert Classic, as he carded a final round four-over 76 to finish tied fourth at Emirates Golf Club on Sunday.

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Michael Sherman|Published

Justin Harding, Charl Schwartzel in with a shout in Abu Dhabi

South Africa’s Charl Schwartzel and Justin Harding moved into contention in a tie for 11th on five-under in the third round of the Abu Dhabi Championship at Yas Links.

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Michael Sherman|Published

Erik van Rooyen weathers the desert storm to sit pretty in Abu Dhabi

The second round was called off early due to bad weather, meaning a host of golfers were yet to complete their work. But Erik van Rooyen played some solid golf in the windy conditions in Abu Dhabi.

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Michael Sherman|Published

Former Masters champion Charl Schwartzel leads SA charge in Abu Dhabi

In a day of low scoring in the DP World Tour event, Charl Schwartzel’s impressive opening saw him end tied-ninth position. Scotland’s Scott Jamieson led the way on 9-under 63.

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Michael Sherman|Published