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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.