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Rolling in the green! Dean Burmester banks incredible R41m for second place in LIV Hong Kong event
It’s not the first big payday this season for Dean Burmester, after he pocketed R18. 4m at LIV Golf Riyadh, and R5. 71m in Adelaide last month.
LIV Golf duo Charl Schwartzel and Branden Grace set to tee it up at SA Open
The LIV Golf duo confirmed their participation in the second oldest national open in golf on Tuesday, in a big boost to the tournament.
South African golf stars bank massive R5. 76m each at LIV Golf Adelaide
Dean Burmester and Charl Schwartzel each pocketed a handy $312,500 (R5. 76m) for finishing in a tie for 12th at the LIV Golf Adelaide.
13 years and waiting … When will a Saffa win a men’s golf major again?
When Ernie Els won the 2012 Open Championship at Royal Lytham & St Anne’s, it completed an exceptional run of regular major wins for South Africans.
Dean Burmester banks R18. 4 million for fourth at LIV Golf event
Dean Burmester finished fourth on 14-under and pocketed a cool million dollars which works out to a quite incredible R18. 4m.
Our chemistry is really good for Afrikaans speaking guys, says Louis Oosthuizen on LIV ambitions with Stingers
Last season, Louis Oosthuizen earned around R154 million on the LIV Golf Tour.
As Ernie Els continues to shine on senior tour, when will SA produce another major-winner?
Ernie Els was part of a golden generation of SA golfers, which also ushered in a couple of top players over the last three decades.
Don't cry for me Rahm, LIV Golfers can't have their cake and eat it too
As of January 13, of the 47 players playing on the LIV circuit just three have moved up in the world rankings since the inception of the Saudi-funded, breakaway circuit.
LIV Golf event coming to SA? Louis Oosthuizen has the scoop
With Branden Grace back on board, it might help potential sponsors green-light an event held in South Africa, 'in 2026 or 2027' explained Louis Oosthuizen.
WATCH: Branden Grace rejoins Stinger GC for 2025 LIV Golf season
Branden Grace will join Stinger GC and play his trade in the LIV Golf League in 2025.
Young guns Robin Williams and Aldrich Potgieter to make Nedbank Golf Challenge debuts
Robin Williams, 23, was given a personal invitation by tournament host Gary Player after the youngster’s stellar performances over the past season on the Sunshine Tour.
WATCH: Aldrich Potgieter is the next big thing in SA golf, but why does he have an American accent?
Aldrich Potgieter’s been successful at every level of golf he’s played, best demonstrated over the weekend as he became the second youngest-ever to earn a US PGA Tour card, via the Korn Ferry Tour (KFT) moneylist.
SA’s Aldrich Potgieter makes history as second youngest to earn PGA Tour card
The 20-year-old Aldrich Potgieter finished 29th on the Korn Ferry Tour moneylist, with the top-30 earning playing privileges for next season on the PGA Tour.
SA’s Brandon Grace’s lucrative LIV Golf future in doubt after suffering relegation
South Africa’s Branden Grace was relegated from LIV Golf alongside former two-time Masters winner Bubba Watson, Kieran Vincent, Scott Vincent and Kalle Samooja.
‘I said screw it and started playing better’, says Louis Oosthuizen
The 41-year-old Louis Oosthuizen signed for a closing 10-under 60, to end in a tie for eighth on 14-under overall.
Battling Ernie Els withdraws from The Open before second round
Ernie Els battled his way to an 11-over 82 in the first round, and he has since revealed he had been battling a back injury which led to his bad score.
WATCH: Dean Burmester’s moment of brilliance at The Open Championship
One incredible shot from Dean Burmester changed the complexion of his opening round of The Open Championship at Royal Troon on Thursday.
WATCH: The day Louis Oosthuizen won The Open and wished Nelson Mandela happy birthday
Louis Oosthuizen, 27 at the time, was a shock winner of the tournament - having missed the cut in seven of his previous eight major appearances.
Deja vu as South Africans led by Ernie Els at The Open once more
Ernie Els returns to The Open Championship, this time as a senior major championship winner following his victory in the Kaulig Companies Championship over the weekend.
Brendan Steele beats Louis Oosthuizen, Jon Rahm to LIV Golf Adelaide title
Former PGA Tour stalwart Brendan Steele captured his maiden LIV Golf title Sunday in Adelaide, keeping his cool to hold off a chasing pack led by Louis Oosthuizen and Jon Rahm.
WATCH: Charl Schwartzel, LIV teammates, shave heads to support his wife battling cancer
In a video posted on Instagram by team Stingers, Charl Schwartzel said he was shaving his head to support his wife while she undergoes treatment.
Money, money, money, must be funny in a LIV man’s world
Scottie Scheffler, who is world number one, and the hottest player in the sport right now walked away with R69 million while SA’s Dean Burmesrer pocketed R76. 7 for his LIV Golf Miami victory.
From Ernie Els to Charl Schwartzel, SA agony and ecstasy at The Masters
There have been a number of highlights, and lowlights, for South African fans at The Masters which starts at Augusta on Thursday.
Dean Burmester banks R77. 1 million with victory at LIV Golf Miami
Dean Burmester edged Spaniard Sergio Garcia on the second playoff hole after the pair had finished tied on 11-under after the three-round LIV Golf event in Miami.
Opinion - Is the golden age of SA golf already over?
The last time a South African won a men’s major Oscar Pistorius was still a revered global super star, Nelson Mandela was alive and Netflix wasn’t yet a thing.