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Watch VideoRolling 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.

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Michael Sherman|Published

Watch VideoLIV 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.

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Michael Sherman|Published

Watch VideoSouth 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.

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Michael Sherman|Published

Watch Video13 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.

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Michael Sherman|Published

Watch VideoDean 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.

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Michael Sherman|Published

Watch VideoOur 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.

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Michael Sherman|Published

Watch VideoAs 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.

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Michael Sherman|Published

Watch VideoDon'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.

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Michael Sherman|Published

Watch VideoLIV 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.

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Michael Sherman|Published

Watch VideoWATCH: 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.

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Michael Sherman|Published

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.

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Michael Sherman|Published

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.

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Michael Sherman|Published

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.

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Michael Sherman|Published

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.

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John Goliath|Published

‘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.

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Michael Sherman|Published

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.

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Michael Sherman|Published

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.

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Michael Sherman|Published

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.

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Michael Sherman|Published

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.

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Michael Sherman|Published

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.

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Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

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.

Sport Golf
Michael Sherman|Published

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.

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Michael Sherman|Published

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.

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Michael Sherman|Published

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.

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Michael Sherman|Published

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.

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Michael Sherman|Published