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Aldrich Potgieter may have lost the Nedbank Golf Challenge but he’s definitely SA’s next big thing
Potgieter held a three-shot lead after 10 holes in the final round, but a triple bogey six at the par three erased that advantage. Two more bogeys in his final three holes saw the 20-year-old miss out on forcing a playoff by one shot. American Johannes Veerman triumphed on five-under.
Home advantage can help in-form Thriston Lawrence at Sun City
Max Homa is seeking to become the eighth player in the Nedbank Golf Challenge to successfully defend his title, and the first American to do so since Jim Furyk in 2005 and 2006.
Nedbank Golf Challenge: Lawrence, Bezuidenhout hoping to break SA drought in Africa’s major
It's been seven years since a South African won the Nedbank Golf Challenge, and nine SA hopefuls will tee it up when the tournament begins at Gary Player Country Club at Sun City on Thursday.
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.
Sun City hotel begins facelift for all of it's 340 rooms
The project will be carried out in phases in order to bring the first 56 refreshed rooms back in operation by the end of November 2024, in time for the Nedbank Golf Challenge.
American Max Homa holds off Danish challengers to win Nedbank Golf Challenge
Max Homa produced an imperious display to hold off Nicolai Højgaard and Thorbjørn Olesen to win the Nedbank Golf Challenge in Sun City on Sunday.
American Max Homa chasing glory in ‘Africa’s Major’
American Max Homa will take a one-stroke lead into Sunday’s final round of the Nedbank Gold Challenge at the Gary Player Country Club in Sun City.
Max Homa and Matthieu Pavon share Nedbank Golf Challenge lead at Sun City
American Max Homa and Frenchman Matthieu Pavon finished the day well to share the lead on the second day of the Nedbank Golf Challenge in Sun City on Friday.
Perfect start for American Max Homa in ‘Africa’s Major’ in Sun City
American Max Homa shot a six under-par 66 to share a one-stroke lead with Nicolai Højgaard, Dan Bradbury and Vincent Norrman at the Nedbank Golf Challenge in Sun City.
Tommy Fleetwood eyes Sun City hat-trick, but will there be a SA champion?
Tommy Fleetwood, who has taken a liking to the Gary Player design layout after his past two wins, will go for what no other player has achieved in the event.
American stars loving their South African safari ahead of Nedbank Golf Challenge
Max Homa and Justin Thomas will tee it up in their first Nedbank Golf Challenge feeling equally excited about what’s to come over the next four days at Sun City.
Zander Lombard ready for another shot at ‘Africa’s Major’
Zander Lombard is determined to use his experience of leading the Nedbank Golf Challenge in 2019 as he prepares for another shot at ‘Africa’s Major’ this week.
US Ryder Cup star Max Homa to play in Nedbank Golf Challenge
World Number Seven Max Homa will bring further Ryder Cup quality to the Nedbank Golf Challenge when he makes his debut in ‘Africa’s Major’ next month.
From beating Tiger Woods to setting a new scoring record … The legendary caddies of Africa’s Major
The three South African caddies Simon Masilo, Tiger Lekhulene and Zack Rasego each have unique memories and perspectives on the Nedbank Golf Challenge
Ockie Strydom set to make Nedbank Challenge debut
Ockie Strydom will make his Nedbank Golf Challenge debut as the first South African confirmed for the 2023 edition of ‘Africa’s Major’.
Major incentives on the line at Sunshine Tour Championship
The leading golfer on the Sunshine Tour’s final Order of Merit for the season will earn a place in two of the four majors.
Odds stacked against Thriston Lawrence defending Joburg Open title
Now facing a full event of four rounds, at a vastly different layout, the odds are stacked against the 25-year-old Thriston Lawrence, who made the Joburg Open his first DP World Tour (DPWT) victory.
New SA events added to DP World Tour and Challenge Tour calendar
The two new DP World Tour events will begin with the $1. 5 million SDC Championship to be played at St Francis Links in the Eastern Cape from 16-19 March.
Tommy Fleetwood defends Nedbank Golf Challenge in style
With no tournament in 2020 and 2021 due to Covid-19, Fleetwood was the defending champion with his victory in 2019.
Rasmus Hojgaard and Thomas Detry share third round lead at Nedbank Golf Challenge
Rasmus Hojgaard and Thomas Detry shared the lead at nine under par following the third round of the DP World Tour’s Nedbank Golf Challenge.
Rain wins the day on Friday at Nedbank Golf Challenge
Overnight leader Ryan Fox of New Zealand had been joined by former world number one Luke Donald of England on eight-under.
Ryan Fox catches fire with back nine 29 to lead Nedbank Golf Challenge
Nipping at the heels of Fox, one behind with his seven-under 65 is former world number one Luke Donald of England.