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Charl Schwartzel cherishes his Masters legacy while pursuing The Open at St Andrews

As a 20-something-year-old Charl Schwartzel didn’t fully grasp his Masters victory back in 2011 and the magnitude of winning one of golf’s most famous majors.

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Leighton Koopman|Published

Justin Rose keeps three-shot Masters lead as Ludvig Aberg, Bryson DeChambeau charge

Justin Rose maintained his three-stroke Masters lead through the front nine of Friday's second round, shooting to eight-under as challengers Ludvig Aberg and Bryson DeChambeau mounted a charge at five-under.

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AFP|Published

SA star Charl Schwartzel eyes second Masters Green Jacket at Augusta: ‘I am feeling good about it’

After finishing second in Miami, a confident Charl Schwartzel believes he has what it takes to claim a second Green Jacket, joining two other South Africans in the Masters hunt at Augusta.

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Leighton Koopman|Published

Masters 2025: South African golfing trio aim for glory as ‘favourite week’ of the year arrives at Augusta National

As the week builds up to the first Major tournament of the year, South Africa will have three contenders, including a rookie debutant, looking to challenge for the famous Green Jacket

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Leighton Koopman|Published

Rory McIlroy wins second Players Championship title in playoff

In a thrilling St Patrick's Day showdown at TPC Sawgrass, Rory McIlroy secured his second Players Championship title, defeating J. J. Spaun in a dramatic three-hole playoff. The Northern Irishman's victory marks his 28th PGA Tour title and continues his impressive form heading into the Masters.

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AFP|Published

Watch VideoDramatic showdown: Rory McIlroy and JJ Spaun head to Monday playoff at storm-hit Players Championship

Rory McIlroy and J. J. Spaun face off in a thrilling Monday playoff after a dramatic final round at the storm-hit Players Championship, both finishing at 12-under 276.

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AFP|Published

Solid start for Christiaan Bezuidenhout at Arnold Palmer Invitational

South African professional golfer Christiaan Bezuidenhout is at the top of the leaderboard, tied for 2nd place after the first round of the 2025 Arnold Palmer Invitational.

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Jehran Naidoo|Published

Watch VideoHow Tiger Woods sparked Musiwalo Nethunzwi's journey to professional golf

As 35-year-old Musiwalo Nethunzwi aims to make the cut for the first time at the Joburg Open, he took time to remember where his love for the game first started.

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Michael Sherman|Published

Watch VideoBrian Campbell claims first PGA Tour title after thrilling Mexico Open playoff win over SA's Aldrich Potgieter

Brian Campbell triumphs over Aldrich Potgieter in a thrilling playoff to secure his first PGA Tour title at the Mexico Open.

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Yolande Du Preez|Published

Watch VideoAldrich Potgieter poised for history at Mexico Open

Though his lead was cut from his overnight advantage of four, the 20-year-old PGA Tour rookie Aldrich Potgieter did well to stay in front ahead of the final round. Potigieter moved to 20-under with a four-under 67 in round three.

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Michael Sherman|Published

Watch VideoSouth Africa’s Aldrich Potgieter scorches at Mexico Open with 10-under 61

The 20-year-old Aldrich Potgieter also became the fourth-youngest player to shoot 61 or lower on the PGA TOUR since 1983.

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Michael Sherman|Published

Watch VideoRory McIlroy captures PGA Pebble Beach title: 'Really cool to win at one of golf's cathedrals'

Rory McIlroy has ensured an eighth consecutive season with a victory and he hopes to complete a career grand slam at the majors by winning the Masters in April at Augusta National.

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AFP|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

Christmas dinner the only thing that managed to stop Scottie Scheffler in 2024 . . .

Scottie Scheffler enjoyed one of the most successful seasons in PGA Tour history winning seven tournaments on the tour in 2024.

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AFP|Published