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Watch VideoThe life of a professional golfer is no laughing matter . . . just ask Robin Williams

Next time when you see a golfer’s hand trembling to land a putt on the 18th, just remember there is so much more than glory at stake, writes Zaahier Adams

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Zaahier Adams|Published

Watch VideoRobin Williams feeds off 'good vibes' of his dad to take the co-lead at Turkish Airlines Open

The DP World Tour’s Turkish Airlines Open may be concluding on Mother’s Day, but the familiarity of having his father on his bag provided Robin “Tiger” Williams with the inspiration.

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Zaahier Adams|Updated

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

Altin van der Merwe aims for a Sunshine Tour ticket to Europe

Altin van der Merwe could redefine his career in professional golf as he aims to secure a top position on the Sunshine Tour’s Order of Merit and achieve his dream of playing in Europe.

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Herman Gibbs|Published

Moodley leads SA's chase for Rookie honours at Platinum Ladies Open

Kaiyuree Moodley, 23, is blazing through the last two events on the Sunshine Ladies Tour taking place at the Blair Atholl Golf and Equestrian Estate.

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Protect your eyes: The importance of sunglasses in golf

Discover how wearing sunglasses can protect your eyes, reduce glare, and enhance your performance on the golf course

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Watch VideoEXCLUSIVE: Gary Player insists he had a ‘great’ friendship with Papwa Sewgolum

Gary Player has also come under fire in recent years as his pro-Apartheid comments he made in the 1960s and 1970s had resurfaced.

Sport Golf Sunshine Tour
Michael Sherman|Published

Scotland's Calum Hill claims dramatic playoff win in Joburg Open

In a thrilling finale at Houghton Golf Club, Scotland's Calum Hill emerged victorious from a dramatic three-way playoff against South Africans Jacques Kruyswijk and Shaun Norris to claim the Joburg Open title.

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Shaun Norris ready to strike gold in Joburg Open

Despite battling an ear infection, Shaun Norris has extended his lead to four shots at the Joburg Open, carding an impressive 67 in the third round.

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Shaun Norris battles ear infection to lead Joburg Open

Shaun Norris showed remarkable resilience at the Joburg Open, fighting through a painful ear infection to card an impressive 63 and claim the tournament lead.

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Watch VideoDylan Naidoo’s breakthrough may signal dawn of new era in SA golf

SA Open champion Dylan Naidoo said he is still trying to make sense of the flood of emotions.

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Michael Sherman|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 VideoSA Open champ Dylan Naidoo gears up to impress at Joburg Open

Dylan Naidoo says he will not be feeling any extra pressure at the Joburg Open this week as one of the favourites following his SA Open triumph.

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Michael Sherman|Published

Watch VideoDylan Naidoo's victory sparks hope for players of colour, says Toto Thimba Jnr

While the number of black Africans playing golf in South Africa in the amateur and professional ranks is still staggeringly low - it’s important for youngsters to see sports stars who look like them to find inspiration.

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Michael Sherman|Published

Watch VideoExclusive: Dylan Naidoo reflects on his surreal SA Open win

Dylan Naidoo's historic win at the SA Open marks a significant milestone in South African golf, as he becomes the first golfer of colour to claim the title, reflecting on the legacy of Papwa Sewgolum

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Rowan Callaghan|Published

Watch VideoDylan Naidoo 'felt like Tiger Woods' as Durban crowds get behind local hope at SA Open

In a thrilling turn of events at the SA Open, young star Dylan Naidoo and England's Laurie Canter share the lead, setting the stage for an intense final round.

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IOL Reporter|Published

Watch VideoShaun Norris is the underrated journeyman, and strongest SA golfer on tour

While Shaun Norris is not a prolific winner, he has more than proved his ability around the globe with 13 victories across five different tours.

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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.

Sport Golf
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

Ashleigh Buhai puts injuries behind her to lead LPGA’s Queen City Championship

Ashleigh Buhai’s round included eight birdies and just one bogey, as she put her injury problems behind her this year to edge ahead of Thailand’s Jeeno Thitkul and China’s Yan Liu.

Sport Golf
Michael Sherman|Published

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.

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Michael Sherman|Published

Jaco Ahlers outduels Brandon Stone, Shaun Norris to win at Wild Coast

Jaco Ahlers held a four-stroke lead going into the final round, but with the weather having turned favourable after two days of strong wind, Shaun Norris and Brandon Stone launched a ferocious charge for the title.

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Just another Sunday, says Thriston Lawrence after top Open Championship finish

Thriston Lawrence led by one with nine holes to play in the final round of the Open Championship at Royal Troon in Scotland on Sunday.

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Michael Sherman|Published

Thriston Lawrence comes up short at The Open as Xander Schauffele triumphs

Thriston Lawrence fired a three-under final round 68 to end third on six-under overall, three behind Xander Schauffele on nine-under after a closing 65 to win The Open Championship at Royal Troon, in Scotland, on Sunday.

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Michael Sherman|Published

WATCH: Looking back at Brandon Stone’s epic Scottish Open triumph

The phenomenal final round 60 in 2018 at the Scottish Open saw Brandon Stone capture his third European Tour victory - now called the DP World Tour (DPWT) - in the five years since he had turned professional.

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Michael Sherman|Published