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Watch VideoDarren Fichardt aims to reignite rivalry with Ernie Els on senior circuit

Darren Fichardt, a stalwart of South African golf, is eagerly anticipating his transition to the senior tour as he approaches his 50th birthday, while still competing on the DP World Tour. He is also looking forward to reigniting his rivalry with golfing icon Ernie Els on the senior circuit.

Michael Sherman|Published

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.

Michael Sherman|Published

Watch VideoWilco Nienaber aims to join golf’s elite on the PGA Tour

When a tournament is on and Wilco Nienaber is playing, though, he tends to have some of the biggest galleries, and that’s because he’s one of the longest hitters on the DP World Tour (DPWT).

Michael Sherman|Published

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.

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.

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.

Michael Sherman|Published

SA Open champion Dylan Naidoo earns a spot in golf’s oldest tournament, The Open

After winning the SA Open last week, Joburg golfer Dylan Naidoo earned himself a spot in golf's oldest tournament, The Open.

Jehran Naidoo|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.

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

Rowan Callaghan|Published