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Watch VideoRory McIlroy's emotional Masters victory completes his Grand Slam journey

Rory McIlroy's emotional victory at the Masters marks the completion of his Grand Slam journey, as he sinks a crucial birdie putt in a sudden death playoff against Justin Rose,

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Watch VideoRory McIlroy poised for greatness at The Masters - ‘I’ll be able to handle it’

Rory McIlroy stands on the brink of golf history, poised to achieve the career Grand Slam at The Masters, demonstrating both readiness and resilience in his quest for the elusive green jacket.

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Watch VideoGary Player, Citadel raise R2. 3m for Blair Atholl Pre-Primary

Citadel recently raised R2. 3 million, with golfing legend Gary Player and former Westlife lead-singer Brian McFadden to ensure a brighter future for the Blair Atholl Pre-Primary School.

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Watch VideoTiger Woods has been on the prowl again, as the world still wonders about his golf game

Tiger Woods, after confirming a new relationship with Vanessa Trump, continues to struggle with health challenges affecting his golf career, including recent surgeries and past injuries, while maintaining a private personal life following high-profile relationships and his 2010 scandal.

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Watch VideoWhat did Gary Player foresee? Tiger Woods undergoes Achilles surgery

As Tiger Woods was effectively ruled out of The Masters following Achilles surgery, did Gary Player see it coming?

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Watch VideoTiger Woods might not be able to walk Augusta at The Masters, says Gary Player

Tiger Woods has had so many health challenges over the last few years, especially after a serious car crash in February 2021 that badly injured his ankle.

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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.

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Watch VideoDylan Naidoo’s SA Open victory was massive for players of colour, but when will we see the next top black African golfer?

Dylan Naidoo is also a former Golf RSA member, which together with the Sunshine Tour has made incredible progress for the development of the sport in South Africa.

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Watch VideoWATCH: Gary Player ‘thanks God' Donald Trump is back

Gary Player, 89, has not hidden his support for Trump over the years - most notably accepting the Medal of Freedom during the President’s first term in office back in 2021.

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Watch VideoNedbank 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.

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LOOK: Gary Player ‘The Black Knight’ congratulates Donald Trump on US election win

Gary Player who turned 89 last week, has a history with Trump. The nine-time major winner accepted the Presidential Medal of Freedom from Trump when he was in office back in January 2021.

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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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WATCH: Scottie Scheffler arrested ahead of PGA Championship second round

Golf world number one Scottie Scheffler was handcuffed by police early Friday, according to video footage and media reports, after allegedly trying to drive around traffic controls outside the PGA Championship.

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Scottie Scheffler domination good for golf, says Gary Player ahead of PGA

Legendary SA golf icon Gary Player said that a dominant force like world number one Scottie Scheffler, like Tiger Woods was in the 2000s, could only benefit the game.

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Legendary European Tour golfer and commentator Peter Oosterhuis dies aged 75

The Englishman Peter Oosterhuis was the dominant force in European golf during the European Tour’s formative years, winning the Order of Merit in the Tour’s first three seasons from 1972 to 1974.

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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.

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Garrick Higgo hoping for change of fortune at Zurich Classic

The 24-year-old Garrick Higgo has played 11 events on the PGA Tour in 2024, and has one top-30 finish to his name in that time.

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Rumours swirl over Rory McIlroy making R16 billion switch to LIV Golf

After a poor finish at The Masters, rumours have begun to swirl that the former LIV Golf critic Rory McIlroy may be joining the Saudi-funded tour in an incredible R16 billion deal.

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Erik van Rooyen the only South African to make the cut at The Masters

Erik van Rooyen was the only South African to make the cut on day two of the Masters at Augusta National, while Americans Bryson DeChambeau, Scottie Scheffler and Max Homa led the way.

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Tiger Woods’ stamina to be put to the test during 23-hole marathon at hilly Masters

Tiger Woods stood on one-under par through 13 holes when Thursday's opening round of the 88th Masters was halted by darkness.

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‘Mad scientist’ Bryson DeChambeau finds value in old truths to lead Masters

Bryson DeChambeau leads the Masters after he tamed Augusta National with an outstanding demonstration of precision.

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The Masters start delayed by storms as Scheffler and McIlroy chase history

Bad weather delayed the start of the 88th Masters at Augusta National on Thursday with heavy favourites world number one Scottie Scheffler and second-ranked Rory McIlroy paired together.

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Scottie Scheffler and Rory McIlroy set for Masters showdown at Augusta

Top-ranked Scottie Scheffler and world number two Rory McIlroy, each chasing a milestone Masters victory will go head-to-head at Augusta with the tournament starting on Thursday.

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Tiger Woods the shining star during eclipse on first practice day at Masters

World number one Scottie Scheffler and 15-time major winner Tiger Woods were available for stargazing for those who weren't looking to the cloudless afternoon sky for 76% moon shading of the sun.

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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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