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Gayton McKenzie, LIV Golf keen to host tournament in South Africa

Gayton McKenzie is determined to host a LIV Golf tournament in South Africa, following promising discussions with the tour's executives in South Korea.

Sport
John Goliath|Published

Watch VideoSchwartzel, Bezuidenhout, Lawrence struggle at the Masters: Can they make the cut?

Three South African golfers face a daunting challenge at the Masters after lacklustre first rounds and tough windy conditions expected in round two.

Sport Golf US Masters
John Goliath|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

Sport Golf US Masters
Leighton Koopman|Published

Watch VideoRolling in the green! Dean Burmester banks incredible R41m for second place in LIV Hong Kong event

It’s not the first big payday this season for Dean Burmester, after he pocketed R18. 4m at LIV Golf Riyadh, and R5. 71m in Adelaide last month.

Sport Golf
Michael Sherman|Published

Watch VideoSouth African golf stars bank massive R5. 76m each at LIV Golf Adelaide

Dean Burmester and Charl Schwartzel each pocketed a handy $312,500 (R5. 76m) for finishing in a tie for 12th at the LIV Golf Adelaide.

Sport Golf PGA Tour
Michael Sherman|Published

Watch VideoDean Burmester well-placed for another R20m payday, or better, at LIV Golf Adelaide

In difficult conditions on Saturday, Dean Burmester signed for a one-under 71 to move to a three-under total.

Sport Golf PGA Tour
Michael Sherman|Published

Watch VideoDean Burmester banks R18. 4 million for fourth at LIV Golf event

Dean Burmester finished fourth on 14-under and pocketed a cool million dollars which works out to a quite incredible R18. 4m.

Sport Golf
Michael Sherman|Published

Watch VideoOur chemistry is really good for Afrikaans speaking guys, says Louis Oosthuizen on LIV ambitions with Stingers

Last season, Louis Oosthuizen earned around R154 million on the LIV Golf Tour.

Sport Golf
Michael Sherman|Published

Watch VideoRory McIlroy eyes final-round surge in Dubai to chase down leader Daniel Hillier

Four-time champion Rory McIlroy is looking to become the first player to win the same tournament three years in a row on the DP World Tour since Ernie Els at the Heineken Classic (2002-2004).

Sport Golf European Tour
AFP|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

Watch VideoWATCH: Branden Grace rejoins Stinger GC for 2025 LIV Golf season

Branden Grace will join Stinger GC and play his trade in the LIV Golf League in 2025.

Sport Golf PGA Tour
Michael Sherman|Published

WATCH: UFC to LIV Golf: It’s been a busy weekend for Donald Trump

Donald Trump met with PGA Tour commissioner Jay Monahan and PIF boss Yasir Al-Rumayyan just a day apart over the weekend.

Sport Golf PGA Tour
Michael Sherman|Published

SA’s Brandon Grace’s lucrative LIV Golf future in doubt after suffering relegation

South Africa’s Branden Grace was relegated from LIV Golf alongside former two-time Masters winner Bubba Watson, Kieran Vincent, Scott Vincent and Kalle Samooja.

Sport Golf
John Goliath|Published

Tiger Woods goes back under the knife again with more back surgery

Tiger Woods, who turns 49 in December, hasn't played since he missed the cut at the Open Championship in July.

Sport Golf
Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

‘I said screw it and started playing better’, says Louis Oosthuizen

The 41-year-old Louis Oosthuizen signed for a closing 10-under 60, to end in a tie for eighth on 14-under overall.

Sport Golf
Michael Sherman|Published

WATCH: Dean Burmester’s moment of brilliance at The Open Championship

One incredible shot from Dean Burmester changed the complexion of his opening round of The Open Championship at Royal Troon on Thursday.

Sport Golf Open Championship
Michael Sherman|Published

Rory McIlroy aiming to end major drought and disappointments at The Open

The final major of the year gives McIlroy the chance to quickly forget blowing two short putts at Pinehurst last month which cost him the chance to end a decade-long major drought as Bryson DeChambeau won by one shot.

Sport Golf Open Championship
Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

Rory McIlroy takes short break from golf after US Open meltdown

In his first public comments since his meltdown at Pinehurst on Sunday that allowed Bryson DeChambeau to claim a one-shot victory, Rory McIlroy said his next event will be the July 11-14 Scottish Open.

Sport Golf US Open
Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

Tiger Woods, Brooks Koepka get US Open underway

Tiger Woods, Collin Morikawa, Brooks Koepka and Sweden's sixth-ranked Ludvig Aberg were among those set for a morning charge as the 124th US Open began on Thursday.

Sport Golf US Open
Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

Four South Africans under the radar at US Open as all eyes on Scottie Scheffler

It’s a long shot indeed, but in Christiaan Bezuidenhout, Dean Burmester, Erik van Rooyen and Casey Jarvis there could be a shock contender this week at the US Open.

Sport Golf US Open
Michael Sherman|Published

Tempo in the golf swing

Tempo is a vital key to maintaining balance and swing positions in the golf swing. Too quick of a swing forces the club to close and influences a hook shot while too much of deceleration in the downswing can force no rotation and the club face to open at impact.

The Post Sport
OWN Correspondent|Published

Bryson DeChambeau buoyed by second at PGA, already looking ahead to US Open

Bryson DeChambeau fired a bogey-free seven-under par 64 in Sunday's final round at Valhalla but Xander Schauffele's six-foot birdie putt on the final hole gave him a one-stroke victory for his first major title.

Sport Golf US PGA
Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

Dean Burmester in with a shot at glory at PGA Championship

Dean Burmester’s 11-under total is four off the lead held by Xander Schauffele and Collin Morikawa.

Sport Golf US PGA
Michael Sherman|Published

Dean Burmester quietly moving into contention at PGA Championship

Dean Burmester moved up 16 places with a four-under score in round two of the PGA Championship at Valhalla Golf Club.

Sport Golf US PGA
Michael Sherman|Published

Dean Burmester in the hunt on bunched leaderboard at PGA Championship

Dean Burmester was the top-placed South African on two-under 69 after day one of the PGA Championship.

Sport Golf US PGA
Michael Sherman|Published