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Dylan 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.
How 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.
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.
Dylan 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.
Papwa Sewgolum legacy immortalised with Dylan Naidoo's historic SA Open victory
Dylan Naidoo's victory at the SA Open marks a historic moment in South African golf, echoing the legacy of Papwa Sewgolum and symbolising progress in a sport once marred by apartheid.
LIV Golf duo Charl Schwartzel and Branden Grace set to tee it up at SA Open
The LIV Golf duo confirmed their participation in the second oldest national open in golf on Tuesday, in a big boost to the tournament.
After the Dunhill conquest, SA Open glory beckons for Norris
Alfred Dunhill Championship winner Shaun Norris is poised to compete for his first SA Open title at the iconic Durban Country Club, aiming to reclaim his top ranking in South African golf.
From Lavender Hill to Royal Cape: How Brian Felix is transforming lives through golf and resilience
Brian Felix grew up in Lavender Hill, facing hardship in the 1970s after his family was evicted from their home in Retreat.
Ashleigh Buhai leads SA challenge at Women’s Open at ‘Home of Golf’
Ashleigh Buhai triumphed in the Women’s Open in 2022 to collect her first major title, and became just the second South African winner of the tournament since Alison Sheard in 1979.
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.
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.
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.
Chips shots made easier
On The Fairways - What makes the short game so challenging to one, is the fact that you are not going to make a full swing as the distance is much shorter. To help understand this you would need to focus on the length of your backswing.
Money, money, money, must be funny in a LIV man’s world
Scottie Scheffler, who is world number one, and the hottest player in the sport right now walked away with R69 million while SA’s Dean Burmesrer pocketed R76. 7 for his LIV Golf Miami victory.
Three in a row, why not? Dean Burmester chasing history at Alfred Dunhill Championship
Dean Burmester has dominated the last two co-sanctioned tournaments with his victories in the Joburg Open and the Investec South African Open and is a clear favourite for the Alfred Dunhill Championship.
Credit where it’s due … Why Ashleigh Buhai is SA’s best golfer on the global stage
Ashleigh Buhai is the top-ranked SA player, man or woman, on the planet at the moment.
Dean Burmester doubles up with Investec SA Open triumph
An emotional Dean Burmester won the Investec South African Open Championship by three strokes at the Blair Atholl Golf & Equestrian Estate on Sunday.
Young guns Jayden Schaper, Ryan van Velzen chasing Investec SA Open glory
Friends Jayden Schaper and Ryan van Velzen share the lead into Sunday’s final round of the Investec South African Open in Johannesburg.
Swede Jesper Svensson leads into weekend of Investec SA Open
Jesper Svensson will take a one-shot lead into the weekend of the Investec South African Open Championship after impressing on Friday.
Grip and rip it … Blair Atholl to make history as longest course ever on DP World Tour
The 7 528-metre par-72 course designed by Gary Player is predicted to be a tough test this week at the SA Open with a few changes from last year, as the longest in the history of DP World Tour.
Why Nikhil Rama may just be SA’s next golf superstar after banking R718k at Joburg Open
Nikhil Rama led going into the weekend at Houghton Golf Club, before eventually settling in sixth place and a huge payday of R718 538 - comfortably the biggest of his burgeoning career.
Thriston Lawrence poised for Joburg Open double
Thriston Lawrence produced another masterclass of patience and control to earn a three-stroke lead going into Sunday’s final round of the Joburg Open at Houghton Golf Club.
Sunshine Tour rookie Nikhil Rama to play Investec SA Open
Papwa Sewgolum Class for the Sunshine Tour, Nikhil Rama, who played a hard-fought 2023 Sunshine Tour season, has been invited to compete against the best at the Investec SA Open.
Sunshine Tour following LIV Golf example and upping prize money to R2 million
The Sunshine Tour, following in the footseps of the LIV Golf Series, will feature increased prize money at a host of events this season.
The 10 South Africans and their quest for The Open Championship and R55m payday
A whopping R55. 36m will be up for grabs in The Open Championship this week, and with 10 South Africans led by Louis Oosthuizen and Ernie Els it could be a life-changing four days.