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Watch VideoScottie Scheffler triumphs over Jon Rahm to win third major title at PGA

Scottie Scheffler wins his third major title at the PGA Championship, outdueling Jon Rahm with a dominant back-nine finish to claim the Wanamaker Trophy.

Sport Golf
AFP|Published

Watch VideoDefending champ Scottie Scheffler lurking three behind Justin Rose at Masters

Scottie Scheffler remains within striking distance of leader Justin Rose at the Masters, seeking to defend his title despite challenging winds and a tough back nine.

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AFP|Published

Watch VideoJustin Rose lights up Augusta National to take Masters lead as Rory McIlroy stumbles

Justin Rose fires a scorching seven-under-par 65 to seize the first-round lead at the Masters, three strokes ahead of defending champion Scottie Scheffler.

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AFP|Published

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.

Sport Golf US Masters
Leighton Koopman|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 VideoDramatic showdown: Rory McIlroy and JJ Spaun head to Monday playoff at storm-hit Players Championship

Rory McIlroy and J. J. Spaun face off in a thrilling Monday playoff after a dramatic final round at the storm-hit Players Championship, both finishing at 12-under 276.

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AFP|Published

Watch VideoDon't cry for me Rahm, LIV Golfers can't have their cake and eat it too

As of January 13, of the 47 players playing on the LIV circuit just three have moved up in the world rankings since the inception of the Saudi-funded, breakaway circuit.

Sport Golf PGA Tour
Michael Sherman|Published

Understanding golf ball durability in hot weather

Discover how extreme heat influences the performance and durability of golf balls, and learn tips to protect your equipment during hot weather.

The Post Sport
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Christmas dinner the only thing that managed to stop Scottie Scheffler in 2024 . . .

Scottie Scheffler enjoyed one of the most successful seasons in PGA Tour history winning seven tournaments on the tour in 2024.

Sport Golf PGA Tour
AFP|Published

Mastering golf with Papwa Sewgolum’s unique grip

Explore the unique golfing techniques of Papwa Sewgolum and discover how his unconventional grip can enhance your game.

The Post Sport
OWN Correspondent|Published

WATCH: Move over Scottie Scheffler, SA’s seven-year-old golf sensation Mnqobi is coming for you!

A seven-year-old South African is dazzling users on TikTok with his phenomenal golf swing and ball-striking ability.

Sport Golf
Michael Sherman|Published

US domination continues with one-sided victory over Internationals at Presidents Cup

Keegan Bradley defeated South Korea's Kim Si-woo 1-up to clinch the trophy, which gave the Americans a 13-1-1 lead in the series against the non-European side whose only win came in 1998.

Sport Golf
Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

Scottie Scheffler, Tom Kim spat adds much-needed spice to one-sided Presidents Cup opener

Tom Kim delivered a fist pump and some trash talk to Scottie Scheffler after sinking a 27-foot birdie putt, only for the US star to sink his own 27-foot birdie putt to tie the hole and respond.

Sport Golf
Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

Shades of Tiger Woods? Scottie Scheffler wins Tour champs for seventh victory this season

Scottie Scheffler is the first player to win seven PGA Tour events in a year since Tiger Woods in 2007 and his remarkable season has also included a Masters win and an Olympic gold.

Sport Golf
Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

‘Last man’ Keegan Bradley ‘pumped’ after BMW Championship triumph

Keegan Bradley had only qualified in the final spot in the top 50 of the FedEx Cup standings with his last round at the St Jude Championship last week.

Sport Golf PGA Tour
Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

Scottie Scheffler shoots lights out to win golf gold after final round drama at Paris Olympics

Scottie Scheffler secured his seventh win of the year with a course record-equalling 62 at Le Golf National to edge out silver medallist Fleetwood by one stroke.

Sport Olympics
Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

SA’s Christiaan Bezuidenhout makes his move ahead of Olympic golf final round

Christiaan Bezuidenhout and Erik van Rooyen are six shots adrift of the leaders Xander Schauffele and Jon Rahm, who are tied on 14-under par.

Sport Olympics
John Goliath|Published

Erik van Rooyen leads SA charge as Japan’s Hideki Matsuyama sits top in Olympics golf

Erik van Rooyen was the best of the South African golfers in the first round of the Paris Olympics on Thursday as he finished on 4 under par for a tied sixth place.

Sport Olympics
Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

Simone Biles seeks more gymnastics glory as Brian Pintado wins first athletics gold in Paris

A total of 16 golds are up for grabs on the sixth full day of competition in Paris, where torrential early rain forced a half-hour postponement to the start of the men's walk.

Sport Olympics
Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

Scottie Scheffler eyeing ‘special’ Olympic golf title

Scottie Scheffler is hoping to crown a brilliant season with a ‘special’ gold medal as the golf world number one prepares to tee off at his first Olympics.

Sport Olympics
Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

Xander Schauffele Open Championship dream comes true at Royal Troon

Xander Schauffele delivered a faultless final round of 65 at Royal Troon on Scotland's west coast to emerge from a congested leaderboard and grab the Claret Jug.

Sport Golf Open Championship
Michael Andisile Mayalo|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.

Sport Golf Open Championship
Michael Sherman|Published

SA’s Thriston Lawrence in final group shoot-out with Billy Horschel at Open Championship

South Africa’s Thriston Lawrence made the most of the benign early morning conditions at the Open Championship to shoot through the pack.

Sport Golf Open Championship
Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

Another unwanted record for Tiger Woods as Shane Lowry takes Open Championship lead

Shane Lowry moved into the lead of the 152nd British Open at seven under par after his second round at Royal Troon as Rory McIlroy and Tiger Woods missed the cut.

Sport Golf Open Championship
Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published

Scheffler, DeChambeau loom over McIlroy’s bid for Open Championship redemption

The Open Championship is the oldest of the four Majors and often the most unpredictable, given the vagaries of the weather and the fickle nature of links golf.

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Reuters|Published