JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA - FEBRUARY 26: Darren Fichardt during the trophy presentation during day 4 of the 2017 Joburg Open at Royal Johannesburg and Kensington Golf Club on February 26, 2017 in Johannesburg, South Africa. EDITOR'S NOTE: For free editorial use. Not available for sale. No commercial usage. (Photo by Petri Oeschger/Sunshine Tour/Gallo Images)

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Fichardt wins Joburg Open with last-hole birdie

Darren Fichardt called his caddie over to help him read the putt that would win him the Joburg Open on Sunday, but in the end, he was left to his…

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February 26, 2017

DORAL, FL - MARCH 06: Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump makes an appearance prior to the start of play and speaks with golfer Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland during the final round of the World Golf Championships-Cadillac Championship at Trump National Doral Blue Monster Course on March 6, 2016 in Doral, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)

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Diplomatic McIlroy deals with Trump backlash

Rory McIlroy released a statement on Saturday night regarding a round of golf he played with United States President Donald Trump. ‘Whether you respect the person who holds that position…

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February 26, 2017

JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA - FEBRUARY 23: Jacques Kruyswijk during day 1 of the 2017 Joburg Open at Royal Johannesburg and Kensington Golf Club on February 23, 2017 in Johannesburg, South Africa. EDITOR'S NOTE: For free editorial use. Not available for sale. No commercial usage. (Photo by Petri Oeschger/Sunshine Tour/Gallo Images)

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Rain wrecks another round at Joburg Open

A thunderstorm hit Royal Johannesburg & Kensington Golf Club on Saturday to cause yet another delay to the Joburg Open – this time reducing the tournament to 54 holes instead of the regulation 72. (more…)

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February 25, 2017

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Teenager Lamprecht makes SA Amateur history at Humewood

Louis Oosthuizen Junior Academy prodigy Christo Lamprecht produced a career-defining performance at Humewood Golf Club on Friday to become the youngest Sanlam South African Amateur champion in the 110-year history of this premier international championship.

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February 25, 2017

JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA - FEBRUARY 24: Darren Fichardt during day 2 of the 2017 Joburg Open at Royal Johannesburg and Kensington Golf Club on February 24, 2017 in Johannesburg, South Africa. EDITOR'S NOTE: For free editorial use. Not available for sale. No commercial usage. (Photo by Petri Oeschger/Sunshine Tour/Gallo Images)

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Fichardt looking good at Joburg Open

Darren Fichardt’s eye-catching rounds of 66, 66 at the Joburg Open gave him the top spot in the clubhouse on Friday, courtesy of some good putting. The four-time European Tour…

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February 24, 2017

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It’s an all-SA Championship showdown at Humewood

The first all-South African final since 2014 will also be an all-Southern Cape affair in the Sanlam SA Amateur Championship. Caylum Boon and Christo Lamprecht showcased their skills in a four-club south-westerly wind that pummelled the players, first in the quarter-finals and then in the semi-finals at Humewood Golf Club on Thursday.

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February 24, 2017

JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA - FEBRUARY 23: Paul Peterson during day 1 of the 2017 Joburg Open at Royal Johannesburg and Kensington Golf Club on February 23, 2017 in Johannesburg, South Africa. EDITOR'S NOTE: For free editorial use. Not available for sale. No commercial usage. (Photo by Petri Oeschger/Sunshine Tour/Gallo Images)

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Peterson posts 62 before weather delays Joburg Open

Paul Peterson of the United States got round the West course at Royal Johannesburg and Kensington Golf Club in nine-under-par 62 on Thursday, well before the soaking rain stopped play…

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February 24, 2017

JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA - FEBRUARY 23: Carrie Park during day 3 of the 2017 Sunshine Ladies Tour Classic at Glendower Golf Club on February 23, 2017 in Johannesburg, South Africa. EDITOR'S NOTE: For free editorial use. Not available for sale. No commercial usage. (Photo by Luke Walker/Sunshine Tour/Gallo Images)

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Park wins at Glendower

It took a sudden-death playoff to decide the Sunshine Ladies Tour Classic, but eventually Carrie Park beat Nobuhle Dlamini at Glendower Golf Club on Thursday. It was a tough week…

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February 23, 2017

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SA Amateur heats up

On another balmy day at Humewood Golf Club, unheralded Keaton Slatter (pictured) and Dylan Kok were a picture of mental calmness as they played their way into the quarterfinal of…

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February 23, 2017

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Levey lights up Randpark

Pretoria golfer CJ Levey left nothing out on the Firethorn Course as he winged his way to a second IGT Challenge Tour victory in Race to QSchool #17 on Wednesday.…

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February 23, 2017