ST FRANCIS BAY, SOUTH AFRICA - NOVEMBER 05: Jacques Blaauw during day 3 of the 2016 Vodacom Origins of Golf Final at St Francis Links on November 05, 2016 in St Francis Bay, South Africa. EDITOR'S NOTE: For free editorial use. Not available for sale. No commercial usage. (Photo by Petri Oeschger/Sunshine Tour/Gallo Images)

Golf

Blaauw fighting for his right to play in Europe

At the start of each tournament professionals aim to make the final round within three shots of the lead, to go low over the last 18 and eventually to win. This week it’s a little different for Jacques Blaauw, who is three shots away from a European Tour card and tied for 41st at Qualifying School. (more…)

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November 17, 2016

Golf

Naicker seals IGT Tour hat-trick

Damian Naicker kept his cool to conjure up a tournament winning approach to the final green at Wingate Park Country Club on Wednesday to set up his third IGT Tour victory this season. (more…)

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November 17, 2016

Golf

The Iceman cometh

Henrik Stenson leads the Race to Dubai ahead of the DP World Tour Championship and the ‘Super Swede’ is keen to end 2016 on a high note. (more…)

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November 16, 2016

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Lombard youngest of six to make Euro QSchool weekend

Six South Africans made the cut at the Final Stage of European Tour Qualifying School, including 21-year-old Zander Lombard. (more…)

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November 16, 2016

NORTH WEST, SOUTH AFRICA - DECEMBER 03: Danny Willett during day 1 of the 2015 Nedbank Golf Challenge at Gary Player Country Club on December 03, 2015 in North West, 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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Willett back in form ahead of Dubai final

Danny Willett had a torrid spell from the Ryder Cup until the weekend of the Nedbank Golf Challenge, where the game finally clicked for a Saturday 67 at Gary Player Country Club. (more…)

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November 16, 2016

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Groenewald breaks deadlock at Wingate Park

Coert Groenewald stole the march on the rest of the joint overnight leaders to edge into the sole lead on day two of the Race to Q-School #7 with a…

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November 16, 2016

DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - NOVEMBER 15: Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland tees off on the 6th hole during a pro-am round ahead of the DP World Tour Championship at Jumeirah Golf Estates on November 15, 2016 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Andrew Redington/Getty Images)

Golf

McIlroy determined to be number one again

Rory McIlroy admitted that he’s not playing for the Race to Dubai title at this week’s DP World Tour Championship, instead he’d like to be the best player in the world again. (more…)

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November 15, 2016

DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - NOVEMBER 15: European Tour, Chief Executive, Keith Pelley (r) announces the Rolex Series with Rolex Global Head of Sponsorship and Partnership, Laurent Delanney prior to the DP World Tour Championship at Jumeirah Golf Estates on November 15, 2016 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Ross Kinnaird/Getty Images)

Golf

European Tour unites with Rolex

The European Tour is proud to officially announce the Rolex Series, an exciting new alliance of leading tournaments which will strengthen the golf schedule from the 2017 season onwards. (more…)

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November 15, 2016

CHASKA, MN - SEPTEMBER 30: Justin Rose and Henrik Stenson of Europe walk off the ninth green during morning foursome matches of the 2016 Ryder Cup at Hazeltine National Golf Club on September 30, 2016 in Chaska, Minnesota. (Photo by Sam Greenwood/Getty Images)

Golf

Team format hits the PGA Tour

It was a refreshing surprise when the Zurich Classic announced a change in format to team competition, with players free to pick a partner. (more…)

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November 15, 2016

Golf

Amateurs represent for SA

The South African junior quartet competing in the 8th Albatross International Golf Championship India arrived home on Sunday boasting top 10 finishes in the two team events, as well as three top 10 places in the Individual Competitions at the Classic Golf and Country Club near New Delhi. (more…)

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November 15, 2016