With exemptions into The Masters and The Open on the line, and over 30 000 tickets sold to what is being billed as “A Tribute to History”, this week’s Investec South African Open is certainly showcasing itself to the world. And three of its former champions couldn’t be more pleased.
How South Africa’s overseas golfing contingent performed over the past week.
Branden Grace grabbed five of his eight birdies on the back nine on Saturday to pull away for a two-shot win in the Portland LIV Golf Invitational and capture the $4-million first prize.
Branden Grace signed for a second-round 69 at the LIV Golf Invitational Portland on Friday.
How South Africa’s large overseas golfing contingent performed over the past week.
Charl Schwartzel won the LIV Golf Invitational Series London tournament at Centurion Club on Saturday.
South Africa’s top-ranked golfers Louis Oosthuizen, Branden Grace and Charl Schwartzel have resigned their membership from the PGA Tour to play in the Saudi-backed LIV Golf International Series.
Dean Burmester shot a one-under 69 in the opening round of the PGA Championship at Southern Hills on Thursday.
World No 15 Louis Oosthuizen could be the top-ranked player at the first event of a lucrative Saudi Arabia-backed golf tour in June.
Garrick Higgo and Branden Grace combined for a third-round 63 at the PGA Tour’s Zurich Classic of New Orleans team event on Saturday.