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Winnipeg Free Press
23-05-2025
- Climate
- Winnipeg Free Press
Cameron Percy shoots 5-under 67 at at Congressional to take a 1-stroke lead in Senior PGA
BETHESDA, Md. (AP) — Cameron Percy shot a 5-under 67 on Thursday to lead by one stroke after the first round of the Senior PGA Championship at Congressional. Keith Horne (68) was second. Fellow South Africans Ernie Els (69) and Darren Fichardt were another shot back along with Simon Khan and Mario Tiziani. Els was back at the course where he won the 1997 U.S. Open, although Congressional has certainly changed since then. Players dealt with wet conditions on a rainy day, but Percy was one of the last groups to finish, and by then the sun was shining from one direction and a rainbow was forming in another. Percy started on the back nine and took the lead thanks to an eagle on the par-5 sixth and a birdie two holes later. The 53-year-old Horne has nine wins on South Africa's Sunshine Tour, plus a victory last year in the Legends Tour's Zambia Legends Championship. He holed out a wedge from 109 yards for an eagle on the par-4 eighth. ___ AP golf:
Yahoo
23-05-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Cameron Percy shoots 5-under 67 at at Congressional to take a 1-stroke lead in Senior PGA
BETHESDA, Md. (AP) — Cameron Percy shot a 5-under 67 on Thursday to lead by one stroke after the first round of the Senior PGA Championship at Congressional. Keith Horne (68) was second. Fellow South Africans Ernie Els (69) and Darren Fichardt were another shot back along with Simon Khan and Mario Tiziani. Advertisement Els was back at the course where he won the 1997 U.S. Open, although Congressional has certainly changed since then. Players dealt with wet conditions on a rainy day, but Percy was one of the last groups to finish, and by then the sun was shining from one direction and a rainbow was forming in another. Percy started on the back nine and took the lead thanks to an eagle on the par-5 sixth and a birdie two holes later. The 53-year-old Horne has nine wins on South Africa's Sunshine Tour, plus a victory last year in the Legends Tour's Zambia Legends Championship. He holed out a wedge from 109 yards for an eagle on the par-4 eighth. ___ AP golf:
IOL News
08-05-2025
- Entertainment
- IOL News
Robin ‘Tiger' Williams shows his claws to lead SA charge at Turkish Airlines Open
Robin Williams Youngster Robin Williams is a joint leader at the Turkish Airlines Open in Antalya. Photo: TYRONE WINFIELD Sunshine Tour Image: TYRONE WINFIELD Sunshine Tour ANTALYA: Young Robin Williams is leading the South African charge in the DP World Tour's Turkish Airlines Open here at the Regnum Carya in Antalya, Türkiye. The 23-year-old enjoyed a strong start with three birdies within his first four holes, and maintained his form throughout the day with three further birdies to finish on six-under-par to tie with co-leaders Italian Martin Couvra and German Tiger Christensen after Thursday's first round. Meanwhile, a refreshed Wilco Nienaber believes a new-found philosophical approach to the game will help him succeed in the Turkish Airlines Open. Nienaber, who won the NTT DATA Pro-Am at Fancourt while his grandfather was on his death bed back in February, shot a splendid opening-round 68 to finish three-under par on Thursday. 'I think, with the events at home, I was pretty tired,' Nienaber said. 'A lot of personal stuff has happened since NTT Data. 'I lost my grandfather one day after. So, quite a lot has happened since then. 'Chats have been had, and things have happened on the other side of it. He wasn't well for quite a while. DYLAN NAIDOO SA Open champion Dylan Naidoo enjoyed a rough opening day at the DP World Tour's Turkish Airlines Open at the Regnum Carya in Antalya, Türkiye. Photo: ZAAHIER ADAMS Independent Media Image: ZAAHIER ADAMS Independent Media Video Player is loading. Play Video Play Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration -:- Loaded : 0% Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Window Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Dropshadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Close Modal Dialog End of dialog window. Advertisement Next Stay Close ✕ Ad Loading 'But knowing it's going to happen and when it happens, it doesn't make it any easier. As a close family, it hurt us. That's how life is unfortunately.' Having experienced this trauma, the big-hitting 25-year-old now takes everything in his stride, despite bogeying the 10th and 16th holes. 'Number 10, water left, trees right, I had a committed tee shot, wind didn't really push it to the fairway,' Nienaber said. 'Bounced and rolled into the hazard, hit a good approach shot and missed the par putt. '(On 17) Bad tee shot, just a bad tee shot, left of the tee, but I made a bad decision on the second shot. Shouldn't have done that, but almost made par as well. 'I'm not getting frustrated if you miss too many, because you have a lot of chances. I'm happy with it. 'Maybe a little bit of execution on maybe two shots, but 's it. You hit many golf shots, so to hit two average ones are okay. 'All in all, very solid, very happy about it.' He was equally measured with his birdies on No 1, 5, 14, 15 and 17. 'I did some adjustments with my driver on Monday with Dom Prompting and it's really good. So, it's nice to hit it long and straight,' Nienaber said. 'Fourteen was just a great iron shot to five foot, and 15 driver forerun to putt, sounds straightforward, but I was pretty steady today.' DYLAN NAIDOO Dylan Naidoo's tee shot off hole No 6 led to a double-bogey. Photo: ZAAHIER ADAMS Independent Media Image: ZAAHIER ADAMS Independent Media Unfortunately, fellow South African and SA Open champion Dylan Naidoo was left a little bit more frustrated after an erratic opening round Starting on the back nine, and playing with two-times DP World Tour winner Jordan Smith and Scotland's Calum Hill, Naidoo shot out of the blocks with birdies on the 12th, 15th, first, fourth and seventh holes to sit amongst the leaders at four-under-par with three holes remaining.
The South African
25-04-2025
- Sport
- The South African
South Africa's Rising Golf Stars on the Global Stage
However, a new generation of talented golfers is emerging from this nation, ready to make their mark on the global stage. Leading this exciting wave is Christo Lamprecht, whose remarkable skills and achievements have already turned heads worldwide. Standing at an impressive 6'8″, Christo Lamprecht is not just making a big physical impression on the golf course – his talent is equally towering. At just 24 years old, Lamprecht has already achieved what many golfers dream of accomplishing in a lifetime. His journey began with a historic win at the South African Amateur Championship at the remarkably young age of 16, making him the youngest champion in the tournament's storied history. Lamprecht's collegiate career at Georgia Tech was nothing short of spectacular. He earned All-American honours three times, was named the 2024 Atlantic Coast Conference Player of the Year, and claimed three collegiate titles. His dedication and skill eventually earned him the top ranking in world amateur golf before he decided to turn professional in 2024. Dean Burmester has established himself as one of South Africa's most exciting players. Known for his powerful drives and aggressive playing style, Burmester has accumulated an impressive 12 professional wins, including four European Tour titles and ten Sunshine Tour victories. His breakthrough came with his win at the 2017 Tshwane Open, followed by the 2021 Tenerife Open. Burmester's success has continued with his transition to LIV Golf, where he claimed the 2024 LIV Golf Miami title. With a career-high world ranking of 55, Burmester's consistent performances in major tournaments showcase his resilience and elite skill level. For fans tracking live odds and performance analytics, platforms like FanDuel Sportsbook provide an engaging way to stay connected to Burmester's journey. Justin Harding has made his mark through strategic play and a precise short game. Two European Tour triumphs—the 2019 Commercial Bank Qatar Masters and the 2021 Magical Kenya Open—that showcase his ability to compete at the greatest levels are among his career highlights. Harding's adaptable playing style has brought him success across multiple continents, with seven Sunshine Tour wins and two Asian Tour titles. His impressive 12th-place finish at the 2019 Masters confirmed his ability to perform on golf's biggest stages. Like many South African players, Harding has also expanded his horizons by participating in LIV Golf. South African golf stands at an exciting crossroads. The established legends continue to inspire while a new generation of talented players emerges. Christo Lamprecht leads this new wave, but he's far from alone. The nation's rich golfing tradition, combined with excellent development programs, ensures that South Africa will remain a formidable force in global golf for years to come. With players like Lamprecht carrying forward the legacy established by Player, Els, and others, South African golf's future looks exceptionally bright. The blend of power, precision, and mental toughness that characterises South African players continues to translate into success on the world stage, writing new chapters in the nation's proud golfing story.
Khaleej Times
10-03-2025
- Sport
- Khaleej Times
Great Scot! Calum Hill's late surge seals ‘special' Joburg Open victory for second DP World Tour title
Calum Hill produced a breathtaking final-round charge and held his nerve in a dramatic play-off to win the Joburg Open, securing his second DP World Tour title in unforgettable fashion. The victory ended a long wait since his breakthrough at the 2021 Cazoo Classic, making the moment even sweeter. "This means a lot," said Hill who has three wins on the Challenge Tour and one on the Sunshine Tour. "It's been a while since that first win, and to do it like this, coming from behind, it makes it even more special." The Scotsman, who started the day a staggering eight shots off the lead, fired a sensational final-round 62 at the Signature Jack Nicklaus-designed Houghton Golf Club to catapult himself into contention before edging out South Africans Jacques Kruyswijk and Shaun Norris in extra holes. "It's awesome. A little bit surprised there, I thought we were having to go again (to another play-off hole)," Hill, 34, admitted. "And then the lightning is ridiculous, so I don't know what was going to happen, but yeah, I'm delighted. It was a fantastic day, and this is the cherry on top." Hill was relentless in his pursuit, carding five birdies and a bogey on the front nine before igniting his charge on the back nine with another birdie at the 11th, followed by a hat-trick from the 13th. A bogey on the 16th momentarily halted his momentum, but a remarkable birdie on the last—helped by a fortunate bounce—put him in the clubhouse at 14 under par, setting a formidable target. "Getting the birdie on the 18th was the only way I was going to have a chance," Hill, who was born in Kirkcaldy, a town and former royal burgh in Fife, on the east coast of Scotland, said. "I got lucky with the bounce up the slope and made a nice five-footer, and then it gave me a chance to have a go in this play-off." Three-player Showdown With Kruyswijk and Norris both clawing their way back to match Hill's total, a three-man showdown ensued. After all three parred the first extra hole, Hill's steady par on the second proved enough for victory as Norris found the water and Kruyswijk missed a five-foot putt. "You never know how a play-off is going to go. I think that might be my first play-off ever, so it's nice to have a 1-0 record on that!" Hill quipped. For Norris, the day was a rollercoaster. The 42-year-old began with a commanding four-shot lead but saw it evaporate after early bogeys. Despite battling back with birdies at the fifth and sixth, a costly double bogey on the 12th opened the door for his challengers. He produced a late charge, holing a monster birdie putt at the last to force extra holes, but ultimately faltered in the play-off. Missed Opportunity Kruyswijk, meanwhile, carded a composed 66, staying in the mix with birdies at the 17th before his play-off hopes ended with a missed opportunity from five feet. The thrilling finale also brought the curtain down on the International Swing, with England's Laurie Canter finishing atop the standings. But on this Sunday in Johannesburg, the spotlight belonged to Calum Hill—gutsy, composed, and a champion once again.
