South African Professional Golfers through the Years

South African Professional Golfers

Here is a list of some of the most popular South African professional golfers through the years:

Gary Player – A legendary golfer and one of the most successful South African golfers of all time. He won nine majors, including three Masters titles, and was inducted into the World Golf Hall of Fame in 1974.

Ernie Els – Another successful South African golfer who has won four majors, including two US Opens and two Open Championships. He has also been inducted into the World Golf Hall of Fame.

Retief Goosen – A two-time US Open champion and winner of several other tournaments on the PGA Tour and European Tour. He is widely regarded as one of the most consistent golfers of his generation.

Charl Schwartzel – Winner of the 2011 Masters Tournament and several other tournaments on the European Tour and Sunshine Tour.

Louis Oosthuizen – Winner of the 2010 Open Championship and several other tournaments on the European Tour and Sunshine Tour.

Branden Grace – Winner of several tournaments on the European Tour and Sunshine Tour, including the 2012 Volvo Golf Champions and the 2017 Nedbank Golf Challenge.

Trevor Immelman – Winner of the 2008 Masters Tournament and several other tournaments on the PGA Tour and European Tour.

Lee-Anne Pace – One of the most successful South African female golfers, with several wins on the Ladies European Tour and Sunshine Ladies Tour.

Bobby Locke – A legendary golfer who won four Open Championships in the 1940s and 1950s.

Dale Hayes – Winner of several tournaments on the European Tour and Sunshine Tour, and the first South African to win on the European Tour.

These are just a few of the many successful South African golfers who have made their mark on the sport over the years.