Golf
12.12.2017 03:36 pm
The long fairway leads to the Open for journeyman Norris
The 35-year-old has rarely set the golfing scene alight but a fine 3rd place in the Joburg Open means he’s back at a major in 2018.
Finishing in a tie for third at the Joburg Open on Monday earned SA’s Shaun Norris his second consecutive appearance at the Open Championship in 2018.
The long fairway leads to the Open for journeyman Norris
The 35-year-old has rarely set the golfing scene alight but a fine 3rd place in the Joburg Open means he’s back at a major in 2018.
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It pays off to be aggressive, says Joburg Open winner Sharma
The young Indian didn’t just want to sit back and defend his lead against the SA duo of Erik van Rooyen and Shaun Norris.
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Nerveless Sharma shows his steel to claim Joburg Open
Even Sunday’s weather delay couldn’t throw the talented youngster off his game at Randpark.
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Young Shubhankar Sharma not fazed by Joburg Open delay
The talented Indian is in a prime position to claim the title at Randpark but a Highveld storm means he’ll have to wait until Monday.
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Perfect birthday gift for Cristofer Blomstrand at Randpark
The Swede’s superb third round places pressure on Joburg Open leader Shubhankar Sharma as Erik van Rooyen carries local hopes.
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SA’s fastest rising golf star
Frittelli is clearly a deep thinker of the game and much of that thinking can be classified as lateral judging by the unusual decisions he has made.
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Young Shubhankar Sharma tames Randpark like a veteran
The 21-year-old Indian plays with a fearlessness at the Joburg Open that makes the new generation of golfers so fun to watch
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There was nothing easy about Keenan Davidse’s stunning 63
The 28-year-old from Stellenbosch sets the Joburg Open alight early but maintains he had to hit in the right areas.
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Joburg Open uses sangoma trick to keep rain away!
The tournament teed off on Thursday but has been hampered by the weather before. So the event manager took matters into her own hands…
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Freakish airport accident keeps Louis Oosthuizen out
The biggest drawcard for this weekend’s Joburg Open comes off second best with an OR Tambo trolley and won’t play.
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Fantastic Frittelli reaches career-best ranking
The 27-year-old South African confirmed his status as a rising star with a playoff win at the Mauritius Open.
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King Louis ready to reign in Mauritius
The popular South African is the highest-ranked player in the field for the tournament on the Island.
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Veteran Ernie Els to put in the hard yards for the SA Open
One of South Africa’s golfing legends remains as popular as ever but he still wants to achieve excellence on the course too.
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Will Louis Oosthuizen be on par with four Liverpool legends?
One of South Africa’s golfing heroes will swop his clubs for a soccer ball next week in Mauritius … but he’ll still be on the golf course!
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Braden Grace’s win a big fillip for Sun City
The Nedbank Challenge’s new tournament director admits having a local winner was badly needed.
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The putt that helped Branden Grace make history
On specific hole proved to be the local hero’s nemesis at the Nedbank Challenge. But he gained the ultimate revenge.
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Amazing Grace breaks SA victory drought at Nedbank Challenge
The 29-year-old delivers a supremely composed performance to become the first local to triumph at Sun City in a decade.
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Thrilling climax looms at Sun City as Branden Grace soars
The South Africa cards a superb 68 to give himself hope that he won’t be a bridesmaid at the Nedbank Golf Challenge again.
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Wise Lee Westwood points the way to taming Gary Player
The Englishman says it’s all about knowing the right holes to attack from as he places himself into contention at the Nedbank Golf Challenge.
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Darren Fichardt’s crazy but rewarding day at Sun City
The reigning Joburg Open champions was only the sixth reserve for the Nedbank Golf Challenge. Then he had to rush to actually play…
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Branden Grace: A South African win is on the cards at Sun City
The 29-year-old has had a sniff of the crown the last two editions. This time he wants to make he goes all the way.
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Here are our five tips for Nedbank Golf Challenge glory
It’s a bigger field this year, meaning more overseas stars are present but there’s one interesting local candidate vying for glory…
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A cool R8.5 million for ‘talented’ Dylan Frittelli
Some magnificent chipping helps the 27-year-old South African have tongues wagging at the Turkish Open.
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Gary Player yearns for a local winner at Sun City again
South Africa’s golfing legend is optimistic over the form of the locals before the Nedbank Challenge but it will be down to mental steel.
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Major champions flock to Sun City
Defending champion will face a stiff challenge to retain his Nedbank Golf Challenge crown.
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Young South Africans leave their mark at World Golf Championship
Haydn Porteous and Brandon Stone experience a seesawing ride in Shanghai but they are already better for the experience.
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