The Major drought — Why South African golf is currently between chapters

Author: iol.co.zaPublished on: April 14, 2026Country: South Africa
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The Major drought — Why South African golf is currently between chapters

Since Ernie Els' historic Open win in 2012, South African golf has been waiting for another major champion. In the latest Masters, Charl Schwartzel was the only South African to make the cut, finishing at 12-over par. While younger talents like Aldrich Potgieter and Casey Jarvis showed potential, they did not qualify for the weekend, highlighting the gap between participation and serious contention.

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