South Africa Open Champion and History

The South African Open is one of the oldest golf tournaments, dating back to 1903. The U.S. Open is eight years older. Canadians are one year younger.

The South African Open is the flagship event of Sunshine Journey and has been jointly approved by the European Tour since 1997. The competition has a special status in the world’s official world golf rankings, and even if it is not guaranteed by the strength of the field, it will score at least 32 points.

Since 2018, the South African Open has been merged with Joburg Open and is now known as the South African Open hosted by the city of Johannesburg. The competition was held at the Rand Park Golf Club.

There is an argument that the South African Open officially began in 1903. Starting from 1893, the Champion was a series of exhibitions among a series of professionals. However, it was not until 1903 that the competition was officially established.

From 1903 to 1907, the event was 36 holes. In 1908, it expanded to 72 holes.

In 1909, the competition was the first time participating in the eighteen kinds of grass vegetables: the Potchefstroom Golf Club.

Fred Jangle became the first local to win a contest in 1922.

Not surprisingly, the Gary player won South Africa’s biggest open victory with 13 strokes.

Bobby Locke was the youngest champion at the age of 17 and won nine titles.

Charles Bolling and Fred Wadsworth are the only U.S. champions at the South African Open.

Then comes the complete list of South African Open champions.

South Africa Open Champion

From 1997 to the present South African Open champion, the era of European Tour approval.

* In 2010, Rainwater rushed to the fourth hole in the last two rounds. The player scored “4” on 4 strokes.

In 2005, two events were rescheduled
There were no incidents in 2014 due to rescheduling.

South Africa’s Open Champion Before European Tour Sanctions

Before 1908, the game was 36 holes.

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