Posts Tagged ‘The Open Championship’
Newman seals stunning Africa Amateur victory
8 February 2025 – South Africa’s Bryan Newman captured R&A Africa Amateur Championship in fine style, relying on a conversative approach to hold off the challenge of Zimbabwe’s Keegan Shutt to emerge victorious at Leopard Creek. Newman also had to deal with high temperatures and fast greens, but the 17-year-old overcame every obstacle to produce…
Read MoreTicket Ballot for the 153rd Open Championship now open
The ticket ballot for The 153rd Open at Royal Portrush is now open and fans can submit ticket applications until 15h00 (BST) on Wednesday 31 July 2024.
Read MoreSpotlight: The Open Championship
The showdown for the 2024 edition of golf’s oldest Major takes place at Royal Troon from 18-21 July. Think of a typical Scottish summer’s day. Then think of The Open Championship. Wind, rain, jerseys, beanies, flag pins swaying. Then it changes to sun, short-sleeved shirts and grown men and women wearing shorts in the galleries.…
Read MoreSilver Medal the latest in long list of Lamprecht achievements
23 July 2023 – Reigning Amateur Champion Christo Lamprecht added to South Africa’s illustrious history in The Open Championship when he became the country’s first Silver Medal winner in the 151st edition on Sunday. Setting records and making history is becoming something of a habit for Lamprecht. He was just 16 years and 25 days…
Read MoreSA’s Lamprecht survives Open baptism of fire
21 July 2023 – After the first two rounds of the 151st Open Championship, reigning Amateur champion Christo Lamprecht must have walked off the Royal Liverpool course thinking “what the heck just happened?” Co-leader on day one, then fighting for survival on day two. Talk about a baptism of fire. After dropping five shots in…
Read MoreStunning start for GolfRSA’s Lamprecht at Hoylake
20 July 2023 – As Christo Lamprecht stood over the ball on the 18th tee on the opening day of the 151st Open Championship, his face was a canvas painted with intent, focus and a smidgen of joy. He cranked his last driver of the day, watched it run out past the 320m mark, flashed…
Read More2023 GolfRSA Race to The R&A 9 Hole Challenge at Royal Liverpool
27 March 2023 – In partnership with The R&A, GolfRSA has launched an exciting new competition where golfers could win their way to represent South Africa in The R&A 9-Hole Challenge Final on the same course as the 2023 Open Championship at Royal Liverpool. To enter this year’s lucky draw for the GolfRSA Race to…
Read MoreRebula likes SA odds at The Open
18 July 2018 – While his main aim will be to savour the experience, amateur Jovan Rebula fancies the chances of the South Africans at The Open starting at Carnoustie Golf Links on Thursday. The 20-year-old booked his ticket to The Open by winning the British Amateur at Royal Aberdeen last month. “It’s crazy how…
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