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Charl leads SA charge as McIlroy returns

Rory McIlroy returned to action after a seven-week delay due to a rib injury and promptly shot a three-under 68 to see him one stroke behind a six-man lead group after the first round of the WGC-Mexico Championship. (more…)

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March 3, 2017

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Buhai wins at Sun City for sixth Sunshine Tour title

Ashleigh Buhai sealed her sixth Sunshine Ladies Tour title – and her second this season – with a great par-save at the 54th hole of the Sun International Ladies Challenge at Sun City on Thursday.

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March 3, 2017

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Porteous shares lead at Tshwane Open

Haydn Porteous fired a six under par 65 on Thursday to go into a three-way share of the first round lead of the Tshwane Open being played at Pretoria Country Club.

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March 2, 2017

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Simon Hobday dies, aged 76

Simon Hobday, one of the most charismatic golfers in South African history, has died at the age of 76. (more…)

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March 2, 2017

NORTH WEST, SOUTH AFRICA - MARCH 01: Lejan Lewthwaite during day 2 of the 2017 Sun International Ladies Challenge at Lost City Golf Course on March 01, 2017 in North West, South Africa. EDITOR'S NOTE: For free editorial use. Not available for sale. No commercial usage. (Photo by Petri Oeschger/Sunshine Tour/Gallo Images)

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Lewthwaite plays the waiting game at Sun City

Bonita Bredenhann from Namibia continued to shine in the Sun International Ladies Challenge, but Serengeti golfer Lejan Lewthwaite remained in her shadow as the action wrapped up in Tuesday’s second round at the Sun City Resort.

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March 2, 2017

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International duo take the lead on a ‘friendly’ Sun City layout

Tuesday’s opening round of the R200 000 Sun International Ladies Challenge saw a fantastically high standard of golf as 15 players dipped into red figures at Sun City.

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March 1, 2017

JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA - JANUARY 05: Bertine Strauss during day 2 of the SuperSport Ladies Challenge at Huddle Park Golf Club on January 05, 2017 in Johannesburg, South Africa. (EDITORS NOTE: For free editorial use. Not available for sale. No commercial usage.) (Photo by Carl Fourie/Sunshine Tour/Gallo Images)

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Champion Strauss hoping to regain form at Sun City

Bertine Strauss expects a tough title defence when she starts the R200 000 Sun International Ladies Challenge at Sun City on Tuesday.

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February 28, 2017

PALM BEACH GARDENS, FL - FEBRUARY 26: Rickie Fowler of the United States celebrates winning on the 18th green during the final round of The Honda Classic at PGA National Resort and Spa on February 26, 2017 in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)

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Fowler wins fourth PGA title

Rickie Fowler ground his way to victory at the Honda Classic on Sunday with a final round of 71 at PGA National Resort that saw him win by four shots…

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February 27, 2017

JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA - FEBRUARY 26: Darren Fichardt during the trophy presentation during day 4 of the 2017 Joburg Open at Royal Johannesburg and Kensington Golf Club on February 26, 2017 in Johannesburg, South Africa. EDITOR'S NOTE: For free editorial use. Not available for sale. No commercial usage. (Photo by Petri Oeschger/Sunshine Tour/Gallo Images)

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Fichardt wins Joburg Open with last-hole birdie

Darren Fichardt called his caddie over to help him read the putt that would win him the Joburg Open on Sunday, but in the end, he was left to his…

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February 26, 2017

DORAL, FL - MARCH 06: Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump makes an appearance prior to the start of play and speaks with golfer Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland during the final round of the World Golf Championships-Cadillac Championship at Trump National Doral Blue Monster Course on March 6, 2016 in Doral, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)

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Diplomatic McIlroy deals with Trump backlash

Rory McIlroy released a statement on Saturday night regarding a round of golf he played with United States President Donald Trump. ‘Whether you respect the person who holds that position…

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February 26, 2017