South Africa's Brendan Grace went from three strokes off the lead to a 1-stroke victory on the final day of the Nedbank Golf Challenge in Sun City. He's the first native winner of the tournament in 10 years. He entered the day at 5-under, in third place behind Scott Jamieson (8-under) and Victor Dubuisson (7-under). … Continue reading Native Son Grace Wins Nedbank
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Bernd Wiesberger Leads in South Africa
On an opening day in South Africa where less than half the field shot under par, Austria's Bernd Wiesberger holds the lead at the Nedbank Golf Challenge in Sun City. After two late bogeys on the front nine saw Wiesberger at even par at the turn, he rattled of six birdies on the back nine … Continue reading Bernd Wiesberger Leads in South Africa
Noren’s 63 Delivers Sun City Crown
After seeing his standing drop from first to fourth on Saturday, Alex Noren rallied to win the Nedbank Colf Challenge by a whopping six shots. It was his fourth European Tour title of the year. He trailed Day 3 leader Jeunghun Wang by three strokes after 54 holes, but regained his top form and in … Continue reading Noren’s 63 Delivers Sun City Crown
Wang Rises to Lead with Saturday 64
South Korea's Jeunghun Wang fired a Saturday 64, the lowest tournament of the tournament so far, to take a three-stroke lead to the final day of the Nedbank Golf Challenge. Wang recorded an eagle and six birdies to reach 11-under, leaving him three strokes clear of Louis Oosthuizen. Andy Sullivan is alone in third place … Continue reading Wang Rises to Lead with Saturday 64
Noren In Command at Nedbank Challenge
Alex Noren of Sweden is halfway to his fourth title of the current European Tour season, firing a 67 on Friday at Sun City in South Africa to lead the Nedbank Golf Challenge. A victory wold catapult Noren, 34, into the World Top 10 for the first time. As late as May he was ranked … Continue reading Noren In Command at Nedbank Challenge
Leishman Runs Away with Nedbank Crown
Australia's Marc Leishman put the petal to the medal on Sunday, firing a 67 to win the Nedbank Golf Challenge in Sun City, South Africa on Sunday. Leishman was the only player to shoot under 70 in all four rounds, compiling a 19-under 68-68-66-67 - 269 to win by six strokes over Henrik Stenson (-13). … Continue reading Leishman Runs Away with Nedbank Crown
Leishman Leapfrogs Stenson at Sun City
Australia's Marc Leishman recorded the best round of the day, a 6-under 66, to jump over Sweden's Henrik Stenson and into the lead at the Nedbank Golf Challenge in Sun City, South Africa, on Saturday. Leishman is the only man in the field to have shot under 70 in each of the first three rounds. … Continue reading Leishman Leapfrogs Stenson at Sun City
Stenson Up 1 at Nedbank
Henrik Stenson overcame three straight bogeys on the front nine to fire a 5-under 67 and take a one-stroke lead at the Nedbank Golf Challenge in Sun City, South Africa on Friday. Three under through five holes, Stenson lost his cool and bogeyed 6, 7, and 8 in success to reach the turn at even … Continue reading Stenson Up 1 at Nedbank
Race to Dubai Points Update: January 18
Gary Stal's unexpected win at Abu Dhabi on Sunday shook up the early season Race to Dubai points standings, as the young Frenchman soared up to No. 3 in the standings. England's Danny Willett and Ross Fisher are still 1 and 2 in the standings, with Willett already up to 939,270 in just three tournaments, … Continue reading Race to Dubai Points Update: January 18
Willett Rises to Top at Nedbank
England's Danny Willett carded a 6-under 66 to rise to the top of the heap at the Nedbank Golf Challenge in Sun City, South Africa, on Sunday, defeating countryman Ross Fisher by four strokes. Willett carded his third straight round of 68 or less, never hitting a bogey to finish 18-under for the tournament. Over … Continue reading Willett Rises to Top at Nedbank
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