George Coetzee continued South Africa's domination at the Tshwane Open, birdying five of eight holes to take a 2-stroke win over England's Sam Horsfield. He first won the Tshawne Open in 2015. It's his fourth European Tour title, with all four coming in Africa. "A lot has happened since the last time I held that … Continue reading George Coetzee Wins Second Career Tshwane Open
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George Coetzee Takes 2-Shot Lead to Tshawne Final Round
George Coetzee is a member at the Pretoria Country Club in South Africa. He's also one round away from being a two-time champion. Coetzee shot a 68 on Saturday to move to 14-under, giving him a two stroke lead over Finland's Mikko Korhonen and UK's Sam Horsfield. Horsfield came flying up the leaderboard on Saturday … Continue reading George Coetzee Takes 2-Shot Lead to Tshawne Final Round
George Coetzee Jumps Ahead at Tshwane Open
Another day, another South African in front at the Tshawn Open. This time it's George Coetzee, who shot a 64 in pursuit of his second career title here. "I’m happy to have posted two pretty good rounds," he said. "I’ll try and just focus on playing decent golf and posting good numbers for the weekend. … Continue reading George Coetzee Jumps Ahead at Tshwane Open
Louis De Jager Leads Tshwane Open
If it's the Tshwane Open, there must be a South African in the lead. This time it's Louis De Jager, a three-time Sunshine Tour winner who is in his 10th professional season. After starting the round with five straight pars, De Jager birdied six of the last 12, including 16, 17 and 18 in a … Continue reading Louis De Jager Leads Tshwane Open
European Tour: Tshwane Open Preview
The European Tour returns to South Africa this week with the Tshawne Open kicking off at the Pretoria Country Club in Waterkloof on Thursday March 1. Here are some things to watch for and some facts to know about this week's action. The Course: Pretoria was designed by Bob Grimsdell and is a Parklands Golf … Continue reading European Tour: Tshwane Open Preview
Native Son Burmester Takes Tshwane Open
South Africa's Dean Burmester shot a second straight 65 on Sunday to win the Tshawne Open on Sunday, finishing 18-under for the tournament. He finished three strokes ahead of Finland's Mikko Korhonen and Spain's Jorge Campillo, who each finished 15-under. Burmester simply couldn't be caught the last two days as he shot consecutive 65s. No … Continue reading Native Son Burmester Takes Tshwane Open
Schwartzel Dominates Tshwane Open
With the kind of winning margin that only the likes of Tiger Woods or Jordan Spieth can appreciate, South Africa's Charl Schwartzel dominated the field to win the Tshwane Open Sunday, firing a final-round 63 to finish 16-under, winning the tournament by eight strokes. Any doubts that were had about his ability to win for … Continue reading Schwartzel Dominates Tshwane Open
Six Tied for Lead at Tshwane Open
It's anyone's tournament to win at the Tshwane Open as six players are tied for the lead through 54 holes - Craig Lee, Wallie Coetsee, George Coetzee, Trevor Fisher Junior, Adrian Otaegui, and David Horsey. It's the most players tied for lead going into the final round on the European Tour since the Avantha Masters … Continue reading Six Tied for Lead at Tshwane Open
Madsen’s Big Finish Forges Tie with Horsey
Four under par is a good day and a great back nine. For Denmark's Morten Orum Madsen on Thursday at the Tshwane Open, it was an absolutely stunning last two holes. Madsen fired a hole-in-one on No. 8, then slipped in a 12-foot eagle putt on No. 9 to finish with a 63 on the … Continue reading Madsen’s Big Finish Forges Tie with Horsey
Tshwane Open Preview
Ross Fisher will attempt to defend his 2014 title at the Tshwane Open at a different site from where he won it a year ago, as the tournament moves to Pretoria Country Club. “It’s difficult to say that the memories will come flooding back, because I have a new caddie and it’s a different golf … Continue reading Tshwane Open Preview
