Warwick Purchase with his caddie Charley Msiza, who received a Sunshine Tour medallion for the winning caddie. Tyrone Winfield/Sunshine Tour Sunshine Tour rookie Warwick Purchase withstood a few final-round challenges on his way to a maiden victory in the Fortress Invitational at Glendower Golf Club on Sunday. Purchase, who held a three-shot lead going into the final round, had to endure a strong charge from the experienced Kyle Barker and a weather delay before closing with

Warwick Purchase. Tyrone Winfield/Sunshine Tour Sunshine Tour rookie Warwick Purchase turned up the heat on a cold day at Glendower Golf Club with a third round of 10-under par 62 that earned him a three-stroke lead in the Fortress Invitational. Purchase heads the field on 17-under par following a round which included a front nine of 28 and featured a total of nine birdies, an eagle and one bogey. His nearest challenger is Kyle Barker on 14-under par following his third round

Daniel van Tonder. Tyrone Winfield/Sunshine Tour Daniel van Tonder overcame a bee sting on the first tee to claim a share of the lead going into the weekend of the Sunshine Tour’s Fortress Invitational at Glendower Golf Club. Van Tonder signed for a second round of 69 on Friday to share a one-stroke lead with Christiaan Burke (67) on nine-under par overall. “On the first tee box, just before we teed off, a bee stung me on my right hand, causing a bit of swelling. My hand was

Benjamin Follett-Smith. Tyrone Winfield/Sunshine Tour Multiple Sunshine Tour champion, Benjamin Follett-Smith from Zimbabwe and his namesake from South Africa, Benjamin van Wyk, both opened with 65s during Thursday’s first round of the Fortress Invitational at Glendower Golf Club to share the lead on seven-under par. Follett-Smith’s round included two eagles and four birdies, with one unfortunate drop on the par-four 18th hole. Van Wyk’s round was highlighted by eight birdies

As part of its commitment to investing in local communities and building a lasting legacy, the Presidents Cup proudly announced a $250 000 donation to First Tee – Greater Chicago. Golf’s premier global team event, featuring the sport’s top US and International players, will be contested at Medinah Country Club, September 22-27, 2026. “In its 30-year history, the Presidents Cup has always been about more than world-class golf — it’s about creating a meaningful legacy in the co

Altin van der Merwe. Sunshine Tour Altin van der Merwe is back where it all began for him in this week’s Fortress Invitational and at a time in his life which represents a new beginning as well. Van Der Merwe tees it up in Thursday’s first round of this Sunshine Tour event at Glendower Golf Club with fond memories of this being the first professional tournament he played in while still an amateur in 2023. And this week he tees it up with another first in his mind, namely his

Golf for people with disabilities takes centre stage this October when The Wanderers Golf Club hosts the South African G4D Open, a three-day championship supported by Nomads Golf Club of South Africa, Hollywoodbets and the National Lotteries Commission. The event, part of the All Abilities Golf Tour (AAGT), will feature a refreshed logo that highlights the support of Nomads Golf Club of South Africa and Hollywoodbets for this year’s tournament. It is a visible symbol of their

Pieter Moolman (right) and his caddie, Albert Mciteka, who received a Sunshine Tour medallion for the winning caddie. Carl...

Rupert Kaminski. Carl Fourie/Sunshine Tour Rupert Kaminski is yet to finish his round but ended Saturday’s incomplete third round in a...

Team South Africa’s Christiaan Maas, Daniel Bennett and Charl Barnard celebrate South Africa’s historic first victory in the Eisenhower...

Matthew Spacey. Carl Fourie/Sunshine Tour Matthew Spacey and Benjamin van Wyk hold the clubhouse lead on six-under par in the incomplete...

Keelan van Wyk. Carl Fourie/Sunshine Tour Keelan van Wyk outscored his younger brother Kieron by one stroke to take the clubhouse lead on...

James Kingston. South African senior professional golf has entered a bold era with the launch of the Sunshine Legends Tour and including...

BooYaa Golf, South Africa’s premier golf apparel brand, is celebrating a highly successful Heritage Day debut of the Bomb Squad...

Deon Germishuys. Sunshine Tour The Limpopo Championship is expected to feature a strong field of established Sunshine Tour stars and a...

Dean Burmester has confirmed that he will play in November’s Fitch & Leedes PGA Championship on the Sunshine Tour as part of a personal...

Gary Player with Steven Kitshoff. Gary Player’s 90th birthday will feature one of the largest gatherings of South Africa’s most iconic...

Richard Sterne. Getty Images For years Richard Sterne never stopped fighting against injury as he tried to reclaim the form that once saw...

Richard Sterne. Getty Images On a day when the wind cut like a one iron through the field and it was drier in the North Sea than on the...

Louis Oosthuizen. Getty Images There has only been one South African winner in the history of the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship but...