Last Time South African Golfer Won a Major Championship

BetMGM Jan 15, 2025, 9:15 AM

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Charl Schwartzel, of South Africa, tees off on the 11th hole during the third round at the Masters golf tournament on Saturday, April 9, 2022, in Augusta, Ga.

(AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

The last time a South African golfer won a major championship was in 2011 when Charl Schwartzel won the Masters.

Other South Africans to win majors include Gary Player, Ernie Els, Nick Price, Retief Goosen and Trevor Immelman.

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