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Follett-Smith takes one-shot lead into weekend at The Fortress Invitational

Friday 9 October 2026
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Justin Harding leads African contingent after Hainan Open opening round

Thursday 8 October 2026
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Follet-Smith takes opening-round lead at The Fortress Invitational

Thursday 8 October 2026
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Barker wins Limpopo Championship in play-off

Sunday 4 October 2026
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Joubert leads as bad weather halts BET Blu Label Unltd Invitational #6 opener

Monday 28 September 2026
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De Beer claims maiden Sunshine Tour title at historic Rwanda Open

Sunday 27 September 2026
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De Beer, Sullivan take one-shot lead into Rwanda Open final round

Saturday 26 September 2026
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Joe Sullivan takes Rwanda Open lead with splendid 60

Friday 25 September 2026
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Corey Sheppard savours Big Easy Tour 8 triumph

Thursday 24 September 2026
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Procter, Rama go low to set early pace at historic Rwanda Open

Thursday 24 September 2026
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Five wins on the bounce as Rugumayo claims SDT-EAS 7 Pearl of Africa title

Sunday 20 September 2026
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Samuel Simpson wins SunBet Challenge hosted by Sun Sibiya

Friday 11 September 2026

Hot shots on the greens

Current trending players in the golfing world.

Thriston Lawrence

Thriston Lawrence

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At 28, Lawrence has rapidly ascended in the golfing world. He clinched victories at the 2021 Joburg Open, 2022 Omega European Masters, 2022 Investec South African Open Championship, and the 2023 BMW International Open. Notably, he secured a solo-fourth finish at the 2024 Open Championship and earned a PGA Tour card for the 2025 season.

Christo Lamprecht

Christo Lamprecht

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Standing at 6 feet 8 inches, Lamprecht is renowned for his impressive driving distance. In 2023, he became the third South African in six years to win The Amateur Championship, earning an exemption to that year's Open Championship, where he received the Silver Medal as the low amateur. By September 2023, he had ascended to the top of the world amateur rankings.

Maha Haddioui

Maha Haddioui

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A trailblazing Moroccan professional golfer and the first Arab woman to earn full status on the Ladies European Tour (LET). Competing since 2012, she has represented Morocco on the international stage, including multiple LET events and the Olympic Games (Tokyo 2020). Haddioui has consistently been a strong ambassador for women's golf in the Arab world, inspiring the next generation of golfers.

Naomi Wafula

Naomi Wafula

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One of the top female golfers in East Africa. She made history as one of the first Kenyan women to compete in the prestigious Magical Kenya Ladies Open, a Ladies European Tour (LET) event. Wafula has been a dominant force in regional golf, winning multiple Kenya Ladies Golf Union (KLGU) tournaments and representing Kenya in international competitions. As a trailblazer for women's golf in Kenya, she continues to inspire young golfers and elevate the sport in the region.