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1973–74 Southern Africa Tour
The 1973–74 Southern Africa Tour was the third season of the Southern Africa Tour, the main professional golf tour in South Africa since it was formed in 1971. Season outline Dale Hayes had much success at the beginning of the season. He won the second tournament; the Rhodesian Dunlop Masters, shooting under-par every day. At the next tournament; the Rolux Open, Hayes opened with a 64, breaking the course record. He finished with a 68 to win for the second consecutive week. He recorded a runner-up finish at the ICL Transvaal Open, one shot behind Hugh Baiocchi. After the Christmas break, Bobby Cole (golfer), Bobby Cole found much success. In late January, he won the Vavasseur Natal Open. At the following event; the Dunlop South African Masters, Cole finished runner-up, losing in a playoff to Gary Player. A few days later began the flagship event, the South African Open (golf), South African Open held at Royal Johannesburg & Kensington Golf Club. In the second round, Cole broke ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dale Hayes
Dale Hayes (born 1 July 1952) is a South African professional golfer. Amateur career Hayes won the 15–17 Boys category at the Junior World Golf Championships in 1969. Professional career In 1970, Hayes turned professional. On December 6, 1971, Hayes won the Bert Hagerman Invitational on his 19th birthday, his first win on tour. Overall, Hayes won more than a dozen events in South Africa, leading the Southern African Tour's Order of Merit in 1972/73. He also finished as runner up on the Order of Merit in 1974, 1975, 1976 and 1979. In 1974, he won the World Cup of Golf for South Africa in partnership with Bobby Cole (golfer), Bobby Cole. In 1971, Hayes won the Spanish Open at the age of 18 years. In 1973, he was fourth on the European Tour Order of Merit, improving to second in 1974 and first in 1975. He played on the PGA Tour in 1976 and 1977, with a best finish of tied for second at the 1977 Florida Citrus Open. He also finished in the top four on the European Tour's Order o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Holiday Inns Open
The Investec Royal Swazi Open was a golf tournament on the Sunshine Tour. It was first played in 1971 and was played at the Royal Swazi Spa Country Club in the Ezulwini Valley, Eswatini. Since 2003, it was played using a Modified Stableford System. Winners See also *Open golf tournament An open golf tournament usually refers to a golf tournament in which all golfers may compete regardless of their professional or amateur status. Often there will be certain restrictions, commonly based on ability. Some amateur-only tournaments are ... Notes References External linksSunshine Tour's official site Former Sunshine Tour events Golf tournaments in Eswatini Recurring sporting events established in 1971 1971 establishments in Swaziland Long stubs with short prose {{golf-tournament-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1974 In Golf
Major events in 1974 include the aftermath of the 1973 oil crisis and the resignation of President of the United States, United States President Richard Nixon following the Watergate scandal. In the Middle East, the aftermath of the 1973 Yom Kippur War determined politics; following List of Prime Ministers of Israel, Israeli Prime Minister Golda Meir's resignation in response to high Israeli casualties, she was succeeded by Yitzhak Rabin. In Europe, the Turkish invasion of Cyprus, invasion and occupation of northern Cyprus by Turkey, Turkish troops initiated the Cyprus dispute, the Carnation Revolution took place in Portugal, the Greek junta's collapse paves the way for the establishment of a Metapolitefsi, parliamentary republic and Chancellor of Germany, Chancellor of West Germany Willy Brandt resigned following an Guillaume affair, espionage scandal surrounding his secretary Günter Guillaume. In sports, the year was primarily dominated by the 1974 FIFA World Cup, FIFA World ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1973 In Golf
Events January * January 1 – The United Kingdom, the Republic of Ireland and Denmark 1973 enlargement of the European Communities, enter the European Economic Community, which later becomes the European Union. * January 14 - The 16-0 1972 Miami Dolphins season, Miami Dolphins defeated the 1972 Washington Redskins season, Washington Redskins in Super Bowl VII, with the Dolphins ending the season a perfect 17-0. This marked the first and only time that an NFL team has had a perfect undefeated season, an achievement the team holds to this day. * January 15 – Vietnam War: Citing progress in peace negotiations, U.S. President Richard Nixon announces the suspension of offensive action in North Vietnam. * January 17 – Ferdinand Marcos becomes President for Life of the Philippines. * January 22 ** ''Joe Frazier vs. George Foreman, The Sunshine Showdown'': George Foreman defeats Joe Frazier to win the heavyweight world boxing championship in Kingston, Jamaica. ** A Royal Jorda ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sunshine Tour Seasons
Sunlight is the portion of the electromagnetic radiation which is emitted by the Sun (i.e. solar radiation) and received by the Earth, in particular the visible light perceptible to the human eye as well as invisible infrared (typically perceived by humans as warmth) and ultraviolet (which can have physiological effects such as sunburn) lights. However, according to the American Meteorological Society, there are "conflicting conventions as to whether all three ..are referred to as light, or whether that term should only be applied to the visible portion of the spectrum." Upon reaching the Earth, sunlight is scattered and filtered through the Earth's atmosphere as daylight when the Sun is above the horizon. When direct solar radiation is not blocked by clouds, it is experienced as sunshine, a combination of bright light and radiant heat (atmospheric). When blocked by clouds or reflected off other objects, sunlight is diffused. Sources estimate a global average of between 1 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Allan Henning
Allan Henning (born 1 June 1944) is a South African former professional golfer. Early life Henning was born into a golfing family. His brothers Harold, Brian, and Graham all became professional golfers. Professional career Henning turned professional in 1962. He won a number of tournaments on the South African Tour during the 1960s and 1970s. His biggest win was the South African Open when it was played twice in 1963. Henning also had four playoff losses and three runner up positions in the South African Open. In 1966, Henning secured playing privileges to play on the PGA Tour at PGA Tour Qualifying School. Henning won the Sunshine Tour Order of Merit in two consecutive seasons, in 1974/75 and 1975/76. He represented South Africa in World Cup of Golf and World Series of Golf. Henning was also the first to score a record 61 at the Toro Classic played at Glendower GC in 1976. As a senior, Henning won the South African Senior Championships three times and the Senior Order ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cobie Legrange
Cobie Legrange (born 1942) is a South African professional golfer. He was one of the best South African golfers of the 1960s and reached a peak ranking of #15 in the world. Early life Legrange was born in Boksburg, South Africa. Professional career In 1962, Legrange played on the British circuit but performed poorly. In April 1963, he returned to South Africa to improve his play. He maintained a very diligent practice schedule, practicing 8 hours a day, 5 days a week for the remainder of the year. The results immediately paid off. In the summer of 1964 he finished second in the French Open (golf), French Open to Argentine legend Roberto De Vicenzo, taking him to a playoff. On 28 June 1964 he won the Dunlop Masters at Royal Birkdale Golf Club by one stroke. He built a 4-shot lead on the front nine but nearly lost it all. However two strong pars on the last two holes assured a one shot win. He was the only player to match par (288) on the esteemed course. One week later, on 4 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
General Motors International Classic
The General Motors Open was a golf tournament on the Southern Africa Tour from 1966 to 1975. The event was held at Wedgewood Golf Club in Port Elizabeth, South Africa. Gary Player won the event four times. It was also the site of Peter Oosterhuis Peter Arthur Oosterhuis (3 May 1948 – 2 May 2024) was an English professional golfer and broadcaster. He played on the European circuit from 1969 to 1974, winning 10 tournaments and taking the Harry Vardon Trophy for heading the Order of Merit ...' first professional victory. Winners References {{Reflist Golf tournaments in South Africa Former Sunshine Tour events ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
John Fourie
Jonathan Adriaan Fourie (born 23 August 1939) is a South African professional golfer. Early life Fourie was born in Johannesburg. Professional career In 1970, Fourie turned professional. He spent his career playing mainly on the Southern Africa Tour and the European Tour. He won ten times on the Southern Africa Tour, including one win as an amateur, and led the Order of Merit in 1973/74. In Europe, he won the 1977 Callers of Newcastle tournament and twice finished in the top twenty on the Order of Merit. In 1992, he joined the European Seniors Tour during its 1992 debut season, and won the Senior British Open and the Belfast Telegraph Irish Senior Masters on his way to winning the tour's Order of Merit. He continued to play on the seniors tour into his mid-60s. Professional wins (13) European Tour wins (1) European Tour playoff record (1–0) Southern Africa Tour wins (6) ''*Note: Tournament shortened to 54 holes due to weather.'' Southern Africa Tour playoff record ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
NCR Western Province Open
The Western Province Open was a golf tournament in South Africa as part of the Southern Africa Tour. In the early years of the tournament, Bobby Locke and Harold Henning had much success, winning the event multiple times each. During the middle and later phase of the tournament legend Gary Player had much success, ultimately winning the event five times. History Bobby Locke, Gary Player, Harold Henning, and Bobby Verwey had the most success in the early years of the tournament. In 1956, Locke was victorious, defeating Australia's Peter Thomson by two shots. A young Gary Player finished solo third. The following year, Player and Henning shared the championship, three ahead of Locke, the third place finisher. Locke came back the following year with a blowout win, defeating joint runner-up Henning by 11 shots. Henning won the following year, defeating Eric Moore by two. Locke finished third at 283. Player won the following year but Henning captured the title again in 1961 defea ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tom Weiskopf
Thomas Daniel Weiskopf (November 9, 1942 – August 20, 2022) was an American professional golfer who played on the PGA Tour and the Champions Tour. His most successful decade was the 1970s. He won 16 PGA Tour titles between 1968 and 1982, including the 1973 Open Championship. He was the runner-up at The Masters four times. After winding down his career playing golf, Weiskopf became a noted golf course architect. Early life Weiskopf was born in Massillon, Ohio. He attended Benedictine High School in Cleveland and Ohio State University, where he played on the golf team. Professional career In 1964, Weiskopf turned professional. Weiskopf's first win on the PGA Tour came at the 1968 Andy Williams-San Diego Open Invitational and fifteen more followed by 1982. His best career season was 1973, when he won seven tournaments around the world, including The Open Championship at Royal Troon, and he would finish that year ranked second in the world according to Mark McCormack's w ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Luyt Lager PGA Championship
The South African PGA Championship is one of the most prestigious golf tournaments on the Sunshine Tour. It has most recently been played in September, with a prize fund of . It is currently held at St Francis Links in St Francis Bay. History The current South African PGA Championship was founded in 1965, largely thanks to Gary Player and Brian Henning. The inaugural event was held in February 1965 and was won by Harold Henning who beat Player by 3 strokes. New sponsors in 1972 gave the championship a home at The Wanderers Golf Club where it remained until 1995, when it became the first tournament in South Africa to be co-sanctioned by the European Tour. The following year Alfred Dunhill took over from Lexington as title sponsors, breaking a 23-year association with the PGA. Following the 1999 event, Dunhill decided to end their association with the South African PGA and create their own tournament, the Alfred Dunhill Championship, which also replaced the PGA Championship on ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
