Joburg Open Heralds Return Of International Golf To South Africa
Muhammad Rameez Published October 20, 2020 | 08:13 PM
International golf returns to South Africa in November after a nine-month coronavirus-induced suspension with the reintroduction of the Joburg Open, it was announced Tuesday
Johannesburg, (APP - UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 20th Oct, 2020 ) :International golf returns to South Africa in November after a nine-month coronavirus-induced suspension with the reintroduction of the Joburg Open, it was announced Tuesday.
The event, last staged in 2017 and won by Indian Shubhankar Sharma, is co-sanctioned by the European Tour and Sunshine Tour.
Randpark Golf Club, which boasts two international-standard courses in suburban Johannesburg, will host the Joburg Open from November 19-22.
There were no Joburg Open tournaments in 2018 or 2019 as the city hosted the South African Open instead.
Covid-19 forced the cancellation this year of the Nedbank Golf Challenge -- popularly known as the African major -- that was scheduled for northwestern resort Sun City.
"We are extremely pleased to welcome back the Joburg Open to our schedule," said Sunshine Tour commissioner Thomas Abt.
"(It) is a momentous moment for South African professional golf as we also welcome back international competition to our fairways after a lengthy break." European Tour chief executive Keith Pelley said: "I am delighted to see the Joburg Open back on our schedule.
"We have a wonderful relationship with the Sunshine Tour stretching back many years and this co-sanctioned tournament is another example of that."Previous Joburg Open champions include South African Charl Schwartzel, once ranked sixth in the world and the winner of the 2011 Masters.
A South African golf official told AFP that details of at least two other European Tour/Sunshine Tour tournaments this season were expected to be announced soon.
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