Joburg Open
Alfie Plant tees it up in the Joburg Open this week at Randpark in South Africa, you can follow his progress by clicking here. The home nation will be well represented once again at Randpark. Darren Fichardt defends his title and will be joined by fellow South Africans, Dylan Frittelli – fresh off the back of his win last week in Mauritius, George Coetzee and 2010 Open Champion Louis Oosthuizen. Other than those stand out names, there are more than 75 further South African golfers on the start list. Randpark is a new venue for this event. All previous editions had been contested at the Royal Johannesburg & Kensington GC. But with renovation work being carried out at Royal Joburg, Randpark has stepped into the breach. This event has moved in the schedule for the 2018 season. It was played in February earlier this year so it’s just 10 months since Darren Fichardt claimed the title. With 240 players starting, this event provides a great chance for a lesser light to shine on the big circuit. Among those in the field this week are players who have come through 2017 European Tour Q School. Headed by Sam Horsfield of England, this is a great opportunity to make some early headway towards earning an established position on tour. The weather forecast looks decidedly mixed with thunderstorms a possibility on Friday and Saturday.
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