The way to pay it forward is not being observed as it once was
As the end of the year rapidly approaches, I’m starting to look forward to the European Tour rolling into town.
Those who play well will earn good money. For many the earnings will carry them through the next year, while others will make inroads into securing their European Tour or Challenge Tour cards. Gary Player’s loyalty to SA was — and remains — immense. During his playing career he very much carried the Sunshine Tour on his shoulders, and he played multiple events, despite receiving big offers to play overseas. His legacy in SA will never be challenged. In all, he captured 60 Sunshine Tour titles — a full 30 more than the next on the list, Mark McNulty. The nearest active player, Jean Hugo, has 19 wins.
“When Gary played in an event it became so much bigger. There were more spectators, more media attention and you played harder, because if you won a tournament that Gary was playing in, it was a huge achievement. Mind you, he didn’t lose very often.” Our latest crop of superstars is confronted by similar travel choices to those faced by Player, Els and Goosen. Louis Oosthuizen, Branden Grace, Charl Schwartzel, Dylan Frittelli and Erik van Rooyen have all taken up residence in the US and one could almost forgive them for having passed up the opportunity to play in SA after a long year of golf, travel and Covid-19. Almost.
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