1959 in South African sport
This article is an incomplete list of sporting events relevant to South Africa in 1959
Golf
[edit]- Sewsunker "Papwa" Sewgolum, wins the Dutch Open for the first time[1]
- Gary Player wins The Open Championship[2]
See also
[edit]Timeline of South African sport
References
[edit]- ^ Bamberger, Michael (26 September 2020). "Sewsunker 'Papwa' Sewgolum is likely the best golfer you've never heard of — and here's why". Golf Magazine. Retrieved 2 November 2024.
- ^ "Gary Player Wins British Open Crown". Chicago Tribune. 4 July 1959. p. 27. Retrieved 1 November 2024 – via Newspapers.com.