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Before they turned pro: Aldrich Potgieter
Aldrich Potgetier (Golf RSA Photo)After becoming the youngest winner ever on the Korn Ferry Tour, Aldrich Potgieter is looking to become a PGA Tour winner at just 20 years old.
Potgieter is currently in solo fourth place and three shots back of the leaders, Andrew Novak and Harris Englsh, as the Farmer Insurance Open in San Diego, Calif., at Torrey Pines heads to the final stretch of holes.
“It’s just a gift from God. I’ve definitely been given a talent,” Potgieter told the PGA Tour on Friday about his golfing prowess.
Potgieter made history at the 2024 Bahamas Great Abaco Classic at The Abaco Club, finishing 10-under for a two-shot victory over Quade Cummins and Kyle Westmoreland.
According to the PGA Tour, Potgieter (19 years, 4 months, 11 days) surpassed Jason Day for the record as the Korn Ferry Tour’s youngest winner. Potgieter also becomes the youngest winner on either the PGA TOUR or Korn Ferry Tour since Ralph Guldahl at the 1931 Santa Monica Open (19 years, 2 months, 3 days).
He won the 2022 Amateur Championship roughly three months before his 18th birthday, making him the second-youngest winner in the event’s history. Potgieter’s other notable amateur victories included the 2021 Western Australia Amateur, 2022 South African Boys U19 Championship, 2023 African Amateur Championship, and 2023 Junior Invitational at Sage Valley.
Amateur wins
2020 South Australian Junior Masters
2021 Western Australian Amateur
2022 Nomads South African Juniors International, Nomads SA Boys U19 Championship, Western Province Amateur, The Amateur Championship
2023 African Amateur Stroke Play Championship, Junior Invitational at Sage Valley, Georgia Cup (match between the reigning U.S. Amateur champion and British Amateur champion)
Before They Turned Pro: Aldrich PotgieterAldrich Potgieter is a South African professional basketball player who currently plays for the EWE Baskets Oldenburg in the German Basketball Bundesliga. Before making a name for himself on the professional basketball circuit, Potgieter had a long journey filled with hard work, dedication, and perseverance.
Potgieter began his basketball career in his hometown of Johannesburg, South Africa, where he played for various local teams and clubs. Despite facing many challenges and obstacles along the way, Potgieter never gave up on his dream of playing professional basketball.
After honing his skills and gaining valuable experience in the South African basketball scene, Potgieter took his talents overseas to Europe, where he played for several clubs in countries like Belgium and Germany. It was during this time that Potgieter truly started to make a name for himself as a versatile and talented forward.
Despite facing stiff competition and numerous challenges along the way, Potgieter never lost sight of his goals and continued to work hard to improve his game. His determination and perseverance eventually paid off when he was signed by EWE Baskets Oldenburg, where he has since become an integral part of the team’s success.
Potgieter’s journey from Johannesburg to the professional basketball ranks is a testament to his unwavering dedication and passion for the game. His story serves as an inspiration to aspiring basketball players everywhere, showing that with hard work and perseverance, anything is possible.
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