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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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Potgieter in contention at Torrey Pines
Aldrich Potgieter will head into the final round of the PGA Tour’s Farmers Insurance Open at Torrey Pines two shots behind the leader, Harris English.
The 20-year-old South African is in third place on seven under after carding a five-under-par 67.
Potgieter’s round included a spectacular eagle two on the par-four 12th where he holed out from 173 yards.
Buckets from the fairway!
20 -year-old Aldrich Potgieter holes it from 173 yards for eagle and is now just one shot back @FarmersInsOpen.
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— PGA TOUR (@PGATOUR) January 24, 2025
English rattled in a hat-trick of birdies on the closing three holes to grab a one-shot lead.
The 35-year-old from Georgia, chasing his first PGA Tour win since victory at the Travelers Championship in 2021, carded a six-under-par 66 to move to nine under for the tournament through 54 holes.
After the chaos of Thursday, when strong gusts halted play and sent scores soaring, calmer conditions marked a return to normalcy for Friday’s third round at the picturesque course overlooking the Pacific Ocean.
English, who had struggled to a one-over-par 73 on Thursday, took full advantage of the lull in winds to compile a round that contained seven birdies and only one bogey.
A 20-foot birdie putt on the 16th started his late charge, and he moved into a share of the lead on the 17th when his 170-yard second shot from a fairway bunker left him with a seven-footer for birdie.
English saved his best for the par-five 18th, hitting his third to within three feet before tapping in the birdie to claim sole possession of the lead.
“Had some really good numbers on those last three holes and sometimes you’ve just got to be aggressive when you have really good numbers,” English said. “It’s nice to finish like that, some good momentum heading into tomorrow.”
Leading the pursuit of English on Saturday will be Andrew Novak, the 29-year-old from North Carolina who is still yet to enter the winner’s circle after four years on Tour.
Novak carded a bogey-free 66 comprised of six birdies and 12 pars to move to eight under for the tournament.
Novak’s round gathered steam with a run of four birdies in five holes starting at the 9th on Torrey Pines’s south course, including a brilliant chip-in from the greenside rough on the par-five 13th hole.
He then finished his round – and grabbed the solo lead after coolly rolling in a 20-foot birdie putt on the 18th green.
Novak said he is unfazed by the possibility of a nervy finale on Saturday.
“I’ve been nervous a lot of times playing golf, it’s just part of it. You just have to step up and hit the golf shot. It’s going to come down to that tomorrow.”
Germany’s Matti Schmid, South Korea’s Lee Kyoung-Hoon, Joel Dahmen and Lanto Griffin are tied for fourth on five under, four off the lead.
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Potgieter in contention at Torrey PinesSouth African golfer, Jaco Potgieter, has put himself in contention at the prestigious Torrey Pines golf course. With a strong showing in the first two rounds of the tournament, Potgieter has caught the attention of fans and fellow players alike.
Potgieter’s solid ball-striking and consistent putting have been key factors in his success so far. He has shown a calm and composed demeanor on the course, handling the pressure of a high-stakes tournament with ease.
As the weekend approaches, all eyes will be on Potgieter to see if he can maintain his strong play and potentially challenge for the title. With his game in top form, anything is possible for this talented golfer.
Stay tuned for updates on Potgieter’s performance at Torrey Pines as he continues to chase victory on one of golf’s biggest stages.
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