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  • The South African Open Championship was first played for in 1893 and is the second oldest National Championship after the Open Championship.

  • The South African Open is the second oldest sporting event in South Africa after the Currie Cup rugby trophy was first played for in 1893.

  • Most wins: 13 (Gary Player between 1956 – 1981)

  • Most consecutive wins: five – Bobby Locke (1937–40 and 46); Gary Player (1965–69)

  • Youngest winner: Bobby Locke (17 in 1935)

  • Oldest winner: Sid Brews (53 in 1952)

  • Lowest winning total: 267 (Tony Johnstone 1993 – Durban Country Club)

  • Lowest 18 hole score: 62 (John Bland 1993 – Durban Country Club)

  • Biggest victory margin: 20 shots (George Fotheringham 1914 – Royal Cape Town)

  • Winners in four decades: Sid Brews (1925, 30, 49 and 52); Gary Player (1956, 60, 72 and 81)

  • Last amateur to win: Denis Hutchinson (1959)

  • Lowest 72 hole score by an amateur: 282 Denis Hutchinson (1959); Ian Hutchings (1987); Ernie Els (1989); Hennie Otto (1997)

  • December 2009 will be the 99th edition of the South African Open Championship

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Although no individual can lay claim to the overall design of Pearl Valley, the masterplan was shaped by the vision of Jack Nicklaus. His unique touch is evident at Pearl Valley Golf Estates. This golf legend sees the Pearl Valley course as the sum of his knowledge and his experience.