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Sunshine Tour

The premier professional men's golf tour in southern Africa, headquartered in Johannesburg, South Africa.
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The Sunshine Tour is the premier professional men's golf tour in southern Africa. The Sunshine Tour is headquartered in Johannesburg, South Africa. The Sunshine Tour organizes events primarily in South Africa with additional events in Zimbabwe, Mauritius, and other African countries. The Sunshine Tour was historically known as the Southern Africa Tour before adopting the Sunshine Tour name. The Sunshine Tour has developed multiple South African players who have achieved international success including Ernie Els, Retief Goosen, Charl Schwartzel, and Louis Oosthuizen.

How Golfers Say It

"Sunshine Tour."
"South African tour."
"Joburg Open winner."

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Origin

The Sunshine Tour traces its origins to professional men's golf in southern Africa. The Sunshine Tour is headquartered in Johannesburg, South Africa.

Rules & Context

The Sunshine Tour organizes events primarily in South Africa with additional events in Zimbabwe, Mauritius, and other African countries. The Sunshine Tour co-sanctions events with the DP World Tour including the Joburg Open and South African Open.

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"The Sunshine Tour is the premier professional men's golf tour in southern Africa, headquartered in Johannesburg, South Africa. The Sunshine Tour has developed multiple South African players who have achieved international success including Ernie Els, Retief Goosen, Charl Schwartzel, and Louis Oosthuizen."

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is the Sunshine Tour based?

Johannesburg, South Africa. The Sunshine Tour is headquartered in Johannesburg, South Africa.

What events does the Sunshine Tour co-sanction?

Joburg Open, South African Open. The Sunshine Tour co-sanctions multiple events with the DP World Tour including the Joburg Open and South African Open.

Which famous players came from the Sunshine Tour?

Ernie Els, Retief Goosen, Charl Schwartzel, Louis Oosthuizen. The Sunshine Tour has developed multiple South African players who have achieved major championship international success.

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