CharlSchwartzel
ZAFSchwartzel has a permanent place in LIV Golf history as its first individual winner at the inaugural event in London. His victory also helped the all-South African Stinger GC to the first team title. Schwartzel shot to fame when he reeled off four consecutive birdies to win the 2011 US Masters and has 16 worldwide wins since turning pro in 2002. He has spent more than 440 weeks in the world top 50.
QUICK FACTS ...
Greatest influence on golfing career? My dad
Golfer you most admire? Tiger Woods, to have dominated the game like he did
Number of holes-in-one? 7
If you could play any course in the world, it would be … Leopard Creek
Golf achievement you’re most proud of? Masters 2011
Round of golf you’ve enjoyed the most? Final round Masters 2011
Your perfect golf shot? The one I envisioned
If you could acquire one trait from another golfer, what would it be? Tiger Woods, best pressure player
Shot that gives you the most difficulty? High draw driver
Most interesting thing about being a professional golfer? The unknown to what tomorrow brings
Stats
Winner of 16 tournaments worldwide, including the inaugural LIV Golf Invitational London at Centurion Club.
Won the 2011 Masters by making four consecutive birdies to end his final round, which had never been done by a Masters winner.
Became the third South African to win at Augusta National, following Gary Player and Trevor Immelman.
Has won multiple events in a single year five times, including four consecutive years from 2010-13.
Reached a career-best 6th in the world rankings in March 2012.
Has spent more than 440 weeks of his career as a top 50 player.
In 2012, he won an event in Thailand on the Asian Tour by 11 strokes, then followed that by winning an event in his native South Africa by 12 strokes.
2023
| EVENT | SCORES | FINISH |
|---|---|---|
OMAN | 75-78 | MC |
QATAR | 70-74-74-73 | T-13th |
WINS (1)
2011 Masters – Birdied the final four holes to win by two strokes over Adam Scott and Jason Day at Augusta National ... Emerged from a pack of contenders in a final round in which eight different players held a share of the lead ... His 66 was the low score in the final round ... Became third South African to win the Masters (Gary Player, Trevor Immelman) ... Said Schwartzel: "It's a dream for me. It's obviously the highlight in my golfing career by a long way. You know, I always thought if there was one that I would win, it would be this one. This is the sort of golf course that suits my eye."
STARTS AND FINISHES
Masters
Starts: 15
Best finish: Win (2011)
Top 10s: 3
Cuts made: 10
PGA Championship
Starts: 16
Best finish: 12th (2011)
Top 10s: 0
Cuts made: 12
U.S. Open
Starts: 13
Best finish: 7th (2015)
Top 10s: 2
Cuts made: 9
Open Championship
Starts: 15
Best finish: 7th (2014)
Top 10s: 1
Cuts made: 8