SUN CITY, South Africa — American golfer Johannes Veerman claimed his second European tour title by successful the Nedbank Golf Problem in South Africa by one shot following a bogey on the 72nd gap by dwelling favourite Aldrich Potgieter on Sunday.
Veerman had completed his closing spherical of 3-under 69 about an hour earlier than the 20-year-old Potgieter got here down No. 18, needing a birdie for the win or a par to drive a playoff on the event generally known as “Africa’s Main.”
As a substitute, he pushed his method into the tough close to the grandstand beside the inexperienced, chipped on — after a free drop — to 10 toes and missed the par putt.
The 209th-ranked Veerman, whose different win got here on the Czech Masters in 2021, celebrated the victory on the driving vary, the place he was getting ready for a possible playoff. He began the ultimate spherical 5 strokes again at Gary Participant Nation Membership.
He was overcome with emotion after his newest win, praising the sacrifices made by his household, particularly his spouse, Angela.
“We had a enterprise that we bought that my spouse ran,” a tearful Veerman mentioned. “She bought it so we may very well be collectively as a household out right here on the street and journey with two youngsters, so it was quite a lot of work to say goodbye to family and friends for a complete yr. So to primarily have it repay is relieving, satisfying, all of these phrases.”
The 32-year-old Californian shot 5-under 283 for the event. Potgieter, who held a three-shot in a single day lead, shot 75 and was tied for second place with Matthew Jordan (72) and Romain Langasque (71).
Max Homa, final yr’s winner from america, opened the event with a 6-under 66 and ended it at degree par. He closed with a 75 and was tied for 14th.
