9th May 2015 | IGT Challenge Tour
Facts & Achievements
(updated 9 May 2015)
First played – 2010
2010 – 8 events, all in Gauteng
2011 – 26 events, all in Gauteng
2012 – 40 events, all in Gauteng
2013 – 48 events, 40 in Gauteng and 8 in Kwazulu-Natal
2014 – 61 events, 39 in Gauteng and 22 in Kwazulu-Natal
2015 – 72 events, 40 in Gauteng, 20 in Kwazulu-Natal and 12 in Cape
Since 2010, the tour had players from 28 countries; Argentina, Austrian, America, Belgium, Botswana, Democratic Republic of Congo, Denmark, England, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Kenia, Mauritius, Namibia, Nigeria, Northern Ireland, Netherlands, Portugal, South Africa, South Korea, Scotland, Switzerland, Swaziland, Sweden, Taiwan, Zambia and Zimbabwe
Since 2010, the tour has seen winners from six countries; England, Ireland, Portugal, South Africa, South Korea and USA
Sunshine Q-School
Since inception in 2010 IGT players getting their Sunshine Tour cards 98 players
Sunshine Cards (Top 30)
Year IGT
2011 – 8 (27%)
2012 – 18 (60%)
2013 – 23 (77%)
2014 – 25 (83%)
2015 – 24 (80%)
The Cut (Top 60)
Year IGT
2011 – 21 (35%)
2012 – 40 (67%)
2013 – 45 (75%)
2014 – 48 (80%)
2015 – 47 (78%)
Since the introduction of the IGT Race to Q-School in 2011 scoring at the Sunshine Q-School saw a remarkable change in the cut line.
Top 30 | CUT | Top 60 | CUT |
2015 | -3 | 2015 | 0 |
2014 | -3 | 2014 | +3 |
2013 | -6 | 2013 | -1 |
2012 | 0 | 2012 | +4 |
2011 | +2 | 2011 | +7 |
2010 | +3 | 2010 | +7 |
2009 | +3 | 2009 | +13 |
2008 | 0 | 2008 | +7 |
2007 | -1 | 2007 | +11 |
2006 | +10 | 2006 | +23 |
2005 | +6 | 2005 | +13 |
5 rounds | 4 rounds |
Top 30 average 2012 – 2015 = -3 2005 – 2011 = +3.2
Top 60 average 2012 – 2015 = +1.5 2005 – 2011 = +11
Prize money:
Since 2010 IGT Pro Tour has paid over R10 Million Rand in Prize Money
Youngest winner:
Zander Lombard (AM) – 16 years, 10 months, at 2011 IGT CMR Challenge November 10
Oldest winner:
Michael Scholz – 43 years, 10 months, at 2014 Race to USA Irene Country Club 7 May
Most wins:
Ten – Danie van Tonder (2011)
Consecutive wins:
Three – Danie van Tonder (two times)
Multiple winners Gauteng:
Danie van Tonder, (10)
Ockert Strydom, (6)
Coert Groenewald, (6)
Hertzog Landman, (5)
Zander Lombard, (5)
Antonio Rosado (POR), (5)
Jaco Prinsloo, (5)
Toto Thimba Jnr, (4)
Merrick Bremner, (4)
Jacques van Tonder, (4)
Tyrone Ryan, (3)
Tyron Mc Comb, (3)
Jacques Kruyswijk, (3)
Lean Boezaart, (3)
Alex Haindl, (2)
Bradley Sinnett, (2)
Bryandrew Roelofsz, (2)
CJ du Plessis, (2)
Desvonde Botes, (2)
Francois Coetzee, (2)
Herman Minnie, (2)
Hyun Park (KOR), (2)
Jacques Blaauw, (2)
Jacques de Villiers, (2)
JC Ritchie, (2)
Johan De Beer, (2)
Michael Palmer, (2)
Morne Buys, (2)
Pieter Kruger, (2)
Rhys West, (2)
Roberto Lupini, (2)
Russel Franz, (2)
Shaun Smith, (2)
Multiple winners KZN:
Ryan Birnie, (9)
Kevin Rundle, (4)
Drikus Van der Walt, (3)
Gareth Atkinson, (2)
Steven Van Heerden, (2)
Multiple winners Cape:
N/A
Single winners Gauteng:
Adrian Ford, (1)
Allan Versfeld, (1)
Andi Dill, (1)
Anthony Michael, (1)
Brendan De Lange, (1)
Brett Liddle, (1)
Bryan Martin (USA), (1)
Bryn Flanagan, (1)
Burger Heckroodt, (1)
Callum Mowat, (1)
Christiaan Bezuidenhout, (1)
CJ Levey, (1)
Daniel van der Vaart, (1)
Darren Fichardt, (1)
David Ashley, (1)
Dongkwan Kim (KOR), (1)
Donovan Pearse, (1)
Duane Keun, (1)
Eddie Taylor, (1)
Gert Myburgh, (1)
Gideon Pienaar, (1)
Graham van der Merwe, (1)
Haydn Porteous, (1)
Hendrikus Stoop, (1)
Jaco Mouton, (1)
James du Plessis, (1)
Jean Hugo, (1)
John McClean, (NIRE) (1)
Kyle Scott, (1)
Louis De Jager, (1)
Louis Taylor, (1)
Matthew Spacey, (1)
Michael Scholz, (1)
Nathan Waghorn, (1)
NJ Arnoldi, (1)
Ph Mcintyre, (1)
Rynardt Combrink, (1)
Teaghan Gauche, (1)
Toby Tree (ENG), (1)
Tristen Strydom, (1)
Werner Van Niekerk, (1)
Wynand Dingle, (1)
Allan Versfeld
Single winners KZN:
Bryce Bibby, (1)
Calvin Steinhobel, (1)
Clayton Mansfield, (1)
Gavin Sole, (1)
Jared Harvey, (1)
Jeff Hopkins (IRE), (1)
Leorin Pillay, (1)
Malcolm Mitchell, (1)
Mathew Main, (1)
Michael Hollick, (1)
Richard O’Donavan (IRE), (1)
Rourke Van der Spuy, (1)
Single winners Cape:
Keenan Davidse, (1)
Multiple winners on IGT and other PGA Tours:
Allan Versfeld
Danie van Tonder
Darren Fichardt
Desvonde Botes
Jacques Blaauw
Jean Hugo
Louis De Jager
Merrick Bremner
Ph Mcintyre
Lowest 18-hole score:
61 (eleven-under) – Jacques van Tonder
Lowest winning score:
72Holes – 267 (21-under par) – Mark van As
54Holes – 197 (19-under par) – Michael Palmer & Michael Anthony
Holes-in-one:
Thirty Three
2015 – 3
2014 – 11
2013 – 9
2012 – 8
2011 – 2
Albatrosses:
Six:
Pieter Kruger
Bryan Martin (USA)
Albie Hanekom
Gary Baynham
Toto Thimba Jnr
Jean Hugo
Order of Merit Winners
Money Winners
2011 – Danie van Tonder
2012 – Coert Groenewald
2013 – Roberto Lupini
2014 – Antonio Rosado (POR)
Race to Q-School
2012 – Bradley Sinnett
2013 – Callum Mowat
2014 – Coert Groenewald