Fierce Competition at 2012 Volvo Golf Champions
By: Darren Ramowski | Edited: Mon 14 Jul 2014
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All 35 professionals in the field for this week’s Volvo Golf Champions were given an added incentive to get a fast start to this true “tournament of champions” when they shared the stage with a cheetah at The Links at Fancourt on Tuesday.
The professionals gathered have a combined 392 wins on the European Tour, and are competing for €2-million in total prize money this week.
Reigning Masters champion Charl Schwartzel leads a line-up of eight South Africans who qualified for this prestigious world class event, including Major winners Ernie Els, Louis Oosthuizen and Retief Goosen, as well as European Tour winners Thomas Aiken, Hennie Otto, Garth Mulroy and local favourite Branden Grace.
The international field features Open Champion Darren Clarke, Thomas Björn, Simon Dyson, Tom Lewis, Pádraig Harrington, Miguel Ángel Jiménez, José María Olazábal and Colin Montgomerie, among others, as well as the youngest qualifier, 18-year-old Italian Matteo Manassero.
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Darren Ramowski is the MD of Golfshake. With a background in technology and data, he is deeply interested in golf analytics, equipment innovation, and industry trends. A committed golfer who enjoys links courses and European golf travel, Darren has a personal ambition to visit notable Ryder Cup venues. His strategic vision continues to shape Golfshake’s growth and community engagement.
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