Putting Green Artists Impression

Induction

Vincent Tshabalala

Vincent Tshabalala

D.o.B. 16.03.1943 Johannesburg

Prevented from competing in South African tournaments during his prime because of Apartheid policies

1976 Selected to partner Gary Player in Canada Cup. Refused for political reasons

Professional wins

  • French Open 1976
  • Nelson Mandela Invitational 2004 (with Ernie Els), 2005 (with Tim Clark)
  • S.A. Non-European Open 1965, 71, 77, 83
  • S.A. Non-European Open 2nd 1968, 70, 72
  • Transvaal Non-European Open 1972
  • Natal Non-European Open 1972
  • Natal Non-European Open 3rd 1967
  • Western Province Non-European Open 2nd 1969

*Record incomplete