South African Open Championship 2009 - DP World Tour

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Els back in contention
Ernie Els staked his claim for a fifth South African Open Championship with a brilliant final round 64 at Pearl Valley Golf Estates to take the clubhouse lead.
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Sterne wins South African Open Championship
Richard Sterne edged out Gareth Maybin on the first extra play-off hole to become the eighth consecutive home winner of the South African Open Championship after both players finished their 72 holes tied at 274 at Pearl Valley Golf Estates.
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McGrane storms into lead
Damien McGrane made a flying start to his second round at the South African Open Championship to move into a one shot lead at Pearl Valley Golf Estates.
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Did You Know?
• The South African Open Championship has a rich history and is the second oldest National Open Championship in the world, dating back to 1893, where it was first played in Port Elizabeth. Only The Open Championship, which started in 1860 is older.
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Lorenzo-Vera takes early lead
Michael Lorenzo-Vera was the early front runner during the opening round at the South African Open Championship as the Frenchman reached five under par after nine holes.
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Zanotti sets the pace in South Africa
Paraguay`s Fabrizio Zanotti leads European Tour Qualifying School winner Oskar Henningsson by a shot at the South African Open Championship after opening with an eight under par 64.
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Els keen for home winner in South Africa
Ernie Els wants the strong contingent of home players assembled at this week's South African Open Championship to overcome the high class international field and win the title.
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Facts & Figures
(General Stats)
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McIlroy makes his move
Rory McIlroy birdied his last three holes to claim the clubhouse lead in the South African Open Championship third round at Pearl Valley Golf Estates.
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Zanotti leads South African Open Championship
Paraguay`s Fabrizio Zanotti holds a one shot lead at the South African Open Championship after a “close to perfect” opening eight under par 64 at Pearl Valley Golf Estates.
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