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Here we aim to bring you the latest news and any notable stories relating to our stable of golfers or indeed from our business activities in general.

January 15, 2025: Christiaan Bezuidenhout announced as new ambassador for PXG.

The five-time DP World Tour winner, two-time Olympian, and two-time Presidents Cup player, has signed a multi-year contract with the firm.

“I love PXG clubs and apparel, which is the non-negotiable starting point for any professional partnership that I enter into,” commented Christiaan. “I’m super-impressed by the whole ethos of the company and the way they do business. Innovation, technology, design, quality of materials, and performance – you get the full package with PXG.”

Click here to read the full press release.

May 3, 2026: Ernie makes his 24th career hole-in-one.

A 5-iron from 193 yards in the final round of the Regions Tradition tournament in May brought Ernie Els’ tally of career aces to an extraordinary 24. Ernie has 80 professional victories to his name, including four Major Championships, one Senior Major, two World Golf Championships and a record seven World Matchplay titles. Click here to view the full list of his career wins and accomplishments.

June 29, 2025: Aldrich Potgieter becomes the youngest South African in history to win on the PGA TOUR.

Setting records is the name of the game for Aldrich Potgieter. In 2022, aged just 17, he became the second youngest person to win The Amateur Championship in the event’s 140-year history. After turning professional in 2023 he became the youngest ever winner in Korn Ferry Tour history, aged 19. And when he won his debut PGA TOUR event in 2025, the Rocket Classic, he became the youngest South African ever to win on Tour and was later voted PGA TOUR Rookie of the Year. Click here to read the full story.

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Ernie Els

“I was introduced to Rob through Ernie Els, who’s advice on everything I trust 100 per cent. Having Rob represent me is one of the best decisions I've ever made.”

Christiaan Bezuidenhout

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Aldrich Potgieter

“As a young professional making my way on Tour, it’s important to have experienced people looking after you behind the scenes. I count myself lucky to have Rob in my corner.”

Jovan Rebula