Charl SCHWARTZEL (13)

2013 US Open

Charl SCHWARTZEL fact file

Country:  South Africa

Date of Birth:  31/08/1984

Height:  5ft 11in

Turned Pro:  2002


27-year-old South African, Charl Schwartzel has made a significant impact on the world circuit since turning pro back in 2002. With eight tournament victories so far in his short career, Schwartzel is fulfilling the potential he showed throughout a dominant amateur career back home in South Africa. 2011 was a landmark year for Schwartzel, joining the PGA Tour and recording his first major championship title, winning the 2011 Masters at Augusta, Georgia. Schwartzel also recorded career-best finishes at the 2011 U.S. Open and at the 2011 PGA Championship, finishing fourth in the Race to Dubai. A brief look at Charl Schwartzel's 'what's in the bag?' reveals the South African opts for Nike golf clubs as part of his sponsorship with the American manufacturer.

EUROPEAN TOUR WINS:

2013  Alfred Dunhill Championship
2011  Masters Tournament
2011  Joburg Open
2010  Joburg Open
2010  Africa Open
2008  Madrid Masters
2007  Open de España
2004  Dunhill Championship

PGA TOUR WINS:

2011  Masters Tournament

OTHER WINS:

2012  Thailand Golf Championship

Charl uses a Nike Method 004 prototype