Ockert Strydom (born 8 January 1985) is a South African professional golfer who plays on the European Tour and Sunshine Tour. He claimed his maiden European Tour win at the 2022 Alfred Dunhill Championship.

Ockie Strydom
Personal information
Full nameOckert Strydom
Born (1985-01-08) 8 January 1985 (age 39)
Kempton Park, South Africa
Sporting nationality South Africa
ResidenceKempton Park, South Africa
Career
Turned professional2009
Current tour(s)European Tour
Sunshine Tour
Former tour(s)Big Easy Tour
Professional wins14
Number of wins by tour
European Tour2
Sunshine Tour2
Other11
Best results in major championships
Masters TournamentDNP
PGA ChampionshipCUT: 2023
U.S. OpenDNP
The Open ChampionshipCUT: 2023
Achievements and awards
Sunshine Tour
Order of Merit winner
2022–23

Professional career

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Strydom won the 2019 Vodacom Origins of Golf at Sishen that was part of the 2019–20 Sunshine Tour.[1]

In December 2022, Strydom won the Alfred Dunhill Championship, part of the 2023 European Tour and the 2022–23 Sunshine Tour, where he set a course record in the third round.[2][3][4] Two months later, he won the Singapore Classic on the European Tour. He shot a final-round 63 to beat Sami Välimäki by one shot.[5]

Professional wins (14)

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European Tour wins (2)

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No. Date Tournament Winning score Margin of
victory
Runner-up
1 11 Dec 2022
(2023 season)
Alfred Dunhill Championship1 −18 (68-70-63-69=270) 2 strokes   Adrián Otaegui
2 12 Feb 2023 Singapore Classic −19 (71-68-67-63=269) 1 stroke   Sami Välimäki

1Co-sanctioned by the Sunshine Tour

Sunshine Tour wins (2)

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No. Date Tournament Winning score Margin of
victory
Runner-up
1 24 Aug 2019 Vodacom Origins of Golf at Sishen −16 (69-65-66=200) 6 strokes   Thriston Lawrence
2 11 Dec 2022 Alfred Dunhill Championship1 −18 (68-70-63-69=270) 2 strokes   Adrián Otaegui

1Co-sanctioned by the European Tour

Sunshine Tour playoff record (0–3)

No. Year Tournament Opponent Result
1 2017 Vodacom Origins of Golf at Sishen   Hennie du Plessis Lost to birdie on fourth extra hole
2 2022 Stella Artois Players Championship   Jaco Ahlers Lost to birdie on second extra hole
3 2022 Lombard Insurance Classic   Herman Loubser Lost to birdie on second extra hole

IGT Pro Tour wins (11)

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No. Date Tournament Winning score Margin of
victory
Runner(s)-up
1 15 Jul 2012 Mafeking Pro-Am −5 (75-68-68=211) 1 stroke   Jean Hugo
2 28 Apr 2013 Mafeking Pro-Am (2) −18 (63-67-68=198) 2 strokes   Beyers Smith
3 4 Mar 2014 IGT Series Wingate Park Country Club −9 (70-65=135) 1 stroke   Tertius van den Berg
4 12 Mar 2014 IGT Series ERPM Golf Club −13 (71-66-66=203) Playoff   Toto Thimba Jr.
5 22 Oct 2014 Race to Q-School Ruimsig Country Club −15 (68-65-68=201) 3 strokes   Zander Lombard
6 3 Dec 2014 Race to Q-School Centurion Country Club −18 (66-63-69=198) 1 stroke   CJ du Plessis
7 9 Jun 2016 Killarney Challenge −4 (71-64-71=206) Playoff   Warrick Druian
8 22 Jun 2016 Wingate Challenge −4 (71-69-72=212) 2 strokes   Mourne Buys,   Juan Swart
9 30 Jun 2016 Centurion Championship −13 (74-65-70-66=275) 2 strokes   Daniel van Tonder
10 13 Jul 2016 Waterkloof Challenge −18 (66-66-66=198) 8 strokes   Christiaan Bezuidenhout
11 31 Aug 2016 Centurion Challenge −16 (64-67-69=200) Playoff   Aubrey Beckley (a)

Results in major championships

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Tournament 2023
Masters Tournament
PGA Championship CUT
U.S. Open
The Open Championship CUT
  Did not play

CUT = missed the half-way cut

References

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  1. ^ "Strydom wins first title after 19 second places". BBC Sport. 11 December 2022.
  2. ^ "Strydom wins Alfred Dunhill for 1st Euro title". ESPN. Associated Press. 11 December 2022.
  3. ^ Schmitt, Tim (10 December 2022). "Despite greens running almost at 14, this DP World Tour pro tied a course record and shares the lead in South Africa". Yahoo Sports. Retrieved 11 December 2022.
  4. ^ Herrington, Ryan (11 December 2022). "Journeyman with 19(!) runner-up finishes claims breakthrough DP World Tour victory". Golf Digest.
  5. ^ "Strydom shoots stunning final round to seal Singapore Classic victory". Yahoo! Sport. 12 February 2023. Retrieved 12 February 2023.
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