1959 in South African sport explained

This article is an incomplete list of sporting events relevant to South Africa in 1959

Golf

• Sewsunker "Papwa" Sewgolum, wins the Dutch Open for the first time^[1]
• Gary Player wins The Open Championship^[2]

See also

Timeline of South African sport

Notes and References

1. Web site: Bamberger . Michael . 2020-09-26 . Sewsunker 'Papwa' Sewgolum is likely the best golfer you've never heard of — and here's why . 2024-11-02 . . en-US.
2. News: Gary Player Wins British Open Crown. Chicago Tribune. July 4, 1959. 1 November 2024. 27. Newspapers.com.