ZAFSchwartzel has a permanent place in LIV Golf history as its first individual winner at the inaugural event in London. His victory also helped the all-South African Stinger GC to the first team title. Schwartzel shot to fame when he reeled off four consecutive birdies to win the 2011 US Masters and has 16 worldwide wins since turning pro in 2002. He has spent more than 440 weeks in the world top 50 and followed up his London win with two more top-10 LIV Golf finishes in Chicago and Jeddah.
Winner of 16 tournaments worldwide, including the inaugural LIV Golf Invitational London at Centurion Club.
Won the 2011 Masters by making four consecutive birdies to end his final round, which had never been done by a Masters winner.
Became the third South African to win at Augusta National, following Gary Player and Trevor Immelman.
Has won multiple events in a single year five times, including four consecutive years from 2010-13.
Reached a career-best 6th in the world rankings in March 2012.
Has spent more than 440 weeks of his career as a top 50 player.
In 2012, he won an event in Thailand on the Asian Tour by 11 strokes, then followed that by winning an event in his native South Africa by 12 strokes.
2023 LEAGUE
| EVENT | SCORES | FINISH | TEAM |
|---|---|---|---|
MAYAKOBA | 74-74-69 (+4) | 35th | 4th |
TUCSON | 73-76-72 (+8) | 46th | 4th |
2022 INVITATIONAL
| EVENT | SCORES | FINISH | TEAM |
|---|---|---|---|
LONDON | 65-66-72 (-7) | 1st | 1st |
PORTLAND | 74-73-77 (+5) | 39th | 2nd |
BEDMINSTER | 70-69-74 (E) | 18th | 5th |
BOSTON | 66-69-71 (-2) | 36th | 10th |
CHICAGO | 69-69-71 (-7) | 7th | 5th |
BANGKOK | 70-73-66 (-7) | 27th | 11th |
JEDDAH | 64-67-70 (-9) | 9th | 9th |
ON WINNING IN LONDON
INDIVIDUAL CHAMPIONSHIP POINTS
| YEAR | RANKING | POINTS |
|---|---|---|
2023 | 42nd | 0 |
2022 | 5th | 66 |
TEAM HISTORY
2023 – Stinger GC
2022 – Stinger GC
2023
| EVENT | SCORES | FINISH |
|---|---|---|
OMAN | 75-78 | MC |
QATAR | 70-74-74-73 | T-13th |
WINS (1)
2011 Masters – Birdied the final four holes to win by two strokes over Adam Scott and Jason Day at Augusta National ... Emerged from a pack of contenders in a final round in which eight different players held a share of the lead ... His 66 was the low score in the final round ... Became third South African to win the Masters (Gary Player, Trevor Immelman) ... Said Schwartzel: "It's a dream for me. It's obviously the highlight in my golfing career by a long way. You know, I always thought if there was one that I would win, it would be this one. This is the sort of golf course that suits my eye."
STARTS AND FINISHES
Masters
Starts: 13
Best finish: Win (2011)
Top 10s: 3
Cuts made: 9
PGA Championship
Starts: 16
Best finish: 12th (2011)
Top 10s: 0
Cuts made: 12
U.S. Open
Starts: 13
Best finish: 7th (2015)
Top 10s: 2
Cuts made: 9
Open Championship
Starts: 14
Best finish: 7th (2014)
Top 10s: 1
Cuts made: 8
