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1959 in South African sport

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Sports-related events in South Africa during 1959

Years in South African sport:	1956 1957 1958 1959 1960 1961 1962
Centuries:	19th century · 20th century · 21st century
Decades:	1920s 1930s 1940s 1950s 1960s 1970s 1980s
Years:	1956 1957 1958 1959 1960 1961 1962

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
Gary Player wins The Open Championship

See also

Timeline of South African sport

References

Bamberger, Michael (26 September 2020). "Sewsunker 'Papwa' Sewgolum is likely the best golfer you've never heard of — and here's why". Golf Magazine. Retrieved 2 November 2024.
"Gary Player Wins British Open Crown". Chicago Tribune. 4 July 1959. p. 27. Retrieved 1 November 2024 – via Newspapers.com.