South Africa's Shaun Norris claimed his second DP World Tour title from behind to win the Alfred Dunhill Championship on home soil by one shot.
Norris, 42, followed up his victory in 2022 at the Steyn Championship despite starting six shots from the distance, driving through the field with an eagle and five birdies in the final.
Only a double bogey on the seventh spoiled his card as he became the clubhouse leader at 13 under par.
Several players could have reviewed it, but the very challenging closing course at Leopard Creek Country Club put them off.
Shaun Norris poses with the Alfred Dunhill Championship trophy
Norris' closest challenger at the end was compatriot Ryan van Velzen in the closing group who advanced to the 18th tee with Norris.
The 22-year-old finally found the water with his approach, however, and his bogey eventually gave Norris a one-shot victory.
Norris also won the JT Series Golf Nippon Cup in Japan two weeks ago and said: “I'm very happy it worked out like this.
“Words can't describe (winning a second DP World Tour title). This year has been very difficult. It's been up and down and all over the place.
Norris claimed a second DP World Tour title on home soil, winning the Alfred Dunhill Championship at Leopard Creek
“But thanks to God, my family, my wife, we have kept it together.
“Winning two weeks ago in Japan and then winning this week – what a blessing.”
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England's John Parry, third-round leader Marcus Kinhult and Van Velzen finished in a three-way tie for second at 12 under.
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