As Darren Fichardt nears his 50th birthday, there is interest in his prospective involvement in senior golf. Fichardt has had a notable career and remains active on the DP World Tour (DPWT). Recently, he missed the cut at the Joburg Open but secured a fourth place at the SA Open, demonstrating his ongoing ability.
In a recent interview, Fichardt shared his thoughts about joining the senior tour. He discussed his ambition to compete in senior majors and possibly join the Champions Tour, noting the experience he has accumulated over the years.
The senior circuit could offer Fichardt opportunities to compete again with established players such as Ernie Els, with whom he recently played with at Royal Troon in The Open Championship last year.
Fichard said South African golf is experiencing growth with players like Casey Jarvis, Jayden Schaper, Ryan van Velzen, and Aldrich Potgieter, who recently performed well at the Mexico Open. Fichardt sees much potential in the future of South African golf, with younger players such as Christiaan Maas and Daniel Bennett showing promise on the international scene.
Who are you most excited to see of the next gen of SA golf starts coming up? Let me know in the comments!
Chapters
00:00 Darren Fichardt on being one of the older players in the field
00:55 Goals for the season, including playing on the senior tour after turning 50 in May, playing senior majors, keeping DP World Tour Card
01:40 Renewing old rivalries like with Ernie Els
02:14 Thoughts on the new generation of SA golf with players like Dylan Naidoo, Casey Jarvis, Jayden Schaper, Ryan van Velzen, Aldrich Potgieter, Christiaan Maas, Daniel Bennett.
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Who are you most excited to see of the next gen of SA golf starts coming up? Let me know in the comments!