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Astin Arthur wins the Southern Cape Amateur for his fifth title of the year
Plettenberg Bay Country Club
Plettenberg Bay Country Club

Astin Wade Arthur from Mount Edgecombe, South Africa, secured a victory at the Southern Cape Amateur Open with a 9-under total of 207, following rounds of 71-64-72 at Plettenberg Bay Country Club.

Arthur held a three-stroke lead entering the final round after posting a tournament-low 64 in the second round and maintained his composure with an even-par 72 in the final round, remaining bogey-free for over 30 holes. He won by a two-stroke margin.

Ryan van der Klis finished as the runner-up with rounds of 71, 68, and 70, concluding the tournament at 7-under. The event attracted over 110 players in the men's section, with 61 advancing past the 36-hole cut.



In the women's section, 21-year-old Bobbi Brown from Cape Town claimed the title with a total score of 12-over 228, following rounds of 80-78-70. Zane Kleynhans finished in second place at 13-over.

Arthur's victory continues a stellar year, marking his fifth win in five months. His triumphs include the Duncan Baxter Cup, Western Province Amateur title in April, KZN Closed, and the MCB Indian Ocean Open in Mauritius, with his most recent being today's Southern Cape Amateur Open.


Results: Southern Cape Amateur Open
1South AfricaAstin Wade ArthurSouth Africa40071-64-72=207
2South AfricaRyan van der KlisSouth Africa30071-68-70=209
T3South AfricaIvan VersterSouth Africa20072-69-70=211
T3South AfricaJason RessellSouth Africa20067-71-73=211
5South AfricaTravis ProcterSouth Africa20074-71-69=214

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