Name: Amateur Christo Lamprecht chips in for birdie at The Open
Uploaded: 2023-07-20T11:49:56.560Z
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Description: In the opening round of The Open Championship 2023, Christo Lamprecht chips in from just short of the green to make birdie par-4 14th hole.

In the second round of the 2026 Puerto Rico Open, Christo Lamprecht makes birdie on the par-4 12th hole.

Christo Lamprecht makes birdie on No. 12 at Puerto Rico

In the second round of the 2026 Farmers Insurance Open, Christo Lamprecht's drive on the 600-yard, par-5 13th hole went 334 yards into the right rough, his shot from the rough traveled 164 yards and landed in the right fairway, leaving 107 yards to the hole, his 110-yard approach shot landed on the left side of the green 18 feet from the hole, and he made an 18-foot putt for birdie.

Christo Lamprecht sinks 18-foot birdie putt on No. 13 at Farmers

In the second round of the 2026 Farmers, Christo Lamprecht's drive on the 609-yard, par-5 ninth hole traveled 330 yards and landed in the right fairway, his 282-yard approach from the fairway settled on the right side of the green 9 feet 8 inches from the hole, his 10-foot-11-inch putt left 12 inches remaining, and he made the 12-inch putt for birdie.

Christo Lamprecht hits 282-yard approach to 9 feet, sets up birdie on No. 9 at Farmers

Christo Lamprecht, the 6-foot-8-inch South African PGA TOUR rookie, earned his TOUR card after finishing inside the top 20 on the Korn Ferry Tour Points List in 2025. Watch Lamprecht break down how his towering height advantage shapes his unique golf swing.
 

How I Built This | Christo Lamprecht

 A 24-year-old native of George, South Africa, Christo Lamprecht had a decorated college career at Georgia Tech before earning Korn Ferry Tour status in 2024 from PGA TOUR University. Lamprecht discusses growing up in South Africa, looking up to Ernie Els and the challenges of being a 6-foot-8-inch pro golfer.

Christo Lamprecht achieves PGA TOUR card with inspiration from Ernie Els

20 players earn their PGA TOUR cards after the 2025 Korn Ferry Tour Championship presented by United Leasing & Finance, including Neal Shipley, Christo Lamprecht, and Johnny Keefer.

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In the second round of THE CJ CUP Byron Nelson 2025, Christo Lamprecht makes birdie on the par-4 14th hole.

Christo Lamprecht makes birdie on No. 14 at THE CJ CUP

In the second round of the 2025 Bahamas Golf Classic at Atlantis Paradise Island, Christo Lamprecht makes birdie at the par-5 15th hole.

Christo Lamprecht makes birdie at The Bahamas Golf Classic

In the opening round of the 2024 Shriners Children's Open, Christo Lamprecht makes birdie on the par-5 13th hole.

Christo Lamprecht chips in for birdie at Shriners Children's Open

Episode 1 of "PGA TOUR Origins" explores Christo Lamprecht's journey from his hometown in South Africa to the global amateur ranks and a top PGA TOUR University ranking. Lamprecht, a towering figure at 6’8”, showcases his unique playing style honed in George, South Africa, a golf-rich area. With notable wins and a promising start at The Open Championship in 2023, Lamprecht aims to meet high expectations and earn PGA TOUR membership while supported by local legends and mentors.

PGA TOUR Origins: South Africa’s Christo Lamprecht

Georgia Tech senior Christo Lamprecht has a unique game that has already achieved great success on the course. The 6’8” South African won The Amateur Championship over the summer, and led The Open Championship after the First Round, eventually earning Low Amateur honors. He also is No. 2 on the PGA TOUR University Ranking, and will aim to finish in the top spot in the class of 2024 to earn a PGA TOUR card.

Day in the Life | Christo Lamprecht | No. 2 in PGA TOUR University

In the opening round of The Open Championship 2023, Christo Lamprecht chips in from just short of the green to make birdie par-4 14th hole. 


Amateur Christo Lamprecht chips in for birdie at The Open

Ahead of the 2026 Texas Children's Houston Open, defending champion Min Woo Lee explains how focused on his process and next shot he was during his 2025 victory and how difficult it is to stay in that headspace.
 

Min Woo Lee describes how mental strength carried him to Texas Children's victory

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Golfbet contributor Rick Gehman has three names whose games fit Memorial Park Golf Course to a tee this week at the Texas Children's Houston Open.

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In Match 1 of the TGL Finals Series presented by SoFi, Kevin Kisner from Jupiter Links barely misses a chip on No. 15 “Stone & Steeple” that would have tied the match on the final hole. Los Angeles wins a nail-biter match, 6-5, as they take a 1-0 series lead in the best-of-three Finals Series.

Kevin Kisner misses chip-in by inches, Los Angeles wins Match 1 at TGL Finals

In Match 1 of the TGL Finals Series presented by SoFi, Justin Rose from Los Angeles Golf Club chips in from just off the green on No. 8 “Stinger” to tie the match and regain momentum for his squad.

Justin Rose chips in for clutch birdie at TGL Finals

In Match 1 of the TGL Finals Series presented by SoFi, Tom Kim from Los Angeles Golf Club sinks an 8-foot birdie putt on No. 7 “On the Rocks” to win the hole then hits an iconic shrug celebration.

Tom Kim drains birdie putt and hits shrug at TGL Finals

Go behind the scenes with Matt Fitzpatrick as he takes photos with the trophy, signs autographs and meets with Hall of Famer Nancy Lopez after winning the 2026 Valspar Championship, his third career PGA TOUR victory.

Matt Fitzpatrick mic’d up after winning Valspar Championship

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Following his one-shot win at the 2026 Valspar Championship, Matt Fitzpatrick talks about claiming his third PGA TOUR victory.


Matt Fitzpatrick’s news conference after winning Valspar Championship

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In the final round of the Valspar Championship, Brandt Snedeker converts up-and-downs from tricky lies on hole Nos. 1, 3, 4 and 8 at Innisbrook Resort's Copperhead Course.

Brandt Snedeker displays short-game prowess at Valspar

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Highlights | Round 4 | Valspar Championship | 2026

In the final round of the 2026 Valspar Championship, Matt Fitzpatrick shot 3-under 68 to claim his third PGA TOUR victory.
