Name: Christo Lamprecht achieves PGA TOUR card with inspiration from Ernie Els
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Description: 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.

In the second round of THE CJ CUP, Christo Lamprecht's 310-yard drive on the 333-yard, par-4 14th found the right bunker, leaving 55 yards to the hole. His 55-yard approach from the greenside bunker landed on the left green 2 feet 6 inches from the cup, and he made the 2-foot 6-inch putt for birdie.

Christo Lamprecht gets up-and-down from 55 yards for birdie on No. 14 at THE CJ CUP

In the final round of the 2026 Valero, Christo Lamprecht's 204-yard shot from the primary rough lands in the left bunker, finishing 67 feet from the hole. Lamprecht holes out from the greenside bunker for eagle, moving to 2-under for the round and tied for 50th place at 3-under for the tournament.

Christo Lamprecht holes bunker shot for eagle at Valero

In the third round of the 2026 Valero, Christo Lamprecht's drive on the 195-yard par-3 16th hole measures 193 yards and lands on the right green, finishing 18 feet 6 inches from the hole. Lamprecht makes an 18-foot 6-inch putt for birdie.

Christo Lamprecht makes birdie on No. 16 at Valero

In the third round of the 2026 Valero, Christo Lamprecht's drive on the 468-yard, par-4 10th hole measures 310 yards, landing in the left fairway and leaving 160 yards to the hole. His 154-yard approach shot from the fairway lands on the right green, finishing 18 feet 1 inch from the hole. Lamprecht made an 18-foot 1-inch putt for birdie, remaining at 1-under par for the round.

Christo Lamprecht drains 18-foot birdie putt on No. 10 at Valero

In the second round of the 2026 Valero, Christo Lamprecht's 315-yard drive from the tee box on the 461-yard, par-4 ninth landed in the right fairway, leaving 146 yards to the hole. His 142-yard approach from the fairway finished 16 feet 8 inches from the hole in the left fairway. Lamprecht made a 16-foot 8-inch birdie putt from the fairway, remaining at even par for the round and tied for 22nd place.

Christo Lamprecht drains 17-foot birdie putt on No. 9 at Valero

In the opening round of the 2026 Valero, Christo Lamprecht's drive on the 597-yard, par-5 eighth hole travels 346 yards and ends in the right fairway, with 251 yards remaining to the hole. His 239-yard shot from the fairway lands in the right fairway, finishing 38 feet 9 inches from the hole. Lamprecht's 36-foot 6-inch shot from the fairway lands on the left green, finishing 2 feet 6 inches from the hole. He made a 2-foot 6-inch putt for birdie, remaining tied for 3rd place at 5-under par.

Christo Lamprecht rolls short birdie putt on No. 8 at Valero

In the second round of the 2026 Texas Children's, Christo Lamprecht's drive on the 161-yard par-3 second hole travels 169 yards, landing in the left fairway and finishing 33 feet 11 inches from the hole, and he makes a 33-foot 11-inch birdie putt.

Christo Lamprecht holes out 33-foot birdie putt on No. 2 at Texas Children's

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.

Korn Ferry Tour Championship Card Ceremony

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

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In the final round of THE CJ CUP, Justin Lower's drive on the 537-yard, par-5 ninth hole traveled 302 yards into the right bunker, leaving 238 yards to the hole. His 117-yard shot from the fairway bunker found the right fairway, and his 126-yard approach landed on the right green 4 feet 5 inches from the cup. Lower made the 4-foot-5-inch putt for birdie.

Justin Lower's 126-yard approach sets up birdie on No. 9 at THE CJ CUP

In the final round of the 2026 THE CJ CUP, Jordan Spieth's drive on the 537-yard, par-5 ninth hole traveled 316 yards into the right fairway, leaving 218 yards to the hole. His 214-yard shot from the fairway landed on the right green 17 feet 1 inch from the cup. Spieth missed his first putt from 17 feet 10 inches, finishing 5 inches short, and made the 5-inch putt for birdie.

Jordan Spieth reaches par-5 No. 9 in two, makes birdie at THE CJ CUP

In the final round of THE CJ CUP, Tom Kim's drive on the 478-yard, par-4 11th hole traveled 306 yards into the left bunker, leaving 180 yards to the hole. His 191-yard approach from the fairway bunker landed in the right rough 33 feet 2 inches from the cup, and he made the 33-foot 2-inch shot for birdie.

Tom Kim holes 33-foot shot from rough for birdie on No. 11 at THE CJ CUP

In the final round of THE CJ CUP, Jonathan Byrd's drive on the 322-yard, par-4 14th hole traveled 264 yards into the left fairway, leaving 56 yards to the pin. His 56-yard approach landed on the left green 3 feet 1 inch from the hole, and he made the 3-foot-1-inch putt for birdie.

Jonathan Byrd sinks 3-foot putt for birdie on No. 14 at THE CJ CUP

In the final round of THE CJ CUP, Neal Shipley's drive on the 322-yard, par-4 14th went 271 yards into the right fairway, his 57-yard approach landed on the left green 5 feet 2 inches from the hole, and he made the 5-foot 2-inch putt for birdie.

Neal Shipley drains 5-foot putt for birdie on No. 14 at THE CJ CUP

In the final round of THE CJ CUP, Mac Meissner's tee shot on the 214-yard, par-3 seventh hole landed on the right green, 24 feet 2 inches from the cup, and he made the 24-foot 2-inch putt for birdie.

Mac Meissner sinks 24-foot birdie putt on No. 7 at THE CJ CUP

In the final round of THE CJ CUP, Pierceson Coody's drive on the 414-yard, par-4 second hole traveled 303 yards into the right rough, leaving 108 yards to the pin. His 107-yard approach from the rough landed on the left green 6 feet from the hole, and he made the 6-foot putt for birdie.

Pierceson Coody gets up-and-down from 107 yards for birdie on No. 2 at THE CJ CUP

In the final round of THE CJ CUP, Mac Meissner's drive on the 379-yard, par-4 sixth hole traveled 270 yards into the right fairway, his 114-yard approach landed on the right green 10 feet 9 inches from the hole, and he made the 10-foot 9-inch putt for par.

Mac Meissner's 114-yard approach sets up birdie on No. 6 at THE CJ CUP

In the final round of THE CJ CUP, Adam Svensson's tee shot on the 121-yard, par-3 17th hole landed on the left green, 6 feet 11 inches from the cup, and he made the putt for birdie.

Adam Svensson hits tee shot to 7 feet, sets up birdie on No. 17 at THE CJ CUP

In the final round of THE CJ CUP, John Keefer's drive on the 414-yard, par-4 second hole went 315 yards into the left fairway, his 103-yard approach landed on the left green 7 feet 11 inches from the hole, and he made the 7-foot-11-inch putt for birdie.

John Keefer's 103-yard approach sets up birdie on No. 2 at THE CJ CUP

In the final round of THE CJ CUP, Doug Ghim's drive on the 186-yard, par-3 fourth hole landed on the left green, 7 feet 8 inches from the hole, and he made the 7-foot-8-inch putt for birdie.

Doug Ghim hits tee shot to 8 feet, sets up birdie on No. 4 at THE CJ CUP

In the final round of THE CJ CUP, Charley Hoffman's tee shot on the 186-yard, par-3 fourth hole landed on the right green, 10 feet 11 inches from the hole, and he made the putt for birdie.

Charley Hoffman hits tee shot to 11 feet, sets up birdie on No. 4 at THE CJ CUP

In the final round of THE CJ CUP, Jordan Spieth's drive on the 379-yard, par-4 sixth hole traveled 294 yards into the left rough, leaving 92 yards to the hole. His 96-yard approach from the rough landed on the right green 10 feet 8 inches from the cup, and he made the putt for birdie.

Jordan Spieth's 96-yard approach sets up birdie on No. 6 at THE CJ CUP

In the final round of the 2026 THE CJ CUP, A.J. Ewart's drive on the 414-yard, par-4 second hole traveled 289 yards into the left fairway, leaving 125 yards to the hole. His 128-yard approach landed on the left green 6 feet 2 inches from the cup, and he made the 6-foot 2-inch putt for birdie.

A.J. Ewart's 128-yard approach sets up birdie on No. 2 at THE CJ CUP

In the final round of THE CJ CUP, Emiliano Grillo's drive on the 414-yard, par-4 second hole traveled 323 yards into the right rough, leaving 89 yards to the hole. His 95-yard approach from the rough landed on the left green 21 feet 8 inches from the cup, and he made the putt for birdie.

Emiliano Grillo sinks 22-foot birdie putt on No. 2 at THE CJ CUP

In the final round of the 2026 THE CJ CUP, Jordan Spieth's drive on the 614-yard, par-5 fifth hole traveled 321 yards into the left fairway, leaving 288 yards to the green. His 284-yard shot from the fairway found the right fairway 26 feet 8 inches from the hole. Spieth's 29-foot 4-inch shot from the fairway landed on the right green 2 feet 8 inches away, and he made the 2-foot 8-inch putt for birdie.

Jordan Spieth drains 3-foot putt for birdie on No. 5 at THE CJ CUP

In the final round of THE CJ CUP, Luke Clanton's tee shot on the 186-yard, par-3 fourth hole landed on the left side of the green, 3 feet 4 inches from the hole, and he made the putt for birdie.

Luke Clanton hits tee shot to 3 feet, sets up birdie on No. 4 at THE CJ CUP

In the final round of THE CJ CUP, Charley Hoffman's drive on the 414-yard, par-4 second hole went 293 yards into the left intermediate rough, his 129-yard approach landed on the left green 5 feet 9 inches from the hole, and he made the 5-foot 9-inch putt for birdie.