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 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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After winning his third PGA TOUR title at the 2026 Cadillac Championship, Cameron Young discusses the emotions after breaking through for a third win after struggles to close early in his career, his game suiting challenging golf courses and his approach with a big lead in the final round and pulling off a wire-to-wire win.

Cameron Young news conference after winning Cadillac

Check out all the best shots from Round 4 of the 2026 Cadillac Championship, featuring Cameron Young, Ben Griffin, Scottie Scheffler and Rickie Fowler, among others.

Highlights | Round 4 | Cadillac

After making par to shoot a 4-under 68 and win the 2026 Cadillac Championship, Cameron Young discusses winning his third PGA TOUR title, a great 2026 for him, his game being built for tough golf courses and finding ways to win after close calls earlier in his career.

Cameron Young interview after winning Cadillac

Check out the best bets that cashed at the 2026 Cadillac Championship including an impressive closing run from 45-year-old Adam Scott and Cameron Young surging to victory.

Golfbet recap: Top five bets that hit at Cadillac Championship

In the final round of the 2026 Cadillac Championship, Cameron Young chips his third shot to inside 7 feet and drains the ensuing par putt at the par-4 18th hole to seal a six-shot victory to claim his third PGA TOUR title.

Cameron Young makes up-and-down par on 72nd hole to win Cadillac

In the final round of the 2026 Cadillac, Akshay Bhatia's drive on the 479-yard, par-4 18th hole traveled 304 yards into the right fairway, his 179-yard approach landed on the left green 10 feet 7 inches from the hole, and he made the 10-foot 7-inch putt for birdie.

Akshay Bhatia sinks 11-foot birdie putt on No. 18 at Cadillac

In the final round of the 2026 Cadillac, Scottie Scheffler's drive on the 470-yard, par-4 17th hole traveled 307 yards into the right fairway, his 159-yard approach landed on the right green 7 feet from the hole, and he made the 7-foot putt for birdie.

Scottie Scheffler's 159-yard approach sets up birdie on No. 17 at Cadillac

In the final round of the 2026 Cadillac, Cameron Young's drive on the 322-yard, par-4 16th hole traveled 333 yards and landed on the right green, 38 feet 4 inches from the hole. His first putt from 41 feet 5 inches came up short, stopping 2 feet 8 inches away, and he made the 2-foot 8-inch putt for birdie.

Cameron Young sinks 3-foot putt for birdie on No. 16 at Cadillac

In the final round of the 2026 Cadillac, Sahith Theegala's drive on the 216-yard, par-3 ninth hole landed on the left green, 17 feet 11 inches from the hole, and he made the 17-foot-11-inch putt for birdie.

Sahith Theegala sinks 18-foot birdie putt on No. 9 at Cadillac

In the final round of the 2026 Cadillac, Scottie Scheffler's drive on the 322-yard, par-4 16th went 310 yards into the right bunker, his 61-foot-5-inch shot from the greenside bunker landed on the left green 4 feet 11 inches from the hole, and he made the 4-foot-11-inch putt for birdie.

Scottie Scheffler gets up-and-down from 61 feet for birdie on No. 16 at Cadillac

In the final round of the 2026 Cadillac, Sepp Straka's drive on the 479-yard, par-4 18th hole traveled 301 yards into the right fairway, his 178-yard approach landed on the left green 5 feet 4 inches from the hole, and he made the 5-foot 4-inch putt for birdie.

Sepp Straka gets up-and-down from 178 yards for birdie on No. 18 at Cadillac

In the final round of the 2026 Cadillac, Ben Griffin's drive on the 322-yard, par-4 16th hole went 317 yards into the right rough, leaving 48 yards to the pin. His 43-yard shot from the rough landed on the left green 15 feet 1 inch from the hole, and he made the 15-foot-1-inch putt for birdie.

Ben Griffin sinks 15-foot birdie putt on No. 16 at Cadillac

In the final round of the 2026 Cadillac, Scottie Scheffler's tee shot on the 141-yard, par-3 15th hole landed on the left green, 19 feet 1 inch from the cup, and he made the 19-foot-1-inch putt for birdie.

Scottie Scheffler sinks 19-foot putt for birdie on No. 15 at Cadillac

In the final round of the 2026 Cadillac, Cameron Young's tee shot on the par-3 15th hole landed on the left green, 12 feet from the cup, and he made the 12-foot putt for birdie.

Cameron Young hits tee shot to 12 feet, sets up birdie on No. 15 at Cadillac

In the final round of the 2026 Cadillac, Akshay Bhatia's 324-yard drive on the 322-yard, par-4 16th landed on the left green 9 feet from the hole, and he made the 9-foot putt for eagle.

Akshay Bhatia's 324-yard drive sets up eagle on No. 16 at Cadillac

In the final round of the 2026 Cadillac, Kristoffer Reitan's tee shot on the 141-yard, par-3 15th hole landed on the left green, 7 feet 11 inches from the cup.

Kristoffer Reitan hits tee shot to 8 feet, sets up birdie on No. 15 at Cadillac

In the final round of the 2026 Cadillac, Daniel Berger's drive on the 479-yard, par-4 18th hole traveled 330 yards into the left fairway, leaving 140 yards to the pin. His 142-yard approach landed on the left green 10 feet 8 inches from the hole, and he made the 10-foot 8-inch putt for birdie.

Daniel Berger gets up-and-down from 142 yards for birdie on No. 18 at Cadillac

In the final round of the 2026 Cadillac, Ben Griffin's tee shot on the 141-yard, par-3 15th hole landed on the left green, 9 feet 8 inches from the cup, and he made the 9-foot-8-inch putt for birdie.