Jaco Van Zyl
- South Africa
- Swings: R
- Turned Pro: 2001
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South Africa's van Zyl to skip majors for Rio
South Africa's Jaco van Zyl said he disagrees with Rory McIlroy's opinion that golf already has four "Olympics" a year in its majors, saying the Olympics are the "pinnacle" of sports.
about 1275 days ago | Associated Press -
Four more Open spots handed out at Greenbrier
David Hearn didn't win the Greenbrier Classic playoff, but he did come away with a spot in the upcoming 144th Open Championship -- as did six other golfers Sunday.
about 1643 days ago | ESPN.com news services -
Kieffer leads way in storm-shortened first round
Maximilian Kieffer of Germany was leading at 4 under par with four holes to play when the first round of the French Open was suspended for the day because of thunderstorms Thursday.
about 1646 days ago | Associated Press -
Welshman Donaldson qualifies for U.S. Open
Welshman Jamie Donaldson was among those who qualified for the U.S. Open via the most recent Official World Ranking.
about 1320 days ago | Bob Harig | ESPN.com -
Harig: Van Zyl bucks Olympic trend
When a few top golf stars decided to skip the Olympics, South Africa's Jaco van Zyl did what many would perceive as unthinkable in an effort to prepare for Rio.
about 1239 days ago | Bob Harig | ESPN.com -
Wang breaks 9-way tie, seizes lead in Qatar
Jeunghun Wang broke through a crowded leaderboard with a 7-under 65 in Saturday's third round to open a three-shot lead at the Qatar Masters.
about 1070 days ago | Associated Press -
Ford shoots 66, leads Africa Open by 1 shot
Matt Ford opened a one-shot lead at the Africa Open on Friday after a second-round 66 took him to 11 under par.
about 1764 days ago | Associated Press -
Van Zyl cards 64 for 2-shot lead at French Open
Jaco Van Zyl will take a two-stroke lead into the final round of the French Open and a shot at a maiden European Tour title after carding a 7-under-par 64 on Saturday.
about 1644 days ago | Associated Press -
Stenson fights off flu, shares early Nedbank lead
Jaco van Zyl birdied three of the last five holes to shoot 6-under 66 to tie Henrik Stenson for the first-round lead at the Nedbank Challenge.
about 1492 days ago | ESPN.com news services -
Westwood, Rory chasing Van Zyl (61) in Turkey
Jaco Van Zyl made nine birdies and an eagle for an 11-under 61 Thursday to take a three-shot lead after the first round of the Turkish Airlines Open.
about 1527 days ago | Associated Press - more