South African · Johannesburg, South Africa · Born 18 January 1984South African who holed a birdie on the final hole of Augusta to claim the 2011 Masters in one of the most dramatic conclusions in major championship history.
Charl Schwartzel is a South African golfer who delivered one of Augusta National's most dramatic closing stretches, making four consecutive birdies on the final four holes to win the 2011 Masters. His victory came at the expense of Adam Scott and Rory McIlroy, who both held leads on the back nine. A consistent performer on the European Tour, Schwartzel later joined the LIV Golf League alongside many of South Africa's best players.
Famous For
2011 Masters Tournament winner
Playing Style
How They Played
Aggressive driver with strong short game
Legacy
Lasting Impact
First South African to win the Masters Tournament
Honours & Achievements
Career Honours
- Masters Tournament (2011)
- Valspar Championship (2016)
- LIV Golf London (2021)
- Dunhill Championship (2007)
- Joburg Open (2008)
- Volvic World Match Play Championship (2010)
Career Journey
Timeline
2002
📌 Turned professional
2004
🎯 Joined European Tour
2007
🎯 First European Tour victory at Dunhill Championship
2008
🏆 Won Joburg Open on European Tour
2009
🎯 Joined PGA Tour
2010
🏆 Won Volvic World Match Play Championship
2011
🏆 Won Masters Tournament at Augusta National
2012
🎯 Reached career-high world ranking No. 6
2016
🏆 Won Valspar Championship on PGA Tour
2021
🏆 Won LIV Golf London inaugural event
2022
📌 Joined LIV Golf series
South African Athletes