GRACE Branden

Branden GRACE

RSA

Biography

ResidenceGeorge, South Africa
AttachmentFancourt
Date of Birth:20/05/1988
Place of BirthPretoria, South Africa
Height & Weight178cm 78kgs (5ft 10in 12st 3lb)
InterestsSports, watersports, socialising
Web Sitewww.sportism.net
Turned Pro2007
Qualifying School(2007), 08*, 09

Latest PhotosMore

  • Branden Grace
  • Branden Grace
  • Branden Grace
  • Branden Grace
  • Branden Grace
  • Branden Grace
  • Branden Grace
  • Branden Grace
  • Branden Grace
  • Branden Grace
  • Branden Grace
  • Branden Grace
  • Branden Grace
  • Branden Grace
  • Branden Grace
  • Branden Grace
  • Branden Grace
  • Branden Grace
  • Branden Grace
  • Branden Grace

Biography

Made a formidable start to the 2012 season after coming through the 2011 European Tour Qualifying School. Won the Joburg Open on home soil in January and seven days later he triumphed again, this time at the Volvo Golf Champions, defeating Ernie Els and Retief Goosen in a play-off. Made it a hat-trick of titles in the Volvo China Open in April, where he won by four shots from Nicolas Colsaerts. Comes from a golfing family, as he is related to Michiel Bothma and Darren Fichardt. His technique has drawn praise from the legendary Gary Player, who knows a thing or two about the game, having accrued more than 100 titles around the world. Came through the Ernie Els and Fancourt Foundation, which recognises and helps nurture youngsters with golfing talent. Enjoyed a sparkling amateur career, winning among other titles the 2006 South African Amateur Stroke Play Championship. That earned him an invitation to the 2007 South African Airways Open, where he won the Silver Medal after finishing in a tie for 40th place. Subsequently turned professional and joined the European Challenge Tour. Came close to securing his maiden title as a professional in the Ypsilon Golf Challenge by Alex Cejka, where he was beaten in a play-off. Made the step up to The European Tour after coming through the 2008 Qualifying School Final Stage but finished the 2009 season 148th in The Race to Dubai.

Career RecordMore

European Tour Wins3
Wins this season3
Current Rankings
OWGR65
Race To Dubai5
Biggest European Tour Prize:: € 398,595 (2012)

Get Adobe Flash player

Senior Tour Players
Challenge Tour Players

European Tour Sponsors

  • BMW
  • Club Car
  • Genworth Financial
  • Rolex
  • Titleist
  • UPS

Media Centre

Official Suppliers

This website is © The PGA European Tour 1997 - 2012. PGA European Tour, Wentworth Drive, Virginia Water, Surrey, GU25 4LX. Registered in England No. 1867610.
All rights reserved. No reproduction, distribution or transmission of any information, part or parts of this website by any means whatsoever is permitted without the prior written permission of the PGA European Tour.