1959 in South African sport

Years in South African sport:	1956 1957 1958 1959 1960 1961 1962
Centuries:	19th century · 20th century · 21st century
Decades:	1920s 1930s 1940s 1950s 1960s 1970s 1980s
Years:	1956 1957 1958 1959 1960 1961 1962

This article is an incomplete list of sporting events relevant to South Africa in 1959

Golf

• Sewsunker "Papwa" Sewgolum, wins the Dutch Open for the first time^[1]
• Gary Player wins The Open Championship^[2]

See also

Timeline of South African sport

References

1. Bamberger, Michael (26 September 2020). "Sewsunker 'Papwa' Sewgolum is likely the best golfer you've never heard of — and here's why". Golf Magazine. Retrieved 2 November 2024.
2. "Gary Player Wins British Open Crown". Chicago Tribune. 4 July 1959. p. 27. Retrieved 1 November 2024 – via Newspapers.com.