Beloved South African golfer John Bland has died on Tuesday. | Sport24news
Bland began his professional career in 1969 and followed in the footsteps of some of South Africa's greatest as he won the Sunshine Tour Order of Merit four times.
In 1970, Bland went on to win the Transvaal Open, joining a list of champions that included Sid and Jock Brews, Bobby Locke and Gary Player.Bland, who has won 19 Sunshine Tour titles, is also a two-time winner on the DP World Tour and achieved a career-high ranking of 48th on the Official World Golf Ranking.
Bland's senior golf career was equally impressive as he won five times on the PGA Tour Champions and three times on the Legends Tour.We live in a world where facts and fiction get blurred In times of uncertainty you need journalism you can trust. For 14 free days, you can have access to a world of in-depth analyses, investigative journalism, top opinions and a range of features. Journalism strengthens democracy. Invest in the future today. Thereafter you will be billed R75 per month. You can cancel anytime and if you cancel within 14 days you won't be billed.
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