Golfer stages comeback against Dean Burmester for first SA win in 11 years
Shaun Norris of SA celebrates with his trophy after the final round of the Steyn City Championship at The Club at Steyn City in Johannesburg. Picture: WARREN LITTLE/GETTY IMAGES
“As we walked onto the 13th tee box my brother [also his caddie] Kyle said to me, ‘Look up there’. It was my wife and baby daughter. I didn’t think they would be able to come. When I saw them I said to myself, ‘Ok, now you do this’,” said Norris. “I don’t often get the chance for my family to be with me, and for me to win in front of them is an absolute blessing. I can’t describe that feeling and I’m grateful that in my life this has happened for me,” said an emotional Norris.
“Dean came out of the blocks strong and definitely made me think about it. Then he overtook me. I didn’t hit the greatest shots and didn’t give myself many chances, but I just stayed patient and eventually it worked out. The birdies were out there, I just had to stay patient. It’s so special to have finally done this,” said Norris.
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