Golf

Immelman looks set to follow in Masters-winning father's footsteps

2020-05-18 14:57

Jacob Immelman, son of South African golfer Trevor Immelman, has won the US Kids 13-14 age group event on Sunday at Royal St. Cloud Golf Links in Orlando.

Jacob, who plays under the American flag, posted six birdies to finish on an impressive 5-under 67, winning the 18-hole event by four strokes.

The 2008 Masters champion took to Twitter to highlight his son's feat and added it's the "best I've ever seen him play".

According to Golf.com, more than half of all golf courses in America have re-opened although under strict guidelines due to the coronavirus pandemic.

40-year-old Immelman was announced last month as International team captain for the 2021 Presidents Cup which is set to be held at the Quail Hollow Club in Charlotte.

He becomes the third South African to captain an International Presidents Cup side after Ernie Els and three-time skipper Gary Player.

Immelman, who has competed in two Presidents Cup as a player, will be the youngest ever International team skipper in Presidents Cup history.

View this post on Instagram

First time back out in 2 months??

A post shared by J A C O B I M M E L M A N (@jacobimmelman) on

Read more on:    trevor immelman  |  golf

 

Read News24’s Comments Policy

Men
Women
Love 2 Meet
Sport24 on Twitter

Follow Sport24 news on Twitter

Featured

The 2019/20 Absa Premiership season is in full swing. Will Mamelodi Sundowns retain their title? Or can one of Kaizer Chiefs, Orlando Pirates, Wits, SuperSport United - or another team perhaps - snatch glory from the Brazilians? Be sure to visit Sport24 for all the latest news!

Latest blogs
Vote

Which is your favourite event on the golfing calendar?

Twitter Follow Sport24 on Twitter

Facebook "Like" Sport24's Facebook page

WIN Enter and win with Sport24!

BlackBerry Stay in the loop on your BlackBerry

RSS Feeds Sport news delivered really simply.

 
There are new stories on the homepage. Click here to see them.