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.