1962 in South African sport

Last updated September 23, 2025

This article is an incomplete list of sporting events relevant to South Africa in 1962.

Football (Rugby Union)

South Africa national rugby union team wins three matches against the touring British Lions, and draw the fourth game.

Golf

Gary Player, wins the PGA Championship for the first time.^[1]

Deaths

28 April – Bennie Osler international rugby union player.

References

↑ Fullerton Jr., Hugh (23 July 1962). "PGA Title Annexed By Gary Player". Shreveport Journal . p. 11. Retrieved 1 November 2024– via Newspapers.com.

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[1] Fullerton Jr., Hugh (23 July 1962). "PGA Title Annexed By Gary Player". Shreveport Journal . p. 11. Retrieved 1 November 2024– via Newspapers.com.

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1962 in South African sport

Contents

Football (Rugby Union)

Golf

Deaths

See also

References