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Bautista Edges South Africans in Benoni Thriller to Make Betway Big Easy Tour History

Posted : 20 June 2025

In another gripping chapter of South Africa and Australia’s storied sporting rivalry, Austin Bautista delivered a career-defining performance on Thursday at the Benoni Country Club, edging South Africa’s Jacquin Hess in a thrilling final round of the Betway Big Easy Tour event.

 

With just days separating this contest from South Africa’s cricket triumph over Australia in the World Test Championship, Bautista secured personal redemption by becoming the first Australian to claim victory on the Sunshine Tour’s feeder circuit.

 

Bautista, Hess, and young South African Kayle Wykes teed off in the final group, locked in a tight contest after two rounds. While Wykes faltered on the back nine and fell out of contention with a 75, Hess and Bautista treated fans to a high-stakes battle of resilience and nerves.

 

 The pair matched each other shot for shot through most of the back nine until Hess bogeyed the 14th. A decisive birdie on the final hole sealed Bautista’s two-stroke victory with a closing round of 68, bringing his total to 11-under-par 205.

 

The win marked a milestone for Bautista, who now climbs to fifth on the Betway Big Easy Tour’s Order of Merit. With the top 12 players at the season’s end earning full Sunshine Tour privileges, Bautista’s victory in Benoni significantly boosts his chances of advancing to the main tour. Reflecting on his performance, Bautista emphasized the importance of backing himself under pressure: “You don’t win tournaments playing safe... I pulled off all the shots I had to pull off.”

 

The Betway Big Easy Tour, which serves as the developmental platform for the Sunshine Tour, has garnered the support of golfing legend Ernie Els and continues to nurture emerging talent.

 

Bautista’s aggressive style and grit under pressure exemplify the spirit of the tour and the opportunities it offers for golfers chasing higher aspirations. His triumph not only breaks new ground for Australian golfers on the African circuit but also sets up a promising push for Sunshine Tour status next season.

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