Omar Sandys

Omar is one of the proud products of the Oppenheimer Park Golf Club in the Free State, and first ventured onto the course at the tender age of six in the company of his father. Omar progressed steadily through the junior ranks and laid the platform for an impressive amateur career. After winning numerous Opens, his crowning achievement as an amateur was his selection for the Presidents' Under 23's team. He later went pro in 1999, and joined the Vodacom Tour. He began to make strides in his professional career, and qualified for the Dunhill Links Championship at St Andrews in 2001. It got even better for Omar, as he suddenly had the eyes of the world on him as he led the tournament with fellow countryman Ernie Els. Although he didn't finish as strongly as he would have liked, it demonstrated his extraordinary talent, and showed that he could compete with the best. Despite having gone so close on so many occasions, Omar is still in search of his maiden Sunshine Tour victory. Along with joining the Asian Tour one day, Omar lists this as his biggest ambition. However, Omar has tasted victory as a professional as he has won the Kings Cup Swaziland for three consecutive years, while he has also won the Vusi Ngubeni Tour School. Omar occupies his spare time fixing cars, and is also a coach. He is married with two children, and is passionate about spending time with his family. He says his wife's cooking is the best in the world, and he is also a fan of Bob Marley's music. His dream fourball would be with Rory McIlroy, Phil Mickelson and Tiger Woods, and his ideal venue for this challenge ? Pinnacle Point.