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Something quite unique happened on the PGA Tour this past weekend. For two weekends in a row, somebody born in South Africa won the typical $1 million first prize for winning a PGA Tour event. The first was Aaron Wise, a 21 year old, who was born in Cape Town and whose parents moved to America when he was 3 years old. He looks like one of the new rising stars of golf having come second only a week before that, so this was not a flash in the pan result.
This past weekend, Justin Rose, who was born in Johannesburg before his parents emigrated to the UK, won. I think that is quite unique, two weeks in a row, for the major golf tournaments in the world to be won by people born in South Africa, but who are no longer South African.
It also illustrates to me that we are seeing more and more people that I think is correctly described as children of the world. In other words, if I look at Justin Rose, who represents Europe in the Ryder Cup, it is hard for me to accept, given that he was born in Johannesburg, that he is now just British. He does not even live in the UK – he moved first to Florida in America and from there he moved just off-shore Florida and lives in the Bahamas which is obviously for the reason of saving a lot of money on taxes. The Bahamas are barely a 45 minute flight from Florida and so it is very hard for me to see Justin Rose as anything but a child of the world. He represents Europe in the Ryder Cup, but he was not born in Europe, he was born in South Africa and he does not live in Europe spending most of his life either in the Bahamas or America.
Posted by Michael de Broglio on Friday 01-Jun-18
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Jadine Esterhuizen said:
on Tuesday 07-Aug-18 07:53 AM
When you start making name for yourself and doing it very well any country or league would be standing in line to put a claim to your success.
Sinead said:
on Monday 25-Jun-18 09:57 AM
It's quite amazing to see these South African youngsters do our country proud whether they acknowledge it or not. It seems a bit unfair that they participate for another country but it must obviously be due to the fact that our country could not train and/or support their talent.
Well done nonetheless and I hope this is an eyeopener for trainers in South Africa to do better so that we do not lose these talented sportsmen
Ashleigh said:
on Friday 22-Jun-18 08:57 AM
I believe there are talented people everywhere and it does not matter which country your come from either. Sometimes people don't even realize their talents until its even too late. Unfortunately talented people do not have much opportunities in SA and do not get the recognition like they would in other countries.
Tamaryn said:
on Tuesday 19-Jun-18 04:29 PM
I like that term, Children of the World. It shows me that no matter where you come from or where you land up, you will take a bit of each place with you and leave a bit of yourself behind, whether that be talent, inspiration or even just a memory.
Prishani said:
on Friday 08-Jun-18 02:24 PM
This saddens me, what happened to being loyal to the country where you were born, or where your family comes from? Many of these stars don’t realise the thousands of people they can inspire in a country, especially in their country of birth!
Shristi said:
on Thursday 07-Jun-18 01:34 PM
Its becoming so popular that people from South Africa have to go to other countries to be noticed for their talents. I do hope that a greater deal of initiative is made by the sports fraternity to encourage and help young and upcoming sportsmen and women to make professional sides so they don't have to leave the country to be recognized and compete.
Michelle said:
on Thursday 07-Jun-18 12:12 PM
There is actually so much talent in South African people. And I believe it’s because of the fact that we have such a huge diversity and that is also why South Africa is such a beautiful place. Even though many people decide to emigrate. It’s still okay because you can’t change where you are originally from.
Daniella said:
on Wednesday 06-Jun-18 01:41 PM
South Africa has a ton of talented people- however it is quite sad that they can't grow and improve their talents here. It really is great when they can stay true to their roots though.
Angelique said:
on Wednesday 06-Jun-18 10:36 AM
These rising stars need to stay true to their roots and continue to put South Africa on the map. I guess it is essentially his decision. If you want to make it big, you have to go oversees unfortunately our country is not able to be where it could be for various reasons and opportunities do not lie in our favour. It is great to see South Africans taking over and makes one feel proudly South African... if only some of them felt the same and didn't keep trying to change their citizenship's based on the fact that they now live in another country. #Patriotic
Michelle D said:
on Tuesday 05-Jun-18 08:39 AM
It's always nice to see South African sports women and men flourishing. The sporting opportunities in South Africa, however, remain limited unless you are talented in a handful of sports, like cricket and rugby, which is very unfortunate for those other talented people who seek .
Jessica said:
on Monday 04-Jun-18 04:35 PM
Congratulations to our fellow South Africans - but perhaps if we harnessed the talent we had in this country they wouldn't leave?
Roger Federer was also born in South Africa, Kempton Park to be exact and now plays for the Swiss - he has embraced his South African roots though and I do hope that these golfers acknowledge their beginnings.
This simply details the short comings within South Africa sport and I do hope that more opportunities are presented to the potential youth.
Alexis said:
on Monday 04-Jun-18 08:21 AM
Quite something to have rising stars coming into play whom were born in SA. Shows you that the opportunities given in life and working hard pays off.
Tersia said:
on Monday 04-Jun-18 07:11 AM
That's quite interesting. It just shows that we do have talented people from South Africa but unfortunately South Africa does not always tend to notice these people for their own country. This is now a different situation, but it's quite sad to think he could have represented us instead. At least it can make us all proud to know that they are actually born here.
Megan said:
on Friday 01-Jun-18 04:57 PM
I think too many people believe "we are our country", I don't think its necessary for any famous individual to mention where they are from. If they are proud of their roots then they would mention it but I don't think its required of them. Where they are now is where they've made a living so what is the point?
courtney said:
on Friday 01-Jun-18 04:13 PM
Where you were born will always be asked even though it doesn't make you who you are today. People are always proud to hear that the land they live in and grew up in has fantastic sport starts and people who competes in everything. Look at Miss Universe, she is from South Africa. It made us all proud.
Lucretia said:
on Friday 01-Jun-18 03:02 PM
This often happens in sport. Take for eg Peter Schmeichel, goal keeper for Manchester United and also known as one of the worlds best goal keepers - born in Denmark. Francois Pienaar lead Saracens to winning the Tetley's Bitter Cup - born in Vereeniging. Where the money is, so shall the players go...……...
Jadine Richards said:
on Friday 01-Jun-18 02:26 PM
Regardless of where they were raised or where they currently live I think your birth place should always have a major mention. People like to recognize South Africa as home only when it is convenient. Either way, it still makes me proud. South Africa produces some skilled individuals.
Mathilda Du Preez said:
on Friday 01-Jun-18 12:25 PM
Even though they do not live in South Africa anymore, but they were born here should still be mentioned.
I mean it’s such a proud feeling to see South Africans making it big
brumilde said:
on Friday 01-Jun-18 09:54 AM
I do think that the fact that they have South African nationality should play a small factor. The fact of the matter is you are a born South African. if i decide to move and live on the ocean(just a silly eg) i will then be known as a Oceananus ... lol
Fikile said:
on Friday 01-Jun-18 08:16 AM
It is so amazing how many people don't let a lot that is happening in South Africa get the down in fact they do everything to make it in life. Most people don't watch or like golf but we are proud of our players they make us proud everyday
david said:
on Friday 01-Jun-18 07:02 AM
with such a small golf playing population in SA it's amazing how many top golfers we have.
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