Tienie Britz
Professional golfer
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| Intro | Professional golfer | |
| Places | South Africa | |
| is | Athlete Golfer | |
| Work field | Sports | |
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| Birth | 14 May 1945, Johannesburg, City of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality, Gauteng, South Africa | |
| Age | 79 years |
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Biography
Tienie Britz (born 14 May 1945) is a South African golfer.
Britz was born in Johannesburg. He won the South African PGA Championship in 1971 and he has played extensively on the European Tour and the European Seniors Tour. His best finish on the European Tour was nineteenth in 1977, which was the year he won his only European Tour title at the German Open,having had to pre-qualify first. Britz represented South Africa three times in the World Cup: in Australia with Gary Player, in Thailand with John Bland and in Columbia with Bobby Verwey.
Since 1986, Britz has been the head teaching professional at Broome Park Golf Club in Barham, near Canterbury, Kent, England.
Professional wins (12)
European Tour wins (1)
| No. | Date | Tournament | Winning score | Margin of victory | Runner-up |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 7 Aug 1977 | German Open | −13 (66-67-71-71=275) | 2 strokes | Hugh Baiocchi |
Southern Africa Tour wins (11)
- 1971 South African PGA Championship
- 1972 Natal Open
Team appearances
- World Cup (representing South Africa): 1972, 1975, 1980