South Africa

List of famous people who died in South Africa, with photos when available. These notable South Africa deaths are loosely ordered by how famous each person was, meaning the most well-known people are at the top of the list. Some of the people mentioned below were celebrities who died in South Africa, while others were just renowned in their line of work. Either way everyone on this list has South Africa listed as their official place of death in any public records. Each prominent person who passed away in South Africa has information about them next to their names, including the year they were born and their place of birth.<a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/famous-people-who-died-of-euthanasia/reference?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">Examples of people</a> on this list include Harry Schwarz and Selmar Schonland.If you're trying to answer the questions, "Which famous people died in South Africa?" and "Which celebrities died in South Africa?" then this list will have you covered. This list of historic deaths in South Africa includes athletes, musicians, celebrities and notable local figures.

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List of famous athletes from South Africa, listed alphabetically with photos when available. South Africa has seen some very talented athletes over the years, many of who have gone on to represent their country in the Olympics. These are some of the best South African athletes of all time, so if you're a native of South Africa and are aspiring to compete in sports professionally then these are people you should look up to. If you're searching for a particular popular athlete from South Africa then you can use the "search" box to find who you're looking for.The list you're viewing is made up of a variety of different athletes, including Louis Tancred and Jeff Coetzee.This list answers the questions, "Who are the greatest South African athletes?" and "Which athletes are from South Africa?" You can click on the names of these legendary athletes of South Africa in order to get more information about each one.

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List of famous people born in 1917, with photos when available. This <a class="edS-cl" href="https://www.ranker.com/list/celebrities-who-should-be-more-famous/swiperight?ref=internalCrossLinking_keyword">list of celebrities</a> born in 1917 is loosely ordered by popularity, so the most well-known people are at the top. All sorts of men and women are featured on this list, including actors, singers, musicians and athletes born in 1917. Various bits of information are available for these prominent people whose birth year is 1917, such as what schools they went to and where they were born. If you're looking for a particular famous person born in 1917 you can type their name into the "search" bar and it will take you right to them. List celebs include John F. Kennedy, Ella Fitzgerald and many more. If you're trying to answer the question, "Which celebrities were born in 1917?" then this list should be a perfect resource for you.

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Bobby Locke

Arthur D'Arcy "Bobby" Locke (20 November 1917 – 9 March 1987) was a South African professional golfer. He won four Open Championships, nine South African Opens, seven South African PGA Championships and 15 PGA Tour events. He was a prolific tournament winner in his native country, eventually accumulating 38 wins on the Southern Africa Tour (now the Sunshine Tour).

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Here are the best golfers of all time, ranked by fans everywhere.&nbsp;Featuring old golf legends and <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-current-professional-golfers/ranker-sports" target="_blank">current pros</a>,&nbsp;these men&#39;s golf players rankings are determined by PGA Tour wins, major championships, and of course, fan voting. While famous golfers, like Jack Nicklaus and Tiger Woods, dominate most top 10 lists, new golfers, like Jon Rahm&nbsp;and Collin Morikawa,&nbsp;are quickly climbing up&nbsp;the top 100.&nbsp;

Vote up the best male golfers in the world,&nbsp;and see who lands on the coveted spot of the greatest golfer of all time.&nbsp;

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Who are the best putters in golf history? Some of the most iconic golfers ever make the list. They are the true greats of the game, able to make difficult putts when it counts to win it all. They come through in a clutch situation, besting opponents with a combination of technical prowess, steely nerves and yes, some luck. Golfers, time to weigh in: Which golfers do you think deserve the title of best putter in golf? Vote for your favorites, add any that might be missing and re-rank this list in any order you want.

Any list of the greatest putters ever in golf should include Tiger Woods, arguably one of the best golfers ever and certainly among the <a href="/crowdranked-list/best-athletes-of-all-time" target="_blank">best athletes of all time</a> in any sport. Not only that, but he&#39;s one of the <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/most-clutch-golfers/ranker-sports" target="_blank">most clutch golfers in history</a>. When Tiger is on, he&#39;s really on, and few golfers have ever been able to match his ability to read the green. That&#39;s what makes a great putter, really: You must be able to read the break and anticipate the golf ball&#39;s speed, angle and how it will move. If you can judge distance well, and control any nerves, you can avoid those nasty three putts and finish strong once you reach the green.

Who else makes the list of all-time great putters in golf? How about The Golden Bear, aka Jack Nicklaus? And certainly, Ben Crenshaw ranks right up there - his stroke was just gorgeous. This list is a mix of some of the most legendary professional golfers&nbsp;of decades gone by and some newer names - golfers who have the potential to become the best putters ever (Luke Donald and Adam Scott, two of the <a href="/list/top-20-golfers-in-the-world/smartcaddy" target="_blank">top golfers in the world right now, come to mind</a>). Who makes your list? Remember, you can and should rerank this list, putting players in the exact order you think they belong.

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While it may require precise skill and serious talent, golf is a very mental game. Considering this, performing in &quot;clutch&quot; situations is no easy feat. Whether it be the crowd, the weather, or their own interfering thoughts, sinking that long putt under pressure can be nerve racking for even the best golfers. Nevertheless, some of the best professional golfers thrive in these times&mdash;making them the most clutch golfers in the game. Of all the high-stakes performers, though, who are the most clutch golfers of all time?

Sure, you can argue many of the <a href="https://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/best-golfers-of-all-time" target="_blank">best golfers in history</a> are also serious clutch performers, but even Tiger Woods can falter at times. When it comes down to it, some golfers simply&nbsp;make a 30-foot putt in stressful situations with ease. From Jack Nicklaus (who holds the longest putt record) to <a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/best-current-putters-in-golf/ranker-sports" target="_blank">current putting master</a> Jordan Spieth, there are plenty of clutch golfers who stand above the rest when under pressure. Of course, sinking putts isn&#39;t the only thing that makes for a clutch performance. Landing the green when a birdie is a must or hitting out of the sand can be just as tough. No matter the circumstances, who do you think handles these important lies when it matters most?

Check out the list of clutch golfers below and vote up those who always come out performing. If you see someone missing from the list, feel free to add them.

Who Are the Most Clutch Golfers of All Time?

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Long and precise drives are always impressive, but the ability to hit it well down the fairway means nothing without a good short game. Whether you&#39;re just a bit shy&nbsp;of the green or happen to slice it left in&nbsp;a sand trap, the short game can be one of the most important parts&nbsp;of golf&mdash;and any one of the <a href="https://www.ranker.com/crowdranked-list/best-golfers-of-all-time" target="_blank">best golfers</a> will tell you that. Now, considering how impactful this side of golf can be, it&#39;s often the the golfers with the best short game&nbsp;that come through on top (but a good putt goes a long way too). Regardless, who do you think is the best short game golfer of all time?

While you could argue drives require just as much precision as a chip from the rough, it&#39;s that very chip that either gets the ball to the green or doesn&#39;t.&nbsp;In short, no matter where the ball lands after a drive, it&#39;s the short game that gets it onto the green. So, when it comes to golfers with the best short game, guys like Luke Donald and the great Chi Chi Rodriguez are certainly up at the top, but you can&#39;t forget the incredible&nbsp;Seve Ballesteros&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ranker.com/list/famous-left-handed-golfers/left-handed" target="_blank">top left-hander</a> Phil Mickelson, among plenty of&nbsp;others. These greats all&nbsp;prove&nbsp;you can do a lot from just off the green&mdash;and quite often it&#39;s an absolute must. The question still remains, however: who has the best short game of all time?

If you&#39;re a fan of the short game and the skill it requires, check out the list below and vote up the golfers you think had the best shots outside the green. If you think someone is missing, feel free to add them to the list.&nbsp;

Bobby Locke

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