Scotland’s Calum Hill produced a sensational final-round performance at the 2025 Joburg Open, claiming victory in a dramatic three-man playoff at Houghton Golf Club. Hill, who started the day eight shots behind the leader, carded a stunning eight-under-par 62 to finish at 14-under and force extra holes against South Africans Shaun Norris and Jacques Kruyswijk.

Final Round Drama

Hill’s remarkable charge saw him register ten birdies in his closing round, tying him with Norris and Kruyswijk at the top of the leaderboard. With all three players level at 14-under after 72 holes, the tournament was decided in a playoff.

On the first playoff hole, all three contenders made par, keeping the battle alive. However, on the second extra hole, Norris found the water, leading to a costly double bogey, while Kruyswijk missed a crucial five-foot par putt. Hill held his nerve, sinking his par putt to seal his second DP World Tour title.

“I can’t believe it. To come back from eight shots down and win is just incredible. It was one of those days where everything clicked,” said an elated Hill after his victory.

Top 3 Finishers

1. Calum Hill (Scotland) – 14-under (Playoff Winner)

Final Round: 62 (-8)

Key Moment: 10 birdies in the final round to force a playoff.

Second DP World Tour win

2. Shaun Norris (South Africa) – 14-under (Lost in Playoff)

Final Round: 69 (-1)

Key Moment: Led by one shot after 54 holes but struggled in the final stretch

3. Jacques Kruyswijk (South Africa) – 14-under (Lost in Playoff)

Final Round: 67 (-3)

Key Moment: Missed a crucial par putt in the playoff

India’s Shubhankar Sharma had a promising start to the tournament, firing an opening-round 66 followed by a 65 in the second round. He was tied for third at the halfway stage, sitting just two shots off the lead. However, a challenging weekend saw him slip down the leaderboard, finishing tied for 37th at three-under-par.

Despite the setback, Sharma’s early rounds displayed his immense potential. He will now shift his focus to upcoming DP World Tour events as he looks to build on his strong form.

Hill’s victory marks a significant milestone in his career, and with the DP World Tour season in full swing, the Scottish golfer will be aiming to carry this momentum forward. Meanwhile, Norris and Kruyswijk will look to bounce back after narrowly missing out on home soil.

As the season progresses, fans can expect more thrilling finishes, with golfers from around the world vying for top honors on one of golf’s most competitive tours.