Goosen wins South African Open

Goosen wins South African Open 18th December 2005

Retief Goosen beat Ernie Els by one stroke at the South African Open after he birdied the last two holes.

Goosen posted a 3 under par final round of 70 on Sunday after he chipped in on the 17th hole before sinking a birdie on the 18th.

Goosen said, "Ernie played very well and I got away with it at the end there,"

"It's great to win this trophy again, the last time was 10 years ago so it's great to get my hands on it again."

"It was one of those chips that I can normally get to within 8 feet, and it just went in," after winning the tournament for the second.

Els, shot a 5 under 68 in the final round after he birdied four of the last five holes.

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Oct 27-30Chrysler ChampionshipVijay Singh
Nov 3-6The Tour Championship presented by Coca-ColaRetief Goosen
Nov 10-13Franklin Templeton ShootoutHank Kuehne/Jeff Sluman
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