Anton Haig’s biography, fact, career, awards, net worth and life story

Intro Professional golfer
Is Athlete
Golfer
From South Africa
Type Sports
Gender male
Birth

8 May 1986, Nelspruit, Mbombela Local Municipality, Ehlanzeni District Municipality, Mpumalanga

Age 34 years

Anton Jason Haig (born 8 May 1986) is a South African professional golfer.

Haig was born in Nelspruit. He turned professional on 1 September 2004 and plays on the Sunshine Tour and the Asian Tour. He has won four times worldwide with his biggest win to date occurring at the multi-tour sanctioned Johnnie Walker Classic in March 2007. This victory earned him full European Tour membership and propelled Haig into the top 100 of the Official World Golf Rankings.

After a poor 2009 season, Haig had to regain his European Tour card at qualifying school. Haig fared no better in 2010 and lost his card at the end of the season. Haig announced his retirement from professional golf in November 2011 due to back injuries. In March 2012, Haig announced he would be returning to professional golf and finished T-18 at the Handa Faldo Cambodian Classic on the Asian Tour.

Amateur wins (3)

  • 2001 Vodacom Champions (South Africa)
  • 2003 South African Amateur Championship, South African Boys Championship

Professional wins (4)

European Tour wins (1)

No. Date Tournament Winning score Margin of
victory		 Runners-up
1 4 Mar 2007 Johnnie Walker Classic
(co-sanctioned with the Asian Tour)		 −13 (71-64-70-70=275) Playoff Richard Sterne, Oliver Wilson

European Tour playoff record (1–0)

No. Year Tournament Opponents Result
1 2007 Johnnie Walker Classic Richard Sterne, Oliver Wilson Won with birdie on first extra hole

Asian Tour wins (2)

No. Date Tournament Winning score Margin of victory Runner(s)-up
1 3 Sep 2006 Pulai Springs Malaysian Masters −22 (63-66-69-68=266) 1 stroke Barry Hume
2 4 Mar 2007 Johnnie Walker Classic
(co-sanctioned with the European Tour)		 −13 (71-64-70-70=275) Playoff Richard Sterne, Oliver Wilson

Sunshine Tour wins (2)

No. Date Tournament Winning score Margin of victory Runner-up
1 1 Oct 2005 Seekers Travel Pro-Am −12 (70-66-68=204) Playoff Nic Henning
2 21 Oct 2006 MTC Namibia PGA Championship −17 (62-69-65=196) 1 stroke Thomas Aiken
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