Jacques Kruyswijk won his first DP World Tour title at the 2025 Magical Kenya Open, finishing two shots ahead of John Parry. His final round featured four birdies, leading to an 18 under par total and a bogey-free weekend. Kouyswijk dedicated the victory to his family and expressed gratitude for the support he received during the event.
South African golfer Jacques Kruyswijk secured his first DP World Tour title at the 2025 Magical Kenya Open, winning by two shots over his playing partner, John Parry. Throughout the final round, Kruyswijk demonstrated remarkable poise, carding a score of 67 with four birdies and maintaining a bogey-free performance over the weekend, culminating in an impressive total of 18 under par. This victory marks him as only the second South African winner since the tournament joined the DP World Tour’s Global Schedule.
Starting the final day with a slender lead, Kruyswijk quickly fell behind after Parry, who had been the halfway leader, made birdies on the fourth and fifth holes. Nevertheless, Kruyswijk rebounded by sinking two significant birdie putts on the sixth and seventh holes, regaining the lead before adding to it with a birdie on the tenth. Despite challenges, his consistent play allowed him to maintain his advantage, including a crucial birdie on the 16th, which ultimately secured his win.
In closing, Kruyswijk expressed his joy and gratitude, dedicating the win to his family and supporters. He emphasized his pride in keeping the trophy in Africa and looked forward to participating in the upcoming Investec South African Open Championship as a reigning champion. Kruyswijk also acknowledged the outstanding support he received from the fans in Kenya, asserting, “The people here have been fantastic. You can see them supporting me… so I can’t be thankful enough.”
Parry, while finishing in second place at 16 under, conveyed his satisfaction with his performance throughout the week but acknowledged that Kruyswijk simply played better on the final day. Deon Germishuys and Jayden Schaper rounded out the top four, finishing in third and fourth place, respectively.
Jacques Kruyswijk achieved a significant milestone by winning his first DP World Tour title at the 2025 Magical Kenya Open, showcasing exceptional skill and resilience throughout the tournament. His stellar performance, characterized by a bogey-free weekend, not only secured his victory but also reflected his dedication to the sport. With this win, Kruyswijk is poised to make a strong showing at the upcoming South African Open Championship, underscoring his commitment to his roots and the support he receives from fans.
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