As the curtain closes on another year, we give you a reminder of some of the talking points from the world of golf. We recount Justin Harding’s sensational season.
FROM THE MAG: Committed to success
It was a remarkable 2018 for Harding, who started the year ranked 716 in the world. The Stellenbosch pro finished T47 at the SA Open in Glendower; a perfect foil for the story he was about to write.
Before back-to-back victories at the Investec Royal Swazi Open and the Lombard Insurance Classic, Harding had accrued four top-five finishes to go with his T6 at the Cape Town Open.
The 32-year-old was then offered a spot on the Asian Tour for the Bank BRI Indonesia Open, which he duly won. With stature now attained, it took just two more events for a second win as he claimed the Royal Cup.
A missed cut would not derail his momentum as he secured further top finishes; second at the Asia-Pacific Diamond Cup Golf, T4 at the Mercuries Taiwan Masters and fourth at the Afrasia Bank Mauritius Open at Anahita.
Harding, now ranked 85th, has a formidable 2019 ahead, with expectations having risen significantly after his best-ever season on tour.
