IN PHOTOS: Cilliers Rossouw finishes with 18 consecutive pars to win 2026 Jock Open
The Subaru Jock of the Bushveld Golf Tournament is the biggest amateur golf week in South Africa.
Cilliers Rossouw shot two even par rounds to win the 2026 Jock of the Bushveld Open Championship at Mbombela Golf Club. The day sponsored by NKP Consultants.
The tournament was played over 36 holes on Sunday, May 3. It was the first day of the 58th Jock of the Bushveld, brought to you by Subaru Southern Africa.
Johan Prinsloo held the lead after the first round with a 69 (-2). Rikus Nel was second on 70 (-1).
Rossouw and Dino Thobela were tied for third on 71.
But Rossouw’s remarkable 18 consecutive pars on his second round secured him the champion’s title.
Prinsloo shot a 74 in his second round to finish second on 143, and Nel, also a 74, to claim third place on 144.
Pierre Coetzee won the Jock nett title on 119. Jacobus Viviers was second with 135, and Michael Nkosi third on 136.
Lucia Mhlabane won the 2026 women’s Jock Open with a score of 78 (+7).
The ladies open was played over 18 holes.
Alieke van Zyl was second on 80 (+9), and Rowena Alexander third on 83 (+12). Alexander was the nett champ on 76.
The Jock of the Bushveld continues until Saturday. The MPU Group / Toyota Nelspruit 4-ball Alliance is being played today.
From Wednesday to Saturday there will be live entertainment every evening at Mbombela Golf Club. The Jock is not just for local and visiting golfers, it is a Lowveld institution and all who want to share in the spirit of Jock are welcome to attend.
This year’s Jock will introduce a new scoring system. To keep track of scores during the tournament, everything runs through the Scorecapture app.
First, download the app from the Apple App Store or Google Play. Then, register your profile so the system knows who you are. Each day’s play will be updated live, so you can follow scores in real time.
Players taking part this week must use the app to log their own scores. A special QR code will be available to scan, making it quick and easy to connect.
Results of the Women’s Open
Jock Open Women’s B-division (gross)
1st: Paulette Sibiya – 80 points
2nd: Nidene Stapelberg – 93
3rd: Daleen Taljaard – 95
Jock Open Women’s C-division (Stableford)
1st: Fikile Mdluli – 39
2nd: Vivienne King; Lindley Meyer – 32.
