Anton Jason Haig (born 8 May 1986) is a South African professional golfer.
Career 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.Week 9 - Mark Wilson Wins the Honda Classic and Breaks into the World Top 100, Official World Golf Rankings website, 5 March 2007
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.Anton Haig retires from golf 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 2001 Vodacom Champions (South Africa) 2003 South African Amateur, South African Boys Championship
Professional wins (11) European Tour wins (1) No.DateTournamentWinning scoreMargin ofvictoryRunners-up14 Mar 2007Johnnie Walker Classic1−13 (71-64-70-70=275)Playoff Richard Sterne, Oliver Wilson 1Co-sanctioned by the Asian Tour and the PGA Tour of Australasia
European Tour playoff record (1–0) No.YearTournamentOpponentsResult12007Johnnie Walker Classic Richard Sterne, Oliver WilsonWon with birdie on first extra hole
Asian Tour wins (2) No.DateTournamentWinning scoreMargin ofvictoryRunner(s)-up13 Sep 2006Pulai Springs Malaysian Masters−22 (63-66-69-68=266)1 stroke Barry Hume24 Mar 2007Johnnie Walker Classic1−13 (71-64-70-70=275)Playoff Richard Sterne, Oliver Wilson 1Co-sanctioned by the European Tour and the PGA Tour of Australasia
Asian Tour playoff record (1–0) No.YearTournamentOpponentsResult12007Johnnie Walker Classic Richard Sterne, Oliver WilsonWon with birdie on first extra hole
Sunshine Tour wins (2) No.DateTournamentWinning scoreMargin ofvictoryRunner-up11 Oct 2005Seekers Travel Pro-Am−12 (70-66-68=204)Playoff Nic Henning221 Oct 2006MTC Namibia PGA Championship−17 (62-69-65=196)1 stroke Thomas Aiken
Sunshine Tour playoff record (1–0) No.YearTournamentOpponentResult12005Seekers Travel Pro-Am Nic HenningWon with par on first extra hole
Big Easy Tour wins (1) No.DateTournamentWinning scoreMargin ofvictoryRunners-up17 Jun 2013Irene CC−10 (64-70=134)4 strokes Michael Downes, Kevin Stone
eGolf Professional Tour wins (1) No.DateTournamentWinning scoreMargin ofvictoryRunner-up114 Sep 2012The Championship at Star Fort−17 (68-66-65=199)2 strokes Jonathan Fricke
IGT Pro Tour wins (5) No.DateTournamentWinning scoreMargin ofvictoryRunner(s)-up120 Apr 2016ERPM Challenge−21 (64-69-62=195)4 strokes Carrie Park211 May 2016Houghton Challenge−10 (74-63-69=206)3 strokes Leján Lewthwaite318 May 2016Ruimsig Challenge−17 (67-65-67=199)7 strokes Damian Naicker, Ryan Wingrove426 Apr 2017Killarney Challenge−4 (65-72-69=206)3 strokes Arno Pretorius (a)510 May 2017State Mines Challenge−16 (71-64-65=200)4 strokes Breyten Meyer
Results in World Golf Championships Tournament20072008Match PlayChampionshipT32T65InvitationalT77
"T" = Tied
See also 2009 European Tour Qualifying School graduates
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