Erik van Rooyen
South Africa
- PGA Championship Appearances
- 4
- Best PGA Championship Finish
- T8 (2019)
- World Ranking
- 66
- Age
- 34
- Turned Pro
- 2013
- Hometown
- Bellville, South Africa
- College
- University of Minnesota
- Height
- 6 ft 3 in
- Weight
- 194 lbs
Bio
Born in Bellville, South Africa, a suburb of Cape Town. Grew up playing all sports in season in South Africa, including rugby, cricket and track and field, before focusing solely on golf.
Starting competing at age 14 and played college golf at the University of Minnesota where he met his wife, Rose.
Self-taught guitarist since the age of 14. Loves playing music by the Foo Fighters, AC/DC and Guns N' Roses.
Scorecard
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | OUT | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | IN | TOT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 71 |
| R1 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 34 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 38 | 72 |
| R2 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 33 | 68 |
| R3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 33 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 4 | 6 | 4 | 38 | 71 |
| R4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 2 | 4 | 34 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 34 | 68 |
Eagle+
Birdie
Bogey
Double+
Stats
| Strokes Gained | Rank | Overall | R1 | R2 | R3 | R4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | T53 | 0.541 | -0.724 | 3.082 | -1.449 | 1.256 |
| Off-the-Tee | 20 | 0.539 | 1.480 | 1.661 | 0.620 | -1.606 |
| Approach-the-Green | 51 | 0.046 | -2.295 | -0.243 | -0.286 | 3.008 |
| Around-the-Green | 71 | -0.514 | 0.448 | 0.221 | -2.132 | -0.594 |
| Tee-to-Green | 56 | 0.070 | -0.367 | 1.639 | -1.799 | 0.808 |
| Putting | 33 | 0.471 | -0.358 | 1.443 | 0.350 | 0.448 |
| Off the Tee | Rank | Overall | R1 | R2 | R3 | R4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driving Accuracy % | T44 | 66.07% | 85.71% | 64.29% | 57.14% | 57.14% |
| Driving Distance | 40 | 301.3 | 307.0 | 298.6 | 311.8 | 287.9 |
| Longest Drive | T3 | 348 | 337 | 324 | 348 | 310 |
| Around the Green | Rank | Overall | R1 | R2 | R3 | R4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greens in Reg % | 72 | 59.72% | 61.11% | 66.67% | 55.56% | 55.56% |
| Scrambling | 16 | 72.41% | 57.14% | 83.33% | 62.50% | 87.50% |
| Putts Per Round | T13 | 27.25 | 31.00 | 26.00 | 27.00 | 25.00 |
| Sand Save Opportunities | T30 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Sand Save % | T19 | 75.00% | 100.00% | 100.00% | 50.00% | 0.00% |
| Scoring | Rank | Overall | R1 | R2 | R3 | R4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birdies/RD | T63 | 3.50 | 3.00 | 2.00 | 5.00 | 4.00 |
| Total Birdies | T63 | 14 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 4 |
| Total Eagles | T5 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Par 3 | T40 | 3.00 | 3.25 | 3.00 | 3.00 | 2.75 |
| Par 4 | T50 | 4.02 | 4.18 | 3.91 | 4.09 | 3.91 |
| Par 5 | T27 | 4.50 | 4.33 | 4.33 | 4.67 | 4.67 |
| Misc. | Rank | Overall | R1 | R2 | R3 | R4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bounce Back | T39 | 22.22% | 25.00% | .00% | 33.33% | .00% |
| Ball Striking | T64 | 119 | 97 | 108 | 89 | 141 |
Previous Performances
Year
Location
Finish
Score
Year
2024
Location
Valhalla Golf Club
Louisville, Kentucky
Finish
T53
Score
-5
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | OUT | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | IN | TOT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 36 | 71 |
| R1 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 34 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 38 | 72 |
| R2 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 33 | 68 |
| R3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 33 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 4 | 6 | 4 | 38 | 71 |
| R4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 2 | 4 | 34 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 34 | 68 |
Eagle+
Birdie
Bogey
Double+
Year
2022
Location
Southern Hills Country Club
Tulsa, Oklahoma
Finish
CUT
Score
+11
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | OUT | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | IN | TOT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 70 |
| R1 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 38 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 37 | 75 |
| R2 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 38 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 38 | 76 |
Eagle+
Birdie
Bogey
Double+
Year
2021
Location
The Ocean Course
Kiawah Island, South Carolina
Finish
CUT
Score
+9
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | OUT | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | IN | TOT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 36 | 72 |
| R1 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 5 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 38 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 34 | 72 |
| R2 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 39 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 42 | 81 |
Eagle+
Birdie
Bogey
Double+
Year
2020
Location
TPC Harding Park
San Francisco, California
Finish
T51
Score
1
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | OUT | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | IN | TOT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 70 |
| R1 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 6 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 37 | 5 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 34 | 71 |
| R2 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 35 | 70 |
| R3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 37 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 37 | 74 |
| R4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 33 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 33 | 66 |
Eagle+
Birdie
Bogey
Double+
Year
2019
Location
Bethpage Black Course
Farmingdale, New York
Finish
T8
Score
+1
| Hole | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | OUT | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | IN | TOT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Par | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 70 |
| R1 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 36 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 34 | 70 |
| R2 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 33 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 35 | 68 |
| R3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 35 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 35 | 70 |
| R4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 38 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 73 |
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