Sterne secures South African double

Richard Sterne claimed his second title in seven days by edging out Northern Ireland’s Gareth Maybin on the first play-off hole in the South African Open today.

Sterne, who also won the Alfred Dunhill Championship last Sunday, shot a final round of 66 to finish 14 under par at Pearl Valley Golf Estates as overnight leader Lee Westwood struggled to a closing 73 to finish one behind.