ABOUT

JUSTIN HARDING

ABOUT

JUSTIN HARDING

Justin is a seven-time winner of the Sunshine Tour, a two-time winner of the Asian Tour and a two-time winner of the European Tour.

Meet Justin Harding, a name well-known in the golfing world for his commendable achievements across several tours. A seven-time Sunshine Tour victor, two-time champion on the Asian Tour, and a European Tour winner, Justin’s journey through golf is nothing short of inspiring.

Before turning professional, Justin showcased his talent at Lamar University in Texas, excelling in college golf and representing his country with pride as an amateur golfer. His transition to professional golf was seamless; he earned his place on the Sunshine Tour on his first try, securing a third-place finish at the 2009 qualifying school.

Justin’s career took an exciting turn in July 2018 when he ventured outside Africa to clinch the Bank BRI Indonesia Open on the Asian Tour, narrowly defeating Scott Vincent. Following this triumph, he quickly won the Royal Cup in Thailand by a staggering six strokes, which marked his fourth victory in as few as three months.

Royal Cup 2018

Indonesian Open 2018

In March 2019, Justin celebrated his maiden European Tour victory at the Commercial Bank Qatar Masters, outpacing nine runners-up by two strokes. The win, coupled with a joint runner-up finish at the Kenya Open, propelled him into the world’s top 50, earning him a spot in the 2019 Masters Tournament.

Justin’s stellar showing at the Masters, where he tied for 12th place, not only highlighted his skill but also earned him a coveted spot in the 2020 tournament.

This achievement set the stage for another career milestone in March 2021, when Justin clinched the Magical Kenya Open title by a margin of two shots. An exceptional final-round score of 66 highlighted his victory and further demonstrated his skill on the golf course.

Qatar Masters 2019

Kenyan Open 2021

In a November 2023 update on X, Justin expressed his feelings about the new season on the DP World Tour. Despite having played only five events over what are now three seasons, he shared his frustration over the tour’s decision, which impacts his return to competitive golf. Currently, he is restricted from playing in Asian Tour events without permission, limiting his competition to potentially only Challenge Tour events starting in February.

Justin’s message to his friends and fellow golfers playing in the upcoming weeks in his home country was one of encouragement and camaraderie. Through highs and lows, Justin Harding’s story is a testament to talent, determination, and the ever-present pursuit of golfing excellence.

JUSTIN’S PROFILE

TURNED PRO 2010
RESIDENCE Somerset West, South Africa & London, United Kingdom
PROFESSIONAL WINS 11
DATE OF BIRTH 09-Feb-86
PLACE OF BIRTH Somerset West, South Africa
HEIGHT 6ft | 1,83m
WEIGHT 176lb | 80kg