Oliver Bekker | W.A Open Champion 2025

In this episode, we are joined by South African pro golfer Oliver Bekker, fresh off his gritty victory at the 2025 WA Open at Mount Lawley Golf Club — where he carded rounds of 73-71-68-69 for a total of 281 to claim the title. Here’s what we dive into: What it was like arriving at the final Sunday amid “crazy scenes” and challenging conditions — how the elements, the pressure and the course tested him. The pivotal moment: a drive down the middle on 18, the perfect lay-up, the decision behind the putter change, and a left-handed putt to 8 feet… culminating in the putt to win. His turnaround story: after a string of 7 missed cuts in a row, what this win does for his confidence and mindset moving forward. His schedule last year playing on the DP World Tour (formerly “DPWT”). Does he aim to reclaim full status there, or focus more on golf in Australia? The win opens new doors: an exemption on the PGA Tour of Australasia, entry into the Australian majors and bigger stages in his sights. His career so far: 8 wins on the Sunshine Tour, 1 win on the Challenge Tour and now his Aussie breakthrough. Wikipedia+1 What’s next? We talk about his plans for the immediate future — what tournaments, what goals, and how he’s approaching the next chapter. Tune in for an honest, in-depth conversation about resilience, decision-making under pressure and seizing the moment when it counts. 🔔 Episode Highlights: A candid look at bouncing back from missed cuts to winning again Insight into the mental and tactical shifts that made the difference Inside the final round of a title-win: from drive to putt Leveraging a single win to open doors in the Australasian and global golf landscape