Overview
- Potgieter received the Arnold Palmer Award and became the third South African honoree, following Ernie Els (1994) and Trevor Immelman (2006).
- He was the only rookie to reach the 2025 FedExCup Playoffs and finished No. 56, securing 2026 starts at Pebble Beach and the Genesis Invitational via the Aon Next 10.
- The rookie’s breakthrough came at the Rocket Classic, where he beat Chris Kirk and Max Greyserman with a birdie on the fifth playoff hole for his first PGA Tour win.
- He led the PGA Tour in driving distance at 325 yards for the season, underscoring a power-first profile that fueled his rapid rise.
- The award was decided by a member vote open to players with at least 15 official starts, conducted December 4–12 through PGA Tour Central, with Michael Brennan, Steven Fisk, William Mouw and Karl Vilips also on the ballot.