Kieron van Wyk Becomes First Amateur to Win APGA Tour Event

The 23-year-old South African golfer clinched victory at the Farmers Insurance Invitational in a dramatic playoff at Torrey Pines.

Kieron van Wyk, a senior at the College of Charleston, made history as the first amateur to win an APGA Tour event since its inception in 2010.
Van Wyk secured victory at the Farmers Insurance Invitational after a two-hole sudden-death playoff against Luis Gagne and Chase Johnson.
Despite his win, van Wyk did not claim the $30,000 winner's prize due to his amateur status; Gagne and Johnson split the top payouts instead.
Van Wyk earned his spot in the tournament through his top ranking in the 2024-25 Bridgestone APGA Collegiate Ranking and will now compete in the PGA TOUR's Puerto Rico Open in March.
The young golfer, known for his powerful drives and composed demeanor, has a strong amateur record and is seen as a rising star in the sport.