South Africa’s Aldrich Potgieter has been named the PGA Tour’s Rookie of the Year.
The 21-year-old was one of five rookies to win on the Tour in 2025 and the only one to reach the FedExCup Playoffs.
In June, Potgieter – then 20 – won the Rocket Classic for his first PGA Tour title after sinking a birdie putt from just inside 18 feet on the fifth playoff hole.
Meanwhile, world No 1 Scottie Scheffler has been voted PGA Tour Player of the Year for a fourth straight season after a campaign that included two Major wins.
Scheffler, who won six titles in 2025, is just the second player after Tiger Woods to receive the accolade in four or more consecutive seasons.
“Scottie’s consistent level of success has been nothing short of spectacular as he continues to chase history on the PGA Tour, and we’re excited to see what he will deliver in 2026,” said Tour chief executive Brian Rolapp.
Scheffler, 29, won his third Major with a five-shot victory at the PGA Championship at Quail Hollow in May.
He added a fourth at The Open at Royal Portrush in July.
Add it to the resume 📝
Aldrich Potgieter becomes the third South African to win PGA TOUR Rookie of the Year! pic.twitter.com/GlMaq8ehv5
— PGA TOUR (@PGATOUR) December 15, 2025
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