Thriston Lawrence
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Thriston Lawrence (born 3 December 1996) is a South African professional golfer who currently plays on the PGA Tour, European Tour and the Sunshine Tour. He has won five times on the European Tour.
Infobox
Born
(1996-12-03) 3 December 1996 (age 29)Nelspruit, South Africa
Sporting nationality
South Africa
Residence
Nelspruit, South Africa
Turned professional
2014
Current tours
European TourSunshine Tour
Former tours
PGA TourChallenge TourMENA TourBig Easy Tour
Professional wins
10
Highest ranking
45 (15 December 2024)(as of 7 December 2025)
European Tour
5
Sunshine Tour
4
Other
3
Masters Tournament
CUT: 2025
PGA Championship
T62: 2023
U.S. Open
T12: 2025
The Open Championship
4th: 2024
MENA Golf TourOrder of Merit winner
2015
Sir Henry CottonRookie of the Year
2022
Tables
· Professional wins (10) › European Tour wins (5)
Joburg Open1
Joburg Open1
No.
1
Date
27 Nov 2021(2022 season)
Tournament
Joburg Open1
Winning score
−12 (65-65=130)
Margin ofvictory
4 strokes
Runner(s)-up
Zander Lombard
Omega European Masters
Omega European Masters
No.
2
Date
28 Aug 2022
Tournament
Omega European Masters
Winning score
−18 (62-64-67-69=262)
Margin ofvictory
Playoff
Runner(s)-up
Matt Wallace
Investec South African Open Championship1
Investec South African Open Championship1
No.
3
Date
4 Dec 2022(2023 season)
Tournament
Investec South African Open Championship1
Winning score
−16 (64-67-67-74=272)
Margin ofvictory
1 stroke
Runner(s)-up
Clément Sordet
BMW International Open
BMW International Open
No.
4
Date
25 Jun 2023
Tournament
BMW International Open
Winning score
−13 (71-69-66-69=275)
Margin ofvictory
1 stroke
Runner(s)-up
Joost Luiten
Omega European Masters (2)
Omega European Masters (2)
No.
5
Date
31 Aug 2025
Tournament
Omega European Masters (2)
Winning score
−22 (63-66-63-66=258)
Margin ofvictory
2 strokes
Runner(s)-up
Rasmus Højgaard, Sami Välimäki, Matt Wallace
| No. | Date | Tournament | Winning score | Margin ofvictory | Runner(s)-up |
| 1 | 27 Nov 2021(2022 season) | Joburg Open1 | −12 (65-65=130) | 4 strokes | Zander Lombard |
| 2 | 28 Aug 2022 | Omega European Masters | −18 (62-64-67-69=262) | Playoff | Matt Wallace |
| 3 | 4 Dec 2022(2023 season) | Investec South African Open Championship1 | −16 (64-67-67-74=272) | 1 stroke | Clément Sordet |
| 4 | 25 Jun 2023 | BMW International Open | −13 (71-69-66-69=275) | 1 stroke | Joost Luiten |
| 5 | 31 Aug 2025 | Omega European Masters (2) | −22 (63-66-63-66=258) | 2 strokes | Rasmus Højgaard, Sami Välimäki, Matt Wallace |
· Professional wins (10) › European Tour wins (5)
Omega European Masters
Omega European Masters
No.
1
Year
2022
Tournament
Omega European Masters
Opponent(s)
Matt Wallace
Result
Won with par on first extra hole
BMW PGA Championship
BMW PGA Championship
No.
2
Year
2024
Tournament
BMW PGA Championship
Opponent(s)
Billy Horschel, Rory McIlroy
Result
Horschel won with eagle on second extra holeLawrence eliminated by birdie on first hole
| No. | Year | Tournament | Opponent(s) | Result |
| 1 | 2022 | Omega European Masters | Matt Wallace | Won with par on first extra hole |
| 2 | 2024 | BMW PGA Championship | Billy Horschel, Rory McIlroy | Horschel won with eagle on second extra holeLawrence eliminated by birdie on first hole |
· Professional wins (10) › Sunshine Tour wins (4)
Vodacom Origins of Golf at Stellenbosch
Vodacom Origins of Golf at Stellenbosch
No.
1
Date
5 Oct 2019
Tournament
Vodacom Origins of Golf at Stellenbosch
Winning score
−15 (68-68-65=201)
Margin ofvictory
1 stroke
Runner(s)-up
Deon Germishuys, Riekus Nortje, J. J. Senekal, Jean-Paul Strydom
Joburg Open1
Joburg Open1
No.
2
Date
27 Nov 2021
Tournament
Joburg Open1
Winning score
−12 (65-65=130)
Margin ofvictory
4 strokes
Runner(s)-up
Zander Lombard
Investec South African Open Championship1
Investec South African Open Championship1
No.
3
Date
4 Dec 2022
Tournament
Investec South African Open Championship1
Winning score
−16 (64-67-67-74=272)
Margin ofvictory
1 stroke
Runner(s)-up
Clément Sordet
SunBet Challenge (Time Square Casino)
SunBet Challenge (Time Square Casino)
No.
4
Date
23 Aug 2024
Tournament
SunBet Challenge (Time Square Casino)
Winning score
−20 (62-67-67=196)
Margin ofvictory
5 strokes
Runner(s)-up
Dylan Naidoo
| No. | Date | Tournament | Winning score | Margin ofvictory | Runner(s)-up |
| 1 | 5 Oct 2019 | Vodacom Origins of Golf at Stellenbosch | −15 (68-68-65=201) | 1 stroke | Deon Germishuys, Riekus Nortje, J. J. Senekal, Jean-Paul Strydom |
| 2 | 27 Nov 2021 | Joburg Open1 | −12 (65-65=130) | 4 strokes | Zander Lombard |
| 3 | 4 Dec 2022 | Investec South African Open Championship1 | −16 (64-67-67-74=272) | 1 stroke | Clément Sordet |
| 4 | 23 Aug 2024 | SunBet Challenge (Time Square Casino) | −20 (62-67-67=196) | 5 strokes | Dylan Naidoo |
· Professional wins (10) › MENA Golf Tour wins (1)
Ras Al Khaimah Classic
Ras Al Khaimah Classic
No.
1
Date
4 Nov 2015
Tournament
Ras Al Khaimah Classic
Winning score
−12 (69-66-69=204)
Margin ofvictory
4 strokes
Runners-up
Gabriel Cañizares, Darren Clarke, Michael Downes, Tyler Hogarty
| No. | Date | Tournament | Winning score | Margin ofvictory | Runners-up |
| 1 | 4 Nov 2015 | Ras Al Khaimah Classic | −12 (69-66-69=204) | 4 strokes | Gabriel Cañizares, Darren Clarke, Michael Downes, Tyler Hogarty |
· Professional wins (10) › Big Easy Tour wins (1)
Big Easy Challenge 15
Big Easy Challenge 15
No.
1
Date
28 Nov 2018
Tournament
Big Easy Challenge 15
Winning score
−15 (65-69-67=201)
Margin ofvictory
5 strokes
Runner-up
Albert Venter
| No. | Date | Tournament | Winning score | Margin ofvictory | Runner-up |
| 1 | 28 Nov 2018 | Big Easy Challenge 15 | −15 (65-69-67=201) | 5 strokes | Albert Venter |
· Professional wins (10) › IGT Pro Tour wins (1)
Centurion Race to Q-School #18
Centurion Race to Q-School #18
No.
1
Date
1 Mar 2017
Tournament
Centurion Race to Q-School #18
Winning score
−16 (65-70-65=200)
Margin ofvictory
3 strokes
Runner-up
Coert Groenewald
| No. | Date | Tournament | Winning score | Margin ofvictory | Runner-up |
| 1 | 1 Mar 2017 | Centurion Race to Q-School | −16 (65-70-65=200) | 3 strokes | Coert Groenewald |
· Results in major championships
Masters Tournament
Masters Tournament
Tournament
Masters Tournament
2025
CUT
PGA Championship
PGA Championship
Tournament
PGA Championship
2023
T62
2024
CUT
2025
CUT
U.S. Open
U.S. Open
Tournament
U.S. Open
2023
CUT
2025
T12
The Open Championship
The Open Championship
Tournament
The Open Championship
2022
T42
2023
T74
2024
4
2025
T45
| Tournament | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
| Masters Tournament | CUT | |||
| PGA Championship | T62 | CUT | CUT | |
| Open | CUT | T12 | ||
| The Open Championship | T42 | T74 | 4 | T45 |
References
- Shortened to 36 holes due to weather.
- "Week 50 2024 Ending 15 Dec 2024"http://www.owgr.com/archive/PastRankings/2024/Rankings/owgr50f2024.pdf
- UAE Golf Onlinehttps://www.uae-golf-online.com/young-south-african-prodigy-thriston-lawrence-walks-away-with-2015-mena-golf-tour-order-of-merit-title/
- Low Velderhttps://lowvelder.co.za/507625/thriston-lawrence-mbombela-shines-stellenbosch/
- "Lawrence wins maiden title at shortened Joburg Open"https://www.europeantour.com/european-tour/news/articles/detail/lawrence-wins-maiden-title-at-shortened-joburg-open/
- "Thriston Lawrence crowned King of the Mountains in Switzerland"https://www.europeantour.com/dpworld-tour/news/articles/detail/thriston-lawrence-crowned-king-of-the-mountains-in-switzerland/
- Eurosporthttps://www.eurosport.com/golf/omega-european-masters/2022/to-achieve-it-is-quite-emotional-thriston-lawrence-beats-matt-wallace-in-play-off-to-win-european-ma_sto9106217/story.shtml
- Golf Monthlyhttps://www.msn.com/en-gb/sport/golf/thriston-lawrence-named-dp-world-tour-rookie-of-the-year/ar-AA14vATp
- PlanetSporthttps://www.planetsport.com/golf/news/world-tour-news-thriston-lawrence-avoids-disaster-win-south-african-open
- Sky Sportshttps://www.skysports.com/golf/news/12176/12909351/dp-world-tour-thriston-lawrence-seals-one-shot-victory-at-bmw-international-open
- Golf Monthlyhttps://www.golfmonthly.com/news/i-just-looked-at-it-as-a-normal-sunday-of-a-normal-golf-tournament-thriston-lawrence-explains-calm-mindset-to-finish-fourth-at-the-open
- Golfweekhttps://golfweek.usatoday.com/lists/10-dp-world-tour-pga-tour-cards-for-the-2025/
- "Omega European Masters: Thriston Lawrence beats Ryder Cup hopefuls Matt Wallace and Matt Fitzpatrick to emotional DP World Tour win"https://www.skysports.com/golf/news/12176/13422234/omega-european-masters-thriston-lawrence-beats-ryder-cup-hopefuls-matt-wallace-and-matt-fitzpatrick-to-emotional-dp-world-tour-win