Bryson DeChambeau broke down in tears after he gained back-to-back LIV Golf titles with a play-off victory on the inaugural South African occasion.
DeChambeau and Spain’s Jon Rahm had each completed on 26 beneath par over 72 holes at Steyn Metropolis in Johannesburg.
The American, 32, birded the primary additional gap within the play-off to edge out Rahm which clinched consecutive titles following his victory in Singapore last weekend, additionally through a play-off.
“I want I might let you know why I’m so emotional,” DeChambeau mentioned afterwards.
“Lots had occurred in my life within the final week, I’m so grateful for my group and everyone supporting me.
“Golf is a fickle sport, you’re employed so laborious at it your complete life and then you definately realise golf is simply golf.”
Final weekend, Canada’s Richard T Lee missed a brief putt handy two-time main winner DeChambeau victory.
However on this event an outstanding second shot within the play-off from DeChambeau on the par-five 18th arrange the win.
After a tee shot landed in grass muddied by torrential rain, DeChambeau slammed the ball into the center of the inexperienced with a wooden.
Rahm didn’t reap the benefits of his tee shot on to the green as his second discovered a greenside bunker.
After he reached the inexperienced in three, Rahm watched his birdie putt slide proper, which left DeChambeau needing two putts for victory and a £3m ($4m) first prize.
His eagle putt stopped simply brief earlier than he tapped in for a triumph that triggered an emotional response.
After tournaments this season in Saudi Arabia, Australia, Hong Kong, Singapore and South Africa, the sixth LIV Golf occasion will probably be in Mexico from 16 April.
