Shaun Norris Facts: 10 Things To Know About The South African Golfer

Since turning professional in 2002, Shaun Norris has achieved a string of victories on several circuits, including the DP World Tour.

Here are 10 things to know about the South African.

Shaun Norris Facts

1. Shaun Norris was born in Johannesburg, South Africa, on 14 May 1982.

2. Among his amateur achievements was appearing for his country in the 2002 Eisenhower Trophy.

3. He turned professional in 2002, and initially played on the Sunshine Tour.

4. Norris’ maiden pro win came on the North Carolina-based Tarheel Tour in 2007, when he beat Matt Cannon and William McGirt by four in the Southern Open.

5. Norris’ first full season on the DP World Tour came in 2011 after he earned his card via Q-School.

6. After that, Norris played on the Asian Tour and the Japan Tour, and it was on the latter where he had most success, winning seven times between 2016 and 2024.

7. His maiden Major appearance came 15 years after he turned pro, when he competed in the 2017 Open at Royal Birkdale, finishing T62.

8. He won the Sunshine Tour Order of Merit for the 2021/22 season.

9. He claimed his first DP World Tour win in the inaugural Steyn City Championship in 2022, where he staged a back-nine comeback to take the title by three over Dean Burmester.

10. Later that year, he signed for LIV Golf. In the inaugural tournament in London he finished T22.

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