Tienie Britz (born 14 May 1945) is a South African professional golfer.
Early life Britz was born in Johannesburg.
Professional career Britz won the South African PGA Championship twice in 1971 and led the South African Tour Order of Merit in 1971/72. He has also played extensively on the European Tour and the European Seniors Tour. His best finish on the European Tour's Order of Merit was 19th place in 1977. That year he also won his only event on the tour at the German Open, having had to pre-qualify first. Britz represented South Africa three times in the World Cup: in Australia with Gary Player, in Thailand with John Bland, and in Columbia with Bobby Verwey.
Since 1986, Britz has been the head teaching professional at Broome Park Golf Club in Barham, near Canterbury, Kent, England.
Professional wins (8) European Tour wins (1) No.DateTournamentWinning scoreMargin ofvictoryRunner-up17 Aug 1977German Open−13 (66-67-71-71=275)2 strokes Hugh Baiocchi
Southern Africa Tour wins (4) No.DateTournamentWinning scoreMargin ofvictoryRunner(s)-up127 Nov 1971Luyt Lager PGA Championship−8 (69-72-69-70=280)Playoff Don Gammon, Peter Oosterhuis229 Jan 1972Natal Open−6 (71-73-70-68=282)1 stroke Simon Hobday314 Jan 1979Kalahari Classic−14 (64-72-66=202)Playoff Jannie Legrange419 Jan 1980Kalahari Classic (2) Hugh Baiocchi
Southern Africa Tour playoff record (2–2) No.YearTournamentOpponent(s)Result11971Luyt Lager PGA Championship Don Gammon, Peter OosterhuisWon 18-hole playoff;Britz: −5 (67),Oosterhuis: −2 (70),Gammon: −1 (71)21972ICL Transvaal Open Bobby ColeLost to birdie on first extra hole31978Kronenbrau Masters Dale HayesLost to birdie on third extra hole41979Kalahari Classic Jannie Legrange
Other wins (2) 1969 Bush Babes Open 1971 Bush Babes Open, South African PGA Championship (Feb)
Results in major championships Tournament19711972197319741975197619771978197919801981198219831984The Open ChampionshipT49T59T32T29CUTT47T19CUT Note: Britz only played in The Open Championship.
CUT = missed the half-way cut (3rd round cut in 1981 Open Championship) "T" indicates a tie for a place
Team appearances World Cup (representing South Africa): 1972, 1975, 1980
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