Jovan Rebula


Jovan Rebula is a South African amateur golfer. In 2018, he became the second South African golfer in history to win The Amateur Championship. His Amateur win gave him exemptions to the 2018 Open Championship, 2019 Masters Tournament and 2019 U.S. Open. In team events, Rebula was the captain of the South African team that competed at the 2016 Eisenhower Trophy. At the following edition, Rebula played in the first round of the 2018 Eisenhower Trophy as captain before leaving the event due to a back injury.

Early life and education

On 22 July 1997, Rebula was born in Western Cape, South Africa. During his childhood, Rebula started playing golf at the age of eight while also competing in cricket and rugby. While attending Auburn University for his post-secondary college, Rebula joined the Auburn Tigers men's golf team in 2016.

Career

As an amateur golfer, Rebula played on the European Tour at the 2017 BMW SA Open His best performance at the European Tour was at the 2018 South African Open where he tied for 24th place. That year, Rebula became the second South African golfer in history to win The Amateur Championship. Rebula's win at the Amateur gave him an exemption for the 2018 Open Championship, 2019 Masters Tournament and 2019 U.S Open. At these major championships, Rebula missed the cut at all three events. In team events, Rebula was the captain of the South African team that played at the 2016 Eisenhower Trophy. He returned as captain for South Africa at the 2018 Eisenhower Trophy but left the event after the first round due to an injury to his back.

Personal life

Rebula is the nephew of golfer Ernie Els. On his father's side he is of Serbian background.

Results in major championships

Results not in chronological order before 2019.
CUT = missed the half-way cut

Team appearances