Ernie Els wins 100th staging of the South African Open.

Ernie Els held off the challenge of Retief Goosen to capture the South African Open Championship for the 5th time in his career on a fascinating final day in Durban.

In the 100th staging of the event, it was fitting that Els, who shot a final round six under par, edged out fellow former champion Goosen by a shot, as arguably the two greatest South African golfers of the modern era went head to head.

Els hit rounds of 65,65,64 and a closing 63 ( -25 ) to pip good friend Retief Goosen by only one shot.

Damien McGrane had a steady week finishing on 7 under par after scores of 71,70,64 and 70. He claimed a share of 33rd place and a cheque for €7,600.

Northern Irelands Michael Hoey got a poor start with a 75. He improved with a 2nd round of 70 but missed the -3 cut mark by 4 shots.