History of Charl Schwartzel in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: April 10, 2026

Charl Schwartzel is a South African professional golfer notable for winning the 2011 Masters Tournament. He currently competes in the LIV Golf Invitational Series, having previously played on the PGA Tour, European Tour, and Sunshine Tour. Schwartzel achieved a career-high world ranking of number six in 2012. He remains a prominent figure in professional golf.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

1961: Gary Player's Masters Win

In 1961, Gary Player became the first international Masters champion.

2002: Amateur Career

In 2002, Charl Schwartzel won the Indian Amateur and English Open Stroke Play Championships and also played for South Africa in the Eisenhower Trophy.

2003: European Tour Card Retention

In 2003, Charl Schwartzel earned enough money to retain his European Tour card.

2004: European Tour Card Retention

In 2004, Charl Schwartzel earned enough money to retain his European Tour card.

2005: Dunhill Championship win

In 2005, Charl Schwartzel won the Dunhill Championship, a leading tournament in South Africa co-sanctioned by the European Tour, and claimed first place on the Sunshine Tour's Order of Merit. He finished 52nd on the European Tour's Order of Merit.

2006: Continued Improvement

In 2006, Charl Schwartzel's form continued to improve, finishing the season placed 18th on the Order of Merit and reached as high as 55th in the World Rankings.

2007: Open de España Win

In 2007, Charl Schwartzel won the Open de España, beating Jyoti Randhawa by one stroke, after an eagle at the 543-yard par-5 16th hole, and moved into the world top 40.

2008: Madrid Masters Victory

In 2008, Charl Schwartzel achieved victory at the Madrid Masters on the European Tour.

2009: Winless Season

2009 was a winless season for Charl Schwartzel.

2009: HSBC Champions

The text notes that the HSBC Champions did not become a WGC event until 2009.

2010: Consecutive Tournament Wins

In 2010, Charl Schwartzel started the year by winning two consecutive tournaments on the European Tour, both held in his native South Africa, and re-entered the top 50 of the Official World Golf Rankings. He finished the season ranked 8th on the Order of Merit.

January 2011: Joburg Open Title Retained

On January 16, 2011, Charl Schwartzel retained his Joburg Open title, winning by four shots.

2011: Major Championship Success

Besides his win at The Masters, Charl Schwartzel had success in other major championships in 2011, recording career bests at the U.S. Open and PGA Championship. He ended the season ranked 4th on the Race to Dubai.

2011: Masters win

In 2011, Charl Schwartzel won one major title, the Masters Tournament.

December 2012: Thailand Golf Championship win

On December 9, 2012, Charl Schwartzel won the Thailand Golf Championship on the Asian Tour, marking his first victory since his 2011 Masters win, cruising to an eleven stroke victory.

2012: Highest world ranking

In 2012, Charl Schwartzel achieved his highest world ranking, reaching number six after tying for fourth at the WGC-Cadillac Championship.

2013: Alfred Dunhill Championship Defense

In 2013, Charl Schwartzel defended his Alfred Dunhill Championship with a four-stroke win, bringing his tally of European Tour victories to nine.

March 2016: Valspar Championship Win

On March 13, 2016, Charl Schwartzel won his second PGA Tour event, taking the Valspar Championship on the first hole of sudden-death after tying Bill Haas after 72 holes.

May 31, 2022: LIV Golf Tour Participation

On May 31, 2022, Charl Schwartzel's participation in the first event of the Saudi-backed LIV Golf tour was revealed, leading to his resignation from the PGA Tour and subsequent suspension.

June 2022: LIV Golf Invitational London Win

In June 2022, Charl Schwartzel won the inaugural LIV Golf tournament, the LIV Golf Invitational London, by one stroke. His team also won the team portion of the event by fourteen strokes.