Charl Schwartzel wins the Tshwane Open

Charl wins one of those individual 'teaball' devices. This one was designed for a giant.

Charl Schwartzel has won his 11th European Tour title at the Tshwane Open, with a massively comfortable, no-drama, eight shot victory. And with the victory won a magnificent tea-strainer.

He only took a single shot lead into the final day, but boy did he step it up a gear or three. He shot a magnificent 63, which included seven birdies and an eagle to finish at 16 under for the championship. No one could hold onto his tail.

Said Charl:  “I played well the whole week, today was a bit iffy at stages, but the difference was I putted really well.”

There’s nothing iffy about a 63 to our mind!

“I spent a lot of hours on the practice greens in the last few days and it was a good time to find something.”

With just 20 players finishing under-par for the tournament, Schwartzel said it reflected well on how tough a challenge the Pretoria Country Club course presented.

“I’ve had some great success here. I’ve always liked this course... now I like it even better. It was in great shape and even though it’s old, it makes you think a lot and gives you a lot of options. It’s a big test.”

Denmark's Jeff Winther took second place with a 64, which was the best ever finish for the rookie.

The drama free 18th where Charl cruised to victory.

This was the last South African European Tour event of the season.

For more on why Hayd Porteous got his kit off at the Tshwane, click here or on the image.