Richard Sterne

Richard Sterne

Nationality: South African
Date of Birth: August 27, 1981
Current Tour: PGA Tour

Career Overview

Richard Sterne is a South African professional golfer who has competed on both the PGA Tour and the Sunshine Tour. Born in 1981, Sterne emerged from South Africa's strong golfing tradition, which has produced major champions like Gary Player, Ernie Els, and Louis Oosthuizen. While not among the elite tier of South African golfers, Sterne has maintained a consistent professional career with occasional flashes of strong form.

Recent Form (2026 Season)

Sterne's 2026 season has been a mix of modest results and one notable performance. His best finish came at the Qatar Masters where he tied for 17th place at 9-under par. Other 2026 results include:

• T54 at Joburg Open (-2)
• T58 at Magical Kenya Open (-7)
• T42 at Bahrain Championship (-7)
• Missed cuts at Investec SA Open Championship (+4) and Hero Dubai Desert Classic (+6)

Current Status

Now in his mid-40s, Sterne appears to be in the latter stages of his professional career. His recent results suggest he remains competitive in weaker field events but struggles against elite competition. The South African continues to split time between the PGA Tour and Sunshine Tour, where he likely has more opportunities for success. While no longer a contender in major championships, Sterne's experience makes him a capable veteran presence on tour.