HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif., Feb. 23, 2025 – Srixon is celebrating another victory as South Africa’s Jacques Kruyswijk captured his first-ever DP World Tour title at the Magical Kenya Open presented by absa. After a flawless third-round 64 on Saturday to catapult him to the top of the leaderboard heading into Sunday, the Srixon staffer clinched his win with another bogey-free 67, finishing at 18-under and two shots clear of the field.
Kruyswijk excelled throughout the weekend, showing his resilience and composure in the biggest moment of his career so far. With his new Srixon ZXi7 Irons and Z-STAR XV golf ball, Kruyswijk showcased his pinpoint accuracy and composure while he plotted his way around the tough Muthaiga Golf Club. His steady approach eliminated any costly mistakes in a close battle all day.
It’s special. I’m a little bit lost for words but this is for my family back home, my friends, my team and this is for South Africa. I’m super proud of myself with the mindset I’ve had this week and the way I’ve played this golf course. What can I say? I’m happy. Srixon staffer, Jacques Kruyswijk Kruyswijk ranked first in Stroke Average at 66.50 and second in Strokes Gained for the week at 3.88. In the final round, he hit 83.3% of Greens in Regulation with his Srixon ZXi7 Irons, leading the field. This victory marks a major milestone in his career and solidifies his status as one of South Africa’s rising stars. He now sits 8th in the Race to Dubai rankings, climbing 71 spots.
This is Srixon’s second win on the DP World Tour this season and fifth global win of 2025.
Here is a full look at the Srixon and Cleveland Golf equipment Kruyswijk used to earn his first DP World Tour Title:
- Srixon ZXi7 Irons (3i-PW)
- Srixon Z-STAR XV Golf Ball
- Cleveland Golf RTZ Wedge (52°, 56°, 60°)
To learn more about Srixon’s new ZXi line of Irons, visit us.dunlopsports.com/srixon.
