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Erik van Rooyen was born on the 21st of February 1990 in Bellville, South Africa.

Born in Bellville, South Africa, a suburb of Cape Town. Grew up playing all sports in season in South Africa, including rugby, cricket and track and field, before focusing solely on golf.

He started competing in golf tournemants at age 14.

Erik went to the University of Minnesota.

He won the 2012 Minnesota State Amateur.

As an amateur he also won the 2011 Southern Cape Open.

He turned pro in 2013.

He won the Scandinavian Invitation in August 2019. His total score was 261 (-19). Runner up was Matt Fitzpatrick 1 stroke behind.

Erik van Rooyen won his first European Tour event, the Scandinavian Invitation, in 2019 and won his first PGA Tournament, the Barracuda Championship, in August 2021. His total score was 50pts. Runner up was Andrew Putnam.

He won the 2023 World Wide Technology Championship with a total score of 261 (-27). Runners up were Matt Kuchar and Camilo Villegas 2 shots behind.