It was only the 38-year-old's Hennie Otto's second tournament since his recovery from two back operations.

A tropical downpour halted US Masters runner-up Louis Oosthuizen in his tracks Friday as he charged towards the Maybank Malaysian Open second round lead.

Hennie Otto recorded a par on No. 18 for a one-stroke victory over Austria's Bernd Wiesberger at the South African Open on Sunday.

Home favorite Hennie Otto surged into a three-shot lead with a 7-under 65 at the third round of the South African Open on Saturday as Retief Goosen and Ernie Els both stumbled.

The Links at Fancourt in George was expected to provide a real test for players in the South African Open.