Strydom started the final round on Sunday level on 15-under-par with Scott Jamieson (76) but suffered a setback on the 9th with a double bogey at the unique Leopard Creek course which borders the Kruger National Park in his home country.

He rallied, however, to secure four birdies in the next five holes and ease to victory on 18-under-par, ahead of Spaniard Adrian Otaegui (68) and England's Laurie Canter (64).

"My wife and parents are probably crying at home," Strydom said.

"This is my favourite place, the course is looking phenomenal, the best I have ever seen it. It's in the bush – and I'm calm in the bush."