Charl Adriaan Schwartzel, also known as Charl Schwartzel, is a professional golfer representing South Africa. He was born on August 31, 1984, to George Schwartzel and Lizette Schwartzel. He first learned golf from his father, George, who took him to the local golf course three times a week. Charl was inspired by other successful South African professional golfers, including Ernie Els and Gary Player. He polished his skills while studying in school and college. He dominated every junior amateur golf event in his hometown.
Charl is a former PGA Tour player who has won two PGA Tours, including the 2011 Masters and Valspar Championship in 2016. He has won 16 professional events in his career, placing his name on the successful professional golfers’ list. Charl is the only South African player to win the Masters Tournament after Gary Player in 1961. Charl is currently playing in the LIV Golf Tour.
Charl Schwartzel’s wife, Rosalind Gersten Jacobs, is one of his biggest supporters. He married her in 2010 and since then, Rosalind has motivated him professionally and personally. She flies with him throughout every international event. The couple welcomed their first child, Olivia, in 2014. Charl enjoys spending time with his family and playing golf, the most. Besides golf, Charl is also a qualified Helicopter and Plane pilot. He owns some luxury cars, including the BMW X5 and Porsche. Charl is also a philanthropist. He founded the Charl Schwartzel Foundation, which provides educational opportunities to children in South Africa.
Charl Schwartzel's Bag
Charl has an excellent playing style. His strategic and oriented plan to keep the ball in play benefits him. His swing style is very smooth and on point. Charl Schwartzel is also known as a good putter and his ability to hit fairways is praised. He chooses his golf equipment which supports his playing style. His bag includes multiple clubs including, Titleist, Taylormade, and Mizuno.
Driver:
Titleist TSi3
Loft: 9 degrees
Shaft: Mitsubishi Tensei AV RAW Blue 75 TX
3-wood:
TaylorMade SIM2 Max
Loft: 15 degrees
Shaft: Mitsubishi Kai'li Blue 70 TX
Irons:
Mizuno MP-20 (2)
TaylorMade P7MC (3)
Miura MB 001 (4-PW)
Shafts: Project X LS 130 7.0 (2-3), True Temper Dynamic Gold 120 X 100 (4-PW)
Wedges:
Artisan Prototype (54 and 60 degrees)
Shafts: Dynamic Gold S400
Putter:
L.A.B. Golf MEZZ.1
Golf Ball:
Clear Sports
Shoes:
FootJoy
FAQs
A. Charl Schwartzel uses the L.A.B. Golf MEZZ.1 putter.
A. Charl Schwartzel uses the Clear Sports ball.
A. The shaft of Charl Schwartzel’s driver is Mitsubishi Tensei AV RAW Blue 75 TX.
A. Charl Schwartzel’s wife is Rosalind Jacobs who was a pro tennis player.
A. Charl Schwartzel's parents are George and Lizette Schwartzel.