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Retief Goosen is born.

Retief Goosen is born.

Date
3 Feb 1969
Updated
30 Sep 2019
Retief Goosen is born.

On 3 February 1969 Retief Goosen, a prominent South African golf player was born in Pietersburg, Limpopo province. Goosen, famously known by his nickname "The Goose" became a professional golfer in 1990 and received a world ranking of 22 at that time. He was awarded the Honorary Life Member European Tour in Recognition of Outstanding Achievements award in 2001. Goosen is married to Tracy, and they have two children.

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  1. 01Astrotheme,"Biography of Retief Goosen",From: Astrotheme,[Online],Available at: www.astrotheme.com,[Accessed on: 15 January 2014]

Last updated · 30 Sep 2019

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South African History Online. (2011, March 16). Retief Goosen is born.. South African History Online. https://sahistory.org.za/ref/E-0012112

South African History Online (2011) 'Retief Goosen is born.', South African History Online, 16 March. Available at: https://sahistory.org.za/ref/E-0012112 (Accessed: 19 August 2026).

South African History Online, Retief Goosen is born. [website], https://sahistory.org.za/ref/E-0012112, (accessed 19 August 2026).

"Retief Goosen is born.." South African History Online, 16 Mar. 2011, https://sahistory.org.za/ref/E-0012112. Accessed 19 Aug. 2026.

South African History Online. "Retief Goosen is born.." South African History Online. March 16, 2011. https://sahistory.org.za/ref/E-0012112.

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