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Goosen

British  
/ ˈɡuːsən /

noun

  1. Retief . born 1969; South African golfer: winner of the US Open Championship (2001, 2004)

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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To this day, he remembers getting autographs from players he idolized such as Colin Montgomerie and Retief Goosen.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 15, 2026

When South African President Cyril Ramaphosa visited the Oval Office in May, he gave the president an illustrated South African golf book and included golf professionals Ernie Els and Retief Goosen in his national delegation.

From BBC ● Jul. 25, 2025

Malibu 78, Pilgrim 72: Dylan Goosen had 36 points in the overtime win.

From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 4, 2024

Matt Kuchar and his son Cameron led the way with a 15-under 57, building a three-shot lead over the teams of Bernhard Langer, Vijay Singh, David Duval and Retief Goosen.

From Seattle Times ● Dec. 16, 2023

We buried young Hendrik Truter in the burial-place of Mrs. Goosen, on the farm Driehoppen.

From Through Shot and Flame The Adventures and Experiences of J. D. Kestell Chaplain to President Steyn and General Christian De Wet by J. D. (John Daniel) Kestell

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