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Goosen

British

/ ˈɡuːsən /

noun

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

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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

However, the Bulls responded with some fight and were spared the indignation of being shut out as replacement hooker van der Merwe crashed over from close range off a maul and Goosen added the extras.

From BBC • Jun. 14, 2025

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

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 4, 2024

Langer, paired with Goosen the first two rounds, sacrificed distance for accuracy to stay out of the rough.

From Washington Times • Jul. 2, 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 Kestell, J. D. (John Daniel)

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