Van Niekerk started playing golf at the age of 10 years old. She enjoys photography.
2015 in a Nutshell:
- 19 events, three cuts made, $1,071 (165)
Career Highlights:
2014:
- 17 events, seven cuts made, $5,017 (110)
2013:
- 15 events played, seven cuts made, $3,575 (102)
2012:
- 16 events played, five cuts made, $2,961 (122), best finish T30 at the Daytona Beach Invitational.
Amateur Career
- Represented the Western Province at the South African National Championships (2002-2005, 2009).
- Recorded eleven top-10 finishes in collegiate competition while at Texas Tech University.
- Named the Big 12 Athlete of the Month for November, 2008.
- Had top-20 finishes at 20% of collegiate events.
