From Pretoria to Oklahoma: A Pro Golfer's Journey with Martin Maritz-Ep 67

From Pretoria to Oklahoma: A Pro Golfer's Journey with Martin Maritz-Ep 67

Martin Maritz grew up across the street from Loftus Versfeld in Pretoria, attended Affies, became a scratch golfer at 13, and earned a full golf scholarship to the University of Tulsa.


He went on to play 300+ events across 47 countries on the Sunshine, European and Asian Tours, came agonisingly close to winning the Dunhill Championship (losing to Justin Rose in his first ever pro win), and played in the 2011 British Open.


Since retiring in 2012 he has built a career in IT recruitment and launched Birdies & Bogeys Golf Gear - an apparel company with a charitable heart, giving back to the next generation of young golfers.


Time Stamps

00:01 Welcome & Pretoria roots - Loftus, Affies, Blue Bulls rugby


02:17 How golf took over - caddying for his dad, scratch at 13


03:59 The road to Tulsa - junior championships, Trevor Immelman, Gary Player's phone call, and what a $70k scholarship really demands


10:00 Turning pro - Monday qualifiers, the Sunshine Tour springboard, and life on the road in 47 countries


11:44 The ones that got away - the Dunhill heartbreak and Loch Lomond meltdown


18:20 The unglamorous side of tour life - expenses, missed cuts, and the toll on family


25:49 Birdies & Bogeys Golf Gear - the brand, the logo, and why the name means everything


33:46 Life in Oklahoma - 30 years, extreme weather, cheap living, and a SA coffee shop that cures homesickness


42:35 Reflection - what he would do differently, and advice for young golfers


46:52 LIV Golf - why he is a fan and what he hopes for the tour's future


Links

Martin’s company: birdiesandbogiesgolfgear.com

Connect with Martin on LinkedIn


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