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BMW South African Open Power Rankings: Top five at Glendower

By Mike Randleman

JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA - JANUARY 10: Champion Brandon Stone of South Africa walks out for the trophy presentation after winning the BMW SA Open at Glendower Golf Club on January 10, 2016 in Johannesburg, South Africa. (Photo by Richard Heathcote/Getty Images)
JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA - JANUARY 10: Champion Brandon Stone of South Africa walks out for the trophy presentation after winning the BMW SA Open at Glendower Golf Club on January 10, 2016 in Johannesburg, South Africa. (Photo by Richard Heathcote/Getty Images) /
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JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA – DECEMBER 08: Dylan Frittelli of South Africa plays a shot on the 18th hole during the second day of the Joburg Open at Randpark Golf Club on December 8, 2017 in Johannesburg, South Africa. (Photo by Luke Walker/Getty Images) /

Don’t let a missed cut at the South African Open last year distract you from Frittelli’s fine chances this week.

The former University of Texas golfer and teammate of Jordan Spieth’s is making a name for himself on the European Tour. Frittelli, a 27-year-old from Johannesburg, won twice last season in his first year with full playing status.

His wins at the Mauritius Open and the Lyoness Open highlight his run into the world top 100 and a 2017 calendar year that featured eight total top-tens.

Frittelli can pipe it out there (20th in driving distance) and hits plenty of greens (31st in Greens in Regulation). He’s subpar around the greens, but if he can lock in on proximity this week then those woes could be alleviated.

He tied for 18th here in 2016 with two rounds of 69 on the weekend.

His last start before the South African Open was a T20 at the Indonesian Open in mid December.

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