Branden Grace turned professional in 2007 and played primarily on the Challenge Tour before graduating from the EPGA Qualifying School to earn his European Tour card for 2012. Grace made quick work of his full status and won his second start of the year at the Joburg Open in January. The following week, he beat Ernie Els in a playoff at the Volvo Golf Champions for back-to-back wins. The 23-year-old also uses an Odyssey Putter on Tour. He jumped over 100 spots in the world rankings with the victory and moved into first place on the early Race to Dubai standings. He still lives in South Africa.