In Contention

A player with a chance of winning a tournament is said to be "in contention". A player who rises up the leaderboard throughout the course of their final round is said to be "moving into contention".

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Thracian Cliffs Golf & Beach Resort

Kavarna, Bulgaria

5.0

• Fabulous • 20 Reviews

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The Links at Fancourt

George, South Africa

5.0

• Fabulous • 20 Reviews

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Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

4.6

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Malelane, South Africa

5.0

• Fabulous • 11 Reviews

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Sun City, South Africa

4.8

• Fabulous • 13 Reviews

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El Jadida, Morocco

4.8

• Fabulous • 9 Reviews

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Hurghada, Egypt

4.7

• Fabulous • 10 Reviews

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Lagoi, Indonesia

4.9

• Fabulous • 7 Reviews

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The Links at Fancourt

George, South Africa

5.0

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Golf du Palais Royal - Agadir

Agadir, Morocco

4.0

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Durban Country Club

Durban, South Africa

4.3

• Very good • 12 Reviews

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Sun City, South Africa

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• Fabulous • 13 Reviews

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Flacq, Mauritius

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Malelane, South Africa

5.0

• Fabulous • 11 Reviews

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Royal Golf Dar Es Salam

Rabat, Morocco

5.0

• Fabulous • 5 Reviews

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Montagu at Fancourt

George, South Africa

4.4

• Very good • 15 Reviews

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