Michael Sherman

Michael Sherman

Sports Writer

9 Articles

Favourite Sports Team

Proteas

Favourite Professional Golfer

Ernie Els

Favourite Golf Course

The Links at Fancourt

Favourite Golf Major

The Open

Favourite Sporting Memory

Watching Ernie Els win the 2012 Open Championship live

Favourite Sports Movie/Series

Ted Lasso

Michael Sherman is an experienced sports journalist in South Africa with 15 years in the industry. Michael began his journey in sports journalism for the SA Press Association (Sapa) during the 2010 Fifa World Cup in South Africa, before covering the local Premier Soccer League for three seasons and later specialising in cricket and golf.

Latest Articles by Michael Sherman

The Masters - Preview Day 3

Golf

Exclusive: Gary Player Questions Tiger Woods' Ability to Walk Augusta at The Masters

South Africa’s Gary Player, 89, doubts Tiger Woods will be able to walk The Masters course. With Woods' health and personal issues, his future in golf is uncertain. Meanwhile, Player, set to attend his 67th Masters, praises the tournament's significance and history.

Michael Sherman

2025-03-10

Alfred Dunhill Links Championship 2024 - Day One

Golf

Exclusive: Darren Fichardt Looks to Senior Tour and Renewed Rivalry with Ernie Els

As Darren Fichardt nears 50, he eyes success on the senior golf circuit. Despite missing the Joburg Open cut, he remains optimistic about the DP World Tour. Fichardt looks forward to competing with golf legends like Ernie Els and sees promising talent emerging in South Africa's golf scene.

Michael Sherman

2025-03-10

Challenge de Cadiz - Day Four

Golf

Exclusive: Wilco Nienaber Aims to Join Golf’s Elite on the PGA Tour

South African golfer Wilco Nienaber is known for his impressive driving distance on the DP World Tour. Despite some recent inconsistency, he aims to improve his game for a shot at the US PGA Tour and compete against the best in the sport.

Michael Sherman

2025-03-06

Investec South African Open Championship 2025 - Day Four

Golf

Exclusive: Dylan Naidoo’s Breakthrough Win Signals a New Era in Golf

Dylan Naidoo made history by becoming the first player of color to win the SA Open, inspiring a new generation of golfers. His victory at Durban Country Club has opened up opportunities for the young talent, who is ready to embark on a promising career in golf.

Michael Sherman

2025-03-05

Exclusive: Kenny Dalglish on Salah’s Legacy and Slot Overtaking Klopp

Football

Exclusive: Kenny Dalglish on Salah’s Legacy and Slot Overtaking Klopp

Liverpool legend Kenny Dalglish reflects on Mohamed Salah’s legacy, praises Arne Slot’s start as manager, and discusses Liverpool’s title hopes and Manchester City’s challenge. With even the best football betting sites unlikely to bet against The Egyptian King winning the Premier League's Golden Boot this season - Kenny has some great insights into Salah's illustrious career.

Michael Sherman

2025-01-03

Michael Sherman

at Royal Lytham & St Annes. He has also covered a number of local inbound cricket tours to South Africa, including Test series against India, Australia, England and West Indies between 2013 and 2016.

As a qualified video editor, cameraman and photographer Michael has used these skills to produce multimedia content for the African New Agency from 2015 to 2021. He is currently a multimedia journalist, sub-editor and publisher for iol.co.za. His author page can be located here: https://www.iol.co.za/authors/michael-sherman