It takes a special kind of grit to fight through flu, a gruelling 27-hole marathon the day before, and still have enough left in the tank for a high-pressure playoff.

Bloemfontein’s Gabrielle Venter showed exactly that on Friday, producing a performance full of heart to claim the Platinum Ladies Open title at Blair Atholl Golf and Equestrian Estate.

Following her win the 21-year-old former Eunice learner said this he thrilled to recorded the victory despite struggling with flu.