Lightning has struck twice for Queenstown golfer Erasmus "Ras" Theron, who picked up his second hole-in-one last week. Photo: Guy WilliamsQueenstown's one-armed golfer, famed for his hole-in-one feats, has died aged 76. South African Erasmus "Ras" Theron had his right arm amputated when he was 19 after it was badly burnt while he was training to be a fighter pilot. Mr Theron gained his private pilot’s licence in 1990 and has flown three modified types of aircraft with one arm. South African media reported that Theron’s body will be repatriated to South Africa for burial, with funeral details to be announced.


Source:   Otago Daily Times
January 29, 2026 23:28 UTC