A guide to pronouncing Aldrich Potgieter's full name and family origin
Rising golfer Aldrich Potgieter's name isn't an easy one to pronounce at first sight.
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Can you pronounce it? The 21-year-old golfer positioned himself as an unlikely contender at the PGA Championship after a hot start at Aronimink Golf Club, entering the weekend tied for second at 3-under par and leading a slew of notable names, including Scottie Scheffler. It was only the second time in six career appearances that Potgieter made the cut in a major, though at his age, the rising name could have many more impressive performances in his future.
Here's a guide to pronouncing Potgieter's name and a look at his family origin. PGA CHAMPIONSHIP HQ: Live leaderboard | Tee times | TV schedule How do you pronounce Aldrich Potgieter's name? Potgieter's first name is a bit tricky, as the "ch" is pronounced as a solid "ck" sound, making it "ALL-drick.
" As for his last name, it's pronounced, "POT-gee-tur," as if the "I" isn't there. The emphasis goes on the front end of the name, with "pot" pronounced as it's pronounced in "flower pot. " Simple enough?