Fulton Allem briefly overtook him on the Order of Merit standings with two victories in the middle of the season.

According to The Daily Telegraph, he was the "clear favourite" to win the inaugural event, the Helix Wild Coast Sun Classic.

At the eighth event, the Southern Suns South African Open, McNulty defeated Allem in a playoff.

[10] McNulty also won the following week at the AECI Charity Classic, again in a playoff, this time defeating Wayne Westner.

[11] At the penultimate event, the Royal Swazi Sun Pro-Am, McNulty recorded 30 birdies to finish at 259 (−29) and win easily.

The Order of Merit was based on prize money won during the season, calculated in South African rand.