Instagram/Andrea Pavan & Travis Kel Celebrity Golfer Andrea Pavan's recovery after a 3-story fall down an elevator shaft at the South African Open. Read his update and surgery details. March 27, 2026 AceShowbiz - Andrea Pavan is currently on a challenging path to recovery following a severe accident that occurred on February 25 during the DP World Tour's Investec South African Open in Cape Town. The professional golfer fell three stories down an elevator shaft inside a building, an incident that abruptly ended his participation in the tournament.