Johannesburg – The provincial Department of Sport, Arts, Culture and Recreation has announced that Gauteng will host the inaugural LIV Golf South Africa tournament.
The department said the prestigious tournament will take place from 20 to 22 March 2026 at Steyn City Golf Club, Johannesburg.
“This historic achievement marks the first time LIV Golf will be played on African soil, following successful negotiations by Sports Minister Gayton McKenzie, Premier Panyaza Lesufi, and MEC Matome Chiloane with LIV Golf executives in London,” the department said in a terse statement on Saturday, 26 July 2025..
The tournament will feature 18 major champions, including Bryson DeChambeau, Brooks Koepka, Jon Rahm, Phil Mickelson, and the all-South African Stinger GC team led by Louis Oosthuizen.
Sharing the excitement, MEC Chiloane stated: “This is a watershed moment for Africa. Securing the first-ever LIV Golf tournament on African soil demonstrates that Gauteng belongs on the global sporting stage.
“This historic achievement will create jobs, boost tourism, and inspire young South Africans to take up golf”
The multi-year partnership is expected to generate significant tourism revenue, create thousands of jobs, and position Gauteng as Africa’s premier sporting destination. SuperSport will provide live and exclusive coverage.
MEC Chiloane further stated: “When the world’s best golfers tee off at Steyn City in March 2026, they will be making history and showing the world that Africa is ready to host world-class sporting events.
“This is our moment to show the world that Africa doesn’t just participate in global sport, we lead it.
“Gauteng has spoken, and the world has listened.”
