Welcome to CaddyBytes' coverage of the LIV Golf South Africa tournament, one of the premier events on the LIV Golf Invitational Series featuring the world's top golf talent competing in a revolutionary team and individual format. Set against the stunning backdrop of Johannesburg's prestigious Grange Golf Club, this tournament showcases golf's new era of competition on the African continent.
Featuring 12 teams of 4 players each, the LIV Golf South Africa event combines individual stroke play with team competition, offering a unique and exciting format that's redefining professional golf. With some of the largest purses in golf history and a no-cut format, every shot matters from the first tee to the final putt.
LIV Golf South Africa
2026 LIV Golf South Africa
Tournament Details
Date: April 10-13, 2026
Location: Grange Golf Club, Johannesburg
Format: 48 players, 12 teams
Premier LIV Golf Invitational Series event in Africa.
Tournament DetailsLIV Golf South Africa Tournament Coverage
2026 LIV Golf South Africa
Upcoming Event
Grange Golf Club
48 players, 12 teams competition
$25 million total purse
Shotgun starts, no cut format
2025 LIV Golf South Africa
Recent Champion
Grange Golf Club
Stinger GC won team title
$4 million individual prize
$3 million team prize
LIV Team Format
Revolutionary Competition
12 Teams, 4 Players Each
Shotgun start all groups
Team and individual scoring
Best 3 scores count for team
Top LIV Golf Stars
Major Champions
World-Class Field
Louis Oosthuizen
Charl Schwartzel
Dean Burmester, Branden Grace
Record Purse
Largest in Golf
$25 Million Total
$4M to individual winner
$3M to winning team
Last place earns $120,000
Tournament Format
54-Hole No-Cut
Three-Day Competition
54-hole stroke play
No cut - all play all rounds
Shotgun starts daily
World-Class Venue
Grange Golf Club
Championship Course
State-of-the-art facilities
Course Details:
Par 72, 7,300 yards
Golf in South Africa
Rich Golf Heritage
African Golf Powerhouse
Home of golf legends
Developing local talent
International exposure
LIV Golf Impact
Changing the Game
New Golf Era
Shorter broadcast windows
Team franchise model
International tournament series
The LIV Golf South Africa Tournament Legacy
The LIV Golf South Africa tournament has quickly established itself as one of the premier events in the new era of professional golf. Part of the groundbreaking LIV Golf Invitational Series, the South Africa event represents the fusion of world-class competition with innovative format changes that are redefining how professional golf is played and consumed by global audiences.
With its revolutionary team format featuring 12 franchises of 4 players each, the tournament creates a unique dual competition where players compete simultaneously for individual glory and team success. The $25 million purse—one of the largest in golf history—ensures that every shot carries significant financial implications, while the no-cut, 54-hole format with shotgun starts provides non-stop action from the first tee shot to the final putt.
The South Africa event plays a crucial role in LIV Golf's global expansion strategy, bringing elite professional golf to the African continent while celebrating South Africa's rich golf heritage. As a nation that has produced multiple major champions and golf legends, South Africa provides the perfect backdrop for this groundbreaking tournament, helping develop local golf infrastructure, inspiring young African golfers, and positioning Johannesburg as a destination for world-class sporting events.
Beyond the competition, the LIV Golf South Africa tournament represents a significant moment in golf's evolution—blending tradition with innovation, individual excellence with team dynamics, and established golf markets with emerging regions. As the tournament continues to grow, it stands as both a showcase of golf's global future and a testament to the sport's expanding international footprint, offering fans a fresh, exciting alternative to traditional tournament formats while maintaining the highest standards of professional competition.