Johannesburg – The provincial Department of Sport, Arts, Culture and Recreation has introduced that Gauteng will host the inaugural LIV Golf South Africa match.
The division mentioned the celebrated match will happen from 20 to 22 March 2026 at Steyn City Golf Club, Johannesburg.
“This historic achievement marks the primary time LIV Golf might be performed on African soil, following profitable negotiations by Sports Minister Gayton McKenzie, Premier Panyaza Lesufi, and MEC Matome Chiloane with LIV Golf executives in London,” the division mentioned.
The match will characteristic 18 main champions together with Bryson DeChambeau, Brooks Koepka, Jon Rahm, Phil Mickelson, and the all-South African Stinger GC crew led by Louis Oosthuizen.
Sharing the thrill, MEC Chiloane said: “This is a watershed second for Africa. Securing the first-ever LIV Golf match on African soil demonstrates that Gauteng belongs on the worldwide sporting stage.
“This historic achievement will create jobs, enhance tourism, and encourage younger South Africans to take up golf”
The multi-year partnership is anticipated to generate vital tourism income, create 1000’s of jobs, and place Gauteng as Africa’s premier sporting vacation spot. TremendousSport will present reside and unique protection.
MEC Chiloane additional said: “When the world’s finest golfers tee off at Steyn City in March 2026, they are going to be making historical past and displaying the world that Africa is able to host world-class sporting occasions.
“This is our second to indicate the world that Africa doesn’t simply take part in world sport, we lead it.
“Gauteng has spoken, and the world has listened.”
