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LIV Golf South Africa Tees Off!
19 Mar
Summary
- LIV Golf South Africa tournament starts March 19, 2026.
- Jon Rahm leads the individual standings with 466 points.
- Ripper GC tops the team standings with 80.75 points.
The 2026 LIV Golf South Africa tournament commences on Thursday, March 19, and runs through Sunday, March 22, at the Club at Steyn City in Midrand. This event marks the season's debut tournament on the African continent.
A significant format change for 2026 extends the standard tournament length from 54 holes to 72 holes.
Currently, Spanish golfer Jon Rahm holds the top position on the individual leaderboard with 466 points, following the Singapore event. Bryson DeChambeau, the winner of the LIV Golf Singapore tournament, is in second place with 276.90 points.
In team play, Ripper GC, led by Australian Cameron Smith, leads the standings with 80.75 points after four tournaments. The competition features 57 players across 13 four-player teams, with five wildcard positions available.
Notable players competing include Joaquin Niemann, Talor Gooch, Patrick Reed, Bubba Watson, and Dustin Johnson. The tournament begins on Thursday, March 19, with an early tee time of 6:15 a.m. ET.
