Investec South African Open Championship

The Investec South African Open Championship is one of the oldest and most prestigious golf tournaments in the world, sanctioned by the DP World Tour (formerly European Tour) and co-sanctioned with the Sunshine Tour. The 2025 event is held at Durban Country Club, featuring four rounds of stroke play. The tournament typically draws a field of approximately 156 players, including global stars, top Sunshine Tour players, and notable South African golfers. Qualification is based on DP World Tour rankings, Sunshine Tour status, sponsor invitations, and regional qualifiers. The prize fund is $1.5 million, with the winner receiving $255,000. The event is important both for its heritage and as a significant stop on the international golf calendar, offering 3,000 Race to Dubai points and Ryder Cup points to eligible players.