Vodacom Origins of Golf

The Vodacom Origins of Golf is a renowned series of pro-am golf tournaments held annually in South Africa, forming part of the Southern Africa-based Sunshine Tour winter swing. Established in 2004, the series typically consists of multiple events played over three to four rounds of stroke play. It serves as a developmental platform for emerging professional golfers to compete alongside amateurs in a competitive yet supportive environment. The series often runs for several months during the winter, with events held at various prestigious golf courses across South Africa. The tournament format is primarily stroke play with a pro-am component, allowing professionals to partner with amateurs. The field size varies by event but generally includes a mix of Sunshine Tour professionals and select amateurs. Qualification is based on tour membership, rankings, and sponsor invitations. Notably, the Vodacom Origins of Golf has embraced gender equality by including the Sunshine Ladies Tour in its events, offering equal prize money to men and women competitors.