LIV Golf's debut in South Africa was a massive success. Now, the tour is rewarding that passion with a major commitment. The league has already locked in its return to Steyn City for 2027.

This decision came after the first event went better than many people expected. In Johannesburg, around 100,000 fans walked through the gates over four days at the Jack Nicklaus course just outside the city.

Golf media account Flushing It shared the news on X and said the 2027 stop could turn into the league’s biggest event next season.

“After the success of the first event this year, it could be the biggest event in the league next season, overtaking Adelaide, which will have a reduced capacity due to the change in venue.”

For a league playing on African soil for the very first time, that was a statement. And it also puts LIV Golf South Africa right up there with the league's strongest stops since 2022. Adelaide remains the benchmark, with 115,000 fans last month. But that venue will change next season, and it won’t hold as many people. That puts more attention on South Africa for 2027, with the event going on from April 22 to 25.

If things keep going like this, the next event there could bring in an even bigger crowd.

The crowd at Steyn City played a big part in making this return a no-brainer. South African fans were loud, passionate, and completely locked in, especially when the home players were involved.

LIV Golf South Africa's Debut Moved Players to Tears

The atmosphere hit home players hardest. The all-South African Southern Guards led the team standings throughout the week, and several players struggled to keep their composure.

Charl Schwartzel kept it simple after his opening round. “I’ve played Presidents Cups, I’ve teed off in front of presidents in New York, and that first tee gave me goosebumps,” he said.

Dean Burmester took it even further. “This is probably the best day I’ve had on the golf course,” he said. “The most fun and the most support I’ve ever had.”

Southern Guards captain Louis Oosthuizen had privately hoped a home event might happen by 2028. It came years sooner, backed by government support and Steyn City's infrastructure.

LIV Golf South Africa also checked off a historic milestone, the league's first-ever event on African soil, its sixth continent in five seasons. The tournament was projected to pump nearly $60 million into the local economy, per South African News.

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Written by

Sneha Abraham

Edited by

Shraabona Sengupta