The world of golf has opened up for young South African Casey Jarvis.
Casey Jarvis called it “My greatest putt in front of my home crowd” as he made an incredible par at the last to wild cheers from the crowd that earned him the lead in the Investec South African Open Championship at Stellenbosch Golf Club.
Francesco Laporta calls South Africa his second home, and this weekend he is looking to become the first Italian winner of South Africa’s oldest professional golf tournament – the Investec South African Open.
South Africa’s Dean Burmester said he’d never experienced crowds on a first day in South African golf like he did in the first round of the Investec South African Open, which he ended in a share of the lead.
The 115th Investec South African Open Championship is officially sold out.
With exemptions into The Masters and The Open on the line, and over 30 000 tickets sold to what is being billed as “A Tribute to History”, this week’s Investec South African Open is certainly showcasing itself to the world. And three of its former champions couldn’t be more pleased.
Masters champion Patrick Reed is excited and has confirmed that he will play in the Investec South African Open Championship at Stellenbosch Golf Club from 26 February to 1 March, 2026.
Ernie Els has confirmed that he will play in the 115th Investec South African Open Championship at Stellenbosch Golf Club from 26 February to 1 March, 2026, adding his name to a strong South African challenge.
Dean Burmester has confirmed that he will defend his Investec South African Open title when this prestigious championship returns to one of its most historic venues of Durban Country Club from 27 February to 2 March 2025.