{"id":13166,"date":"2025-07-02T15:12:12","date_gmt":"2025-07-02T13:12:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/?p=13166"},"modified":"2026-03-12T10:21:57","modified_gmt":"2026-03-12T08:21:57","slug":"liv-golf-coming-to-sa-in-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/liv-golf-coming-to-sa-in-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"LIV Golf Expands Global Reach, Coming to South Africa in 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>LIV Golf is set to mark a historic moment in 2026 with the most internationally focused calendar in its history. For the first time, the breakaway golf tour will arrive on South African soil.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Insiders privy to the tentative schedule have confirmed that the 2026 season will open with six back-to-back international tournaments. This showcases LIV Golf\u2019s bold global ambitions. One of those key events will take place in the country from 20\u201322 March. This is a long-awaited homecoming for South Africa\u2019s LIV stars and a major boost for the local sporting landscape.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-south-africa-joins-the-tour\">South Africa Joins the Tour<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The inclusion of a South African leg is being hailed as a landmark moment for golf in the country. Members of the Stinger GC, including Louis Oosthuizen, Charl Schwartzel, Branden Grace, and Dean Burmester, have long championed the idea of a local tournament. The dream will be realised as the tour makes its debut on home soil.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While the exact venue remains unconfirmed, sources insist the location was secured. Only slight adjustments to the event dates are expected. The move underscores LIV Golf\u2019s strategy of expanding into emerging and passionate golf markets. It provides a major showcase for the country\u2019s golf courses and talent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"gaute-2945877504\" class=\"gaute-inbetween-content gaute-entity-placement\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;text-align: center;\"><div class=\"gaute-adlabel\">Advertisement<\/div><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-1852772760112594\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-1852772760112594\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"1819787043\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-liv-golf-2026-schedule-reported\">LIV Golf 2026 Schedule (Reported)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The following dates and venues are part of LIV Golf\u2019s reported provisional calendar for the 2026 season:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Riyadh, Saudi Arabia<\/strong> \u2013 5\u20137 February<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Adelaide, Australia<\/strong> \u2013 12\u201314 February<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Hong Kong<\/strong> \u2013 6\u20138 March<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Singapore<\/strong> \u2013 13\u201315 March<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>South Africa<\/strong> \u2013 20\u201322 March <em>(first-ever LIV event in South Africa)<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Mexico City<\/strong> \u2013 17\u201319 April<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Washington D.C.\/Virginia<\/strong> \u2013 15\u201317 May<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>South Korea<\/strong> \u2013 29\u201331 May<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Spain<\/strong> \u2013 5\u20137 June<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>New Orleans, USA<\/strong> \u2013 26\u201328 June<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>United Kingdom<\/strong> \u2013 24\u201326 July<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Chicago, USA<\/strong> \u2013 7\u20139 August<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Indianapolis, USA<\/strong> \u2013 21\u201323 August<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Michigan, USA<\/strong> \u2013 28\u201330 August<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>This dynamic schedule spans five continents and reflects LIV Golf\u2019s continued evolution into a truly international sporting product.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-global-first-usa-later\">Global First, USA Later<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Notably, the United States does not feature until the seventh tournament on the calendar. This is a sharp contrast to previous seasons. The delayed start stateside seems to be a strategic decision. It avoids overlapping with key PGA Tour fixtures, including the PGA Championship.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The omission of popular American stops like Miami and Dallas is also telling. It reflects a broader strategy to introduce the tour to new audiences and territories, prioritising expansion over tradition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"gaute-2865249521\" class=\"gaute-inbetween-content gaute-entity-placement\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;text-align: center;\"><div class=\"gaute-adlabel\">Advertisement<\/div><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-1852772760112594\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-1852772760112594\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"1819787043\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-missing-japan-but-asia-still-represented\">Missing: Japan, But Asia Still Represented<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Japan was left off the 2026 schedule despite previous rumours. Instead, Asia will still feature prominently, with tournaments scheduled in Hong Kong, Singapore, and South Korea. These events are likely to build on the momentum of LIV\u2019s growing fanbase across the region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-a-new-chapter-for-south-african-golf\">A New Chapter for South African Golf<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The addition of a South African event presents a rare opportunity for local fans to witness top-tier international competition live. It\u2019s also a victory for homegrown players, who now have the chance to compete in front of a passionate crowd on familiar terrain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thesouthafrican.com\/sport\/golf\/liv-golf-is-coming-to-south-africa-in-2026\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The tournament <\/a>will inject much-needed economic activity into the host city. It will shine a spotlight on South Africa\u2019s golf tourism potential.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"gaute-1947596562\" class=\"gaute-inbetween-content gaute-entity-placement\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;text-align: center;\"><div class=\"gaute-adlabel\">Advertisement<\/div><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-1852772760112594\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-1852772760112594\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"1819787043\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-a-global-golf-revolution-in-full-swing\">A Global Golf Revolution in Full Swing<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>LIV Golf\u2019s upcoming season will span from February to August 2026. It promises more diversity, fresh venues, and a wider reach than ever before. With the introduction of South Africa as a tour destination, the country now becomes a key player in LIV Golf\u2019s mission to reshape the global golfing landscape.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Golf fans across the nation can look forward to world-class action, homegrown stars, and the global spotlight \u2014 all coming in March 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Related article: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/buy-hollywoodbets-durban-july-tickets\/\">Race\u2011Day\u202fRush: Where to Buy Hollywoodbets\u202fDurban\u202fJuly\u202f2025\u202fTickets<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>LIV Golf is set to mark a historic moment in 2026 with the most internationally focused calendar in its history. For the first time, the breakaway golf tour will arrive on South African soil. 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