LIV Golf Nears Deal for First African Tournament in South Africa
Advanced talks between LIV Golf and South Africa's government could bring the league's first African event to fruition, marking its expansion into a 10th country and fifth continent.
Overview
- South Africa's Minister of Sport, Gayton McKenzie, announced that discussions with LIV Golf are close to finalizing the country's first LIV tournament.
- If confirmed, this event would mark LIV Golf's debut in Africa and expand its global presence to a 10th country and fifth continent.
- The South African team, Stinger GC, consisting of Louis Oosthuizen, Dean Burmester, Branden Grace, and Charl Schwartzel, is expected to play a central role in the event's local appeal.
- LIV Golf's CEO Scott O’Neil met with McKenzie to discuss the event, emphasizing the league's strategy to globalize golf in a manner similar to Formula 1.
- The Saudi Arabia-backed league continues its aggressive expansion, supported by nearly $5 billion in funding from the Public Investment Fund.