Investec SA Open Championship
The world's second-oldest golf tournament
The Investec SA Open continues to open doors to golf’s biggest stages
The Investec South African Open will once again offer a direct pathway to two of golf’s most prestigious Majors - The Open and the Masters Tournament..
From 4 to 7 March 2027, the 116th championship returns to Stellenbosch Golf Club. The top three finishers who are not already exempt will qualify for The Open at St Andrews, while the winner will earn a place in the 2027 Masters Tournament.
Following his breakthrough victory in 2026, Casey Jarvis will return to the Investec SA Open in 2027. His win secured invitations to both The Open and the Masters, where he made his Major debuts and finished tied sixth at The Open.
The 2027 championship will feature an increased US$2m prize fund, alongside Investec’s five-year extension of its title sponsorship, reinforcing its long-term commitment to South African golf.
Sponsorship extension of men’s and women’s national Opens
Investec has significantly strengthened its commitment to South African golf with a five-year extension of its support of the men’s and women’s professional game as well as the development of the game. The extended partnership reinforces Investec's long-term commitment to South African sport and the pathways that help local talent compete on the biggest international stages.
Further to this, Investec also announced another five-year extension of its patron support of the Papwa Sewgolum Class, the Sunshine Tour’s official transformation programme for previously disadvantaged golfers who seek to turn professional.
To this end, Investec has rewarded Karabo Mokoena as the leading Papwa Sewgolum Class member with an exemption in the Investec South African Open this week.
Peta Dixon, Head of Sponsorships at Investec says, “These championships are a stage where South African talent can be celebrated both at home and internationally, and tested against the best. We also want more young players to be able to see a route into the professional ranks, which is why the Papwa Sewgolum Class matters.”
Investec CEO, Cumesh Moodliar hands over the Investec SA Open trophy to Casey Jarvis
DP World Tour tournament
The SA Open Championship is one of only four DP World Tour co-sanctioned tournaments on the Sunshine Tour schedule and the second oldest National Open in the world after The Open Championship.
Now in its 115th year, the 4-day tournament is played over 72 holes, showcasing 156 pro golfers.
The Investec SA Open Championship offers a significant minimum prize purse of $1.5 million.
Add to that the $100,000 Order of Merit prize that runs throughout the first season of the DP World Tour, and the stars have a lot to play for. The leaders of this Order of Merit will also receive an invite to the first Rolex event of the following season.
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$2m
Minimum prize money for the Investec SA Open Championship
4-days
Globally televised tournament
$100,000
Order of Merit prize for the season
Tournament photo selects 2026
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Investec's longstanding history in golf
Investec’s involvement with golf began in 2008, with a 12-year title sponsorship of the Investec Royal Swazi Open.
Expansion into the 'Chase to the Investec Cup' followed and the current prized 8-year partnership and title sponsorship of the Investec South African Women’s Open, until 2025. Investec also sponsors the Investec Order of Merit and the Investec Homegrown Award.
For many years Investec has also backed multiple golf professionals. Investec currently sponsors Nicole Garcia, Zethu Myeki, Danielle du Toit and the latest pro to join the stable- Ivanna Samu.
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