The 115th South African Open will be played at Stellenbosch GC, with the Cape’s fourth oldest club hosting the tournament in February 2026. (Image: Supplied)
The 115th Investec South African Open will be played at Stellenbosch Golf Club, with the Cape’s fourth oldest golf club hosting the national Open for the second time in its history at the end of February 2026.
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Stellenbosch Golf Club hosted the South African Open in 1999 when local favorite
David Frost won the title at the golf club where he grew up and used to caddie for his father.
“Investec believes strongly that the Investec South African Open should travel around the country as a showcase of South African professional golf, and to allow the majority of South Africans to see and be inspired by this Out of the Ordinary championship which has such a proud history,” said Peta Dixon, Investec Head of Sponsorships.
Prestigious championship
Chris van der Merwe, General Manager of Stellenbosch Golf Club, said the club was delighted to welcome the South African Open back to its fairways in the magnificent winelands of the Western Cape.
“We are incredibly honoured to have been selected as the host venue for the 2026 South African Open and look forward to showcasing this prestigious championship as well as the beauty of Stellenbosch and the Cape winelands to a global audience.
“As one of the oldest golf clubs in the Cape, and indeed in South Africa, Stellenbosch Golf Club has hosted some major professional and amateur tournaments over the years and produced some of South Africa’s finest professionals such as Justin Harding, Oliver Bekker, Keenan Davidse, JJ Senekal and Hennie O’Kennedy.
“We’re looking forward to what will be a wonderful next edition in the proud history of this great championship.”
The South African Open is co-sanctioned by the Sunshine Tour and DP World Tour and forms part of the DP World Tour’s International Swing.
Last week’s tournament was held at Durban Country Club, but was cut to 54 holes after heavy rains washed out the final day’s play.
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