2025 Investec South African Open Championship: $1.5M Prize Money On The Line At Historic Durban Country Club
The Investec South African Open Championship, one of golf's oldest tournaments, returns to Durban Country Club for the first time since 2010. This prestigious event, established in 1903, has seen victories from legendary South African players including Gary Player, who holds a record 13 titles.
Man kneels holding championship trophy
The tournament offers a total prize purse of $1.5 million, with the winner receiving $255,000. The event is part of the International Swing, where the leading player will be crowned Swing Champion, earning a spot in all Back 9 events and a $200,000 bonus. Currently, Laurie Canter leads this race.
Notable participants include:
- Defending champion Dean Burmester
- LIV Golf players Branden Grace and Charl Schwartzel
- International Swing leader Laurie Canter
- Recent tournament winners Haotong Li and Alejandro del Rey
- In-form local player Shaun Norris
Golfer swinging in white cap
Prize Money Breakdown (Top 10):
- $255,000
- $165,000
- $94,500
- $75,000
- $63,600
- $52,500
- $45,000
- $37,500
- $33,600
- $30,000
Additional tournament benefits include 3,000 Race to Dubai ranking points and 1,000 Ryder Cup ranking points for eligible European players.
[Full prize money breakdown from positions 11-70 follows as in original article]
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