Alfred Dunhill Championship 2024: Winner Takes Home €255,000 Prize Money

By Michael Thompson

December 12, 2024 at 01:22 PM

The Alfred Dunhill Championship returns to the iconic Leopard Creek Golf Club in South Africa as part of the DP World Tour's Opening Swing phase. The tournament features a total prize pool of €1.4m ($1.47m), with the winner set to earn €255,000 ($268,000).

Golfer Tiger Woods holding championship trophy

Golfer Tiger Woods holding championship trophy

Defending champion Louis Oosthuizen returns alongside fellow LIV Golf teammates Charl Schwartzel (four-time champion) and Dean Burmester. Notable South African players Christiaan Bezuidenhout and Erik Van Rooyen are also in the field.

The tournament marks the fourth event of the Opening Swing phase, which concludes next week at the AfrAsia Bank Mauritius Open. The Opening Swing champion will receive:

  • $200,000 bonus
  • Exemptions into Rolex Series events
  • Entry into the Back 9 stage of the season

Leopard Creek Country Club has hosted the event since 2005. The Gary Player-designed course:

  • Par 72
  • 7,249 yards
  • Borders Kruger National Park
  • Known for its stunning views and challenging layout

Players compete for:

  • World ranking points
  • Race to Dubai ranking points
  • Ryder Cup points (European players)
  • Tournament prize money

The prize money remains unchanged from last year's tournament, making it a significant stop on the DP World Tour calendar despite being smaller than last week's Nedbank Golf Challenge ($6m purse).

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