Investec South African Open Championship Final Round

Date
Sun 1st March 2026 (UTC)
Sun 1st March 2026 (Local)

Timestamp
2026-03-01T04:45:00

Time

04:45:00 UTC (06:45:00 Local)

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League
European Tour

Season
2026

Round
11

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Location
Stellenbosch GC

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The final round of the 115th Investec South African Open Championship at Stellenbosch Golf Club is set to be one of the most consequential Sundays in the tournament's long history. For the first time ever, the winner will not only lift the second-oldest national open trophy but will also receive a direct invitation to The Masters at Augusta National this April. This added stakes has electrified the atmosphere in the Cape Winelands, as the leaders prepare to navigate the tight, vineyard-lined fairways one last time.

The battle for the title—and the elusive Masters ticket—is expected to come down to a duel between international experience and local knowledge. Italy's Francesco Laporta and England's Nathan Kimsey have shown remarkable consistency on the small, undulating greens, but they face a formidable challenge from a host of South African stars. Former champion Dean Burmester and the in-form Jayden Schaper are both within striking distance, carrying the weight of home expectations and the desire to join the legendary list of South African winners. With three spots also on the line for The 154th Open at Royal Birkdale, every shot on the back nine will carry immense weight for those chasing the dream of major championship glory.