Joburg Open Final Round

Date
Sun 8th March 2026 (UTC)
Sun 8th March 2026 (Local)

Timestamp
2026-03-08T09:00:00

Time

09:00:00 UTC (11:00:00 Local)

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League
European Tour

Season
2026

Round
12

Status
Match Finished

Location
Houghton GC

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Description

The 2026 Joburg Open reaches its climax at Houghton Golf Club with everything still to play for. While the $1.3 million purse and the "International Swing" bonus are major incentives, the primary focus for the field is the three qualifying spots for The 154th Open at Royal Birkdale. The Jack Nicklaus-redesigned layout has played firm and fast, rewarding those who can control their distances in the thin Johannesburg air.

Entering the final 18 holes, the strategy shifts from aggressive scoring to disciplined course management. The back nine at Houghton features three sub-400-yard par-4s that offer late-round birdie opportunities, but the strategic bunkering and undulating greens can quickly derail a championship charge. With several local South African favorites within striking distance of the lead, the home crowd will be a vocal factor as the final groups navigate the closing stretch of the DP World Tour's African leg.

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Result List

01				Dan Bradbury	263

Result Description

After Final Round
Top 10 plus ties
Pos. /Player /To Par /R1 /R2 /R3 /R4 /Total

1 BRADBURY, Dan -17 64 70 64 65 263
T2 JARVIS, Casey -16 67 67 64 66 264
T2 ROBINSON THOMPSON, Brandon -16 66 62 70 66 264
4 DU PLESSIS, Hennie -14 66 68 62 70 266
5 RAVETTO, David -13 66 67 68 66 267
T6 ALBERTSE, Louis -12 68 65 70 65 268
T6 FITZPATRICK, Alex -12 67 67 64 70 268
T6 OTAEGUI, Adrian -12 67 67 66 68 268
T6 VAN TONDER, Daniel -12 67 68 66 67 268
T10 HARDING, Justin -10 69 67 66 68 270
T10 REED, Patrick -10 69 68 65 68 270

Dan Bradbury produced a masterclass in poise to win his second Joburg Open title and third career DP World Tour victory. In a frantic final round characterized by a four-way share of the lead on the back nine, Bradbury’s closing 65 proved just enough to secure a one-shot win. The Englishman's defining moment came at the 72nd hole; after overshooting the green with his approach, he executed a sensational recovery chip to within inches of the cup, tap-ins for par to finish at 17-under. This victory mirrors his 2022 triumph at the same venue, solidifying his reputation as a Houghton specialist.

The day was one of heartbreak for the overnight leader and the chasing pack. Hennie du Plessis, who maintained a three-shot lead through the turn, saw his challenge evaporate with a disastrous run of four dropped shots on the back nine, eventually finishing fourth. Casey Jarvis’ bid for a historic third consecutive win fell agonizingly short as he missed a 10-foot birdie putt on the 18th that would have forced a playoff. Jarvis shared second place at 16-under with Brandon Robinson Thompson, who also surrendered a late lead with a bogey at the last. David Ravetto rounded out the top five, while Alex Fitzpatrick and Adrian Otaegui finished among those tied for sixth.

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