LIV Golf makes history this week with its first-ever event on the African continent, heading to The Club at Steyn City just north of Johannesburg. With close to 90,000 tickets already sold, this shapes as one of the biggest golf events ever staged in South Africa.
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LIV Golf South Africa Betting Tips
The Club at Steyn City, Thursday 19th - Saturday 21st
Storylines
LIV Golf South Africa arrives with plenty of momentum following a dramatic stretch of early-season events. Bryson DeChambeau enters as the most recent individual winner after his playoff victory in Singapore, while Dustin Johnson’s 4Aces GC have claimed the last two team trophies. Meanwhile, Rahm continues to lead the individual standings, reinforcing his status as the benchmark player on the circuit.
The all-South African Southern Guards GC will be a major storyline throughout the week. Louis Oosthuizen, Dean Burmester, Branden Grace and Charl Schwartzel have all played a role in bringing this event to life and will be determined to deliver a strong performance in front of a home crowd. Their involvement in course setup could also provide a subtle advantage.
New faces continue to make an impact across the league. Elvis Smylie, Thomas Detry and Richard T. Lee have all recorded standout results already this season, highlighting the depth and unpredictability of the LIV field. With several players experiencing South Africa for the first time, adaptability will be crucial.
The Course
The Club at Steyn City presents a fresh challenge for the LIV field. The par 71 layout stretches to over 7,500 yards and sits within a vast 2,000-acre estate in Johannesburg’s Highveld region. Designed by Jack Nicklaus Design, the course blends wide open spaces with strategic challenges, requiring both power and precision.
Tournament organizers have made adjustments to increase the test, narrowing fairways and growing the rough to discourage overly aggressive driving. While the layout still offers birdie opportunities, players will need to think carefully about positioning off the tee. The altitude in Johannesburg could also influence ball flight and distance control, adding another layer of complexity.
The course routing will differ from the standard member layout, creating a new look even for those with previous experience at Steyn City. With wildlife, elevation changes and strategic design features throughout, the venue promises a visually stunning and competitive test. In a week defined by new territory, the player who adapts quickest is likely to come out on top.
Top Picks
John Rahm continues to be the most reliable force on the LIV circuit. The two-time reigning Individual Champion enters the week as the season-long points leader and has remarkably finished inside the top five in each event this season, including a win in Hong Kong. His consistency is unmatched, and his elite ball striking should translate well to a new layout where adaptability is key. Rahm thrives in fresh environments, and with Steyn City presenting a new challenge for much of the field, he looks perfectly positioned to once again contend deep into Sunday.
David Puig’s rapid rise continues, and he arrives in South Africa as one of the most exciting young players on LIV Golf. Still just 23, he has already shown the ability to contend regularly and is beginning to convert that potential into results. His aggressive approach and confidence on the greens make him a dangerous player on a course expected to offer scoring opportunities. With momentum building and growing experience in LIV events, Puig feels primed to seriously challenge for another title.
Value Picks
Few players will be more motivated this week than Charl Schwartzel. Competing on home soil as part of the all-South African Southern Guards GC, he will have the full backing of the local crowd. Schwartzel’s experience and knowledge of South African conditions could prove invaluable, particularly on a course where many players are seeing it for the first time. If he finds rhythm early, the combination of familiarity and crowd support could make him a serious contender.
Byeong-Hun An brings a powerful, well-rounded game that could translate effectively to Steyn City. His ability to generate birdie chances and handle longer layouts makes him an intriguing sleeper in a field filled with uncertainty. With many players adapting to a new course, An’s adaptability and confidence tee to green could allow him to quietly climb into contention.
