The DP World Tour season continues with one of the world’s oldest golf tournaments, the Investec South African Open Championship, which takes place at Durban Country Club for the first time since 2010.
The event began way back in 1903, and some huge names have won the title through the years, including local heroes Ernie Els, Retief Goosen, Trevor Immelman and Gary Player, who lifted the trophy a record 13 times.
It was another South African who claimed the title when it was last held, in December 2023. Back then, LIV Golf’s Dean Burmester won by three to secure his fourth DP World Tour title and walk away with the first prize of $255,000.
That was from an overall purse of $1.5m, and this week’s payout is identical, with the same amount Burmester banked heading to the victor. The runner-up is in line for a payout of $165,000.
As ever, there is more to play for than the money available at the event alone, with the International Swing stage of the season now in its penultimate week.
The leading player after the Joburg Open will be named Swing Champion, and he will book a place at each of the high-profile Back 9 events as well as a $200,000 bonus. Laurie Canter currently leads the way.
There are also 3,000 Race to Dubai ranking points available along with 1,000 Ryder Cup ranking points for the eligible European players.
Below is the prize money payout for the Investec South African Open Championship.
Investec South African Open Championship Prize Money Payout
Who Are The Star Names In The Investec South African Open Championship?
Dean Burmester won the event the last time it was held, in late 2023, and he defends his title. He’s not the only LIV golfer in the field, with Stinger GC teammates Branden Grace and Charl Schwartzel also taking advantage of a gap in the big-money League’s schedule to tee it up in their homeland.
Other notable names in the field include International Swing leader Laurie Canter, who won the Bahrain Championship almost a month ago. A week later, Haotong Li claimed a dramatic victory in the Commercial Bank Qatar Masters, and he also plays, along with Ras al Khaimah Championship winner Alejandro del Rey and Johannes Veerman, who won the Nedbank Golf Challenge in South Africa back in December.
Another player to look out for is Shaun Norris, who is having an excellent season. He won December’s Alfred Dunhill Championship in his homeland, and began the New Year in style, finishing T6 in the Dubai Desert Classic. As such, he is currently the highest-ranked South African in the Race to Dubai standings, in fourth.
Another in-form local player competing is Daniel van Tonder, who has two wins on the HotelPlanner Tour (formerly the Challenge Tour) in 2025 so far.
Who Is The Defending Champion Of The Investec South African Open Championship?
Dean Burmester won the tournament when it was last held in 2023. He beat Renato Paratore, Jesper Svensson and Ryan van Velzen by three to claim his fourth DP World Tour win.
What Is The Prize Money Payout For The Investec South African Open Championship?
Players will be competing for an overall purse of $1.5m. That’s the same payout as the previous year. Back then, Dean Burmester claimed the first prize of $255,000 and the same amount will be handed to this year’s winner.
