JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA – The first-ever LIV Golf event on African soil has officially moved from a highly anticipated debut to a record-breaking phenomenon. LIV Golf has announced that tickets for Saturday and Sunday have officially sold out, as thousands of fans descend on The Club at Steyn City for a weekend of world-class sport and entertainment.
With a R1 billion tourism boost already projected for the region, the atmosphere on the ground has exceeded all expectations, blending high-stakes golf with a massive cultural festival, per the below NOWinSA X video.
Leaderboard heat: DeChambeau vs The Southern Guards
Following a high-octane Friday, Crushers GC Captain Bryson DeChambeau remains the man to beat. Seeking his second consecutive individual title after a playoff win in Singapore, DeChambeau holds a 36-hole lead at 14-under par.
However, the local favorites, the Southern Guards GC, are in a prime position to stage a weekend coup. The all-South African team currently sits in solo second, just two shots behind Torque GC on the team leaderboard.
- Branden Grace is leading the charge for the home side, tied for second at 12-under.
- Dean Burmester electrified the gallery on Friday, donning the new Bafana Bafana kit at the par-3 17th “Lion’s Den” and nearly walking in a hole-in-one to finish T4 at 11-under.
- Jon Rahm is lurking just three shots back at 11-under, having played 40 consecutive holes without a single bogey.
“This place is just a special place. It’s exceeded my expectations,” DeChambeau remarked after Friday’s round, noting that the atmosphere already felt like a tournament Sunday.
Beyond the fairways: A sold-out festival vibe
The “LIV Vibe” has taken full control of the Fan Village. Following Friday’s headline performance by Mzansi’s own Grammy-winning Black Coffee, the momentum is only growing.
Caption: Thousands of fans gather at the Castle Lite Concert Stage, soaking in the atmosphere as they wait for the evening’s headline acts. PHOTO: NOWinSA.
Today (Saturday), the festivities reach a fever pitch. With gates opening early due to a revised 9:35 AM shotgun start, the sold-out crowd is currently enjoying a curated culinary experience by local chefs Ollie Swart and Reuben Riffel at Savour by LIV Golf.
As the sun sets, the focus shifts to the music:
- 4:15 PM: St. Lucia takes to the stage.
- 5:30 PM: Global icon Calvin Harris delivers the Saturday night headline set.
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Caption: The electric “LIV Vibe” at Steyn City as history is made in Johannesburg. VIDEO: NOWinSA.
Important information for ticket holders
Due to the massive turnout, organizers have issued a few key reminders for those heading to the course for the remainder of the weekend:
- Parking: Parking passes must be secured in advance via the official Park & Ride service; no parking is available for purchase on-site.
- Rideshare: Uber and Bolt users should follow directions to the official designated drop-off and pick-up points.
- Sold Out: No further tickets are available for Saturday or Sunday.
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