European Ryder Cup captain Donald to star in 2024 Nedbank Golf Challenge

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South Africa is one of the most prolific producers of world-class golfing talent in the world, and the Sunshine Tour has been integral to our nation’s success. The Tour has produced some of the most successful golfers on the PGA and DP World Tour both past and present, such as Gary Player, Ernie Els, Retief Goosen, Louis Oosthuizen, Trevor Immelman, Charl Schwartzel, Christiaan Bezuidenhout, Erik Van Rooyen, and Garrick Higgo.

The Sunshine Tour has partnered with various organisations, brands, and stakeholders to create a platform for golfers from the southern African region and abroad to display their talent and become successful golfers on the global stage. These partners include the DP World Tour, Golf RSA, the South African Golf Development Board, the South African Golf Association, and the PGA of South Africa, with all these organisations contributing to the Sunshine Tour becoming one of the premier golf tours in the world.

In addition, hosting tournaments in the southern African region and visiting a variety of regions, climates, and courses helps stimulate economic growth and activity by involving local communities in varying capacities. These Sunshine Tour events have become highly anticipated both for players and golf fans. Of these events, none are more anticipated than the Joburg Open, the Investec SA Open Championship, and the Alfred Dunhill Championship; all are Sunshine Tour and DP World Tour co-sanctioned events. These tournaments have seen some of the most well-known players in the world compete, including Ernie Els, Rory McIlroy, Lee Westwood, Louis Oosthuizen, and Henrik Stenson.

The Sunshine Tour’s mission statement is Greatness Begins Here. As it continues to grow, it provides a platform for more golfers to achieve their own greatness while asserting South Africa’s position as a vibrant and competitive golfing nation.

Victorious European Ryder Cup captain Luke Donald has added his name to a stellar field of international stars for this year’s Nedbank Golf Challenge at Sun City from December 5-8, 2024, with tickets and exciting luxury public hospitality options available to buy here…, or to book at [email protected].

The 46-year-old joins defending champion Max Homa, PGA Tour winners Will Zalatoris and Corey Conners, DP World Tour stars Nicolai and Rasmus Højgaard, and South African Olympic duo Christiaan Bezuidenhout and Erik van Rooyen in this DP World Tour field for ‘Africa’s Major’, played in honour of Gary Player and in partnership with Nedbank and Sun International.

Donald will make his ninth appearance in the Nedbank Golf Challenge and returns to Sun City having successfully led Europe to a 16½ – 11½ victory against the United States in the 2023 Ryder Cup in Italy.

The Englishman has been named as Europe’s captain once again for the 2025 Ryder Cup in America, becoming Europe’s first repeat captain since Bernard Gallacher in the Nineties.

The former World Number One has a top finish of third in the 2014 Nedbank Golf Challenge. But in his last appearance in 2022 Donald opened with a 65 and was just one shot off the first round lead, and went into the weekend tied for the lead on his way to an overall finish of tied 13^th.

The quality of this year’s field will be matched by a world-class hospitality offering for fans, including the new Hospitali-TEE Lounge and the premium Hospitali-TEE on 18^th.

The new luxury public Hospitali-TEE Lounge is aimed at elevating the normal day visitor experience with a brand new hospitality lounge located close to the Public Village and offering an air-conditioned facility with indoor and outdoor seating, a live feed of the golf, and catering throughout the day. The package fee will include an official entrance ticket to the Nedbank Golf Challenge, accreditation for exclusive access to the Hospitali-TEE Lounge, a premium buffet including breakfast, lunch and afternoon snacks, a fully stocked open bar, an all-day coffee station, a live television feed of the golf, daily live entertainment, a daily player autograph opportunity, a sunscreen station, daily prizes and competitions, and official Nedbank Golf Challenge merchandise. To book click here…

The Hospitali-TEE on 18^th offers prime Nedbank Golf Challenge viewing in an air-conditioned luxury suite overlooking the 18^th green with under cover terrace. Fans will be able to enjoy an upmarket food experience, a premium tournament beverage bar, and live TV feed of the Nedbank Golf Challenge. It’s premier location also allows fans to enjoy the nearby ‘Africa’s Mini Major’ putt-putt tournament, visit the Merchandising Marquee or follow a favourite golfer around the course. The package fee will include an official entrance ticket to the Nedbank Golf Challenge, accreditation to enter ‘The Hospitali-TEE on 18^th’, a premium buffet offering breakfast, lunch, and afternoon snacks within the facility, a fully-stocked premium open bar, an all-day coffee station, live TV feed of daily play, daily player autograph opportunity, sunscreen station, a limited edition VIP packaged magnum wine (1.5l), an official branded Nedbank Golf Challenge golf shirt and cap, and a Buffalo Trace Bourbon whiskey tasting. There is also the opportunity to purchase additional package add-ons that include access to the official Welcome Dinner and the Beach Party, as well as golf at the Lost City Golf Course.

To book please email [email protected]

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