The Sunshine Tour will tee off its new 2025/26 season with a showcase of champions throughout South African golf in the second edition of the Waterfall City Tournament of Champions, supported by Attacq and Waterfall City Management Company at Royal Johannesburg’s famed East Course from 22-25 May 2025.
The tournament will once again bring together the most diverse field of champions in South African golf, including amateurs and professionals in the men’s and women’s games, as well as the leading golfers within the South African Disabled Golf Association (SADGA).
The professionals, drawn from the Sunshine Tour and Sunshine Ladies Tour, will again compete for a first prize of R1 million.
Last season saw a thrilling duel between Sunshine Tour star Louis Albertse and Sunshine Ladies Tour professional Casandra Alexander for the overall title, with Albertse winning.
The field will include, upon availability, the winner of the 2024/25 Sunshine Tour Order of Merit delivered by the Courier Guy, the 2024/25 Fortress Rookie of the Year, the leading Papwa Sewgolum Class player from the 2024/25 Sunshine Tour Order of Merit delivered by the Courier Guy not otherwise exempt, South African winners of international tournaments held outside of the borders of South Africa from 1 January 2024 until the Waterfall City Tournament of Champions, supported by Attacq and WCMC, the winner of the 2025 Sunshine Ladies Tour Order of Merit, Sunshine Ladies Tour winners from 2025, the winner of the 2024 Betway Big Easy Tour Order of Merit, the winner of the 2025 Africa Amateur, the leading amateur from the GolfRSA Order of Merit as nominated by GolfRSA, and five wild card entries.
The amateurs and professionals will compete over 72 holes of stroke play, while the SADGA golfers will compete over 36 holes of medal play.
There will be comprehensive TV coverage of the event on SuperSport Channel 213 Golf.
Willie Vos, CEO of Waterfall City Management Company, said: “We are very proud to be associated with the Sunshine Tour, which strives for excellence, as do Waterfall City Management Company and our associates. We also appreciate the innovative format of the Waterfall City Tournament of Champions. It echoes the innovation we apply to both the design and management of our city, which aligns perfectly with our mission of creating a place where people love to be.”
Michael Clampett, Asset and Property Management Executive at Attacq, said: “We are excited to welcome the Sunshine Tour back to Waterfall City. This tournament not only showcases South Africa’s exceptional golf talent but also embodies the values of inclusivity and opportunity that Attacq champions. We’re proud to partner with SADGA and the Sunshine Tour to bring this event to life and enabling all passionate golfers to participate in a prestigious televised golfing tournament.”
Thomas Abt, Commissioner of the Sunshine Tour, said: “The first edition of the Waterfall City Tournament of Champions, supported by Attacq and WCMC, proved incredibly popular with the golfers and fans alike. It’s made its debut as something new and fresh on our schedule, and it certainly delivered. We’re looking forward to starting our season with another world-class showcase of the depth in South African golf, and giving our fans a look at what they can expect over the coming tournaments on the Sunshine Tour and Sunshine Ladies Tour, but also from the rising stars within GolfRSA and the inspirational golfers from SADGA.”
Pieter Verwey, SADGA Non-Executive Director, said: “We are proud to be associated with the Sunshine Tour, Waterfall City, and Attacq. The success of last year’s event demonstrated the impact of providing our players with a platform to compete on a national scale. Through collaboration with sponsors and event owners, we continue to elevate disabled golf and create opportunities for talented players.”
About Waterfall City Management Company
Waterfall City Management Company (WCMC) is the property, asset and operational manager for the Waterfall City land. WCMC is responsible for managing and coordinating all the current and future developments on and for the Waterfall City development, on behalf of the Landowner. WCMC has been working with developers and investors since 2004, to create the largest mixed-use development in Africa. The company holds extensive expertise in the field of leasehold and as such are the appointed specialists in the leasing agreements for the developments in Waterfall City.
Each year sees Waterfall City expand, offering more top-notch facilities to its residents, commercial tenants, visitors and communities in the surrounding area, making it a truly remarkable development within Gauteng. It is a modern city that takes into consideration unique design aesthetics to ensure Waterfall City lives up to the development’s goal of offering integrated stay-work-play environments that provide unsurpassed quality of life in a vibrant urban setting.
About Attacq
Attacq Limited is a South African Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) listed on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) and A2X Markets. At the heart of Attacq’s business is a commitment to creating a positive impact in its spaces and communities, generating sustainable value for all stakeholders involved.
Guided by our Horizon 2030 strategic framework, we aim to be South Africa’s top precinct developer, with a vision to be a client-focused, innovative, and trusted real estate business that places client needs and satisfaction at the forefront of our operations. Attacq’s portfolio focuses on three core areas: Waterfall City, which includes completed developments, projects under construction, and leasehold land; the Rest of South Africa, comprising our broader completed real estate portfolio; and Other Investments, such as a 4.0% stake in Lango Real Estate Limited and business diversification initiatives that complement our existing portfolio.
Our portfolio includes assets such as Mall of Africa, Garden Route Mall, Mooi Rivier Mall, Eikestad Mall, and Lynnwood Bridge Precinct. Attacq has strengthened its financial position through an R2.7 billion transaction with the Government Employees Pension Fund (GEPF), which resulted in a 30% shareholding in Attacq Waterfall Investment Company and reduced gearing to 25.4%. Recent portfolio changes include the sale of non-core assets in the Rest of Africa and a 6.5% stake in MAS, with reinvestments focused on income-generating properties.
With a market cap of approximately R9.8 billion, Attacq remains committed to sustainability and innovation, as reflected in our strong credit ratings of A+[ZA] (long-term) and A1[ZA] (short-term) from Global Credit Ratings (GCR).
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