Golf Tournament Trips to South Africa

Watch the DP World Tour at four of South Africa’s great courses, then play your own rounds of golfin-between. Every detail handled by a personal host.

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The 2026/27 tournaments

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Nedbank Golf Challenge:
3 to 6 December 2026

Gary Player Country Club, Sun City. Often called Africa’s Major, this year played in honour of Gary Player, with a resort full of live music and nightlife around it.

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Alfred Dunhill Championship:
25 to 28 February 2027

Durban Country Club. A first for this famous dune course beside the Indian Ocean, with a bigger prize fund and Big 5 game reserves within a few hours’ drive.

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Investec South African Open:
4 to 7 March 2027

Stellenbosch Golf Club. One of golf’s oldest national opens, played in the Cape Winelands during harvest season, with three places at The Open on the line.

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Joburg Open:11 to 14 March 2027

Randpark Golf Club, Johannesburg. The last stop of the South African swing, with Johannesburg’s classic parkland courses, Sun City and the Kruger all within reach.

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The South African Swing:
three tournaments, three weeks

From December to March, while golf at home is on hold for winter, some of the world’s best players come to South Africa. Four DP World Tour events are played at Sun City, Durban, Stellenbosch and Johannesburg. Each one is a reason to make the trip, and each sits close to the courses, wine estates and game reserves our guests come for anyway.

We build the trip around the tournament. You choose how many days you want at the course. We take care of where you stay, how you get there, when you tee off on your own days and what you do in the evenings, and one of our hosts is with you throughout.

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From late February, three tournaments run back to back.
It is a rare chance to follow the tour from the coast to the Winelands to the city, with your own golf and a safari along the way.

Week Base Tournament Your Golf On Days Off Also On The Trip
1 Umhlanga, Durban Alfred Dunhill Championship25 to 28 Feb Zimbali, Mount Edgecombe, Prince’s Grant Two nights at a Big 5 lodge in northern KwaZulu-Natal
2 Stellenbosch, Cape Town Investec SA Open4 to 7 Mar Pearl Valley, Erinvale, De Zalze, Steenberg Wine estate lunches and tastings
3 Sandton, Johannesburg Joburg Open11 to 14 Mar Royal Johannesburg & Kensington, Glendower, River Club Optional extension to Sun City or the Kruger

The full Swing takes around three weeks, with internal flights between each stop.
Most guests choose two of the three, and we will help you decide which pair suits your group.

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How a tournament trip works

  1. Tell us the tournament, your dates and your group. A rough idea is enough to start.
  2. We send you a tailored proposal. Hotels, rounds, transfers and tournament days, matched to how much golf you want to watch and play.
  3. We host you from arrival to departure. Your host meets you at the airport and stays with you for the whole trip.
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Why travel with Matko Golf Travel

  • We are South African and we live here. We know these courses, the traffic on tournament days and which hotels are worth it.
  • Your trip is personally hosted. One of our team travels with your group from start to finish.
  • Golf runs in the family. Our co-founder Tony Matkovich grew up in South African golf, played college golf at NC State and has spent 25 years in the golf industry.
  • Everything is in one plan. Tee times, transfers, accommodation, internal flights and tournament days, with one point of contact.
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Testimonials That Speak for Themselves

“If you are considering doing a tour of South Africa, I don’t think that you will regret it. We have the most beautiful beaches in the world. The climate and the people are fantastic and the food is sensational.

And I know that you’ll have experiences that you cannot get anywhere in the world. Particularly when you visit our game reserves. I hope you have a great time and if you are a golfer, as they say in Scotland, “keep your head doon laddy.”

Gary Player

Professional golfer

“Bryce, David, Lol – Thank you all for hosting a wonderful experience of a lifetime! We will cherish these memories. EVERYTHING was so perfectly organized and you definitely spoiled us. Thank you!”

Robin

Greensboro USA

“Thanks Bryce for everything!! Truly a trip of a lifetime!! And to David for getting us all on board for SA. What a special treat!! We appreciate all that went into planning and organizing this trip. So many details and it all went so smoothly!!”

Donna

Greenville NC

“Our trip with Matkovich African Golf Adventures was truly an experience of a lifetime. This organization not only delivered top-tier adventures but also handled every detail with exceptional care. At each destination, we enjoyed outstanding cuisine, breathtaking scenery, and luxurious accommodations. Transportation from vineyards to golf courses to cultural events was seamless, offering a safe and comfortable way to travel. We always felt exceptionally well cared for, with every need thoughtfully met. Throughout the journey, the team’s commitment to our safety and well-being was evident, allowing us to relax and enjoy every moment with complete peace of mind.”

Martin and Linda

Greenville NC

“Bryce, Lorraine and David, thanks for being great hosts!!!! Vacation exceeded expectations. I give it 5 Castle Lites out of 5!!!!”

Rick and Sue

Greenville NC

“Thanks for the awesome vacation! Trip of a lifetime… until the reunion!”

Eric

USA

“Thank you, Bryce! Absolutely incredible.”

Dave

USA

“I have come here today to let you know the best kept secret about golf courses. I have been blessed to have played and studied all  the great  courses in  Scotland, Ireland and  all the top courses in America and Australia.  I can promise you, that playing our great South African courses  is unsurpassed.. This is  why  we have formed a travel company to invite you to come and visit our wonderful country. We can offer you the amazing  courses to play on, quality hotels, and most of all our wines and game reserves. We can promise you a trip you will never forget. Please come and join us.”

Peter Matkovich

Professional golfer & golf course designer

Frequently asked questions

Championship, SA Open and Joburg Open run in consecutive weeks, so you can follow two or all three. The Nedbank Golf Challenge is in December, and the tour moves to Mauritius the following week if you want to keep going.

No. Spectator tickets are sold by each tournament through its own ticket site. We will tell you which days to buy and let you know when sales open, and we plan everything else around your tournament days.

Not during tournament week, because the course is closed for the event. Gary Player Country Club and Durban Country Club are both on our regular itineraries, so we can book you a round at another point in your trip.

Thursday and Friday are quieter and you see every player in the field. Saturday and Sunday bring bigger crowds and the finish. Many guests watch two days and play on the others.

es. Partners can join for the tournament days they enjoy and spend the rest on safari, at wine estates, on the beach or at the spa.

As early as you can. The choice of hotels near each venue narrows in tournament week, and long-haul fares are usually better with notice.

Matko Golf Travel is an independent tour operator. We are not affiliated with or endorsed by the tournaments, their sponsors, the DP World Tour or the Sunshine Tour.

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Send your dates and group size. We’ll come back with a draft itinerary and you can tell us what to change.