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Golf Preview: Grant Thornton Invitational and Alfred Dunhill Return

As the LPGA and PGA Tours unite in Florida, the Alfred Dunhill Championship returns to Johannesburg after 20 years.

This week in golf offers a blend of tradition and innovation. In South Africa, the long-standing Alfred Dunhill Championship is back in Johannesburg, while in Florida, the Grant Thornton Invitational sees PGA and LPGA players team up for a unique mixed event.

Grant Thornton Invitational: PGA and LPGA Unite

One of the most progressive events on the calendar, the Grant Thornton Invitational takes place this week at the Tiburón Golf Club in Naples, Florida. From December 12 to 14, 2025, PGA Tour and LPGA Tour professionals will compete in mixed teams across three different formats: Scramble on Friday, Foursomes on Saturday, and Modified Fourball on Sunday. The event emphasizes equal treatment and pay for male and female athletes, aiming to provide both genders with equal sporting and media exposure. While no German players are in the field, top names like Charley Hull, Jason Day, and Lydia Ko are set to compete.

Alfred Dunhill Championship Returns to Johannesburg

The second DP World Tour event in South Africa kicks off from December 10 to 14, 2025, at the