While the LPGA and PGA Tours team up in Florida, the Alfred Dunhill Championship returns to Johannesburg after two decades.
This week in golf offers a blend of tradition and innovation. In South Africa, the historic Alfred Dunhill Championship returns to Johannesburg, while in Florida, the Grant Thornton Invitational unites PGA and LPGA professionals in a unique mixed format.
Grant Thornton Invitational: PGA and LPGA Join Forces
One of the most modern events of the season takes place in Naples, Florida, as the Grant Thornton Invitational returns to the Tiburón Golf Club. From Friday, December 12 to Sunday, December 14, 2025, PGA and LPGA players will compete in mixed teams across three different formats: Scramble (Friday), Foursomes (Saturday), and Modified Fourball (Sunday). The event emphasizes equal treatment and pay for male and female athletes, aiming to provide equal exposure and opportunity for both genders. While no German players are participating, the field includes stars like Charley Hull, Jason Day, and Lydia Ko.