The Investec South African Open offers more than prize money this week. Three Open Championship spots and a Masters invitation are at stake.
The DP World Tour heads to Stellenbosch this week for the Investec South African Open Championship, where the stakes extend well beyond the tournament purse. Competitors at the event will be battling not only for victory but also for significant pathways to two of golf’s most prestigious tournaments.
A spot at The Masters and three places at The Open Championship will be distributed based on results this week at Stellenbosch Golf Club. For many players on the DP World Tour, these opportunities represent crucial steps in securing invitations to events that define a golfer’s calendar.
Masters Invitation and Open Access
The Masters invitation carries particular prestige, offering a player direct entry into one of golf’s four major championships held annually in Augusta, Georgia. The DP World Tour regularly awards such invitations through its tournaments, with strong finishes at designated events translating to entry into the game’s most exclusive competitions.
Three qualifying spots for The Open Championship provide additional incentive. The Open, golf’s oldest major, attracts the world’s best players and returning to links-style courses appeals to European professionals who regularly compete on similar terrain.
Significant Week Ahead
With multiple pathways to elite competitions available this week, the Investec South African Open has attracted a competitive field. The tournament runs from February 26 through March 1, 2026, at Stellenbosch Golf Club in South Africa’s Western Cape region.
For DP World Tour members seeking to elevate their standing and secure invitations to major championships, this event represents a meaningful opportunity to influence their competitive calendar for the remainder of the season.
A spot at @TheMasters and three places at @TheOpen 🤝
It's all to play for this week. #InvestecSAOpen pic.twitter.com/zLHyNzjZy7
— DP World Tour (@DPWorldTour) February 25, 2026
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