JOHANNESBURG, March 24 (Xinhua) -- South Africa received a significant economic boost as more than 100,000 visitors attended the LIV Golf tournament in Johannesburg, Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi has said.
The tournament, held from Thursday to Sunday, generated over 1 billion rand (about 58.6 million U.S. dollars) in economic activity. Lesufi said on Monday that the event increased demand for hotels, restaurants, transport and entertainment services, supporting jobs across the hospitality and retail sectors.
He also welcomed the confirmation by organizers that the tournament will return to Gauteng next year.
American golfer Bryson DeChambeau claimed the individual title after defeating Spain's Jon Rahm in a playoff following a tied finish at 26 under par.
Meanwhile, DeChambeau's team the Crushers, which also included Paul Casey, Charles Howell III and Anirban Lahiri, secured the team title at 76 under par, one stroke ahead of South Africa's Southern Guards.
Launched in 2022, LIV Golf is an international professional golf circuit featuring both individual and team competitions across multiple global venues. The Johannesburg leg, held at Steyn City Golf Club, marked the tour's first event on African soil. ■
