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DeChambeau Wins LIV Golf South Africa, Heads to Masters

3/23/2026

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Summary

DeChambeau Wins Playoff

Bryson DeChambeau of LIV Golf defeated Jon Rahm in a playoff at LIV Golf South Africa to win his second consecutive LIV Golf title.
DeChambeau and Rahm finished 26 under par after 72 holes.
DeChambeau clinched the victory on the par-5 18th with a 3-wood from the rough.
The Crushers won the team title by one stroke over the Southern Guards.
DeChambeau heads to the Masters with strong momentum.

History

Historical Context

Established in 2021, LIV Golf emerged as a competitor to the PGA Tour, backed by a $2 billion investment from Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund. The league's first event occurred on June 9, 2022, and it has since attracted top players like Bryson DeChambeau and Jon Rahm, sparking debates about player loyalty and the future of traditional golf tournaments.

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DeChambeau Wins Playoff

Bryson DeChambeau of LIV Golf defeated Jon Rahm in a playoff at LIV Golf South Africa to win his second consecutive LIV Golf title.
DeChambeau and Rahm finished 26 under par after 72 holes.
DeChambeau clinched the victory on the par-5 18th with a 3-wood from the rough.
The Crushers won the team title by one stroke over the Southern Guards.
DeChambeau heads to the Masters with strong momentum.

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