DeChambeau to make surprise cameo on DP World Tour at South African event 

The two-time US Open champion’s last non-major appearance on the circuit was at the JP McManus Pro-Am in July 2022

SEEKING SHELTER: Bryson DeChambeau of Crushers GC during day four of LIV Golf United Kingdom 2026 at the JCB Golf and Country Club, Rocester. Pic: Mike Egerton/PA Wire.

Bryson DeChambeau will make a surprise return to the DP World Tour when he makes his debut in the Nedbank Golf Challenge in December.

The two-time US Open champion’s last non-major appearance on the circuit was at the DP McManus Pro-Am in July 2022 – a month after he made his high-profile move to LIV – but he will tee it up at the Gary Player Country Club in Sun City, South Africa.

With the future of the Saudi breakaway remaining uncertain despite a restructuring after the country’s Public Investment Fund announced it was withdrawing its support at the end of the year some of its big names are considering their options.

The event’s season-ending team championship was officially cancelled on Monday and a report has claimed Jon Rahm will make a return to the PGA Tour after negotiating a deal.

“South Africa has given so much to the game of golf and so has Mr Player. Gary Player is such a force for good and that inspires me,” said DeChambeau, who earlier this month said he “would love to play on the PGA Tour”.

“I’ve been privileged to have won Jack Nicklaus’s tournament (The Memorial) and Arnold Palmer’s tournament (the Arnold Palmer Invitational), and now I want to win Gary Player’s tournament.”

In a post on X, Player welcomed the news of DeChambeau committing to the trip. 

"I am absolutely delighted that Bryson will compete in this year’s Nedbank Golf Challenge. The South African crowds loved watching him play earlier this year, and it is wonderful to welcome him back to our incredible country," the 90-year-old wrote. 

"Bryson's passion, power and commitment to the game continue to inspire fans around the world. Bryson is a true global champion of golf. I know he will receive a very special welcome at Sun City, and I look forward to seeing how the new and improved Gary Player Country Club challenges his game."

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