I loved what champion golfer turned champion commentator David Feherty said during the final round of the LIV Golf blockbuster at Steyn City.
“South Africa has the best sports fans in the world,” mused the Irishman , “and they deserve this.”
Yes, the enthusiasm showed by the very vocal and boisterous 100 000 fans lining the fairways at this splendid golf course over the four days was hard, if not impossible, to beat.
Even when the heavens opened and the umbrellas came out, there was no dampening of spirits.
A gallery of this magnitude has never been seen in this country before, not even in the old "Million Dollar" days when a dozen or so of the world’s best players gathered at Sun City to play for a winner-take-all $1-million.
Those were heady days. And anyone who walked through the gates at Steyn City, or watched the action on SuperSport, would agree that these too were heady days. Days to remember.
And the golf was absolutely spectacular, as two of the world's best golfers fought it out for individual honours in a birdie-fest, and the team competition produced a heart-stopping finish.
So Feherty was spot on when he said the fans got what they deserved.
❤️ "I LOVE YOU!"
— LIV Golf (@livgolf_league) March 22, 2026
🗣️ @brysondech with a clear message for the South African fans from the podium #LIVGolfSouthAfrica | @Crushers_GC pic.twitter.com/CTUERAYGQC
Yes, it was heartbreaking for the Southern Guards that, in spite of leading the team competition by nine during the early part of the final round, they were ultimately hauled in and overtaken by the fast-finishing Crushers' birdie machine.
But, as they say, that's golf...
SO LET'S SUM UP WHO WON WHAT:
Bryson DeChambeau was a sensational winner. And to find the green with a mighty blow from the wet grass and the mud at the par-5 18th in the first play-off hole to set up a birdie was a golf shot for the ages.
😍 We could watch this over and over again...
— LIV Golf (@livgolf_league) March 22, 2026
🍿 Another look at @brysondech's magical 285 yard approach to setup victory in the playoff#LIVGolfSouthAfrica | @Crushers_GC pic.twitter.com/NDIQvqmIJR
Shedding tears with his team after victory had been secured was pretty cool to watch. Bryson's no primma donna. He's just a great guy who interacts big-time with the fans.
❤️ @brysondech is overcome with emotion after his win#LIVGolfSouthAfrica | @Crushers_GC pic.twitter.com/HBIsvJrOKA
— LIV Golf (@livgolf_league) March 22, 2026
John Rahm's brave fight before succumbing just proves what a class act he is.
The Crushers were winners. And the determined Southern Guards, although beaten by just one shot in the end, won a whole load of respect and admiration (Louis, Charl, Branden and Burmy, you guys still did us proud!)
💬 Reaction from @Crushers_GC after winning the Team Title in South Africa
— LIV Golf (@livgolf_league) March 22, 2026
HENNI: "Gents, I'm not sure if you're aware of this, but you were one of the most dominant teams, but with this win, this makes the winningest team on LIV. How does that feel?"
HOWELL III: "That's pretty… pic.twitter.com/dE256rXWE1
👏 A lap of honor around 18 for @SouthernGuards
— LIV Golf (@livgolf_league) March 22, 2026
♥️ Today wasn't their day but they've done their nation proud 🇿🇦 #LIVGolfSouthAfrica pic.twitter.com/uFfktxDssQ
Immaculate Steyn City was a winner.
The raucous rendition of the National Anthem by the massive crown at the home hole was an unplanned but delightful late-in-the-day winner.
Bryson DeChambeau needed to get up and down to force a playoff at LIV Golf South Africa and he had to pause while the massive crowd broke into a loud chorus of the national anthem.
— Flushing It (@flushingitgolf) March 22, 2026
Unbelievable scenes 🙌🇿🇦
(He did it btw and is now in a playoff with Jon Rahm) pic.twitter.com/ZFHtUyvP8M
The Lion's Den was a winner.
Golf was a winner.
Dammit, LIV was a winner!
The tournament will be back at Steyn City in April 2027 and that's definitely another winner for the fans and South African golf.
🗣️ "Minister, we can't get tickets"
— LIV Golf (@livgolf_league) March 22, 2026
👀 You can now, tickets to LIV Golf South Africa 2027 are live for a limited time...
Don't miss out ➡️ https://t.co/ZX3HNMVyDY#LIVGolfSouthAfrica pic.twitter.com/Su9cEImtKv