Stinger Golf Club, the all-South African team in LIV golf, announced on Tuesday that they have officially rebranded as Southern Guards GC, just months before the league tees off on African soil for the first time.
At the heart of the Southern Guards’s brand identity is an emphasis on culture, unity, and resilience. Inspired by the principle of Ubuntu – “I am because we are” – Southern Guards GC is anchored by a collective strength built through shared purpose and national identity.
A new era begins 🇿🇦
— Southern Guards GC (@SouthernGuards) January 13, 2026
Stinger Golf Club rebrands as Southern Guards GC@livgolf_league #golf #livgolf #southernguardsgc #trend pic.twitter.com/IjTc7s7UZC
Central to the team’s refreshed identity is the rhino, a powerful symbol deeply rooted in South African culture. Representing strength and resolve, it embodies both competitive toughness and a commitment to legacy. The design is shaped by South African textures and patterns.
The rebrand marks a defining moment for the South African team as anticipation builds for LIV Golf South Africa, set to take place at Steyn City, Johannesburg from 19–22 March 2026. With more than 70 000 tickets already sold, momentum around the event and its host team continue to grow.
Richard Glover, General Manager of Southern Guards GC, said: "This has been an emotional and considered decision, but we felt the time was right to embrace a name and visual identity that more authentically reflects who we are and where we come from.
“Southern Guards GC reflects the responsibility we carry in representing South Africa on a global stage. With LIV Golf coming to the country for the first time, the timing couldn’t be more fitting for us to represent our heritage with pride.”
Southern Guards GC will continue into the 2026 season with the same all-South African line-up that has become synonymous with the team’s identity: Louis Oosthuizen, Branden Grace, Dean Burmester, and Charl Schwartzel – four of the country’s most accomplished golfers, now united under a refreshed banner for a landmark season.