Telkom announced as the new title sponsor of the South African PGA Championship, reviving a longstanding partnership with one of the country’s most prestigious professional golf tournaments.
The tournament, which is now known as the Telkom PGA Championship, will take place at Country Club Johannesburg from 5 to 8 November 2026, with a prize fund of R2.5 million.
The renewed partnership marks Telkom’s return to the championship after previously sponsoring the event between 2002 and 2014. During that period, the tournament produced several memorable moments, including Louis Oosthuizen’s record-breaking 14-stroke victory in 2008 at the same venue. Oosthuizen also became only the fourth golfer in history to successfully defend his title.
The championship boasts an illustrious history, with former winners including Major champions and former world number ones Gary Player, Ernie Els, Nick Price and Oosthuizen.
Telkom Chief Marketing Officer Gugu Mthembu said the company’s return as title sponsor reflects its continued commitment to South African golf and the role sport plays in connecting communities and creating opportunities.
“Our return as title sponsor of the Telkom PGA Championship reflects our continued commitment to South African golf and our belief in the power of sport to inspire progress and unlock possibility,” said Mthembu.
As the flagship event of the PGA of South Africa, the championship brings together leading Sunshine Tour professionals and PGA-certified professionals who work across the country’s golf clubs and wider golf industry.
PGA of South Africa Chief Executive Dietrich Uys welcomed Telkom’s return, describing the renewed partnership as an exciting moment for the championship.
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Sunshine Tour Commissioner Thomas Abt also expressed his excitement, highlighting the longstanding relationship between the two organisations and the opportunity to build a new future for the tournament.
Established more than 60 years ago, the PGA Championship remains one of the major trophies on the Sunshine Tour calendar. It also holds a significant place in the history of the tour’s international growth the Sunshine Tour and DP World Tour co-sanctions the tournament.
The 2026 edition will mark the beginning of a new chapter for the championship as Telkom renews its association with South African professional golf.