LIV Golf, the global golf league blending world-class competition with entertainment and culture to grow the game worldwide, today announced that Stinger Golf Club has officially rebranded as Southern Guards GC, marking a significant new chapter for South Africa’s team on the world stage, just months before the league tees off on African soil for the first time.
A new era begins as South Africa’s LIV Golf team unveils an exciting new identity ahead of its 2026 home debut
At the heart of the Southern Guards’ 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.
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, signaling a team that competes fiercely while representing South Africa on the global LIV Golf stage.
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 lineup that has become synonymous with the team’s identity:
- Louis Oosthuizen,
- Branden Grace,
- Dean Burmester
- Charl Schwartzel
Four of the country’s most accomplished golfers are now united under a refreshed banner for a landmark season.
About Southern Guards GC
Southern Guards Golf Club is a LIV Golf team proudly rooted in South African identity, unity, and resilience. Built around the philosophy of Ubuntu (‘I am, because we are’), Southern Guards GC embodies the values of respect, collective strength, and perseverance, standing as guardians of the country on the global LIV Golf stage. Fierce in competition and united in purpose, the team competes not only to win, but to represent South Africa with authenticity, dignity, and heart.
