Bryson DeChambeau continued his remarkable 2026 run by winning LIV Golf South Africa at The Club at Steyn City, claiming his fifth career LIV Golf individual title and second consecutive victory in a playoff. DeChambeau outlasted Jon Rahm in a sudden-death shootout on the par-5 18th hole, capping a week in which he and his Crushers GC teammates set new records for team scoring.
The victory extends what has been a dominant stretch for DeChambeau on the LIV Golf circuit, positioning him as the tour’s most in-form player heading into the second quarter of the season.
Playoff Drama at Steyn City
DeChambeau entered the final round in strong position and fired a closing 66 to tie Rahm at 26-under 258 for the tournament — a number that reflected the low scoring conditions at Steyn City throughout the week. The playoff, held on the reachable par-5 18th, was decided in swift fashion: DeChambeau found the green in two shots and two-putted for birdie, while Rahm’s approach found a greenside bunker, and his sand shot failed to get close enough to match.
It was DeChambeau’s second consecutive playoff victory on tour, adding to a growing reputation as one of the most clutch performers in professional golf when the pressure is highest. The win earned him $4,000,000 — the standard LIV Golf winner’s prize — and maintained his position atop the individual standings.
Crushers GC Set Team Records
Beyond the individual contest, DeChambeau’s Crushers GC teammates delivered a dominant team performance, finishing at 76-under par for the tournament — a new LIV Golf team scoring record. The previous mark had stood since the early seasons of the LIV circuit, and the Crushers’ demolition of it underscored just how well the team is playing collectively.
The tournament also set a record for the most bogey-free rounds in a single LIV Golf event, with 47 clean cards submitted across the three rounds. The combination of benign conditions and a course that rewards aggressive play created an environment where the world’s best were able to go low — but DeChambeau went lowest when it mattered.
DeChambeau’s Hot Streak
South Africa marked the third consecutive week of elite-level play for DeChambeau, who also won LIV Golf Singapore the week prior. The back-to-back victories have established him as the clear frontrunner in the LIV Golf individual standings and have renewed debate about where he stands among the best players in the world across all professional tours.
Since reinventing aspects of his game and finding a groove with his current equipment setup, the 32-year-old has looked as consistent as at any point in his career. His driving distance remains among the longest on any tour, but it’s the improvement in his short game and putting that has turned good rounds into winning ones.
Rahm’s Near-Miss
For Jon Rahm, the runner-up finish continued what has been a strong but slightly frustrating March. The Spaniard won LIV Golf Hong Kong earlier in the month with his Legion XIII squad, showing that his game is in excellent shape, but he was unable to find the clutch shot he needed in the playoff to deny DeChambeau.
Rahm’s form heading into the major championship season is undeniably sharp, and the rivalry between him and DeChambeau — two of the most talented and outspoken players in the game — is providing exactly the kind of marquee matchups that LIV Golf needs to capture mainstream attention.
Looking Ahead
The LIV Golf season continues with events in the Middle East and the United States through the spring, building toward a packed summer schedule. For DeChambeau, the question is whether he can sustain this level of play through the major championships — the one arena where LIV players still compete alongside their PGA Tour counterparts.
With the Masters approaching in April, DeChambeau’s current form makes him one of the most dangerous players in any field he enters — regardless of which tour is hosting the event.
