File: The event, last staged in 2017 and won by Shubhankar Sharma , is co-sanctioned by the European Tour and Sunshine Tour. JOHANNESBURG - International golf returns to South Africa in November after a nine-month coronavirus-induced suspension with the reintroduction of the Joburg Open, it was announced Tuesday.
Randpark Golf Club, which boasts two international-standard courses in suburban Johannesburg, will host the Joburg Open from November 19-22. Covid-19 forced the cancellation this year of the Nedbank Golf Challenge -- popularly known as the African major -- that was scheduled for northwestern resort Sun City."We are extremely pleased to welcome back the Joburg Open to our schedule," said Sunshine Tour commissioner Thomas Abt.
European Tour chief executive Keith Pelley said:"I am delighted to see the Joburg Open back on our schedule.
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