Strong Performance in Johannesburg

The 2026 Joburg Open, held in Johannesburg, South Africa, saw David Ravetto deliver a strong performance, finishing in 5th place. The tournament, co-sanctioned by the DP World Tour and the Sunshine Tour, presented challenging conditions with interruptions during the first two days.

Consistent Rounds Lead to Top-5 Finish

Ravetto demonstrated consistency throughout the week, carding four solid rounds. His “worst” score of the tournament was a 68 (-2) in the third round. He concluded with a final-round 66 (-4), bringing his total score to -13 for the four rounds.

Impact on Race to Dubai Standings

This result proved beneficial for Ravetto in the Race to Dubai standings, where he gained 40 places and now sits in 43rd position. This marks a significant improvement for the Parisian golfer.

Building Momentum

This top-5 finish represents Ravetto’s best result on the DP World Tour since the Danish Golf Championship in August 2024, which followed his victory at the D+D Real Czech Masters. After a challenging 2024-25 season (15 cuts and two top 15s in 28 tournaments), this performance provides a positive start to the 2025-26 season.

Allen John opened up about the different adjustments he has to make compared to his fellow professionals after a strong performance at the 2026 Joburg Open.

About the Joburg Open

The Joburg Open is a men’s professional golf tournament established in 2007, held annually in Johannesburg, South Africa. It is played at Houghton Golf Club (Par 70, Length 7,153 yards/6,541 m). The tournament has been won by both local and international golfers, including Branden Grace, Anders Hansen, Charl Schwartzel, Joachim B. Hansen, and George Coetzee.

• Location: Johannesburg, South Africa
• Established: 2007
• Course: Houghton Golf Club
• Prize Fund: R 20,500,000

FAQ

What tours sanction the Joburg Open?

The Joburg Open is co-sanctioned by the European Tour, the Sunshine Tour, and the Asian Tour.

Where is the Joburg Open played?

The Joburg Open is played at Houghton Golf Club in Johannesburg, South Africa.