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.
The event, last staged in 2017 and won by Indian Shubhankar Sharma, is co-sanctioned by the European Tour and Sunshine Tour.
Randpark Golf Club, which boasts two international-standard courses in suburban Johannesburg, will host the Joburg Open from November 19-22.
There were no Joburg Open tournaments in 2018 or 2019 as the city hosted the South African Open instead.
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.