One hundred and twenty professional golfers are set to take to the field when they compete in the 2024 Fortress Invitational.
Hosted at Glendower Golf Club, South Africa’s eighth-ranked course, the 72-hole tournament will be held from October 17 to 20 and will see competitors battle it out for the R2m prize purse.
With free entrance for spectators the Fortress Invitational, now in its third season, it hopes to again elevate expectations and experiences both on and off the course.
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Adding further incentive to the prize pot is the R200 000 bonus awarded to the Fortress Rookie of the Year, courtesy of Fortress Real Estate.
Established in 2023, this incentive is open to those who earned their Sunshine Tour card for the 2024/25 season by way of the Qualifying School, the Vusi Ngubeni Development Tournament, and the Betway Big Easy Tour.
The 2023/24 Fortress rookie of the year was Robin Williams, the 2023 Fortress Invitational’s reigning champion.
Some of the big names entered this year include the likes of Ockie Strydom, Daniel van Tonder, Oliver Bekker, JJ Senekal, Keith Horne, Jaco van Zyl, Martin Rohwer as well as previous winners of the Fortress Invitational; Pieter Moolman (2022) and Robin Williams (2023).
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CEO of Fortress Real Estate Steve Brown said with the tournament entrenched in the Sunshine Tour schedule the unforgiving course, tightly contested field and free entrance provide the perfect ingredients for an exceptional Fortress Invitational golf tournament
“We are looking forward to another year of exciting golf and sportsmanship while continuing to power the growth of golf in South Africa,” said Steven Brown, CEO of Fortress Real Estate.
He said the enthusiasm seen from players and spectators reinforces
“The enthusiasm we’ve seen from players and spectators reinforces our commitment to nurturing talent and providing unforgettable experiences. Together, we’re not just celebrating the game; we’re building opportunities for future generations,” said Brown.
Commissioner of the Sunshine Tour, Thomas Abt, said the Fortress Invitational has played an important role in the pathway to greatness for Sunshine Tour professionals.
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“A player like Robin Williams exemplifies the opportunity created by his victory in the 2023 Fortress Invitational as he went on to secure a DP World Tour card and is now campaigning internationally.
“We’re incredibly grateful for this continued support of our Tour as well as the Fortress Rookie of the Year award and its support of our next generation of stars,” said Abt.
