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DeChambeau Edges Rahm in Playoff at LIV Golf South Africa as Crushers Take Team Crown

Strong attendance prompted organizers to confirm a 2027 return to Steyn City.

Overview

  • Both finished 26 under through 72 holes, and DeChambeau birdied the first extra hole after blasting a 3‑wood to 12 feet on the par‑5 18th.
  • The victory gives DeChambeau consecutive LIV wins, following his playoff triumph the previous week in Singapore.
  • Crushers GC edged the home Southern Guards by one shot at 76 under, becoming LIV’s winningest team with a ninth regular‑season victory.
  • Rahm forced the playoff with an 8‑under 63 in the final round, while DeChambeau collected a $4 million first prize.
  • Organizers cited more than 100,000 fans for the week and set April 22–25, 2027 for the event’s return; LIV pauses for the Masters before resuming in Mexico on April 16.