The Nedbank Golf Challenge takes place from December 4-7, 2025, at the iconic Gary Player Country Club in Sun City, South Africa.
Affectionately known as “Africa’s Major”, the tournament not only holds a prestigious place on the DP World Tour schedule but also draws top talent from the PGA Tour, LIV Golf and Sunshine Tour.
A field of 66 players contest the $6 million event at Gary Player Country Club bidding to end the year on a high.
The Gary Player Country Club, located in Sun City in South Africa, is known for kikuyu fairways, small fast bentgrass greens and strategic bunkering set against the Pilanesberg Mountains
Current 2025 Nedbank Golf Challenge Betting Odds
| Player | Odds |
|---|---|
| Viktor Hovland | +750 |
| Marco Penge | +1300 |
| Christiaan Bezuidenhout | +1500 |
| Garrick Higgo | +1500 |
| Thorbjorn Olesen | +1700 |
| Angel Ayora | +1900 |
| Jayden Schaper | +2100 |
| Tom McKibbin | +2100 |
| Thomas Detry | +2300 |
Leading Nedbank Golf Challenge Contenders
Viktor Hovland
Viktor Hovland makes his Nedbank Golf Challenge as highest‑ranked player in the field and is bidding to add a second win for the year after Valspar Championship victory on the PGA Tour.
His tee‑to‑green strength and ability to control his irons in tough conditions should translate well to the demanding Gary Player Country Club layout, even without prior competitive rounds at Sun City.
Marco Penge
Marco Penge arrives as one of the breakout stars of the DP World Tour season, having claimed multiple titles including victories at the Hainan Classic and Danish Golf Championship.
The Englishman’s year has featured high finishes across a variety of layouts, showcasing both scoring ability on resort courses and resilience on tougher setups.
This will be a new test for Penge at Sun City, but his current confidence and all‑round game make him an intriguing upside option.
Christiaan Bezuidenhout
Christiaan Bezuidenhout is one of the headline home hopes and owns a Nedbank best of tied fifth in 2022 and a T6 finish here in the 2024 edition.
He memorably won the South African Open on this same course in 2020, and his current form and elite home‑course record makes Bezuidenhout one of the most appealing contenders this week.
Garrick Higgo
Garrick Higgo is another South African and benefits from familiarity with kikuyu fairways and local conditions, even if his Nedbank record is less established than some of his compatriots.
If he straightens the driver and finds a hot putting week on the small, fast greens at Sun City, Higgo has the firepower to contend.
Thorbjorn Olesen
Thorbjorn Olesen continues to ride a strong run of form that began late in the previous Race to Dubai season, where he closed with three top‑10 finishes in his last four starts to secure a top‑15 position in the final rankings.
A seven‑time winner on the DP World Tour, including the 2023 Thailand Classic, Olesen brings proven winning pedigree and an established record at this level.
With his confidence high and all‑round game firing, Olesen looks like a dangerous contender capable of another big week in Sun City.
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