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How to Watch Golf in South Africa (2026)
The majors, the PGA Tour and every tee time converted to SAST — so you know exactly when to sit down.
On now — The Open Championship
The Open Championship runs Thu, 16 Jul to Sun, 19 Jul. In South Africa it is carried on SuperSport via DStv, with featured-group streams on the tournament’s own app and YouTube channel. The free live leaderboard is here, and every tee time is listed in SAST.
The 2026 majors — SA viewing
Common questions
What time does The Open start in South Africa?
The Open Championship is played in the UK, which is one hour behind South Africa during British Summer Time. A 06:35 UK first tee is 07:35 SAST. Featured groups usually go out in the late morning UK time, which is early afternoon in South Africa.
Where can I watch golf live in South Africa?
SuperSport carries the majors and PGA Tour coverage in South Africa on DStv. The R&A, Masters and PGA Tour also stream selected featured-group coverage through their own apps and YouTube channels.
Can I follow the leaderboard for free?
Yes. Octafield carries a free live leaderboard for every major and PGA Tour event with all tee times converted to South African time, plus the ability to follow individual golfers so they pin to the top of your view.
What is the time difference between South Africa and the UK for The Open?
During the British summer the UK is on BST (UTC+1) and South Africa is on SAST (UTC+2), so South Africa is one hour ahead. For US-based majors like the Masters and the US Open, South Africa is six to nine hours ahead depending on the venue and the time of year.
Broadcast details are current at time of writing and can change — check your provider’s schedule. All times SAST.