This year’s event welcomed some exciting new faces, including Springbok rugby stars Malcolm Marx, Morné Steyn, Vincent Koch, and Springbok backline coach Tony Brown, who made their Shootout debut and added a thrilling new energy to the weekend. The Minister of Sport, Gayton McKenzie, was a special guest at Saturday evening’s elegant gala dinner, where he delivered an inspiring address to the attendees, emphasizing the importance of sport as a unifying force in South Africa. A highlight of the evening was the charity auction, masterfully conducted by the ever-charismatic Dave Usendorf, which raised close to R2 million for this year’s three beneficiary organisations: LIV Village, The Nelson Mandela Children's Hospital, and Gift of the Givers. The generosity of guests and sponsors once again demonstrated the heart and purpose behind the Shootout. On the lighter side, friendly rivalry set the tone at Friday’s welcome dinner, where Team Absa Captain Faisal Mkhize and Team SuperSport Captain Rendani Ramovha exchanged spirited banter. Rendani boldly declared his intent to claim the trophy, while Faisal, last year’s winning captain, was equally determined to defend his title. With perfect weather, world-class golf, and unforgettable memories, the 2025 Absa SuperSport Shootout once again delivered a weekend that celebrated friendship, sport, and the spirit of giving — proving why it remains the most coveted event on South Africa’s golfing calendar.