After Team SuperSport claimed victory in the team competition in 2025, 2026 saw Team Absa rise to the occasion under the leadership of newly appointed captain Clive Potter, securing victory in the highly anticipated Ryder Cup-format showdown. On the course, standout performances included Mark Anders and Craig Comins who took top honours in the Betterball competition, while Craig Comins delivered an exceptional individual performance to win the Individual Championship with an outstanding score of 9-under par. The tournament was honoured to welcome several distinguished guests attending their first Absa SuperSport Shootout, including David Mignot, CEO of Canal+Africa, Nicolas Dandoy, newly appointed CFO of MultiChoice, and Kenny Fihla, Group CEO of Absa. Their presence marked an exciting chapter as the event continues to strengthen relationships across business, sport and entertainment. The playing field featured an impressive mix of established and new invitees from South Africa’s business community alongside celebrated sporting personalities including Proteas captain Temba Bavuma, Proteas coach Shukri Conrad, cricket legends Shaun Pollock, Herchelle Gibbs, Ashwell Prince and Chris Morris, as well as rugby greats including John Smit, Butch James, Victor Matfield, Pat Lambie, André Joubert, Gary Teichmann and Coenie Oosthuizen, while football legends Shaun Bartlett, André Arendse, Stanton Fredericks and Neil Tovey brought additional star power to the event. A standout moment of the weekend was Saturday evening’s charity auction, which raised R760 000 for LIV Village, The Nelson Mandela Children’s Hospital and Gift of the Givers. With Durban delivering favourable conditions for Sunday’s final round and Zimbali providing an unforgettable setting, the 2026 Absa SuperSport Shootout once again demonstrated the power of sport to unite people and create meaningful impact beyond the fairways.