LIV Golf star handed lifeline after suffering | Golf News

Branden Grace has been given a second likelihood by Stinger GC, who has determined to deliver the South African back into the LIV Golf fold.

Grace was amongst 5 golfers – together with Bubba Watson, Kalle Samooja, and siblings Scott and Kieran Vincent – who had been relegated on the close of the 2024 season, seemingly ending his stint with LIV Golf.

His solely shot at a return appeared to hinge on the league’s Promotions occasion in December. Despite a sturdy displaying on the 72-hole qualifier, Grace fell simply two photographs short of the only promotion spot, shedding out to Lee Chieh-po.

However, in a flip of occasions, Stinger GC has re-signed Grace, reuniting him with teammates Louis Oosthuizen, Dean Burmester, and Charl Schwartzel for the 2025 season – a transfer that shocked many after his September release. Grace expressed his pleasure on the alternative to make a comeback.

He mentioned: “I am delighted to be back with Stinger GC. 2024 was a challenging year for me – I was playing with a wrist injury during the early part of the season and struggled to gain any momentum from there.

“My type improved during the later levels of the marketing campaign and my recreation is monitoring in the proper direction. I really feel assured that I can carry that via into 2025.”

Stinger GC captain Oosthuizen has expressed his delight at having his compatriot rejoin the team. “We’re thrilled to have Branden back with Stinger GC,” Oosthuizen remarked.

“He is an integral half of our crew, each on and off the course. While 2024 was a robust yr for him, we should not overlook his constant performances within the two earlier seasons. His return was additionally supported by a sturdy business case.

“We are looking to grow the Stinger GC brand and commercial presence in South Africa, and his profile and popularity, in the country, will help us to achieve that.”

Grace, who clinched a win at LIV Portland in 2022, goals to proceed his upward trajectory in 2025. “Louis, Charl, Dean, and I have a special bond, and it has been a great experience to be part of Stinger GC. The team has some big plans for 2025 and beyond and I am excited to be part of that,” he mentioned.