GRACE IS BACK Branden Grace will join Stinger GC and play his trade in the LIV Golf League in 2025. Sam Greenwood/LIV Golf
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Branden Grace will join Stinger GC and play his trade in the LIV Golf League in 2025, it was confirmed on Wednesday.
The 36-year-old has signed a two-year contract, after his previous one expired at the end of the 2024 season as he fell into the LIV Golf League drop zone.
He also went on to miss out on automatic qualification for the new season as he finished second in the LIV Golf Promotions event in December.
Grace rejoins the Stinger team alongside compatriots Louis Oosthuizen, Charl Schwartzel and Dean Burmester.
‘‘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 form improved during the later stages of the campaign and my game is tracking in the right direction. I feel confident that I can carry that through into 2025,’’ said Grace.
Grace is a former winner on the LIV Golf circuit, having won the first event in the USA in Portland, in 2022.
‘‘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,’’ said Grace.
Former Open Championship winner Oosthuizen welcomed back his countryman.
“We’re thrilled to have Branden back with Stinger GC,” said Oosthuizen.
”He is an integral part of our team, both on and off the course. While 2024 was a tough year for him, we must not overlook his consistent performances in the two previous seasons. His return was also supported by a strong 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.’’