King's Cup - GOLF

Eswatini Events | King’s Cup Golf Tournament Launch

The Honorable Minister for Tourism and Environmental Affairs Hon. Jane Mkhonta-Simelane officially launched the King’s Cup Golf Tournament scheduled to start 01-05 September 2026 at Ezulwini Golf and Country Club.

In her address, the Minister mentioned that the professional prize purse has increased to an impressive E700 000, making the King’s Cup tournament one of the the most attractive tournaments in the region. In addition to the E700 000, another E300 000 will be available as bonuses to the Top 3 EmaSwati finishers.

The Minister encouraged golfers from across the Kingdom, both women and men to seize this unique opportunity made possible through the vision and generosity of Their Majesties.

This year’s tournament highlights will also be broadcasted in SuperSport, providing Eswatini with unprecedented international exposure and presenting our tourism offerings to audiences across the continent and beyond.

A special thank you to our Partners and Sponsors.

His Majesty King Mswati III with the sponsors of the 2025 King’s Cup Golf Tournament, which concluded this past Sunday.
This year’s tournament raised E3.1 million in sponsorships, attracted top golfers from across the region, and crowned Hayden Griffiths as champion with the E240,000 grand prize. The E600,000 Hole-in-One Challenge added thrilling anticipation to an unforgettable week of golf.
We express our deepest gratitude to His Majesty King Mswati III for his vision, leadership, and unwavering support in making the King’s Cup a symbol of sporting excellence and national pride. We further thank the sponsors for their commitment, the players for their remarkable performances, and the supporters for their steadfast presence. We look forward to building on this year’s success and hosting an even greater King’s Cup in the future.

CONGRATULATIONS to Hayden Griffiths, your 2025 King’s Cup champion! Yesterday’s final round was nothing short of spectacular. Griffiths delivered a world-class performance, carding 12-under and edging out the defending champion by a single shot. He walked away with the E240 000 first prize, while second place earned E164 350 and third took home E117 000.
What an unforgettable finish to an incredible tournament!

History has been made at the 2025 King’s Cup. Hayden Griffiths carded 12-under to claim the title and take home the E240 000 first prize. The final round was a nail-biter, with Griffiths holding off intense pressure from his closest rivals until the very last hole. The atmosphere at Ezulwini Golf and Country Club was electric as fans witnessed an unforgettable finish to Eswatini’s most prestigious golf tournament.

The final day of the 2025 King’s Cup is underway, and the intensity on the course is electric. Every shot matters as players battle across the stunning greens of Ezulwini Golf and Country Club. The competition is fierce, the focus is sharp, and every moment brings us closer to crowning a champion. This is golf at its finest.

Breathtaking views as the 2025 King’s Cup reaches its grand finale. Today marks the last day of the tournament, and the Ezulwini Golf and Country Club has never looked better. From the rolling greens to the stunning landscapes, the course is set for an unforgettable finish. The players are focused, the atmosphere is electric, and every shot counts. This is where champions are made.

The King’s Cup is Eswatini’s premier golf tournament, bringing together professionals and amateurs from across Southern Africa. This year’s event carries a sponsorship package of E3.1 million, with the champion professional taking home E240 000 and the runner-up earning E164 350. The amateur champion will win E24 000. His Majesty King Mswati III, patron of the tournament, encouraged local golfers to rise to the occasion and even go for the E600 000 hole-in-one prize.