Staff WriterKaiyuree Moodley is stepping onto golf’s biggest stages with the backing of Investec, which has just announced its sponsorship of the rising South African star.
It’s a move that’s turning heads ahead of the 32nd Investec South African Women’s Open, set for April 10-13—offering a timely reminder that this international bank and wealth manager isn’t just crunching numbers, but driving women’s golf forward.
Moodley, who turned professional earlier this year after a stellar four-year golf scholarship at the University of North Carolina, has already shown plenty of flair on the fairways.
She’s been teeing it up since the age of four—nearly two decades of perfecting her craft—which led her to represent South Africa at the Junior Olympics in Argentina (2018) and tie for first at the Annika Invitational in 2019.
Now, with Investec’s backing, Kaiyuree Moodley joins a formidable lineup of South African golfers supported by the brand, including Zethu Myeki, Nicole Garcia, Danielle du Toit, and Ivanna Samu.
“I am thrilled to be joining a line of incredible women, both on and off the course, who also align with my values and are strong proponents of furthering women’s golf,” said Moodley.
“I come from a family of outliers so when golf found me at the age of four, instead of raising eyebrows, my parents did everything to support me.
Adding Investec’s commitment to me means that I can go even further by playing more tournaments on the Ladies European Tour.”
If you’re wondering whether this is just another golf sponsorship, think again. Investec’s commitment to growing women’s sports is as genuine as a well-struck tee shot.
The bank’s sponsorship portfolio proudly showcases South Africa’s up-and-coming golfing talent—and Moodley’s arrival in the fold signals a continued push to elevate the women’s game.
Peta Dixon, head of sponsorships at Investec, puts it plainly: “As a brand that celebrates local talent, we are proud to support Kaiyuree as she embarks on this new chapter of her career.
We’ve followed her journey for some time and have been impressed by her determination, talent, and professionalism and we are pleased to be able to support her at such a crucial stage in her career and help her gain the exposure and support she needs to succeed locally and internationally.”
A Championship with Global Standing
The Investec South African Women’s Open, co-sanctioned by the Sunshine Ladies Tour and the Ladies European Tour, now boasts a competitive field of 120 players from 36 countries battling it out over 72 holes.
Thanks to Investec and its merry band of backers, what was once a solid local tournament has blossomed into a proper global showcase—drawing top-tier talent from just about every zip code with a flag.
And with a prize purse now fattened up to €340,000 (that’s around R6.6 million if you’re counting in rands), it’s officially the richest women’s golf event in Southern Africa.
Not bad for a sport that used to get stuck behind the curtain while the blokes took centre stage. Investec isn’t just writing cheques—they’re helping rewrite the script for women’s golf.
In addition to being the title sponsor of the SA Women’s Open, Investec also sponsors the Investec Order of Merit with a R200,000 prize, and the Investec Homegrown Award, offering R100,000.
This layered backing isn’t just good PR—it’s tangible support that enables professional golfers to chase their ambitions without worrying if the grass is greener somewhere else.
“The Investec South African Women’s Open brings an opportunity to showcase our talent and a chance to compare ourselves against an international field,” said Moodley.
“Investec pride themselves in furthering women’s golf and I truly believe this has been a huge step to bringing awareness to women’s golf in South Africa.
I want to pave a way forward for young girls, who look like me, to not conform to societal norms but to follow their dreams.”
A Pathway to Success
Investec’s determination to champion female athletes is more than just a headline.
Through this sponsorship, Moodley gains vital exposure on the Ladies European Tour, continuing her growth as a professional golfer.
There’s a strong sense that this partnership will help shape the future of South African golf and inspire a legion of young players to follow suit.
“This sponsorship reflects our commitment to identifying exceptional talent and supporting athletes on their journey to long-term success.
World-class partnerships raise the game, and we look forward to supporting Moodley as she competes on the international stage and inspires the next generation of South African golfers,” concludes Dixon.
With her eyes set on the fairways of Europe and beyond, Kaiyuree Moodley embodies the next wave of talent poised to lift South African women’s golf to new heights.
Investec’s pledge to nurture that trajectory suggests we’ll be seeing her name on leaderboards—and hearing it whispered among golf’s inner circles—for many seasons to come.
If the upcoming Investec South African Women’s Open is any indication, women’s golf is on the cusp of something extraordinary, and Kaiyuree Moodley seems ready to lead the charge.
