The Nedbank for Good Series’ sixth edition launched successfully with the Nedbank Ladies Central Open, featuring significant participation. Key winners included Wilna Bredenhann and Douglas Holtzhausen. The series aims to promote women’s golf and supports agricultural communities through its proceeds.
The sixth edition of the Nedbank for Good Series commenced with an outstanding turnout at the Nedbank Ladies Central Open, held at Omeya Golf Club on March 8 and 9. This event showcased impressive participation, with 26 senior ladies and six junior golfers competing, while a total of 106 golfers took part in the series.
Tashia Kalondo, the newly elected Secretary of the Namibia Amateur Ladies Golf Union (NALGU), praised the combination of the two tournaments for providing an excellent competitive platform for female golfers. She indicated that NALGU is actively working to develop the sport among youth through workshops and training programs, as the average age of female golfers in Namibia stands at 40 years, which is concerning for international competitiveness.
Dan Zwiebel, founder of DZ Golf and organizer of the Nedbank for Good Series, supported Kalondo’s sentiments, noting that this collaboration marked a significant milestone. He mentioned future discussions on incorporating NALGU into the series, which may enhance the development of women’s golf in the region.
In the men’s competition, Douglas Holtzhausen triumphed with 39 points, narrowly ahead of Dieter Schrywer with 38 points, while Braam Vermeulen placed third with 38 points counted out. In the women’s division, Wilna Bredenhann secured victory with 43 points, followed closely by Kalondo with 42 points and Mariena Ludwig with 38 points counted in.
Wilna Bredenhann was recognized as the overall winner of both tournaments with a gross score of 169, while Doulaine Holtzhausen followed in second place with 173. Brenda Lens achieved the overall net prize with a score of 147, and Evelyn Paulino was runner-up with 153. Additional winners included Mary-Ann Boltmann for best gross in the A Division, and Anecia le Grange for best nett.
Biniam Ghirmatsion, Nedbank Namibia’s Executive for Wealth Management and Bancassurance, expressed pride in the success of the events and emphasized the bank’s commitment to fostering women’s sports. He urged other corporations to invest in women’s golf development and commended the efforts of the organizers and co-sponsors that contributed to the tournaments’ success. The proceeds from this year’s series will benefit Agra ProVision, dedicated to supporting underserved agricultural communities.
The launch of the sixth Nedbank for Good Series showcased a successful collaboration with the Nedbank Ladies Central Open, drawing significant participation and highlighting the importance of women’s golf development. As the events progressed, notable performances emerged, reinforcing the commitment to fostering growth and opportunity in women’s sports. The initiative to support underserved agricultural communities further extends the positive impact of these tournaments.
Original Source: economist.com.na
