The sixth edition of the Nedbank for Good Series launched successfully at Omeya Golf Club, attracting 106 participants, alongside the Nedbank Ladies Central Open. Key figures emphasized the importance of youth development and collaboration in women’s golf. Major winners included Wilna Bredenhann and Douglas Holtzhausen. Nedbank is committed to supporting women’s sports and agricultural development through this initiative.
The sixth edition of the Nedbank for Good Series commenced with a significant turnout at the Nedbank Ladies Central Open, held at Omeya Golf Club on March 8 and 9. This year’s event witnessed participation from 26 senior ladies and six junior golfers, alongside a total of 106 competitors in the Nedbank for Good Series, reflecting strong community engagement.
Tashia Kalondo, the newly elected Secretary of the Namibia Amateur Ladies Golf Union (NALGU), praised the combination of the two tournaments, noting it provided an excellent platform for showcasing women’s golfing skills. She emphasized the NALGU’s commitment to youth development through workshops and training programs, highlighting the need to attract younger talent as the average age of female golfers in Namibia stands at 40 years.
Dan Zwiebel, founder of DZ Golf and the event’s organizer, echoed Kalondo’s sentiment. He noted the significance of the collaboration between the two tournaments, suggesting a potential future partnership with NALGU to further enhance women’s golf in Namibia.
In the men’s competition, Douglas Holtzhausen emerged victorious with a score of 39 points, followed closely by Dieter Schrywer with 38 points, and Braam Vermeulen also with 38 points. Wilna Bredenhann dominated the women’s category, scoring 43 points, with Tashia Kalondo and Mariena Ludwig following in second and third place respectively. Bredenhann clinched the overall championship title for both the Nedbank Ladies Central Open and the Nedbank for Good Series with a gross score of 169.
The overall net prize was awarded to Brenda Lens, who scored a net total of 147, with Evelyn Paulino taking the runner-up position. In addition to these honors, Mary-Ann Boltmann secured the A Division’s best gross, and Anecia le Grange won the Best Nett. In the B Division, Celonika Robinson achieved the best gross with a score of 188, while Ina Maier earned the best net. The C Division was topped by Kalondo with 73 points, closely followed by Jolene van Schoor and Tiekie de Wet.
Biniam Ghirmatsion, Executive for Wealth Management and Bancassurance at Nedbank Namibia, expressed pride in the successful hosting of the events and the performance of the female golfers. He reiterated the bank’s dedication to fostering women’s sports and encouraged other corporations to invest in women’s golf development. He extended gratitude to all organizers and co-sponsors whose efforts were pivotal in the success of both tournaments. Proceeds from this year’s series will support the Agra ProVision initiative, aimed at training and assisting underserved agricultural communities.
In conclusion, the sixth Nedbank for Good Series has shown remarkable success with a noteworthy turnout, highlighting women’s participation in golf. The collaboration between the Nedbank Ladies Central Open and the Series has opened new avenues for the growth of women’s golf, as emphasized by key stakeholders. The commitment from Nedbank to foster women’s sports and develop youth talent indicates a promising future for the sport in Namibia.
Original Source: economist.com.na
