Golf women make impression in Botswana Golfers from Namibia, Zimbabwe, Kenya, Zambia and Nigeria travelled great distances to take part in the Botswana Women’s Open last weekend. According to reports, Botswana pulled out all the stops to host an extremely well-organised and enjoyable event.
The Namibian team consisted of eleven players across all divisions and they performed well considering the course was an unknown for most of the players.
The cold, windy conditions in the morning and warm, windy conditions in the afternoon also made it difficult.
The players prevailed and took home 13 prizes, with Caro Els playing brilliantly to take home the Overall Gross Prize.
A statement issued by Namibian Ladies’ Golf yesterday thanked their Botswana counterparts, Minkie Molatimegi and her team, for the hospitality extended to all the visiting countries.
“We are hopeful that the success of the Botswana Open will spill over to neighbouring countries so that we can work towards developing the sport for women not only in Namibia but across the continent,” said Adri Pienaar Namibian Ladies Golf Union (NALGU) president.
Namibian results:
Caro Els: First Overall Gross
Lydia Lumley: Third Overall Net
Brenda Lens: Third Gross B Division
Mary-Ann Boltmann: Third Stableford Division and Closest to the Pin
Anecia Le Grange: Longest Drive
Wilna Bredenhann: Second in A Division Gross
Hileni Sheenuka: Second C Division Stableford
Dolores Wolfaardt: Third C Division Stableford
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