Golfers take on SA tournament

TWO amateur golfers, Pierre Niekerk from Glenwood and Poobalan Govender from Berea, finished ahead of the field at the Durban regional qualifier in the 21st World Amateur Golfers Championship recently.

The pair battled it out on the day in the 6-10 handicap group, where they secured their spots for the SA National Final. Pierre showcased some spirited skill to secure 1st place with a net score of 70, while Poobalan was not without his own display of flair, finishing 2nd with a net score of 71, just two strokes off the lead.

With the second round of the regional qualifiers now complete, the tempo is increasing as excitement builds for the SA national final that will be played at Selborne Hotel, Spa and Golf Estate on the KZN south coast from 3 to 5 November. This promises to be an exhilarating two-day challenge as the regional winners from Johannesburg, Cape Town and Durban come together in an all out battle for ultimate glory. The competition will be fierce, as each golfer will be looking to claim that coveted Team SA blazer and win an all expenses paid trip of a lifetime to the 21st World Final in Turkey next month.

“The Durban regional qualifier exceeded expectations as golfers arrived on the day poised and ready for an exciting elimination process for this year’s TEAM SA selection. This is a fantastic opportunity for amateur golfers to showcase their talent in the world’s largest amateur golf tournament. We are looking forward to the SA National Final to see who will be representing South Africa as the defending champions at the 21st World Final in Turkey from 27 November to 5 December,” said Arthur Mzimela of World Golf Events SA and Team SA captain.