Thembisa golfers shine at annual competition
The two golfers topped their respective divisions at Thembisa Golf Club’s annual competition, which attracted 42 golfers in the B division and offered prizes to participants.
Michael ‘Officer’ Mohale and Thabo ‘2boy’ Mashala emerged victorious at the annual Lamb Competition, hosted by Thembisa Golf Club at Kempton Park Golf Course on October 11.
Sponsored by Sifiso Motsa, the tournament drew strong competition across the A and B divisions, with golfers battling for top honours and an impressive selection of prizes.
Delivering on his promise to make the 2026 tournament bigger and better than the previous year, Motsa ensured each division winner walked away with a trophy, a red jacket and a full lamb carcass.
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Mohale dominated the A division, winning with an impressive nett score of 69, three strokes under his handicap.
Onismus Mphela, playing off an eight handicap, finished second after completing his round one stroke under his handicap.
Aubrey Molefe claimed third place, while Matome Maenetja finished fourth.
In the B division, Mashala delivered an outstanding performance to win with 44 points over 18 holes, beating a competitive field of 42 golfers.
Utukile Matojane finished second, followed by Ratha Botha in third and Tomse Selani in fourth.
The tournament also offered an impressive selection of prizes, with approximately half the participants in each division receiving rewards, including lamb chops, boerewors and chicken.
Beyond the competition, the event highlighted Motsa’s continued commitment to supporting and developing golf within Thembisa Golf Club.
Motsa reaffirmed his support for the club and committed to returning in 2027 with an even bigger tournament.
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Next year’s event will mark a decade since he began sponsoring the competition.
Thembisa Golf Club chairperson Sipho Sidu praised Motsa for his nine years of unwavering support.
Sidu said the sponsorship has grown steadily over the years, contributing to the club’s development, encouraging greater participation, and improving the overall experience for members
The Lamb Competition was one of the club’s final major tournaments of the year, with the American Scramble major and Tebex Cup shoot-out finals still to come.
