Mercedes-Benz owners show what they’re made of on the greens of Mbombela Golf Club

The greens of the Mbombela Golf Club played host to the prestigious MercedesTrophy Golf Day on June 13.

This is an annual event hosted by the local car dealership in Mbombela, in partnership with Mercedes-Benz South Africa.

This golf day does not solely occur in one place each year, but forms part of a worldwide series that has been played in golfing circles for more than 30 years.

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Not just anyone can come into contention for the title. The MercedesTrophy Golf Day is a means of thanking loyal customers of the car brand, thus the invitation to participate is issued to Mercedes-Benz owners, only adding to the exclusivity of the day.

More than 45 countries across the world are included in the series, with the top three players of the different regional events in these countries competing in their respective national finals, in which they will play for a place in the world finals. These will take place in Switzerland later this year.

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Thirty-six players displayed some of their best strokes and putts on the greens in Mbombela, the competition taking on the format of individual Stableford.

Golfers competed in three divisions according to their handicaps. Division A was won by Toby Mnisi with 39 points to his name, division B by Thulani Ntobela with 43 and Krishan Naidoo came out on top in division C.

These three players will move on to compete against the other regional winners in the country at the national final, which will be held at Steyn City from August 2 to 4. Besides this amateur golfing event awarding Mercedes-Benz’s loyal customers and seeing some brilliant golf on display, the day in Mbombela also managed to raise some much-needed funds for the non-profit organisation, Grace Baby Haven. The brand said it is always important to give back to the local community after each event.