Epic Mercedes trophy takes to city’s fairways
Union Motors Lowveld hosted the prestigious Mercedes Trophy at Nelspruit Golf Club early in March.
The Mercedes Trophy, a world amateur golfing event hosted by 45 countries, celebrated 21 years of existence in South Africa this year.
On a hot Lowveld summer’s day 80 golfers took to the beautiful fairways.
The competition was played in an individual Stableford format and golfers competed in their respective divisions, according to their official handicaps.
An additional prize was added to this year’s competition in the format of the straightest drive which on its own added for some excitement.
The division winners and their partners will be jetting off to Mauritius to partake in the national finals from August 26 to 29.
The national winners will then represent South Africa at the Mercedes Trophy World Finals – to be played in Stuttgart, Germany.
Golfers open their hearts and wallets to give generously to the Laureus Sport for Good Foundation. Mercedes-Benz and the Laureus Sport for Good Foundation recognises the value in sport and the positive impact it has on our youth.
The foundation develops young individuals, equipping them with the necessary skills to succeed in life though the power of sport.
Solly Mmila (A division), Dennis Lambourn (B division) and Mzwandile Petros (C division) will represent Union Motors Lowveld at the nationals.
More winners of the day
• Werner van Dyk (A-division runner-up)
• Thulani Ntobela (B-division runner-up)
• Gora Osman (C-division runner-up)
• Gift Ngramphalala (A-division third place)
• Danny Twala (B-division third place)
• Luke Looch (C-division third place)
• Closest to the pin – Gammat Nel and Rocky Smit
• Longest drive – Werner van Dyk
• Straightest drive – KZJ Dlamini.
