AVID amateur golfers, Marc van Deventer from Durban North and uMhlanga resident, Robin Singh, joined the winner’s circle in the Durban regional qualifier in the 21st World Amateur Golfers Championship. Both golfers arrived enthused and ready to take on the competition at the Cotswold Downs Golf Course, each securing first place in their respective handicap groups.
As a scratch golfer, Marc is no newbie to the game and finished an impressive 17 strokes ahead of the field in the 0-5 handicap group on a well-deserved 73 nett. While in the 11-15 handicap group, Robin showcased his poised technique to finish three strokes ahead of the field, achieving an impressive nett score of 67.
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 & Golf Estate on the KZN South Coast in November.
This promises to be an exhilarating two-day challenge as the regional qualifiers 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 the 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 also the Team SA Captain.
