Golfers eye R3 million prize during Limpopo Championship

Golfers around the world will contest for a trophy and R3 million prize money during the annual Limpopo Championship which is co-sanctioned by the Sunshine Tour and European Challenge Tour scheduled for 22 to 25 April at Euphoria Lifestyle Golf Estate.

This is according to Jimmy Headbush, tournament official who also said that the tournament will be graced by 150 European-based golfers.

Speaking at the official launch of the tournament at a tourism establishment in the Waterberg area last Thursday, the Chairperson of the Limpopo Tourism Agency (LTA) board, Andrew Dipela who is the main sponsor of the event was quoted saying, this year they wish to also resuscitate the golf passport both for professional and recreational golfers in the country and beyond to enjoy some of the pristine golf courses found in the province.

“We see this as an opportunity for both parties to popularise this initiative to drive domestic tourism in the province.

The Limpopo golf passport will give golfers an opportunity to play a few rounds of golf on any of the participating golf resorts over a given period.

The vision is for this golf event to grow annually and to attract the highest level of professionals from South Africa and abroad,” Dipela said. Sunshine Tour tournament Director, Ludwick Manyama, said they are equally pleased to continue their partnership with LTA and the Limpopo Championship. “We are excited to partner with organisations such as LTA, which has helped us grow the Limpopo Championship to its current international status. We hope to sustain this partnership as it is adding value to the sport tourism profile of the country, but most importantly using golf as the vehicle to showcase to the world the amazing tourism treasures that exist within South Africa.” Renowned golfer, JC Ritchie hopes to win his third title after achieving the feat in 2019 and 2020.