Online Reporter
Takudzwa Chitsiga
Zimpapers Sports Hub
THE sixth edition of the International Pairs Golf Tournament was officially launched with an improved number of amateur golfers expected to take part.
The qualifiers whose winners will take part in the international tournament in Tenerife, Spain in October will begin this morning across several golf courses throughout the country.
International Pairs Golf Tournament has grown to become one of Zimbabwe’s premier amateur golf event which has seen support from the Zimbabwe Tourism Authority, Sterling Group of Hotels, Evolution and the Zimbabwe Golf Association.
The 2026 edition marks the sixth edition of the tournament with previous winners having travelled to Spain, Portugal and South Africa.
Since its introduction in Zimbabwe, the tournament has continued to expand in participation.
Specifically designed to cater for an average social golfer, who constitutes approximately 90 percent of the golfing population the tournament provides ordinary club golfers with an extraordinary opportunity to compete on an international stage.
The tournament will feature qualifying events hosted at 26 golf clubs across Zimbabwe, with a total of 35 qualifying tournaments taking place nationwide.
The qualifiers will culminate in the national finals to be held at Harare Country Club on August 22 with the winning team earning the honour of representing Zimbabwe at the International Pairs World Finals in Spain in October, with all participation expenses fully covered.
Over the past six years, the National Final has been hosted in different parts of the country, a deliberate strategy aimed at promoting domestic tourism and showcasing Zimbabwe’s diverse golfing and tourism destinations.
A key partner in the tournament is the Zimbabwe Tourism Authority, whose collaboration has been instrumental in aligning the tournament with the national drive to promote local travel and tourism.
Through golf, the tournament encourages participants and supporters to explore different regions of Zimbabwe, thereby contributing to increased domestic tourism.
The competition attracts participants from all walks of life, bringing together golfers across different age groups, professions, and social backgrounds.
Under the 2026 theme, “Explore Zimbabwe – One Fairway at a Time,” the tournament seeks to further strengthen the connection between sport and tourism while providing memorable experiences for golfers throughout the country.
