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The one day event will adopt a Four Ball Best Ball format.
In the format, two players play as partners although the hole is played by each of them, using their individual full handicaps.
At the conclusion of the hole, the player who records the highest number of points has his or her score entered on the card. If the partners score equal points on the hole, the score of the player who first completed the hole will be recorded.
There is no need to record both scores since only the best score is required.
To speed up the game, it is customary practice for players to pick up their ball once it is impossible for them to exceed their partner’s score.
Some of the top amateur players expected to tee off include top lady golfers, Acy Zerf, Rodna Mutasa and Lorraine Huna.
Former Highlanders chairman, Roger Muhlwa tees off at just before midday while for Hwange Golf Club chairman Victor Rakabopa, this will be his first major tournament after the ceremonial Kamandama Memorial Tourney.
Other players expected include Mufaro Chivonivoni and Moses Mlalazi.
Meanwhile, a highly-charged contest is expected at Chapman Golf Club in the capital today and tomorrow for the second edition of the Open Classic Golf Tournament.
Seasoned campaigner, Shane Pringle who won the Open Classic on the very same day the Golden Pilsener Zambezi Tour was launched, is the defending champion of the $15 000 tournament.
More than 100 professional and amateurs golfers are expected to take part, including Bulawayo’s own Phillip Tshuma.
There will be international flair to the tournament as Zambians, Michael Chiluba, Patrick Mwenapole and Obert Sholoma as well as
Members of the South African Big Easy Tour, Alpheus Kelapile, Thanda Mavhundla and Mark Williams are taking part in the tournament.
Online Reporter