Online Reporter
Takudzwa Chitsiga
Zimpapers Sports Hub
MUNESU Chimhini says the sky is the limit after making history after he was crowned the 2026 First Capital Bank Zimbabwe Junior Golf champion at Borrowdale Brooke on Sunday.
The Chapman Golf Club-based Chimhini became the first Zimbabwean to win the tournament in its five years of running.
Chimhini was outstanding as he carded 11-under-par to beat Syan Ramchader by six shorts.
Parv Kavia from Uganda finished on two-under in third place while Alexander Frankel was tied with fellow South African, Ruben Hein Churr, in fourth place.
The 15-year-old Chimhini delivered a composed performance against a very strong field.
Since the inaugural edition in 2022, South African junior golfers had won every boys’ title, making Chimhini’s triumph a landmark moment for Zimbabwean golf.
Heading into the final round with a one-shot lead, Chimhini showed remarkable composure under pressure.
“I am glad I played decent golf and I am the first Zimbabwean to win the tournament.
“I have been doing well in previous events.
“My motivation to keep working hard and to compete in age groups way ahead of my age and in amateur events,” said Chimhini.
He added:
“The amateur events are a little challenging because I don’t like the poor course conditions of a good number of the country’s courses where most of the events are played in Zimbabwe.
“I am happy I am currently ranked as the number one on the local order of merit and I look forward to entering amateur events in SA where there are stronger fields and better course conditions closer to what one will most likely encounter at a professional level.”
