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Teams are expected to start arriving in Bulawayo on Sunday ahead of the All Africa Golf Team Championships that are set to kick off at the Bulawayo Golf Club from October 27 to November 2, bringing together 15 countries from across the continent.
Three teenage golf prodigies Keegan Shutt (18), Tanaka Chatora (18) and Vincent Chidambazina (18) are part of a five-member Zimbabwe team that also includes top amateur golfers Michael Wallace (20) and Kelvin Muchenje (23).
Zimbabwe Golf Association (ZGA) president, Martin Chikwanha, expressed his excitement about hosting the prestigious tournament.
“We are thrilled to welcome Africa’s top golfers to Bulawayo Golf Club. This championship is a fantastic opportunity for our local talent to shine on the international stage.”
The championship will commence with teams arriving on Sunday, followed by an official practice round and opening ceremony on Monday. The four-round tournament will tee off on 29 October with the final round to be played on 2 November, culminating in a prize presentation ceremony.
Bulawayo Golf Club, located in the heart of Zimbabwe’s second-largest city, boasts a challenging 18-hole layout that promises to test the skills of Africa’s finest amateur golfers.
Chikwanha added: “We have worked tirelessly to ensure the course is in top condition. We are confident that our hospitality and facilities will make this a memorable experience for all participants.”
Golf enthusiasts can expect an intense competition among the 15 participating nations. The All Africa Golf Team Championship is a premier event in African golf, showcasing the continent’s rising stars.
By hosting this prestigious event, Zimbabwe reinforces its position as a hub for golf in Africa, providing a platform for local golfers to compete against the best from the continent.
The Deputy Tourism Minister, Hon Tongai Mnangagwa, said he was excited at the prospect of Africa’s best amateur golfers competing at the country’s oldest golf club.
“This is a wonderful opportunity for the country to showcase not just its golfing talent but the quality golf courses available. This is an opportunity for the nation to make a statement as a go to destination for Sports Tourism. Sports Tourism is growing as a sub-sector in Tourism and events like this one are exactly what we need to make a global shout about our readiness to host regional and global sporting events,” Dep Minister Mnangagwa said.
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