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Takudzwa Chitsiga
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ZIMBABWE top professional golfers – Kieran and Scott Vincent – made the cut at the International Series Qatar at the weekend.
The brothers were part of the field at the US$2,5 million purse tournament at Doha Golf Club.
Kieran recorded his second successive top ten finish after he was placed tied for ninth.
He pocketed a cool US$46 375 for his efforts.
Kieran had rounds of 73, 67, 71 and 70 for a total 281, seven-under-par, for a four way tie with Ian Snyman, Jaco Ahlers and Luis Masaveu.
His elder brother Scott finished in 28th place.
Scott was in an eight-way tie to pocket US$14 514 for his efforts.
The 2024 International Series Qatar was won by Peter Uihlein, who earned his second title of the year.
Uihlein pulled away from the field for a five-shot win on 16-under 272.
Uihlein won the $450,000 winner’s share of the $2,500,000 purse.
He beat South African Major winner Charl Schwartzel, who finished second.
Schwartzel’s Stinger teammate, Louis Oosthuizen, another Major winner finished in a tie for third place on nine-under total with Miguel Tabuena.
Meanwhile, Michael Wallace was crowned the Zimbabwe Matchplay Tournament champion at ZRP Golf Club on Sunday.
Wallace, who is the leading local amateur, managed to win the four rounds tournament on 50 points ahead of Kelvin Muchenje of ZRP Golf Club, who managed 45 points.
Third place went to Darlington Chikanyambidze of Royal Harare, who finished on 40.
In a statement after the last tournament of the season the Zimbabwe Golf Association said:
“ZGA would like to take this opportunity to thank all the golfers who took part in the 2024 season. We are also indebted to all the stakeholders who supported us in one way or another.
“The 2025 National Calendar of Events will be published in due course.”
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