Kondwani, Michael shine in Umodzi Park Golf
Geoffrince Kondwani and Tigist Michael on Saturday won the Umodzi Park Peermont Monthly Mug at the Lilongwe Golf Club (LGC).
The competition drew a field of over 60 golfers.
Playing off handicap (h/c) 24, Kondwani had a 63 net score ahead of his runner-up Charels Mvula (h/12) who had a 71 net-score.
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The tournament, which was played on medal format, saw Gift Landisi claiming the longest drive. There was no nearest to the pin though.
For his feat, Kondwani got an accommodation voucher for two—complete with breakfast and dinner—at Peermont Hotel
Mvula received an accommodation voucher for two plus breakfast.
In the ladies category, Tigist Michael was the winner while Regina Mwanza was second. Michael and Mwanza got similar prizes as their male counterparts.
Kondwani was overcome with happiness.
“It’s been a great day for me to have won against some good golfers. I thank my playing partners and also thank Umodzi Park management for organising this tournament,” said Kondwani.
Umodzi Park general manager David Church said apart from being a leisure activity for golfers, the sport has the potential to bring tourists in the country because it is a massive global sport.
“We made it a commitment in December last year that we will be involved in the development of golf in the country. We want to make sure we keep up that promise,” he said.
Church also expressed satisfaction with the patronage and described the atmosphere on Saturday as great.
LGC captain Patridge Shycal also thanked Umodzi Park for their continued sponsorship. n
