Walvis Bay golfers delivered an outstanding performance to claim the team title at the 41st FNB SAGES Inter-Branch Tournament, held at Rossmund Golf Club in Swakopmund, finishing six points ahead of their nearest competitors.
The prestigious tournament attracted more than 70 golfers daily, with participants from across Namibia and neighbouring regions competing in three divisions for individual and team honours.
The Walvis Bay quartet of Tienie de Wet, Wilma de Wet, Willie van Zyl and René Bosman accumulated an impressive 432 points to secure the overall team championship. Rossmund Seniors finished runners-up with 426 points, while the Kestrels claimed third place on 423 points.
In the individual A Division, Des Benson took top honours with 150 points. Jan van Wyk of Windhoek finished second on 143 points after winning a count-out against Walvis Bay’s Tienie de Wet. Hennie Grobler of Henties Bay won the B Division with 144 points, while Achmet Abrahams secured second place on 140 points, edging out René Bosman on a count-out. The C Division was dominated by Wiebke Frey, who accumulated 156 points.
Dirk Schuler finished second with 144 points, while Rina Knight completed the top three. Another major highlight for Walvis Bay came during the awards ceremony when Willie (P) van Zyl received the prestigious Namibia SAGES 2026 Order of Merit Award in recognition of his outstanding performances throughout the season.
Other special awards included Jan van Wyk, who received the Best Veteran Average award with 35.75 points, while Mari Hoon was recognised as the Lady with the Best Daily Average after recording 37.5 points.
Natasha Louw of Windhoek received the Best Inland Lady Golfer of the Week award, while Gerhard Pool of Mossel Bay was recognised for his loyal attendance. The victory marks another proud achievement for Walvis Bay Golf Club, highlighting the depth of local golfing talent and the strong team spirit within the SAGES fraternity. Beyond the competition, the tournament once again celebrated friendship, sportsmanship and the enduring camaraderie that makes senior golf an important part of Namibia’s sporting community.
The successful tournament was made possible through the support of First National Bank (FNB), W&B Building Supplies, Dr Dean Kock, Swakopmund SuperSpar/Tops and Food Lovers Market. Photos: Rossmund Golf Club
By Rudi Bowe
