Walvis Bay Golf Club enjoyed a busy week of competitive golf, with 47 players taking part in Saturday’s Medal competition, which also saw JWM crowned the Medal Mania champions.
Wynand Breytenbach Jnr produced an outstanding performance to claim the best nett prize with a score of 62, followed by Jens Paschke on 68 and Wilma de Wet on 69. Bertus Venter secured the best gross prize with a score of 74.
In the Stableford competition, Christopher Hill claimed first place with 38 points, narrowly ahead of Andre Burger on 37 points. Nardo Sardinha took home the prize for the most golf. The highlight of the day was the crowning of JWM as the Medal Mania champions, following an excellent team performance.
Wednesday’s competition proved tightly contested, with all three leading players finishing on 21 points. Robert Muzuza secured victory on a count-out, followed by Christo Muller in second place and Bertus Venter in third.
The Thursday Seniors competition was won by Bertus Fokkens with an impressive 43 points. Willie van Wyk finished second on 40 points, while Hoffie Viljoen took third place with 37 points. Fokkens also claimed the brood prize.
Meanwhile, Walvis Bay golfers celebrated notable success at the National SAGES tournament hosted at Rossmund. The team comprising Wilma de Wet, Tienie de Wet, Bossie Bosman and Willie van Zyl emerged victorious.
Individual honours also went to local golfers, with Desmond Benson winning the A-Division Best Gross prize, while Willie van Zyl claimed the SAGES Order of Merit title. Photos: Walvis Bay Golf Club
By Rudi Bowe
