Schmidt, Chifupa win Windhoek leg of the Nedbank for Good Series

Heinrich Schmidt and Claris Chipfupa emerged as victors in the tenth round of this year’s Nedbank for Good Series at the Windhoek Golf & Country Club on Saturday.

A total of 79 amateur golf players, of which seven were women, successfully teed off under windy conditions in a bid to win a spot in the finals taking place in two weeks’ time at the Omeya Golf Club. 

In the men’s competition, the race was so tight that some players in the top five had to be separated by a count-out. Schmidt scored 42 points to come out on top, ahead of Granworth Vries who came second on 39 after beating Benoit Schrywer on a count-out.

Tiaan Grobler and Brandon Stoffels each scored 38 points each, with Grobler taking fourth place via the count-out.

In the women’s competition, Chipfupa scored 42 points, while Celonika Robinsoncame second on 35 points and Natasja Louw third on 32 points.

Organiser Dan Zwiebel said the event went well despite difficult weather conditions.

“Congratulations to the winners for a great performance today. The wind made it a bit difficult for the players, but they produced some good scores. We would like to thank the committee and management for their support in delivering yet another top-notch event. We look forward to the final where we will crown this year’s champion,” he said.

This year’s series kicked off at Omeya Golf Club before going to Gobabis, Oranjemund, Tsumeb, Mariental, Oshakati, Walvis Bay, Rossmund Golf Course, Henties Bay Golf & Lifestyle Estate, and finally coming to the Windhoek Golf & Country Club. 

As part of Nedbank Namibia’s commitment to giving back to the community, the event’s proceeds are directed towards the Rössing Foundation and its primary beneficiaries, the pupils and teachers in rural schools, who have benefited immensely from the Nedbank for Good Series. The Mobile Laboratory will be available for learners at Omeya Golf Club, which will help them gain knowledge through various experiments. 

Nedbank Namibia Communication and Public Relations Manager, Selma Kaulinge said: “As we bid adieu to the exciting games we had in this year’s edition of the Nedbank for Good Series, we stand at the brink of greatness, with the final games of shimmering on the horizon. The journey has been great and as we brace for the finale at Omeya on 6 October, we expect nothing but the best showcase of excellence. We would like to thank all our supporting sponsors for journeying with us on this years’ edition of the series.” Kaulinge said. 

It’s all systems go as the finalists now head to Omeya Golf Club on Friday, 6 October, to crown the champion of the Nedbank for Good Series and once again conclude another successful year.