Chokwe attains World Amateur Golf ranking
Calistus Kolantsho | Monday September 29, 2025 06:00
These include one win, one Top 10 finish, one applied divisor and one counting event. A divisor is when each player is ranked according to their point average, determined by dividing the total number of points by the number of counting rounds played.
The 19-year-old, who currently trains at Balderstone Sport Institute in South Africa, is the first Motswana female golfer to meet the demanding standards of the WAGR.
The standards include performance in designated tournaments worldwide, with recent performances weighted more heavily.
Players earn points based on the tournament’s 'power' (field strength), their finishing position and the quality of the competition.
According to a statement from the Botswana Golf Union (BGU), Chokwe appeared in rankings after recording an average performance of par-8 over 54 or more holes.
“This recognition places her amongst an elite group of the world’s best amateur women champions, a circle reserved only for players who meet this rigorous performance benchmark. Since Botswana began listing tournaments on WAGR four years ago, this marks a historic breakthrough,” the statement reads in part.
“Chokwe’s success is not hers alone; it reflects the dedication of all the women who built a strong competitive field around her,” it added.
For her part, Chokwe said it is an honour to be ranked in the World Amateur Golf rankings.
'I am incredibly honoured and humbled to be the first female from Botswana to be ranked in World Amateur Golf rankings. This represent the hours of practice I put, the challenges I pushed through and the support I received from my family, coach, BGU and everyone who believes in me,' she said.
'This milestone motivates me to continue working hard towards my dream of one day playing professional, and I hope it opens doors for more young girls in Botswana to believe in themselves.'
Speaking to MmegiSport, the golfer's mother, Mmaetsho Chokwe, said they are grateful for such a huge milestone, and it marks the beginning of more hard work and financial sacrifice.
BGU women's vice president, Boipelo Lynda Tshireletso, said the golfer’s achievement is an inspiration to all other women golfers, especially the junior girls.
“They can now see that it is possible and are motivated. It gives me the motivation to put more effort into our development, especially the women’s side,” Tshireletso said.