The weeklong Zone VI event takes place in Ndola, Zambia. The nine-member Botswana team has been in camp since Monday. It consists of Orapa best golfer Diane Lucas, reigning Botswana Amateur Open champion Stuart Smith, Mpho Kelosiwang, Phenyo Lekgoa, Tshedi Keabetswe, Walter Seokemong, Shane Granger and Dikgang Lemogang. Smith, Makoko and Lemogang will be competing in the Zone VI tournament for the first time. The team goes to Zambia fresh from taking part in the BP Jwaneng Open Championship that was won by Lucas. Two weeks ago, the players took part in the Botswana Open where the final squad was selected. Before their departure, Lucas told Mmegi Sport that they intend to be good ambassadors on and off the course. "I want to tell Batswana that we are going there to compete. We have the passion for this game and we would bring good things to this country," said the former captain.
He is happy the team has had ample time to prepare. Since January, the players have been under the tutelage of highly-rated South African tactician, Michael Balderstone.
