Local golfers urged to improve their scores
Tuesday, November 26, 2013
Mushango told Mmegi Sport after the 2013 Orange Golf Classics Championships that were held at Phakalane Golf Estate over the weekend that Batswana golfers' scores were not recognised when they participated in the international arena because they were high.
David Masole of Gaborone Golf Club walked away as the winner with a gross score of 78. Mushango said the championship division score was par 73 and the winner should have scored less than that.
While every citizen, including the Head of State, has the right to voice opinions, the tone and context of the President’s comments were regrettably dismissive and risk chilling free expression in our country. The remarks are not isolated. They form part of a disturbing pattern of public attacks on independent institutions pillars essential to the healthy functioning of our democracy. The Judiciary, the Legislature, and now the media have all...