Top golfers clash in Botswana Closed
Friday, February 20, 2015

Defending Champion: Seokemong
Defending champion, Walter Seokemong is among favourites although young sensation, Leroy Pearmain is always a threat. Pearmain missed last year’s competition due to international assignments.
The tournament will be divided into four categories namely; Championship (handicap 0-9), A Division (handicap 10-16) B division (handicap 17-24) and the Women’s Division (0-24). Botswana Golf Union (BGU) secretary general, Mpho Kelosiwang said all divisions will play 36 holes over the two days and over 80 participants from Botswana are expected to take part.
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