Mhotsha will be at the Stanbic Bank Gaborone Golf Club for the Botswana Ladies Open tournament. Invited as a guest of honour, Mhotsha decided to make it extra special by stepping on the tee-box and taking the first shot. She told MmegiSport that it is a privilege to be a special guest at the event, having been a champion of the Open Championship and having progressed through the amateur ranks, competing in the Botswana Golf Union (BGU). As a professional golfer, she now aspires to qualify for to the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games. “You will see me in the tee-box, but I will not be playing in the tournament; however, I will be doing the opening tee-shot for the tournament,” Mhotsha said.
The defending champion, Loapi Chokwe, said preparing for the tournament was exciting; she had on-course sessions with her coach, mental sessions to ensure she is mentally prepared, and gym sessions with her trainer. “Yes, there is pressure and there will always be, but I am not focused on that. I am going to play and have fun. I have been playing in tournaments at my school, Balderstone Sport Institute in South Africa, and I am excited to be playing at home. My target for this tournament is to enjoy the golf course, have fun, and learn as I play, as every tournament I play is a learning experience,” she said.
