New Era

Desert Golf Classic slated for December

- ■ Staff Reporter N

edbank Namibia has once again committed N$110 000 towards hosting the Nedbank Desert Classic golf event, which will take place at the Rossmund Golf Course in Swakopmund on 28-29 December.

JG van Graan, Nedbank Namibia’s chief financial officer, said with the success of last year’s event, Nedbank is excited to once again be part of the golf competitio­n.

“The Nedbank Desert Classic event usually draws some of the top golf players in Namibia and our aim is to present them with a world class experience when they step onto the Rossmund Golf Course in December,” said van Graan. Dan Zwiebel of DZ Golf says the Nedbank Desert Classic will follow a betterball stableford format with a scramble drive. “The field can accommodat­e 72 teams, and these will be allocated on a first come first served basis. Interested teams are welcome to contact me directly at an@dzgolf.com.na,” said Zwiebel.

Entries close on 20 December and entry fees will once again

be N$1 000 per player and will include both green and competitio­n fees, as well as top-notch welcoming gifts, halfway house treats on both golfing days and a prize giving lunch for all participan­ts. The Nedbank Desert Classic provides the perfect backdrop to end off both an engaging year and month for Nedbank Namibia in Swakopmund, considerin­g the fact that the bank is also hosting the Nedbank Desert Dash on 1112 December, as well as the Nedbank Swakopmund Food Festival on 18-19 December at the coastal town.

 ?? Photo: Contribute­d ?? From the tee… The Nedbank Desert Classic golf event will take place at the Rossmund Golf Course in Swakopmund on 28-29 December.
Photo: Contribute­d From the tee… The Nedbank Desert Classic golf event will take place at the Rossmund Golf Course in Swakopmund on 28-29 December.

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