‘IT’S BIGGER’

…As bank pumps $200, 000 into Zanaco Masters

ZANACO has unveiled a US$200, 000 sponsorship package for this year’s Zanaco Masters golf tournament to be staged at Lusaka Golf Club.

And speaking during the launch of the Masters which will feature professional golfers from over 20 countries, Zanaco Managing Director Henk Mulder reaffirmed the bank’s commitment to continue supporting the biggest golf event in Zambia.

Mulder said Zanaco is proud to be associated with this year’s tournament which has continued to yield dividends for the bank since it took over the sponsorship of the championship three years ago. Sports Minister Emmanuel Mulenga who was the guest of honour during the launch hailed Zanaco for facilitating the growth of golf in the country through the sponsorship of the Zanaco Masters.

Mulenga said Government is now hoping that this time a Zambian will win the tournament which is on the Sun Shine tour.

“Government is alive to the fact that the country has continued to record increased improvement in the sport of golf this has been demonstrated by the Zambia Golf Union increasing the involvement of young golfers and it is hoped that they will soon produce a champion,” Mulenga said.

And organising committee chairperson Roy Penney said this year’s winner of the prestigious tournament will walk away with K2.2m.

Penney said the committee decided to increase the prize money to make the tournament big and better this year.