Nedbank for Good winner takes it by a single point

Golf
  • 1 Day Ago 10 July 2025
The Nedbank for Good golf series commenced its 2025 northern region tour with an exciting round 6 competition in Oshakati last weekend.

As part of its ongoing growth and development mission of golf in Namibia, the seventh round will be in Tsumeb on 19 July and round 8 will take place in Grootfontein, which will make its official debut on 26 July, marking another expansion of the series’ northern rounds.

The two new northern venues follow the introduction of Okahandja as the first addition for the 2025 season, which was announced earlier this year.

In the men's competition at Oshakati, local favourite Jeremiah Andreas emerged victorious on 42 points, taking over the title from 2023 and 2024 winner Antonius Amugongo.

David Johannes (41 points) was placed second on count-out ahead of three other contenders – Ludwig Mukwirongo (41, third), fourth-placed Gebhard Mbako (41) and Nelson Johannes (41, fifth).

Ladies’ winner Sesilia Nkoshi is from Windhoek Golf Club. She was in the north for a wedding and put aside her festive mood to join the women’s golfers on the course, claiming victory on 41 points ahead of 2023 and 2024 champion Eveline Shilongo.

Second-placed Shilongo scored 31 points, ahead of third-placed Hilya Ininga.



Growing interest from players

Series organiser, Dan Zwiebel, praised the passionate participation in the northern regions, in particular the Oshakati Golf Club and its members.

“The turnout for our northern events has always been excellent. This has ignited interest in the sport in these parts of the country. This year, we had 24 players in the field at Oshakati, including three ladies.

“This growth not only highlights the series' increasing reach but also reinforces its ongoing dedication to nurturing local talent.”

Zwiebel paid tribute to the main sponsor, Nedbank Namibia, and all the co-sponsors, saying their continued input helps develop the sport while also supporting a good cause.

This year's series proceeds go directly to Agra ProVision, whose goal is to train, service, and support underserved agricultural communities.

Nedbank Namibia's Chief Commercial Officer, JG van Graan, praised the organisers for adding the three new venues, saying their innovation will help increase the number of participants in the sport and raise more funds to support those in need:

“We are thrilled to welcome Grootfontein, alongside Outjo and Okahandja, as new venues for the Nedbank for Good Series this year. This expansion is a testament to Nedbank's ongoing dedication to growing golf in Namibia, ensuring that the sport reaches and benefits even more communities across our beautiful country.”

Van Graan said the new competition will bring along a new challenge, helping the players become more competitive, while the competition becomes more exciting.

He said the Nedbank for Good Series plays a vital role in providing a crucial platform for local golf talent to shine, hone their skills, and compete at a high level.



Up next

After a busy July, another new venue, Outjo Golf Club, will take centre stage on 2 August, before Henties Bay Golf and Lifestyle Estate joins the party 16 August, Rössmund Golf Course on 23 August, and Walvis Bay Golf on 30 August.

The penultimate competition will take place at the Windhoek Golf Club on 13 September, followed by the grand finale at Omeya Golf Club on Friday, 3 October.

The 2025 Nedbank for Good series is proudly sponsored by Nedbank Namibia, and supported by Autohaus Windhoek, Vivo Energy, AfricaOnline, Agra, B2Gold, Gondwana Collection Namibia, JTC Namibia, King Price, Pupkewitz Megabuild, Town Lodge Windhoek, WV-Manufacturing and Future Media.