Robinson, Lewis win Gobabis Nedbank for Good leg
Celonika Robinson and Johan Lewis emerged victorious in the second leg of the 2024 Nedbank for Good Series, which took place at the Gobabis Golf Club on Saturday.Lewis scored 39 points ahead of Burger Bergh in second (34 points) and Willem Wermann in third place (32 points).
In the women’s division, Robinson won the event after scoring 33 points counted in, ahead of second-placed Anta Derks, (33 points counted out). Third place was occupied by Martie Opperman, who scored 28 points.
Speaking after her victory, Robinson said she had enjoyed playing in Gobabis as the tournament was well-organised. “I played on a very low handicap and aimed to get at least 30 points. The course was difficult, but I avoided getting a blackout. I am happy with my performance, and I am looking forward to playing my next tournament in the series.”
She added that she plans to play in six tournaments this year, especially the Oranjemund course, which she has never played on before. She called on more women to participate in golf, saying the sport is relaxing and gives opportunities for ladies to develop new friendships, learn, and exercise.
She paid tribute to the organisers, saying they are doing a fantastic job of giving back to the community.
Good turnout
The coordinator of the Nedbank for Good series, Dan Zwiebel, paid tribute to Gobabis Golf Club, saying they have always been accommodating and adding that he was happy with the turnout.
“Traditionally, Gobabis has a small golfing community, but today, we saw the number of players almost triple that of a normal Saturday at the course. They make us feel special.”
When asked about her thoughts on this leg of the series, Nedbank Namibia Communications and Public Relations Manager, Selma Kaulinge said: “We were amazed by the turnout of players who came to play for a good cause. Just days after concluding the electrifying Nedbank Namibian Newspaper Cup, we are glad to see the Nedbank momentum is still at a high in Gobabis.”
The next event in the Nedbank for Good Series, is in Tsumeb on 8 June, before moving to Oshakati on 22 June, Mariental on 13 July, Oranjemund on 3 August, Henties Bay on 17 August, Rossmund on 24 August, Walvis Bay on 31 August and Windhoek Golf & Country Club on 14 September.
The series final is scheduled for 4 October at Omeya.
The 2024 Nedbank for Good Series is co-sponsored by Pupkewitz Toyota, Vivo Energy Namibia, Agra, AfricaOnline, Namibia Building Solutions, APS, Erongo Marine Enterprises, The Logistics Company Namibia, Gondwana Collection Namibia, CB Enterprises, Pupkewitz Megabuild, and official media partner Future Media.