Hilma Nalupe
The Nedbank for Good Series reached its final qualifying stop in Windhoek on Saturday, where John Williams and Justine Shikulo triumphed at the Windhoek Golf and Country Club.
Their victories in round 13 not only capped off an exciting preliminary stage but also booked their spots in the much-anticipated finals at Omeya Golf Club on 3 October, where 25 qualifiers (13 men and 12 women) will battle for the 2025 title.
In the men’s division, Williams delivered a superb performance, finishing first with 43 points. He edged past John Chadiywa (41 points), while Philip Steenberg and Melt van Schoor both recorded 40 points, with Steenberg taking third on count-in.
Despite his win, Williams said the result was a surprise: “I did not come to win; I had zero game plan, just to get the ball in the fairway. I came just to enjoy myself and support the cause.”
On the women’s side, Shikulo emerged victorious with 41 points on count-in, narrowly beating Lucy Mohale, who also scored 41 points on count-out. Suene Venter secured third with 39 points.
Shikulo admitted she hadn’t expected the victory. “My game plan for the day was to keep the ball in play and avoid hero shots that would land me in trouble,” she shared.
A total of 98 amateur golfers, including 14 women, took part in the Individual Stableford format competition, which awarded points based on net scores for each hole.
Organiser Dan Zwiebel of DZ Golf praised the series’ expansion and impact.
“This year, we proudly added smaller towns like Okahandja, Grootfontein, and Outjo, and the response has been amazing. We are not only supporting charities but also growing the game of golf in Namibia,” he said.
This year’s Nedbank for Good Series travelled across Namibia, with rounds held at Omeya, Oranjemund, Gobabis, Okahandja, Mariental, Oshakati, Grootfontein, Outjo, Henties Bay, Swakopmund, Walvis Bay, and Windhoek. Proceeds from the 2025 edition will benefit Agra ProVision, which provides vital services and training to rural farming communities.