The Nedbank for Good Series commenced its 2025 northern region tour with an exciting round 6 competition in Oshakati this past weekend.

As part of its ongoing growth and development mission of golf in Namibia, the seventh round will be in Tsumeb on 19 July. 

Round 8 will take place in Grootfontein, which will make its official debut on 26 July.

It will mark a significant expansion of its 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 this year, local favourite Jeremiah Andreas emerged victorious. 

He claimed the title from 2023 and 2024 winner Antonius Amugongo.

Andreas scored 42 points to emerge victorious ahead of second-placed David Johannes, who scored 41 points counted in (C/I).

Third place was claimed by Ludwig Mukwirongo, who scored 41 points, counting out C/O ahead of fourth-placed Gebhard Mbako.

Mbako scored 41 points C/O and Nelson Johannes scored 41 points C/O in fifth position.

In the women’s division, Sesilia Nkoshi put aside her festive mood, having attended a wedding, before joining the women golfers on the course to claim victory by 41 points ahead of 2023 and 2024 champion Eveline Shilongo.

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

Series organiser Dan Zwiebel praised the passionate participation in the northern regions.

He said the Oshakati Golf Club and its members have always supported the series.

“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. 

“Our winner for the ladies’ section was Nkoshi from the Windhoek Golf Course and Country Club. 

She was in the north for a wedding, and we managed to get her on the field,” Zwiebel stated.

He said 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 the co-sponsors.

He remarked that their continued support helps develop the sport.

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. 

He said 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,” he added. 

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

The 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.

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 on 16 August 2025, Rossmund Golf Course on 23 August and Walvis Bay Golf on 30 August 2025.

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