TNM ladies’ golf final on Saturday
The final berth of the 2016 TNM-sponsored ladies’ golf tournament tees off tomorrow at Blantyre Sports Club (BSC) with over 70 golfers ready for the showdown.
BSC’s Ladies’ Golf Captain, Connie Muguvu-Karuku, said all was set to wrap up the tournament.
“We are expecting a field of 70 golfers comprising ladies, juniors and some men. We are very grateful to TNM for their financial support as it has helped to develop the game for the ladies,” Karuku said.
“The BSC ladies` golf section grew by 11 members. The TNM sponsorship has helped grow the ladies’ golf section. More women are now coming forward.”
She added: “The year was a spring board into greater possibilities. Malawi lady golfers have the potential of being `golfers on note` in Southern Africa. With more partners such as TNM, 2017 will be a success story.”
TNM’s Chief Officer, Consumer Services, Daniel Makata, said they were happy to contribute towards the development of ladies’ golf.
“TNM, as a Malawi a n company, is always committed to supporting sports disciplines in the country, and as the company is very happy that the sponsorship has lived up to its objectives of growing ladies’ golf in Malawi,” Makata said.
The tournament will be played on medal scoring format. The first tournament was played in February followed by another one in July.
TNM’s sponsorship is worth K3 million.
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