SA’S DAVIDSE WINS KING’S CUP, NETS E166 500

EZULWINI – Visiting South Africa’s golfer Keenan Davidse emerged as the champion of the prestigious King’s Cup Golf Tournament held at Ezulwini Country Club, yesterday.
With an impressive score of 137, including a remarkable seven under par, Davidse clinched victory in a challenging two-day event. He triumphed over Malawian competitor Paul Chidale in a gripping play-off on the 18th hole, securing a substantial E116 500 in prize money.

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The tournament, which attracted more than 100 golfers, commenced two days ago, and concluded yesterday. For much of the final day, South Africa’s Thanda Mavundla held the lead; however, both Davidse and Chidale surged ahead in the last five holes, resulting in a nail-biting finish and the crowning of a new champion. Chidale, finishing in second place, earned E112 500, while Mavundla and Trevor Mahoney, who tied for third place, shared a prize of E81 000. Notably, James Pennington became the first liswati to secure a place among the top 30 competitors, sharing E20 700 with six other golfers who tied for 11th place with one-under-par. Each of them will receive E3 450.

In the amateur category, Khanya Nhlengetfwa excelled with a score of 152, earning a voucher worth E16 650 for golf clubs.Davidse expressed his elation at claiming his first trophy in 16 years. “I’m honoured to participate in Eswatini, and I extend my gratitude to Vusi Dlamini, one of the tournament organisers. Winning this significant tournament would not have been possible without the unwavering support of my family and, of course, hard work,” he stated. He also encouraged those who did not secure a win to maintain their resilience and continue striving for glory.Nhlengethwa described his victory as humbling and expressed hope that it would enhance his golfing skills.

“I want to thank the professional golfers who inspire us to aim for the stars; I could not have achieved this without the motivation derived from competing alongside seasoned professionals,” he articulated. He also acknowledged his family’s steadfast support throughout his golfing journey. Conversely, Pennington voiced his frustration regarding his performance over the past two days. “Despite a poor start attributed to my putting, I endeavoured to recover on the final day, which enabled me to finish in the top 30. I would have relished winning the tournament had I performed better from the outset,” he lamented. 
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