Myeki to spearhead title defence
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Randpark's Zethu Myeki will spearhead South Africa's title defence at the three-day All-Africa Challenge Trophy (AACT) in Ghana, alongside new caps Casandra Hall and Lenanda van der Watt.
Myeki became the first black female golfer from South Africa to don the green and gold in 2016, when she teamed up with Kaleigh Telfer and Ivanna Samu for the country's 12th victory at the biennial event in Tunisia.
South Africa has won every edition of the team event since its inception in 1992, with the exception of 2006 and Women's Golf South Africa (WGSA) president Sally Greasley has every confidence that the team can continue their proud history at the tournament.
"Zethu gained valuable experience in Tunisia and during South Africa's sixth consecutive victory in the Regional All-Africa Challenge Trophy (RAACT) in Lesotho last year," said Greasley.
"Her game has gone from strength to strength following her move to Ladies Golf Gauteng in January. As the most senior player, she's well-equipped to lead Casandra and Lenanda, who have both enjoyed outstanding, seasons this year.
"There is a huge demand for international competition in Africa, but budget constraints make it tough for African nations to travel abroad. Hence, the AACT, supported by the Royal and Ancient Golf Club (R&A), is an extremely popular event on the Africa schedule.
"This championship brings together the best amateur golfers in Africa. We expect a very challenging championship this year, as the standard of competition has improved exponentially in the last 10 years, but Zethu, Cass and Lenanda are well-prepared for the challenge ahead,” Greasley added.
Randpark's Zethu Myeki will spearhead South Africa's title defence at the three-day All-Africa Challenge Trophy (AACT) in Ghana, alongside new caps Casandra Hall and Lenanda van der Watt.
Myeki became the first black female golfer from South Africa to don the green and gold in 2016, when she teamed up with Kaleigh Telfer and Ivanna Samu for the country's 12th victory at the biennial event in Tunisia.
South Africa has won every edition of the team event since its inception in 1992, with the exception of 2006 and Women's Golf South Africa (WGSA) president Sally Greasley has every confidence that the team can continue their proud history at the tournament.
"Zethu gained valuable experience in Tunisia and during South Africa's sixth consecutive victory in the Regional All-Africa Challenge Trophy (RAACT) in Lesotho last year," said Greasley.
"Her game has gone from strength to strength following her move to Ladies Golf Gauteng in January. As the most senior player, she's well-equipped to lead Casandra and Lenanda, who have both enjoyed outstanding, seasons this year.
"There is a huge demand for international competition in Africa, but budget constraints make it tough for African nations to travel abroad. Hence, the AACT, supported by the Royal and Ancient Golf Club (R&A), is an extremely popular event on the Africa schedule.
"This championship brings together the best amateur golfers in Africa. We expect a very challenging championship this year, as the standard of competition has improved exponentially in the last 10 years, but Zethu, Cass and Lenanda are well-prepared for the challenge ahead,” Greasley added.
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