GOLF WRITER
BULAWAYO – The prestigious All Africa Golf Team Championships (AAGTC) will make its return to Zimbabwe from November 27 to December 2, with 20 countries confirming their participation.
This is the first time that the AAGTC have been held in the country since 2017.
The five-day tournament will be hosted at the scenic Bulawayo Golf Club, one of Zimbabwe’s premier golf courses. Top golfing nations from across the continent, including South Africa, Egypt, Morocco, and Kenya, will vie for the coveted title. Zimbabwe, the host nation, will look to leverage home advantage.
Initially, the event was supposed to take place in Seychelles, but the country is unable to host due to disruptive weather and Zimbabwe stepped up to the plate. The last time Zimbabwe hosted this team championship was in 2017 at Elephant Hills Golf Course in Victoria Falls.
The championships will feature a team and individual stroke-play format, with each country represented by a team of four players. Bulawayo Golf Club’s challenging layout, characterized by undulating greens and strategic bunkering, promises to test the mettle of Africa’s finest golfers.
“We’re thrilled to host this prestigious event in Bulawayo,” said Zimbabwe Golf Association president, Martin Chikwana..
“The level of competition will be exceptionally high, and we’re eager to showcase Zimbabwe’s golfing prowess.”
“For us, it’s not only an opportunity to host a continental event of such magnitude, but also to showcase what our country is all about. This championship is not just about competition, but also about nurturing the next generation of golfers through various developmental programmes and initiatives that aim to uncover and cultivate young talent across Africa.
He said the decision to host the event in Bulawayo should not be taken lightly.
Morocco will look to defend their title, having claimed the championship in the previous edition. Practice rounds will take place on November 27, followed by the team championships from November 28-30 and the individual championships from December 1-2.
For live updates, scores, and news from the All Africa Golf Team Championships, visit the official website. Join the conversation on social media using #AAGTC2024.
The All Africa Golf Team Championships is a biennial event sanctioned by the African Golf Confederation, showcasing the continent’s top golfing talent.