The tables were turned when the hard-working men who usually carry the golf bags and assist the players with advice, got their day to play 18 holes of competitive golf.
The Caddy Challenge was hosted by Mbombela Golf Club on Monday.
“This is the 13th playing of the annual Caddie Challenge. This event sees the local clubs’ caddies compete against each other to see who is the best of the best.
“However, the club also takes this opportunity to thank them for their year’s service and dedication to the members and visitors of the club, by donating food hampers and cash that they can take home to their families, leading up to the festive season.
“These individuals often get up early in the morning to travel to the club in the hope of being offered the opportunity to caddy for a golfer, which sometimes does not materialize. They are an integral part of the golf experience that the club offers, and therefore it is our chance to give back to them in a unique way.
“They truly look forward to the event each year and the chance to have the bragging rights of being the best golfer among themselves.
“We also thank all the corporates that became involved to ensure the day is a success,” said Darren Plumb, CEO of Mbombela Golf Club.
The caddies’ representative, Lawrence Masango, thanked the sponsors on behalf of the competitors.
Thomas Mkhatshwa of Team Tripwired was the champion golfer of the 2022 Caddie Challenge on 33 points.
The runner-up was Patrick Mkhatshwa (Subaru) on 31 points. Eric Nkosi (Du Toit-Smuts) was third, also on 31.
The rest of the top 10:
• 4th: Markus Mdluli (3% Property): 29
• 5th: George Mashigo (3% Property): 29
• 6th: Sipho Nkosi: 29
• 7th: Amos Milazi (Kishugu Fleet): 28
• 8th: Moses Mkhomazi (Lowveld Media): 28
• 9th: Solile Mgwenya (Standard Bank): 27
• 10th: Ludick Nconco (Tripwired): 27.
The sponsors of the 2022 Caddie Challenge were:
• 3% Property
• Kishugu Fleet
• Silamanzi
• Kruger and Partners
• Subaru Nelspruit
• Lowveld Media
• Hi-Q Nelspruit
• Du Toit-Smuts Attorneys
• Standard Bank
• Tripwired.
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