The Nedbank Golf Challenge (NGC) holds a prestigious spot in South Africa’s sporting landscape. With a history spanning over 40 years, Nedbank reaffirmed its status as Golf’s Greatest Partner by embracing young and emerging development golfers, granting them an immersive NGC experience.
These gifted young talents have devoted years to honing their skills in the sport. They weren’t just given the opportunity to network with golf enthusiasts but also walked the green, witnessing their role models in action, including American golfer Max Homa, who clinched the coveted trophy on Sunday afternoon.
Nedbank stands as a founding trustee of The Sports Trust, actively supporting cycling, golf, and soccer through its Nedbank Sport Affinity program.
During an exhilarating weekend of golf, the Nedbank Sport Affinity program identified budding golfers from various communities, treating them to an NGC visit as an inspiring gesture, echoing a message of endless possibilities regardless of one’s background. Ensuring inclusivity across age groups and genders, the program welcomed both girls and boys, providing them a platform to network and deepen their understanding of the sport, enriching their burgeoning golf careers.
“Deeply committed to nurturing young athletes’ aspirations and turning their sporting dreams into reality, Nedbank consciously provides financial backing to The Sports Trust, empowering them to discover and nurture sporting talent,” remarks Poovi Pillay, Executive Head of Strategy & CSI at Nedbank.
Jackie Mathebula, Chairman of The Sports Trust, highlights the organization’s commitment to fostering young golfers and other developmental sports in disadvantaged areas. Mathebula emphasizes the recent privilege of bringing aspiring golfers to the prestigious Nedbank Golf Challenge, aiming to inspire and unearth potential African golf sensations within this talented group.
Hailing from Tembisa in Johannesburg’s East, under Coach Frans Molepo’s guidance, juniors like the impressive 16-year-old Thato Nthate, with a handicap of 7, have showcased their skills, securing prizes at the Ekurhuleni Junior Tournaments. Thato, driven by a passion for golf, expressed, “Attending the Nedbank Golf Challenge has been a dream come true. I aim to learn from these top golfers and leverage this experience to fulfill my aspirations in the sport.”
Similarly, the team from Alexandra, mentored by Tshepo Mokoena, shines brightly. These junior golfers, members of The Wanderers Golf Club, excel in the sport. Coach Tshepo Mokoena’s fervor for coaching and empowering these young enthusiasts offers them a positive outlet and steers them toward constructive pursuits. These talented juniors from diverse backgrounds are poised to significantly benefit from their Nedbank Golf Challenge experience, further fueling their golfing aspirations.
You too can #SupportWhatMatters by opening and funding a Nedbank savings or investment account, where donations will be made to The Sports Trust on your behalf, at no cost to you. Your savings or investments contribute to this significant sports initiative, advancing sports development in South Africa.
