Tanzania is one of the 11 countries whose golfers are set to compete in the upcoming East and Central All Africa Regional Challenge Trophy (ECA). This prestigious event is scheduled to take place in Kigali, Rwanda, in November.
Joining Tanzania in the tournament will be lady golfers from Burundi, Kenya, Zambia, Malawi, Uganda, Ethiopia, Mauritius, Reunion, the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DR Congo), and the host nation, Rwanda.
The ECA Regional Challenge Trophy was first introduced in 2009, and this year, the Tanzania Ladies Golf Union (TLGU) president, Queen Siraki, has announced that they have already begun preparations for the 54-hole stroke play competition.
TLGU is proud to have a pool of talented lady golfers who they are confident will represent the country exceptionally well in Kigali and vie for the coveted trophy. Among the potential players in the provisional squad are notable names like Madina Idd, Vicky Elias, and Hawa Wanyeche.
Each participating country will field four players in this championship, making it one of the most significant golf events in the region.
“Tanzania has the best lady golfers who managed to shine in various events on the African continent. Most of them have experience and international exposure. We hope that they will perform well and make us proud,” she said.
She stated that following a unique tournament to be hosted in Dar es Salaam, TLGU will reveal the roster for the event.
After winning the Lugalo Ladies Open a few months ago, Neema Olomi of the Arusha Gymkhana golf club has already guaranteed herself a spot in the competition.
A 54-hole stroke play competition between the teams is held over three days of 18 holes each. For each round, the top three gross scores are used to calculate each country’s score.
The team competition is won by the nation with the lowest cumulative gross score after the first three rounds. The player with the lowest cumulative gross score throughout the three rounds is given an individual prize.