Chalulu, Ziyaad shine in F & M Motors Jnr Golf
Marcus Chalulu and Ziyaad Mussa ’s sheer quality on the golf course continues to shine like a flare.
Chalulu and Mussa emerged winners in 18 and nine-hole categories for boys, respectively while Matamando Kalima won the five-hole section at Blantyre Sports Club (BSC) on Sunday.
Playing off 33 handicap (h/c), the 12-year-old Chalulu grossed 98 to earn a net of 62. His runner-up Killian Mmangeni (36h/c) had 107 gross and registered net 71. Innocent Rodrick (24h/c) finished third with net 115.
In the girls category, Quassira Lambat (36h/c) won after registering 85 net. Her runner-up was Julian Rodrick (36h/c) with a 101 net score.
In the nine-hole boys category, six-year-old Ziyaad continued his dominance after claiming the first position with 65 net while Akuzike Kumsinda was his runner-up on 69 net. Brian MacTavish was third with net 70.
Hawa Rodrick was the winner in girls category followed by Talumba Ntaba whereas Lohan Siraj was third.
In the five-hole category, Josh Suzi-Banda was Kalima’s runner-up while Dan Vosloo Jnr was third.
F & M Motors general manager Mussa Lambat said they were proud to be associated with junior golf development.
“Last year we also sponsored a tournament and it is encouraging to note that the handicaps of the junior golfers have improved since then. We have seen a lot of Zone VI Golf Championship material.”
F & M Motors specialise in motor vehicle repairs, recovery and breakdown, among other services.
Southern Region Junior Golf Development Committee spokesperson and coach Dingaan Chirwa thanked F & M for sponsoring the monthly tournament.
“Many thanks to the parents for encouraging the children in this programme and the junior golfers themselves for their commitment and passion to the sport. There has been tremendous progress,” he
