MECC to host SunBet Durban City Pro-Am

The national event, hosted by Sibaya Casino, will include two formats: a team competition of one PGA professional and three amateurs over 36 holes and an individual competition for pros over 54 holes.

The event is set to draw some of South Africa’s top PGA Professionals on the National Order of Merit and familiar names in golf, including,  Ivano Ficalbi, Dane Vosloo (5 time KZN order of merit champion), Dave Usendorff, and Kevin Stone (Golf Director at Mount Edgecombe), Michael Scholz to name a few.

PGA SA CEO Ivano Ficalbi said they were excited that this inaugural competition would be hosted in Durban.

“The city of Durban has always been known for excellent golfing weather during winter and all our participants are eagerly looking forward to this event, over both courses at Mount Edgecombe.

“We are also excited and proud to welcome SunBet and Sibaya Casino as title partners for this event.

“Our aim is ultimately to grow this event year-on-year and to ensure it becomes a regular stop on the national golfing calendar,” he said.

Sibaya General Manager, Myan Moodley said they welcomed this event in KwaZulu Natal.

“This is much-needed for the province during these challenging times.

“Apart from inspiring our golfing community, this event will also do a lot to promote tourism to KwaZulu Natal,” he said.

SunBet General Manager, Nitesh Matai, said Sun International was committed to supporting sport in the country and this was one of the ways they could give back.

“It has been difficult to draw professional golf competitions to Durban due to a lack of sponsorship. We hope that this event will herald a fresh start for the city,” he said.

Pro-Am four balls are still available and can be purchased by contacting Warren Rudolph on 071 680 3778 or go to www.flytevents.co.za to enter online