Lindani Ndwandwe

Lindani Ndwandwe (born 26 February 1975)[1] is a South African professional golfer.

Lindani Ndwandwe
Personal information
Born (1975-02-26) 26 February 1975
Nongoma, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Nationality South Africa
ResidenceDurban, South Africa
Career
Turned professional1998
Current tour(s)Sunshine Tour
Professional wins2
Number of wins by tour
Sunshine Tour2

Ndwandwe grew up in Nongoma, KwaZulu-Natal.[2] He was introduced to the game by his brother Mandla who would use sticks and bottles as golf clubs and golf balls.[1] He honed his skills as a caddie at Durban Country Club[2] and Beachwood Golf Club.[1]

In 1997, Ndwandwe won two elite amateur events, the Natal Match Play and Natal Stroke Play events.[2] He turned pro two years later and qualified for the Sunshine Tour in 2000.[1]

Ndwandwe won the 2001 Western Cape Classic by a stroke over Richard Kaplan.[3] He was the second black man to win on the Sunshine Tour. He recorded a number of runner-up finishes through the decade[1] but would not win again until the 2009 Highveld Classic.[4]

Ndwandwe has four children.[1]

Professional wins (2)

Sunshine Tour wins (2)
No. Date Tournament Winning score Margin of
victory		 Runner-up
1 20 Oct 2001 Western Cape Classic −9 (66-70-71=207) 1 stroke Richard Kaplan
2 25 Oct 2009 Highveld Classic −19 (62-66-69=197) Playoff Alex Haindl

Sunshine Tour playoff record (1–1)

No.YearTournamentOpponent(s)Result
1 2006 Suncoast Classic Alex Haindl, Bradford Vaughan Haindl won on second extra hole
2 2009 Highveld Classic Alex Haindl Won with birdie on first extra hole

References
  1. "Lindani Ndwandwe – Player Profile". Sunshine Tour. Retrieved 8 October 2019.
  2. Vlismas, Michael (28 September 2012). The Extraordinary Book of South African Golf. Penguin Random House South Africa. ISBN 9780143529729.
  3. "Result – Western Cape Classic". Sunshine Tour. Retrieved 8 October 2019.
  4. "Result – Highveld Classic". Sunshine Tour. Retrieved 8 October 2019.
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