Zambia Open

The Zambia Open is a men's professional golf tournament played in Zambia, that has been part of the Sunshine Tour since 1996, and was co-sanctioned by the European-based Challenge Tour from 2001 to 2004. It was also an event on the Challenge Tour between 1991 and 1993, having previously part of the now defunct Safari Circuit.[1]

Zambia Open
Tournament information
LocationKitwe, Zambia
Established1972
Course(s)Nkana Golf Club
Tour(s)Sunshine Tour (1996−)
Challenge Tour (1991–1993, 2001–2004)
Safari Circuit (1977−1993)
FormatStroke play
Prize fundR 2,500,000
Month playedMarch
Tournament record score
Aggregate270 Marc Cayeux (2002)
72 holes
202 Adilson da Silva (2010)
54 holes
Current champion
Daniel van Tonder

Lusaka Golf Club has traditionally hosted the Zambia Open, but in 2005 a disagreement with the then sponsors, Stanbic, resulted in the cancellation of the tournament, with a new venue being found for the following year.[2] Under a new sponsorship agreement, the 2008 tournament was held at Chainama Hills Golf Club for the first time, with a prize fund of 750,000 rand. From 2006 to 2010, it was contested as a 54-hole tournament. In 2011, it returned to being played over four rounds, 72 holes.

Former winners include 1991 Masters Tournament champion Ian Woosnam and fellow European Ryder Cup players Christy O'Connor Jnr, Sam Torrance, Gordon J Brand, Tommy Horton and Brian Barnes.

Winners

YearTour(s)[lower-alpha 1]WinnerScoreTo parMargin of
victory
Runner(s)-upVenueRef.
Mopani Redpath Greendoor Logistics Zambia Open
2019AFR Daniel van Tonder283−51 stroke Callum MowatNkana
Mopani Redpath Zambia Open
2018AFR Rourke van der Spuy272−164 strokes Justin HardingNkana
2017AFR Riekus Nortje270−182 strokes Ockie StrydomNkana
KCM Zambia Open
2016AFR Jaco Ahlers271−17Playoff Jacques BlaauwNchanga
Mopani/Redpath Zambia Open
2015AFR Ross McGowan275−132 strokes Daniel van TonderNkana
Mopani Copper Mines Zambia Open
2014AFR Wallie Coetsee273−151 stroke Justin Harding
Daniel van Tonder
Nkana
Zambia Sugar Open
2013AFR Adilson da Silva (2)281−111 stroke Martin du Toit
Alex Haindl
Lusaka
Indo Zambia Bank Zambia Open
2012AFR Justin Harding280−122 strokes Divan van den HeeverLusaka
KCM Zambia Open
2011AFR Doug McGuigan272−16Playoff Jean HugoNchanga
Zambia Open
2010AFR Adilson da Silva202−174 strokes Johan du BuissonNdola
2009AFR Jbe' Kruger204−153 strokes Titch MooreNdola
Chainama Hills Zambia Open
2008AFR Tyrone Ferreira208−82 strokes Charl Coetzee
Divan van den Heever
Chainama Hills
Finance Bank Zambia Open
2007AFR Steve Basson (2)206−131 stroke Lindani NdwandweNdola
Stanbic Zambia Open
2006AFR Steve Basson207−93 strokes Madalitso Muthiya
Chris Williams
Nchanga
2005No tournament
2004AFR, CHA Michael Kirk274−183 strokes Leonard LoxtonLusaka
2003AFR, CHA Johan Edfors206−134 strokes Michael KirkLusaka
2002AFR, CHA Marc Cayeux (2)270−222 strokes Andre Cruse
Richard Sterne
Lusaka
2001AFR, CHA Mark Foster278−141 stroke Stuart Little
Jaco Olver
Lusaka
2000AFR James Loughnane (2)274−181 stroke Bradford VaughanLusaka
Zambia Open
1999No tournament
1998AFR Marc Cayeux273−111 stroke Chris Davison
Hennie Otto
Lusaka
1997AFR James Loughnane273−191 stroke Colin SorourLusaka
1996AFR Desvonde Botes208−81 stroke Neil HomannNdola
1994–1995: No tournament
1993CHA Peter Harrison283−9Playoff José Cantero
Olle Nordberg
Frédéric Regard
Lusaka
1992CHA Jeremy Robinson284−8Playoff Mathias Grönberg
Mark Nichols
Lusaka
1991CHA David R. Jones285−71 stroke Paul Carrigill
Philip Golding
Lusaka[3]
1990SAF Gordon J. Brand284−84 strokes Philip Golding
Craig Maltman
Lusaka[4]
1989SAF Craig Maltman2152 strokes Mark RoeLusaka[5]
1988SAF David Llewellyn280−121 stroke Richard FishLusaka[6][7]
1987SAF Paul Carrigill285−7Playoff Mike MillerLusaka[8]
1986SAF Gary Cullen283−9Playoff Eamonn DarcyLusaka[9]
1985SAF Ian Woosnam282−102 strokes Gordon J. Brand
Brian Marchbank
Lusaka[10]
1984SAF Carl Mason280−122 strokes Roger ChapmanLusaka[11]
1983SAF Bill Calfee280−12Playoff Eamonn DarcyLusaka[12]
1982SAF Brian Waites276−164 strokes Ken BrownLusaka[13]
1981SAF Brian Barnes (2)276−161 stroke Howard Clark
John Morgan
Lusaka[14]
1980SAF Ewen Murray282−103 strokes Brian BarnesLusaka[15][16]
1979SAF Brian Barnes280−123 strokes Sandy LyleNdola[17]
1978SAF Peter Townsend274−144 strokes Brian BarnesLusaka[18]
1977SAF Tommy Horton284−82 strokes Brian Barnes
Ken Brown
Gary Cullen
Christy O'Connor Snr
Brian Waites
Ndola[19]
1976 Pete Cowen286−61 stroke Jack NewtonLusaka[20]
1975 Sam Torrance280−12Playoff Brian BarnesNdola[21]
1974 Christy O'Connor Jnr282−10Playoff Mike Ingham
Eddie Polland
Mufulira[22]
1973 Craig Defoy (2)281−73 strokes David Emery
Mike Ingham
Peter Tupling
Lusaka[23][24]
1972 Craig Defoy272−207 strokes Malcolm GregsonNdola[25]
  1. AFR − Sunshine Tour; CHA − Challenge Tour; SAF − Safari Circuit.

References

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  10. "Woosnam back in form". The Glasgow Herald. 25 March 1985. p. 19.
  11. "Mason holds on despite late dose of the wobbles". The Glasgow Herald. 26 March 1984. p. 13.
  12. "Calfee defeats Darcy in play-off". The Glasgow Herald. 21 March 1983. p. 17.
  13. "Brown fails to catch Waites". The Glasgow Herald. 29 March 1982. p. 16.
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  18. "Peter holds off Brian". The Glasgow Herald. 27 March 1978. p. 11.
  19. "Horton wins Zambian Open". The Glasgow Herald. 28 March 1977. p. 27.
  20. "Newton misses". The Age. 30 March 1976. p. 26.
  21. "Torrance wins after play-off". The Glasgow Herald. 24 March 1975. p. 22.
  22. "Zambian open for O'Connor". The Glasgow Herald. 25 March 1974. p. 2.
  23. "Defoy wins Zambian Open". The Glasgow Herald. 2 April 1973. p. 5.
  24. "Yesterday's results". The Guardian. 3 April 1973. p. 27.
  25. "Defoy wins first Zambian Open". The Glasgow Herald. 3 April 1972. p. 4.
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