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]

Mopani Redpath Greendoor Logistics Zambia Open
Tournament information
LocationKitwe, Zambia
Established1972
Course(s)Nkana Golf Club
Par72
Length7,195 yards (6,579 m)
Tour(s)Sunshine Tour
Challenge Tour
Safari Circuit
FormatStroke play
Prize fundR 2,500,000
Month playedMarch
Final year2019
Tournament record score
Aggregate270 Marc Cayeux (2002)
To par−22 as above
Final champion
South Africa Daniel van Tonder
Location Map
Nkana GC is located in Zambia
Nkana GC
Nkana GC
Location in Zambia

History

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.
Zambia Open
2020AFRNo tournament due to the COVID-19 pandemic
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2019AFRSouth Africa Daniel van Tonder283−51 strokeSouth Africa Callum MowatNkana
Mopani Redpath Zambia Open
2018AFRSouth Africa Rourke van der Spuy272−164 strokesSouth Africa Justin HardingNkana
2017AFRSouth Africa Riekus Nortje270−182 strokesSouth Africa Ockie StrydomNkana
KCM Zambia Open
2016AFRSouth Africa Jaco Ahlers271−17PlayoffSouth Africa Jacques BlaauwNchanga
Mopani/Redpath Zambia Open
2015AFREngland Ross McGowan275−132 strokesSouth Africa Daniel van TonderNkana
Mopani Copper Mines Zambia Open
2014AFRSouth Africa Wallie Coetsee273−151 strokeSouth Africa Justin Harding
South Africa Daniel van Tonder		Nkana
Zambia Sugar Open
2013AFRBrazil Adilson da Silva (2)281−111 strokeSouth Africa Martin du Toit
South Africa Alex Haindl		Lusaka
Indo Zambia Bank Zambia Open
2012AFRSouth Africa Justin Harding280−122 strokesSouth Africa Divan van den HeeverLusaka
KCM Zambia Open
2011AFRScotland Doug McGuigan272−16PlayoffSouth Africa Jean HugoNchanga
Zambia Open
2010AFRBrazil Adilson da Silva202−174 strokesSouth Africa Johan du BuissonNdola
2009AFRSouth Africa Jbe' Kruger204−153 strokesSouth Africa Titch MooreNdola
Chainama Hills Zambia Open
2008AFRSouth Africa Tyrone Ferreira208−82 strokesSouth Africa Charl Coetzee
South Africa Divan van den Heever		Chainama Hills
Finance Bank Zambia Open
2007AFRSouth Africa Steve Basson (2)206−131 strokeSouth Africa Lindani NdwandweNdola
Stanbic Zambia Open
2006AFRSouth Africa Steve Basson207−93 strokesZambia Madalitso Muthiya
South Africa Chris Williams		Nchanga
2005: No tournament
2004AFR, CHASouth Africa Michael Kirk274−183 strokesSouth Africa Leonard LoxtonLusaka
2003AFR, CHASweden Johan Edfors206−134 strokesSouth Africa Michael KirkLusaka
2002AFR, CHAZimbabwe Marc Cayeux (2)270−222 strokesSouth Africa Andre Cruse
South Africa Richard Sterne		Lusaka
2001AFR, CHAEngland Mark Foster278−141 strokeEngland Stuart Little
South Africa Jaco Olver		Lusaka
2000AFRRepublic of Ireland James Loughnane (2)274−181 strokeSouth Africa Bradford VaughanLusaka
Zambia Open
1999: No tournament
1998AFRZimbabwe Marc Cayeux273−111 strokeEngland Chris Davison
South Africa Hennie Otto		Lusaka
1997AFRRepublic of Ireland James Loughnane273−191 strokeSouth Africa Colin SorourLusaka
1996AFRSouth Africa Desvonde Botes208−81 strokeSouth Africa Neil HomannNdola
1994–1995: No tournament
1993CHAEngland Peter Harrison283−9PlayoffArgentina José Cantero
Sweden Olle Nordberg
France Frédéric Regard		Lusaka
1992CHAEngland Jeremy Robinson284−8PlayoffSweden Mathias Grönberg
England Mark Nichols		Lusaka
1991CHAEngland David R. Jones285−71 strokeEngland Paul Carrigill
England Philip Golding		Lusaka[3]
1990SAFEngland Gordon J. Brand284−84 strokesEngland Philip Golding
Scotland Craig Maltman		Lusaka[4]
1989SAFScotland Craig Maltman215[lower-alpha 2]E2 strokesEngland Mark RoeLusaka[5]
1988SAFWales David Llewellyn280−121 strokeEngland Richard FishLusaka[6][7]
1987SAFEngland Paul Carrigill285−7PlayoffScotland Mike MillerLusaka[8]
1986SAFEngland Gary Cullen283−9PlayoffRepublic of Ireland Eamonn DarcyLusaka[9]
1985SAFWales Ian Woosnam282−102 strokesEngland Gordon J. Brand
Scotland Brian Marchbank		Lusaka[10]
1984SAFEngland Carl Mason280−122 strokesEngland Roger ChapmanLusaka[11]
1983SAFUnited States Bill Calfee280−12PlayoffRepublic of Ireland Eamonn DarcyLusaka[12]
1982SAFEngland Brian Waites276−164 strokesScotland Ken BrownLusaka[13]
1981SAFScotland Brian Barnes (2)276−161 strokeEngland Howard Clark
England John Morgan		Lusaka[14]
1980SAFScotland Ewen Murray282−103 strokesScotland Brian BarnesLusaka[15][16]
1979SAFScotland Brian Barnes280−123 strokesScotland Sandy LyleNdola[17]
1978SAFEngland Peter Townsend274−144 strokesScotland Brian BarnesLusaka[18]
1977SAFEngland Tommy Horton284−82 strokesScotland Brian Barnes
Scotland Ken Brown
England Gary Cullen
Republic of Ireland Christy O'Connor Snr
England Brian Waites		Ndola[19]
1976England Pete Cowen286−61 strokeAustralia Jack NewtonLusaka[20]
1975Scotland Sam Torrance280−12PlayoffScotland Brian BarnesNdola[21]
1974Republic of Ireland Christy O'Connor Jnr282−10PlayoffEngland Mike Ingham
Northern Ireland Eddie Polland		Mufulira[22]
1973Wales Craig Defoy (2)281−73 strokesEngland David Emery
England Mike Ingham
England Peter Tupling		Lusaka[23][24]
1972Wales Craig Defoy272−207 strokesEngland Malcolm GregsonNdola[25]

Notes
  1. AFR − Sunshine Tour; CHA − Challenge Tour; SAF − Safari Circuit.
  2. Shortened to 54 holes due to rain.

References
  1. Walubita, Moses Sayela (1990). Zambia Sporting Score. Multimedia Publications. p. 166. ISBN 9982300393 – via Google Books.
  2. "Ng'andu to head 2006 Zambia Open committee". Times of Zambia. Archived from the original on 12 November 2005. Retrieved 24 November 2008.
  3. "Jones thankful for a cushion". The Guardian. 21 January 1991. p. 16.
  4. "Gordon shoots winning brand of golf in Africa" (PDF). Greenkeeping Management. March 1988. p. 68.
  5. "Maltman is singing in the rain". The Glasgow Herald. 6 February 1989. p. 17.
  6. "Zambia Open". The Guardian. 1 March 1988. p. 19.
  7. "Golf: Llewellyn sets the pace in Zambia Open". The Times. 27 February 1988.
  8. "Miller loses a play-off after last-round 67". The Glasgow Herald. 9 March 1987. p. 10.
  9. "First for Cullen as Darcy again loses play-off for Zambian Open". The Glasgow Herald. 17 March 1986. p. 9.
  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.
  14. "Zambian title for Barnes". The Glasgow Herald. 30 March 1981. p. 22.
  15. "Murray lasts". The Age. 1 April 1980. p. 47.
  16. "Sport in brief". The Guardian. 31 March 1980. p. 20.
  17. "Scots first and second in Zambia". The Glasgow Herald. 3 April 1979. p. 23.
  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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