Top players from across the SADC region showcased their talent and produced some thrilling golf to challenge the local contenders.

Beyond the nerves that come with hosting the Champions Dinner for the first time, Rahm’s LIV decision had sent a shudder through golf, stiffening the resolve on both sides of the game’s great divi..

Nyachama needed a sudden-death victory during the second attempt on the par-3 hole 8 after tying with Tanzania Neema Olomi with 230 strokes apiece in 54 holes played over 3 rounds.

Namibia’s Likius Nande emerged as the winner by three shots (69,75, 73) against Gilbert Chalwe from Zambia (70, 69, 75), after the two had been jointly at the top of the overnight leaderboard.