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in SA only has eight tournaments, and I miss a few while Are you excited?
playing overseas, but now I have my qualifying win. The Waterfall City Tournament of Champions is special,
and Royal Johannesburg is a world-class course. I grew
What are you hoping to achieve at this up playing on these greens. Of course, all the previous
year’s Waterfall City Tournament of winners and big players will be here, which is exciting. I
Champions? also envision large crowds this year and a great vibe, which
I want to beat the boys. I came up short last year, but I makes for a fun tournament. I think it’s going to be bigger
definitely gave them a run for their money. The men playing than expected. The unique format of the tournament makes
professional golf are so good right now, but I will bring my every hole interesting too. You never quite know which is
A-game and hope to have a good run. next, so it keeps you on your toes.

And South African Disabled Golf Association Do you get nervous playing amongst the
(SADGA) are joining the tournament again pros?
this year. I know 99% of the players; we all grew up playing golf
I watched some of their tournament last year, but our games together in the many mixed amateur sports events. Before
overlapped, so I missed their last day. I’m looking forward to my European tour card, I also loved playing the professionals
watching again, and I would like to meet more players and as it makes you better. I plan to introduce all the women
discuss golf. players to the men so everyone can get to know each other.
We all stand together at the forefront of SA golf. In the end,
How does playing in this tournament again we are just one entity trying to make golf in SA bigger and
as the Waterfall City ambassador feel? better and lay the foundations for future players. This unites
It does mean that everyone has high expectations. Right us.
now, I’m leading the ladies, but I am feeling the pressure.
However, pressure is a privilege – it means you are doing the What’s next?
right thing. I came second last year and plan to come first I have a few tournaments to play over the coming months.
this year. I won’t change my tactics compared to 2024, as I Officially, I will only play in Europe again after the Waterfall
played as well as I could have. But I will undoubtedly play an City Tournament of Champions.
aggressive game as I will be playing against the best of the
best. I am also the ambassador for Royal Johannesburg Golf Which countries do you love to play in?
Course, so there is double pressure! My favourite country to play in is Spain. I enjoy both Spanish

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