OLIVER BEKKER WINS JONSSON WORKWEAR DURBAN OPEN AT 16-UNDER PAR
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South African golfer Oliver Bekker claimed victory at the Jonsson Workwear Durban Open after finishing 16-under par at Durban Country Club.
Bekker sealed the win with an impressive final-round 67, securing a two-stroke victory in the weather-shortened 54-hole tournament.
He finished with a total score of 200 (65, 68, 67), ahead of Sweden’s Christofer Blomstrand on 14-under par.
The South African-born golfer, who now resides in Australia, dedicated his victory to his late friend.
“I dedicate this trophy to my late best friend whom I lost recently. He was one of my biggest supporters until the very end,” said Bekker.
He added: “It makes you realise how short life is and how special moments like this are.”
Having recently relocated to Australia with plans to gradually scale back his career, Bekker’s winning form continues to defy that intention.
This marks his second victory on the HotelPlanner Tour and follows a recent triumph on the PGA Tour of Australasia.
The tournament, held from 19 to 22 February, attracted leading South African and international professionals to eThekwini.
The event was played on the newly refurbished course at Durban Country Club, which hosted the Investec SA Open Championship.
The Jonsson Workwear Durban Open once again highlighted eThekwini’s ability to host world-class sporting events.
The tournament contributed positively to the local economy by boosting tourism, hospitality and small business activity, while also enhancing the City’s reputation as a leading sports destination.
The event further created important youth development opportunities by exposing young local golfers to professional competition and inspiring the next generation of talent.
EThekwini Mayor Councillor Cyril Xaba welcomed the success of the tournament, stating: “This championship once again showcases Durban as a premier sporting destination. It not only stimulates our local economy through tourism and job creation but also inspires our young people and strengthens the development of golf in our City.”
The Mayor also expressed appreciation to Nick Jonsson and tournament partners for their continued investment in world-class sporting infrastructure and for contributing to the City’s long-term sports tourism strategy.
The City extends its appreciation to all sponsors, partners and organisers who contributed to the success of the tournament.
eThekwini Mayor Councillor Cyril Xaba on the City’s successful hosting of the Jonsson Workwear Durban Open. Watch the video here: https://youtube.com/shorts/Io2TCnjo-Eo?si=NVAPjhXaVE46JSB6
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