Times Of Swaziland: PENNINGTON SHINES IN EPGA ESRIC TOUR

PENNINGTON SHINES IN EPGA ESRIC TOUR
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BY NTOKOZO MAGONGO on 21/11/2020 23:28:00


(At Royal Swazi Spa)
MBABANE – He came, saw and conquered.
That is professional golfer James Pennington, who reigned supreme during the
Eswatini Professional Golf Association (EPGA) ESRIC tour yesterday at Royal
Swazi Spa. Pennington is also a brand ambassador for the Eswatini Royal
Insurance Corporation (ESRIC).
He beat a field of 10 golfers with a gross of 139 while tied for second were
Raymond Mathonsi and Thulani Mkhaliphi. The duo of Meshack Zwane and Peter
Dlamini were tied for third. Pennington beat Raymond Mathonsi who had won the
past two editions sponsored by ESRIC. Pennington said he was happy to play at
home.
“It was good changing the environment after the busy schedule in South Africa
and it is unfortunate that I will be going back shortly. It was my chance to
share the field with the local guys and it was a nice competition,’ he said.
Meanwhile, Sifiso Vilane defended his trophy in the amateurs as he beat a field
of seven players to claim top honours again. He was the winner at Nkonyeni
Bushveld Course last month and coming second was Albert Zungu. Representing the
sponsor, ESRIC, was Claims Manager Teboho Mohapeloa.