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2024 FNB Eswatini Challenge
Sunshine Tour
Nkonyeni Lodge & Golf Estate
Eswatini
1-3 August 2024
Marcel Steyn Scholtz will be keen to continue his good form by winning the
FNB Eswatini Challenge.
What to know about Scholtz
The South African golfer turned professional in 2019 at the age of 25 and he has since won two professional tournaments.
Scholtz emerged victorious at the 2023 Blue Label Development Tour 5 before being crowned champion at the recent 2024 Betway Big Easy Tour 2.
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The 30-year-old was in action at the recent 2024 Betway Big Easy Tour 2 at Modderfontein Golf Club in South Africa where he was crowned champion.
Scholtz is currently placed at 140th of the Sunshine Tour's 2024/25 Order of Merit standings ahead of the FNB Eswatini Challenge.
Why Scholtz is among the favourites
The Highland Gate Golf and Trout Estate representative claimed a three-shot victory at the Betway Big Easy Tour 2 on 16 July.
Scholtz produced one of the finest front nine performances the Big Easy Tour has ever had; a blemish-free nine-under-par 27 and he will be eager to carry that form into the FNB Eswatini Challenge.
Quotes
“I was hitting the ball really well on the front nine. lost a bit of momentum on the back nine but I feel like I kept it nicely together," Scholtz said after winning the 2024 Betway Big Easy Tour 2.
"I kept the ball in play and I gave myself good opportunities and just kept the ball rolling on the greens. This is my second professional win; the first was a one-day Blue Label event last year, which was nice.
“But this one is even sweeter. As you know the Big Easy is a way to the Sunshine Tour, so this win is very important. One of my goals this year is to win three Big Easy Tour events and ultimately win the Order of Merit. So, I’m very stoked and thankful for this win.”
The past FNB Eswatini Challenge winners
2022 - Jaco Prinsloo (South Africa)
2023 - Peter Karmis (Greece/South Africa)
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