King David Mowbray Hosts The 2025 Sa Deaf Open Trials

The King David Mowbray Golf Club KDM in Cape Town played host to the 2025 South African Deaf Open and National Trials this past week, reports Cape town Etc .

The event not only marked the resurgence of the tournament after a 15-year break but also served as a pivotal platform for talent identification ahead of the 2025 Deaflympics in Tokyo.

Over three sun-kissed days in March, golfers competed across three divisions: the Men's Gross, Men's Stableford, and the Ladies Strokeplay.

Each format brought its own challenges and excitement, particularly the Stableford division, which utilised a points-based scoring system. This encouraged players to adopt a more aggressive style, allowing for enjoyable pacing and the opportunity to recover from minor setbacks.

The Men's Gross division culminated in a heart-stopping showdown between 31-year-old Charles Williams and American golfer Jay-Jay Botha, both tied for the lead entering the final round. The suspense was palpable as they battled it out over 18 tense holes.