Leemisa Thuseho
STANDARD Lesotho Bank (SLB) has emerged as the overall champion of the 2024/25 Maseru Golf Club Corporate League.
The SLB team was officially crowned yesterday at the Maseru Golf Course after finishing at the top of the log with 88 points amassed throughout the season.
Liberty claimed second place with 74 points, while STANLIB settled for third with 63 points.
The league, which teed off in August last year, consisted of monthly tournaments sponsored by various corporate partners. Teams accumulated points in each leg, which were then tallied to determine the overall winners.
As champions, the SLB team walked away with a trophy, a one-night stay, and one round of golf at Clarens Golf Estate in South Africa’s Free State province.
Each leg of the league also produced individual winners. The final tournament, sponsored by Nedbank Lesotho, was played yesterday, with Baitsi Motsamai claiming the individual top spot after scoring 37 points off a handicap of three.
Speaking to the Lesotho Times, SLB Chief Executive, Samuel Seboka, expressed gratitude to the Maseru Golf Club (MGC) for initiating the league, praising it as a brilliant platform for bringing corporates together to network, bond, and foster lasting relationships through sport.
“I am proud of our team’s achievement, and we are already preparing for an even more competitive season next year,” Seboka said.
“The most important thing about this league is that it unites us as a corporate and golfing community in pursuit of a good cause.”
Seboka also highlighted that initiatives like the corporate league help the club raise funds, which can be used to maintain and improve Lesotho’s only golf course.
He explained that the SLB team comprises mostly SLB employees along with a few seasoned non-employee golfers who help mentor their colleagues.
“Our team includes several SLB employees and two or three experienced golfers who are imparting valuable knowledge to our staff,” he said.
Seboka further urged Basotho to embrace golf, describing it as a beautiful sport with the power to drive social change, particularly through charity tournaments aimed at uplifting underprivileged communities.
MGC President Tšepo Ntaopane, also extended his gratitude to all the corporations that supported the league, echoing Seboka’s sentiments about the tournament’s broader impact.
“This league was not just about building friendships. It was also about encouraging corporates to trade amongst each other for the betterment of Lesotho.”
He emphasised the need for private sector-driven solutions amid the country’s growing challenges.
“Lesotho is facing serious issues, and the situation may worsen. Government cannot do everything, we must play our part. The corporate league has shown that golf can be a powerful tool for driving change,” he added.
