Stephen Swanepoel from South Africa emerged as the amateur champion at the Coastal Rental Natadola Open Golf 2024, finishing with a score of 76. Melbourne’s Adish Kumar secured the second place. In the professional category, Roneel Parkash, assistant manager at Denarau Golf Club, claimed victory over Sam Lee, who is currently in South Korea. Parkash expressed his enthusiasm, stating, “Good feeling going back to Natadola Bay. Fiji Open next.”
Natadola Golf Course manager Avinesh Datt noted that the weather was excellent for the event and expressed gratitude to the sponsors for their support, promising an even more significant event next year. He also acknowledged the ground staff for maintaining the course’s excellent condition, as well as the clubhouse and pro-shop staff for their hard work.
In addition to the main awards, other notable winners include Suruj Maharaj, who took home the Men’s Overall Nett title with a score of 69; Jack Butler, winner of the Men’s A Grade with 72; Ben Herter, the Men’s B Grade champion with 71; and Rajeev Patel, who won the Men’s C Grade with a score of 76. In the ladies’ categories, Amy Subam was named the Ladies Gross Winner with 93, while Susie Yee won the Ladies Overall Nett with a score of 86.