Haseb retains Northern Open crown

Wensley Haseb successfully defended his Northern Open title after winning the 2026 edition at Tsumeb Golf Club over the weekend.

The tournament, hosted under the Namibia Amateur Golf Union (NAGU), brought together more than 40 of the country’s amateur golfers across A, B and C divisions.

Haseb carded 145 gross over 36 holes to win the A division gross title by one stroke ahead of Jackson Kawaya and Edwin Kutara, who both finished on 146 gross.

Following his victory, Haseb said retaining the title was a special moment after the work he had put into his game.

“It was an incredible feeling. All the hard work, early mornings and sacrifices suddenly felt worth it,” he said.

“Holding that trophy for the second time is a memory I won’t forget, not just for me, but for everyone who has supported me along the way.”

Haseb said defending the title required consistency, discipline and patience through both good and difficult rounds.

“Winning the 2026 Northern Open is a huge milestone, but it’s also motivation to keep pushing forward,” he added.

“My goal is to continue improving, compete at an even higher level, and represent my club and Namibia with pride. This win is a stepping stone, not the finish line.”

A division

In the A division nett category, Alfred Ndyenge finished top with 149 nett.

Haseb and Mervin Hilundwa shared second place on 150 nett.

B division

In the B division gross category, Patrick Shigwele claimed top honours with 159 gross.

Gabriel Andreas finished second on 161 gross, while Heinrich Simon was third with 162 gross.

Simon later topped the B division nett category with 148 nett, followed by Andreas and Shigwele, who shared second place on 149 nett.

C division

Wian Bence led the C division gross standings with 184 gross.

Fabian Shikongo finished second with 187 gross, while Shipo Gura was third on 190 gross.

Bence also topped the C division nett category with 139 nett, ahead of Gura on 155 nett and Brendon Bowles on 156 nett.

The next national championship will take players to Gobabis for the Eastern Open in mid-August, followed by the Omeya Open the following weekend.

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