Namibia's amateur golf scene is on the rise, led by two standout players making headlines at home and abroad.

Likius Nande, the country's number one amateur golfer with a world ranking of 142, and Jackson Kawaya, one of the sport's fastest-rising talents, are both delivering strong performances in the first seven months of 2025.

Likius Nande, the nation's number one amateur golfer, with an impressive +5 handicap and a current world ranking of 142, has been making waves in the first seven months of 2025.

From winning key local tournaments to posting top finishes internationally, Nande's consistency and calm under pressure have cemented his place as one of Africa's brightest golf prospects.

We caught up with him to hear about his recent highlights and what's next on his journey.

But Nande isn't the only Namibian golfer making headlines. Jackson Kawaya has also been in superb form this year.

Kawaya proudly represented Namibia at the AC Region 5 Championships in Botswana and also claimed an impressive 4th place finish at the prestigious NAGU Windhoek Open.

He spoke about his standout moments from 2025 so far. Kawaya also shared how much he's learned from playing alongside Nande.

Two golfers, one vision: to put Namibia firmly on the global golf map.