Sameul Simpson’s final round of three-under-par 69 was enough to finally end Herman Loubser’s dominance of this year’s Mopani Zambia Open and earn the young South African his first victory on the Sunshine Tour.
Simpson’s bogey-free final round at the Nkana Golf Club earned him a one-stroke victory over Loubser on 11 under par.
Loubser, who had been at the top of the leaderboard since the first round, struggled with a closing 76 to take second place on 10 under par.
Luke Jerling, JJ Senekal and Lyle Rowe shared third place on nine under par.
Simpson teed off the final round five shots behind Loubser. But it was his ability to limit his mistakes on a final day when Loubser struggled to do the same in a round of three bogeys and one double-bogey that made the difference.
However, Loubser’s commanding lead meant he and Simpson were still tied for the lead on 11 under par through 17 holes.
But Loubser’s bogey on the 18th hole ensured the victory went to Simpson.
Simpson is the second maiden winner on the Sunshine Tour this season after the opening five tournaments following Luis Carrera from Mexico.
Photo: Carl Fourie/Sunshine Tour
