South African Amateur Team to Play in Nigeria
Three elite golfers will represent South Africa at the 2026 All Africa Challenge Trophy in Abuja this November.
Updated on Oct. 30, 2026 in Golf
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Three South African amateur golfers are set to compete at the 2026 All Africa Challenge Trophy in Abuja, Nigeria, from 2 to 7 November 2026. The national team will feature the country's top-ranked amateur players selected for their performances.
Why it matters
The tournament brings together the continent's leading amateur golfers to vie for national honours and showcase their development. It serves as a key platform for players within the National Squad programme to gain elite international experience.
The team includes Charlotte Millard, ranked first on the GolfRSA Open Amateur rankings, Isabella Ferreira at second, and Lourenda Steyn at fourth. The squad members are aged 20, 23, and 17, respectively.
The players
Charlotte Millard
She is a top-ranked amateur golfer who currently leads the GolfRSA Open Amateur rankings.
Isabella Ferreira
She is an elite amateur golfer who holds the second position on the national GolfRSA Open Amateur rankings.
Lourenda Steyn
She is a 17-year-old amateur golfer who ranks fourth on the national GolfRSA Open Amateur rankings.
Petricia Buurman
She serves as the manager for the national team representing South Africa at the upcoming tournament.
GolfRSA
This organisation manages amateur golf in South Africa and oversees the National Squad programme.
The details
The team selection follows the players' notable performance at national and international levels, including Millard's victory at the South African Women's Amateur Stroke Play Championship in February 2026. Managed by Petricia Buurman, the athletes come from the National Squad programme, which supports junior golfers in reaching elite competitive standards.
Timeline
February 2026: Charlotte Millard wins the South African Women's Amateur Stroke Play Championship.
2 to 7 November 2026: The All Africa Challenge Trophy tournament takes place in Abuja.
Season Trajectory
This selection reflects the ongoing success of the GolfRSA National Squad programme in grooming elite talent for continental competition. The event represents the culmination of a competitive season where players have vied for top positions on the national amateur rankings.
The selection validates the current GolfRSA ranking system as an effective tool for identifying national representatives. Fans and followers of the amateur circuit can expect these three players to feature prominently in future local and international events based on their current trajectory.
The takeaway
Participation in high-level continental tournaments offers emerging athletes vital experience that can shape their future professional prospects. Supporting domestic development programmes remains essential for maintaining a pipeline of competitive golfers at the international level.
What happens next
The All Africa Challenge Trophy tournament is scheduled to take place from 2 to 7 November 2026.
Further reading
For more news on local tournaments, visit the South Africa Golf section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Mossel Bay Advertiser.
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