Golf Union of Malawi says this year’s edition of Malawi Open Golf Championship will take place from 19 to 22 November at the Lilongwe Golf Club.

The announcement was made on Friday by the union and the tournament’s sponsors, Seed Co Malawi.

Seed Co Marketing Executive, Oneka Sitali, re-affirmed the company’s commitment to continue developing the sport.

Sitali also expressed satisfaction with the Championship’s success in its four year’s of existence.

She also unveiled a $20,000 sponsorship package for this year’s eddition.

Golf Union of Malawi President Gift Kawamba hailed Seed Co for its continued contribution to sport development.

Kawamba described the sponsorship’s increment as a ‘big’ motivation.

He also expressed confidence in Malawian Golfers to dominate the championship against their fellow continental opponents.

Meanwhile, Tournament Director, Medson Loka, said the preparations are at an advanced stage as more than 264 golfers have already registered.

Loka said they axpect not less than 400 Golfers from, Malawi, Zimbabwe, Nigeria, Zambia and Mozambique, with registration clossing on 12 September.

The 2026 Championship will see men, ladies, juniors, seniors and professional golfers gracing the course in a four days contest.

The champion in the professionals category will cash out a $5, 000 grand prize.