Lindani Ndwandwe

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Born (1975-02-26) 26 February 1975 (age 50)
Nongoma, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Sporting nationality South Africa
ResidenceDurban, South Africa
Turned professional1998
Lindani Ndwandwe
Personal information
Born (1975-02-26) 26 February 1975 (age 50)
Nongoma, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Sporting nationality South Africa
ResidenceDurban, South Africa
Career
Turned professional1998
Current tourSunshine Tour
Professional wins2
Number of wins by tour
Sunshine Tour2

Lindani Ndwandwe (born 26 February 1975)[1] is a South African professional golfer.

Ndwandwe grew up in Nongoma, KwaZulu-Natal.[2] He was introduced to the game by his brother Mandla who would use sticks and bottles as golf clubs and golf balls.[1] He honed his skills as a caddie at Durban Country Club[2] and Beachwood Golf Club.[1]

Amateur career

In 1997, Ndwandwe won two elite amateur events, the Natal Match Play and Natal Stroke Play events.[2] He turned pro two years later and qualified for the Sunshine Tour in 2000.[1]

Professional career

Ndwandwe won the 2001 Western Cape Classic by a stroke over Richard Kaplan.[3] He was the second black man to win on the Sunshine Tour. He recorded a number of runner-up finishes through the decade[1] but would not win again until the 2009 Highveld Classic.[4]

Personal life

Ndwandwe has four children.[1]

Professional wins (2)

References

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