First Car Rental & the South African Women's Open
First Car Rental is proud to be a driving force behind the South African Women's Open, supporting world-class women's golf and championing the growth of sports in South Africa. As a key sponsor, we celebrate not only the talent and determination of the players but also the spirit of excellence and perseverance that this tournament represents.
Our commitment to empowering women aligns with the values of this prestigious event, and we look forward to being part of its continued success. Together, we drive the future of women's sports.
For more information on the SA Women's Masters and the SA Women's Open, visit www.sunshineladiestour.com
Date: 16 - 18 February 2024
Course: Fancourt, Garden Route
Prize Fund: R2, 600 000
Fancourt once again played host to the Sunshine Ladies Tour when the NTT Data Ladies Pro-am teed off from 16 – 18 February 2024.
NTT Data Ladies Pro-am start in 2015, which would make this year its 10th year on the Sunshine Ladies Tour Calendar.
This tournament takes the form of two formats with a in tournament pro-am:
Date: 21 – 23 February 2024
Course: Lost City, Sun City
Prize Fund: R1, 300 000
The 2024 SuperSport Ladies Challenge was hosted by Sun City and played the Lost City Golf Course.
With a 54 hole stroke play and a cut after round 2 ( 40 and ties) – Rookie Tvesa Malik raised the trophy with a fantastic score of 9 under par
Date: 6 – 8 March 2024
Course: Blue Valley Golf Estate
Prize Fund: R250 000
This was the first year of the Fidelity ADT Ladies Challenge which was hosted at Blue Valley Golf Estate.
With a 54 hole stroke play and a cut after round 2 ( 30 and ties) – we saw Helen Kreuzer & Tina Mazarino in a playoff as both finished on 12 under par.
In the end it was Helen Kreuzer from Germany who took the trophy after the first play off hole
Date: 13 – 15 March 2024
Course: Royal Cape Golf Club
Prize Fund: R600 000
The home of golf, Royal Cape Golf Club, proudly hosted the 2024 Standard Bank Ladies Open hosted by City of Cape Town. With a new sponsor on board the event was renamed from Cape Town Ladies Open.
With a 54 hole stroke play and a cut after round 2 ( 30 and ties) – Gabrielle Venter, at only 20 years of age and who turned pro in 2023, fought her way to the top in the final round. She kept steady to win with a score of 9 under par
Date: 4-6 April 2024
Course: Serengeti Golf & Wild Life Estate
Prize Fund: R1 200 000
Absa made its debut on the Sunshine Ladies Tour schedule this past season coming on board as the sponsor for the Absa Ladies Invitational.
With a 54 hole stroke play and a cut after round 2 ( 40 and ties) – one of the Sunshine Ladies Tour Top professionals, Casandra Alexander demonstrated what hard work and dedication gets you. A 4 shot lead and win on 12 under par.
Date: 10 – 12 April 2024
Course: Glendower Golf Club
Prize Fund: R1 000 000
This was the 6th consecutive year the Jabra Ladies Classic was held at Glendower Golf Club.
With a 54 hole stroke play and a cut after round 2 ( 40 and ties) – Cara Gorlei won one shot clear on 12 under par.
Date: 18 – 21 April 2024
Course: Modderfontein Golf Club
Prize Fund: €300 000
The Joburg Ladies open is one of our co-sanction events with the Ladies European Tour.
With a 72 hole stroke play and a cut after round 2 ( 60 and ties) – LET Member, Chiara Tamburlini won seven shots clear of fellow LET Member, Aunchisa Utama, winning the tournament on 17 under par.
Date: 26 – 28 April 2024
Course: Erinvale Golf Club
Prize Fund: €320 000
Finishing of another successful Sunshine Ladies Tour season with the oldest and most prestigious women’s golf tournament on the calendar, Investec SA Women's Open.
This event now forms part of our co-sanction events with the Ladies European Tour.
With a 72 hole stroke play and a cut after round 2 ( 60 and ties) – LET Member, Manon De Roey won four shots clear of fellow LET Member, Gabriella Cowley, winning the tournament on 14 under par.
Gabriella Cowley won the 2024 Investec Order of Merit on 1 172,60 points, with the Home Grown prize going to Nicole Garcia on 1 011,77 points
