The greens will take on a different kind of energy this month as leading professional golfer Nobuhle Dlamini partners with the Institute of People Management (IPM) for a special Women’s Golf Tournament set for March 19.
The event, which forms part of Women’s Month activities, is expected to bring together golfers, business leaders and professionals for a day that blends sport, networking and women’s empowerment.
More than just a tournament, organisers say the day will celebrate the influence of women in both business and sport while creating meaningful connections on and off the course. IPM President Sharon Maziya said the organisation is proud to collaborate with one of the country’s most accomplished golfers.
“We’re also super excited that we have a lady who is supporting IPM, the top golfer in the country and also in the region,” said Maziya.
“She is well-known, Nobuhle Dlamini, who has kindly agreed to give us her support behind this golf day.”
According to Maziya, the tournament is designed to create a relaxed yet impactful environment where professionals from different sectors can interact, share ideas and strengthen partnerships. For Dlamini, the initiative is particularly meaningful as it combines two things she deeply values, sport and empowering women.
Her journey into golf began at home. She credits her father, who was passionate about the sport, for introducing her to the game at a young age.
“I was fortunate that my father was involved in the sport. He taught himself how to play and eventually played professionally,” she said.
Her father later travelled to Scotland to study coaching before returning home to establish a golf academy aimed at nurturing young talent.
“He came back and started a golf academy. In the academy there were children who participated and I was one of them,” she explained.
It was there that her natural talent quickly emerged. By the age of 14, Dlamini was already representing Eswatini internationally.
“I started representing the country at the age of 14 and I came back with a trophy,” she said.
Beyond the fairways and trophies, Dlamini believes golf offers something even more powerful, connection.
“The sport does a lot for people from many different aspects, business, sports or whatever you do. It is a very good meeting point for people to associate, build business relationships and grow one another,” she said.
She has seen firsthand how casual conversations on the course can turn into lasting partnerships.
“I have seen people start playing golf and asking each other what they do. When they meet again a year later they have become great business partners,” she said.
As an advocate for youth development, Dlamini is also passionate about creating opportunities for young players through sport.
“I already support junior golfers and I would like to see them being part of this. We want them to play golf but we do not know if they will play professionally. However, they can still gain opportunities through participating in the sport,” she said.
She praised IPM for hosting the tournament during Women’s Month, noting that such initiatives help create spaces where women can connect, inspire each other and grow.
“As a woman and an activist, I believe this initiative will go a long way,” she said.
Dlamini concluded by thanking the organisation for championing initiatives that support women and youth.
“I just want to say thank you for what you do. I hope this initiative continues and brings positive energy,” she said.
The Women’s Golf Tournament is expected to attract a vibrant mix of golfers, corporate leaders and professionals from across the country, highlighting how golf continues to evolve beyond sport into a powerful platform for lifestyle, networking and empowerment.
