The Zambia Open is a men's professional golf tournament played in Zambia, that has been part of the Sunshine Tour since 1996, and was co-sanctioned by the European-based Challenge Tour from 2001 to 2004. It was also an event on the Challenge Tour between 1991 and 1993, having previously part of the now defunct Safari Circuit.
History Lusaka Golf Club has traditionally hosted the Zambia Open, but in 2005 a disagreement with the then sponsors, Stanbic, resulted in the cancellation of the tournament, with a new venue being found for the following year. Under a new sponsorship agreement, the 2008 tournament was held at Chainama Hills Golf Club for the first time, with a prize fund of 750,000 rand. From 2006 to 2010, it was contested as a 54-hole tournament. In 2011, it returned to being played over four rounds, 72 holes.
Former winners include 1991 Masters Tournament champion Ian Woosnam and fellow European Ryder Cup players Christy O'Connor Jnr, Sam Torrance, Gordon J. Brand, Tommy Horton and Brian Barnes.
Winners YearTour(s)WinnerScoreTo parMargin ofvictoryRunner(s)-upVenueRef.Mopani Zambia Open 2026 AFR Stuart Krog 283 −5 1 stroke Jason Roets Nkana 2025 AFR Samuel Simpson 277 −11 1 stroke Herman Loubser Nkana 2024 AFR M. J. Viljoen 272 −16 6 strokes Dayne Moore Nkana Zambia Open2021–2023: No tournament 2020 AFR No tournament due to the COVID-19 pandemic Mopani Redpath Greendoor Logistics Zambia Open 2019 AFR Daniel van Tonder 283 −5 1 stroke Callum Mowat Nkana Mopani Redpath Zambia Open 2018 AFR Rourke van der Spuy 272 −16 4 strokes Justin Harding Nkana 2017 AFR Riekus Nortje 270 −18 2 strokes Ockie Strydom Nkana KCM Zambia Open 2016 AFR Jaco Ahlers 271 −17 Playoff Jacques Blaauw Nchanga Mopani/Redpath Zambia Open 2015 AFR Ross McGowan 275 −13 2 strokes Daniel van Tonder Nkana Mopani Copper Mines Zambia Open 2014 AFR Wallie Coetsee 273 −15 1 stroke Justin Harding Daniel van Tonder Nkana Zambia Sugar Open 2013 AFR Adilson da Silva (2) 281 −11 1 stroke Martin du Toit Alex Haindl Lusaka Indo Zambia Bank Zambia Open 2012 AFR Justin Harding 280 −12 2 strokes Divan van den Heever Lusaka KCM Zambia Open 2011 AFR Doug McGuigan 272 −16 Playoff Jean Hugo Nchanga Zambia Open 2010 AFR Adilson da Silva 202 −17 4 strokes Johan du Buisson Ndola 2009 AFR Jbe' Kruger 204 −15 3 strokes Titch Moore Ndola Chainama Hills Zambia Open 2008 AFR Tyrone Ferreira 208 −8 2 strokes Charl Coetzee Divan van den Heever Chainama Hills Finance Bank Zambia Open 2007 AFR Steve Basson (2) 206 −13 1 stroke Lindani Ndwandwe Ndola Stanbic Zambia Open 2006 AFR Steve Basson 207 −9 3 strokes Madalitso Muthiya Chris Williams Nchanga 2005: No tournament 2004 AFR, CHA Michael Kirk 274 −18 3 strokes Leonard Loxton Lusaka 2003 AFR, CHA Johan Edfors 206 −13 4 strokes Michael Kirk Lusaka 2002 AFR, CHA Marc Cayeux (2) 270 −22 2 strokes Andre Cruse Richard Sterne Lusaka 2001 AFR, CHA Mark Foster 278 −14 1 stroke Stuart Little Jaco Olver Lusaka 2000 AFR James Loughnane (2) 274 −18 1 stroke Bradford Vaughan Lusaka Zambia Open1999: No tournament 1998 AFR Marc Cayeux 273 −11 1 stroke Chris Davison Hennie Otto Lusaka 1997 AFR James Loughnane 273 −19 1 stroke Colin Sorour Lusaka 1996 AFR Desvonde Botes 208 −8 1 stroke Neil Homann Ndola 1994–1995: No tournament 1993 CHA Peter Harrison 283 −9 Playoff José Cantero Olle Nordberg Frédéric Regard Lusaka 1992 CHA Jeremy Robinson 284 −8 Playoff Mathias Grönberg Mark Nichols Lusaka 1991 CHA David R. Jones 285 −7 1 stroke Paul Carrigill Philip Golding Lusaka 1990 SAF Gordon J. Brand 284 −8 4 strokes Philip Golding Craig Maltman Lusaka 1989 SAF Craig Maltman 215 E 2 strokes Mark Roe Lusaka 1988 SAF David Llewellyn 280 −12 1 stroke Richard Fish Lusaka 1987 SAF Paul Carrigill 285 −7 Playoff Mike Miller Lusaka 1986 SAF Gary Cullen283 −9 Playoff Eamonn Darcy Lusaka 1985 SAF Ian Woosnam 282 −10 2 strokes Gordon J. Brand Brian Marchbank Lusaka 1984 SAF Carl Mason 280 −12 2 strokes Roger Chapman Lusaka 1983 SAF Bill Calfee 280 −12 Playoff Eamonn Darcy Lusaka 1982 SAF Brian Waites 276 −16 4 strokes Ken Brown Lusaka 1981 SAF Brian Barnes (2) 276 −16 1 stroke Howard Clark John Morgan Lusaka 1980 SAF Ewen Murray 282 −10 3 strokes Brian Barnes Lusaka 1979 SAF Brian Barnes 280 −12 3 strokes Sandy Lyle Ndola 1978 SAF Peter Townsend 274 −14 4 strokes Brian Barnes Lusaka 1977 SAF Tommy Horton 284 −8 2 strokes Brian Barnes Ken Brown Gary Cullen Christy O'Connor Snr Brian Waites Ndola 1976 Pete Cowen 286 −6 1 stroke Jack Newton Lusaka 1975 Sam Torrance 280 −12 Playoff Brian Barnes Ndola 1974 Christy O'Connor Jnr 282 −10 Playoff Mike Ingham Eddie Polland Mufulira 1973 Craig Defoy (2) 281 −7 3 strokes David Emery Mike Ingham Peter Tupling Lusaka 1972 Craig Defoy 272 −20 7 strokes Malcolm Gregson Ndola
See also Open golf tournament
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External links Coverage on the Sunshine Tour's official site Coverage on the Challenge Tour's official site