FBC Holdings has once again backed local golf, committing towards the 2026 Zimbabwe Open. This marks the fifth consecutive year the financial institution has sponsored the tournament.
The event is set to run from 7 to 10 May at Royal Harare Golf Club. 4 day pass is going for $5 dollars per person.
Zimbabwean golfer Kieran Vincent heads into the tournament carrying the nation’s hopes and is widely seen as the man to beat. The Sunshine Tour winner has already proven his quality at this level, including a top 10 finish at this event, and will set the benchmark for the field.
Stuart Krog comes in off the back of a strong Sunshine Tour season and has the consistency to mount a serious challenge. Meanwhile, Ben Follett-Smith, who competed on the DP World Tour last season, brings valuable experience and pedigree.
Another name drawing attention is Robson Chinhoi. The local player arrives in red hot form after securing back to back victories at the NAC Pro-Am and the Gabon Open.
The Zimbabwe Open remains part of the Sunshine Tour calendar, with the winner set to walk away with a prize of R3 million.
Speaking at the pre-tournament press conference, FBC Holdings Group CEO Trynos Kufazvinei confirmed the sponsorship:
“At this juncture, I am pleased to announce that FBC Holdings Limited will sponsor a total of US$200,000 towards the 2026 FBC Zimbabwe Open Golf Championship,” he said.
He also highlighted the broader impact of the event:
“The Zimbabwe Open Golf Championship plays a strategic role not only in the wellness of participants, but in driving socio economic development through sports tourism and strengthening international relations in a sporting environment. We remain grateful to all corporate sponsors.”
Several partners have also come on board to support the championship. Associate partners include ZHL Holdings Limited, which has supported the event for the past five years, and Caledonia Mining Corporation PLC, a first time sponsor with a strong international footprint and significant investment in Zimbabwe’s mining sector.
Anchor partners for the tournament are Golden Pilsener (under Delta Beverages) and Tongaat Hulett, while Cimas has been named the wellness partner.
Hydration partner is Schweppes Zimbabwe through their brands Bonaqua and Powerade
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