| Lindani Ndwandwe | |
|---|---|
| Personal information | |
| Born | 26 February 1975 Nongoma, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa |
| Sporting nationality |  South Africa |
| Residence | Durban, South Africa |
| Career | |
| Turned professional | 1998 |
| Current tour(s) | Sunshine Tour |
| Professional wins | 2 |
| Number of wins by tour | |
| Sunshine Tour | 2 |
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]
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]
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]
Ndwandwe has four children. [1]
| No. | Date | Tournament | Winning score | Margin of victory | Runner-up |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 20 Oct 2001 | Western Cape Classic | −9 (66-70-71=207) | 1 stroke | Richard Kaplan |
| 2 | 25 Oct 2009 | Highveld Classic | −19 (62-66-69=197) | Playoff | Alex Haindl |
Sunshine Tour playoff record (1–1)
| No. | Year | Tournament | Opponent(s) | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2006 | Suncoast Classic | Alex Haindl, Bradford Vaughan | Haindl won with eagle on second extra hole |
| 2 | 2009 | Highveld Classic | Alex Haindl | Won with birdie on first extra hole |
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