Lejan Lewthwaite was a happy person after winning the Dimension Data Ladies Pro-Am at Fancourt on Sunday, writes ANDRE HUISAMEN.
And, rightly so. Lewthwaite has been nothing short of impressive in recent weeks with Sunday’s win her second successive victory on the Sunshine Ladies Tour after winning the SuperSport Ladies Challenge, presented by Sun International, at Sun City two weeks ago.
Not only that, the manner in which she stormed to victory over the weekend emphasised the confidence and relentlessness she is competing with at the moment.
‘I can’t describe how happy I am in this moment. For six days really I played awesome golf, first at Sun City and then here in George. I am just so happy right now,’ said Lewthwaite, who finished eight shots ahead of second-placed Stacy Bregman.
The 28-year-old occupied the top the leaderboard from the very first round on Friday and never looked in any danger as she continued to fight her way to victory.
‘I’d say I was pretty happy with my position after the first day, but I don’t allow myself to think too far ahead. I try very hard to stay in the moment as much as possible. I try to stick to my process and hit every shot where I plan to and make every putt count.
‘I played another great round on the second day and I thought to myself, “Just continue with your strategy, your plan and the way you’re playing.'”
The victory strengthened Lewthwaite’s position at the top of the Investec Order of Merit List and she is nearly 500 points ahead of Nobuhle Dlamini, who is in second place.
‘I did briefly wonder how it would feel if I won, and also what my strategy would be if the gap was reduced, but I always made sure I didn’t let my thoughts drift too far. It would be a fleeting thought, and then I’d be back in the zone,’ Lewthwaite said.
