GOLFERS totaling 124 - including 52 professionals and 72 amateurs - have lined up for the Lina PG Tour Pro-Am Tournament scheduled for this weekend at Arusha Gymkhana Club's course.

The showdown, which aims to honour the former player of the national women's golf team - the late Lina Nkya-, is expected to be held in the region and the winners would be presented with various prizes.

Speaking immediately after completing the registration, professional golfer Nuru Mollel said he prepared well for the showdown's professionals category and is optimistic he would come out victoriously.

He asked Tanzanians to turn up and watch the golfers battle it out, congratulating all stakeholders that have facilitated the hosting of the showdown which has adhered to professionalism and quality.

"I have prepared well to ensure I emerge victorious in this competition. Participating in this tournament is moreover an opportunity for me to meet my teammates and continue sharing experiences," Mollel disclosed.

Ali Sanzu, who triumphed in amateurs' previous two rounds of the tournament played in Morogoro and Kilimanjaro, said that the Arusha round is important for him because it is the one leading to the major tournament slated to take place in Dubai.

He said he has invested well in this weekend's showdown to ensure he holds sway and emerges victorious.

The first round of the showdown was held in Kilimanjaro, the second round took place in Morogoro, and now Arusha is hosting the third round.

The registration of golf players for the tournament was held at the Arusha Gymkhana Club.

The Lina PG Tour Pro-Am Tournament's third round teed off on Thursday and has been slated to conclude on Sunday.

The last day of the showdown will have a presentation ceremony for all categories' winners, with the champion walking away with a trophy and cash prize.

Mollel triumphed in the 2024 tournament's first round for professionals, held at the TPC Moshi course in Kilimanjaro, followed by second-placed Fadhili Nkya.

Hassan Kadio emerged victorious in the professional category's second round played in Morogoro and Abdalah Yusuph finished second.