The 34-year-old is coming off a memorable victory at the SA Women’s Open held at San Lameer three weeks ago. After winning by three shots, Pace became part of very elite company, joining the likes of American Brenda Lunsford and local Barbara Pestana as back-to-back winners. And even though she may be taking it easy as she looks forward to spending Christmas with her family in Paarl before heading out to Mossel Bay for a bit of stand-up paddling, the thought of three on the trot isn’t too far away.
“I just love statistics and setting records, so this is really, really cool,” said Pace, minutes after her victory. “I’m definitely going for the hat-trick next year. That would be an awesome record to own.”
The win sets her up nicely in what will be a busy few months as the Investec Cup takes centre stage until the grand finale in March. For someone who has done so much for South African women’s golf for over a decade, the women’s champion is thrilled to be caught in the midst of an explosion that has seen the sport go from strength to strength.
