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GOLF NEWS-Akinyi Gitonga beats colleagues in Karen Ladies Ninth Medal Tournament, Nairobi, Kenya.

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-IMG Kenya proud to support the ladies and their passion for the game and look forward to witnessing their continued growth in the sport;

DOUGLAS MWALE-IMG KENYA LIMITED;
Akinyi Gitonga produced an excellent 68 nett to claim the top spot in Division A during the ninth Karen Ladies Medal tournament played at the Karen Country Club’s Course on Wednesday.

Akinyi Gitonga, Division A winner of the Karen Ladies Ninth Medal Tournament. Photo by Douglas Mwale, IMG Kenya Limited.

The event played on 18 holes was sponsored by Integrated Marketing Communications and events agency IMG Kenya Limited.
Akinyi was followed closely by her clubmates Koki Muia and Kellie Gachaga who finished second and third spots with scores of 73 nett and 75 nett, respectively.

Junior golfer Kellie Gachaga in action at the Karen Country Club. Photo by Douglas Mwale, IMG Kenya Limited.

“This has been an excellent day playing with my partners and meeting friends. The Course is playing well and swings and putting was on spot. This tourney offers more training in preparation for the forthcoming Ladies Coast Open tournament that will be played around the Five Coastal Club Courses from 5 th to 10 th August. It will be a challenging tourney where several top lady golfers from the neighboring Countries will also be participating. So, I am really looking forward to that, “said Gachaga.


Division B was dominated by Nkini Pasha, who carded an impressive 65 nett, beating Jennifer Cege who secured the runner-up position with 67 nett, while Nellie Njaga claimed third place at 70 nett.


Amara Kimari, a Junior golfer, stole the show in Division C with a score of 40 stable ford points, while Kellie Gachaga claimed the gross category of the category with 80 gross.


In other results, Njeri Onyango and Milcah Kamere triumphed in the Nines challenge, each scoring 35 nett on the first and second nine holes respectively.
At the same time, Jennifer Cege displayed exceptional skills on the putting green, winning the Putting Challenge with a remarkable 25 putts, while Muthoni Kioi, another Junior Golfer, impressed with a score of 74 nett to secure the Junior category win.
IMG Kenya Ltd Strategy Director, Richard Bailey said the level of talent showcased in the tourney, particularly impressed by the performances of the junior players, was truly inspiring and a great platform to nurture upcoming golfers.
“We are proud to support these ladies and their passion for the game and We look forward to witnessing their continued growth in the sport. Golf represents more than just a sport to us. It allows us to interact with our diverse stakeholders and build valuable partnerships. The Karen Country Club Ladies Medal tournament is a fantastic platform that allows us to connect with this passionate golfing community and we are therefore proud of our sponsorship, “said Bailey.
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