-But it was a sad day after the 201 golfers missed sinking a ‘hole in one’ to walk home with a brand new Mercedes Benz worth Ksh.4.5 million that was donated by Kushi Motors.
-While Elsewhere Ochieng’ Abekah wins the ‘Profiles International’ Golf Day at Vetlab Sports club.
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Home Club’s Antony Lithimbi set history in dominating the course to emerge the overall winner of the ‘Inaugural Mombasa Chamber Golf tournament played at the par 71 Nyali Golf and Country Club course in Mombasa County on Saturday.
The handicap 17 Lithimbi whose golf grew from the club as Junior player to the current able rank carded a handsome 44 stable ford points to claim the day’s lead day’s and record his maiden victory.
“I would like to thank my playing partners who made the day very enjoyable at the course, the sponsors and the green keeper for maintaining the course to its pristine condition and hope that my game will continue to shine over other colleagues. Today was a good day, though we missed the Car but Iam humbled to emerge the overall top, “said Lithimbi.
Sammy Mulama playing off handicap 0 was the gross winner after recording a four over par 75 gross while handicap 28 Alpesh Malde on 43 points and handicap 24 Tom Abwao with 39 points were the Men and runners up winners respectively.
The Kenya National Chamber of Commerce and Industries (KNCCI) Mombasa Chamber sponsored the day long tournament jointly supported by ABSA Bank, ZOHO, Khushi Motors, Lifecare International, Crown Beverages through Baraka Tea, Bandari Sacco, Grain Industries, East African Breweries, AAR Healthcare, Safarilink, and Skywards.
It attracted 201 golfers from the home club, Sea front Mombasa, Diani’s Diamond Leisure, Vipingo, Kilifi County’s Vipingo Baobab Ridge, Malindi, others up country clubs and guests and staffs with valid handicap index.
The best senior prize was scooped by handicap 22 Ijaz Sheikh with 36 points and Shay Chuahan playing off handicap 17 brought 32 points to win the Junior prize.
Elizabeth Mvoi was the best staff winner player with 35 points and handicap 35 Lydia Kamau scored 44 points to emerge the guest winner.
Mombasa Golf Club’s handicap 24 Abel Cheboi won the winner invited Coastal clubs prize with 40 points while handicap 36 Kabir Kakkar on 38 points and handicap 41 Millicent Palo’s 30 points placed them as high handicapper (HC 28 +) Men and high handicappers (HC 36+) Lady winners respectively.
But great sadness gripped over 201 golfers after missing a rare chance of walking home with a brand new latest Mercedes Benz worth Ksh.4.5 million placed by Kushi motors.
It was indeed a bad day for the golfers where none of them yearning for the offer failed to hit a rare ‘hole in one’ at the par three-18th hole during the Inaugural Mombasa Chamber Golf Tournament played at the par 71 course.
Home Club’s Nancy Gathunga was the only player who came close to hitting the offer after her swing shot landed only 8 feet away from the hole and went home with the biggest regret of her on missing the Car that was presented by Kushi Motors.
Club Captain Omar Lewa echoed a warning to the club Professional Fred Kamau to strengthen serious training programs to members in order to avoid such disappointments.
“We cannot be playing good golf here every time and always miss the car prize. It’s also saddening to watch the car displayed here the whole day and see it being driven back to the showroom in the evenings. This must stop and next time we should win this car, “said Lewa.
The Kenya National Chamber of Commerce and Industries (KNCCI) Mombasa Chamber’s Chairman Aboud Jamal who was accompanied by among other Directors Mansoor Ahmed Mohamed noted that it has been an incredible day at the tournament and expressed his deepest gratitude to all their supporters and partners who believed in this vision and made the tournament possible.
Jamal extended a special thank you to ABSA Bank, ZOHO, Khushi Motors, Lifecare International, Crown Beverages through Baraka Tea, Bandari Sacco, Grain Industries, East African Breweries, AAR Healthcare, Safarilink, and Skywards. Your support has been invaluable.
“We are also immensely grateful to our numerous exhibitors, whose presence added color, energy, and value to today’s event. This tournament is more than just a sporting event, it is a platform to bring together our partners, stakeholders, and business leaders in a relaxed and social setting. It’s about strengthening relationships, sparking new collaborations, and building networks that drive business and community growth,” said Jamal.
The Chairman promised that the tournament will be an annual event and pointed out that the Chamber is committed to growing the event year after year and look forward to forging a long-term partnership with the prestigious Club.
“We greatly appreciate the Club’s hospitality and support and together, we can turn this into a flagship event, one that not only champions sportsmanship but also promotes business networking and economic vibrancy within Mombasa and beyond. Thank you once again for your support and presence. We look forward to seeing all of you again next year as we go even bigger and better, “said Jamal.
MORE WEEKEND CLUB RESULTS.
Nyali golf and Country Club.
Inaugural Mombasa Chamber Golf Tournament.
Overall winner-Antony Lithimbi (15)-44 points, Best gross winner-Sammy Mulama (0)-75 gross,
Men winner-Alpesh Malde (28)-43 points, Runner up-Tom Abwao (24)-39 points, Lady winner-Mary Kandu (9)-40 points, Runner up-Teresia Odoo (16)-38 points, Best senior-Ijaz Sheikh (22)-36 points,
Best Junior-Shay Chauhan (17)-32 points, Staff winner-Elizabeth Mvoi-35 points, Guest winner-Lydia Kamau (35)-44 points, Winner Invited Coastal Clubs-Abel Cheboi (24)-40 points, High handicappers (HC 28+) winner-Kabir Kakkar (36)-38 points, High handicappers (HC 36+ Lady) winner-Millicent Palo (41)-30 points, Longest drive men winner-Dan Mugambi, Longest drive Lady winner-Mary Kandu, Nearest to the Pin winner-Nancy Gathunga.
VETLAB SPORTS CLUB.
Profiles International Golf Day.
Overall winner-Ochieng’ Abekah (12)-41 points, Men winner-Eric Karuga- (9)-40 points, Lady winner-Mary Karano, (12)-34 points, Gross winner-Ebill Omollo (1)-71 gross, Senior winner (65+ Yrs.)-David Nyakangó (16)-38 points, Junior winner-Sharma Kushagra (4)-37 points, Guest winner-Jay Michoma, (21)-40 points,Special Category winner-Roy Ngetich (42)-42 points, Best Front Nine winner-Permenas Okemwa (9)-20 points, Best Back Nine winner-Peter Karingú (20)-21 points, Longest Drive Men winer-Chirag Patel, Longest Drive Ladies winner-Dorcas Mukabi, Nearest to the Pin Men winner-Valasa Reddy, Nearest to the Pin Ladies winner-Elizabeth Ngéthe.
ENDS.
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