-He survived on cunt back against Justine Ongere to beat 210 golfers at the tournament aimed at creating awareness for business stakeholders to invest on Kenya Government security Bonds.
MAARUFU MOHAMED-MOMBASA.
Canadian based Kenyan Faried Ismael carded 39 stable ford points to emerge the overall winner of the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) DhowCSD golf tournament played at the par 71 Nyali golf and country club course in Mombasa county on Saturday.
The victory was a great moment for the 74 years old Mombasa born golfer who is a retired Automobile Businessman and an ardent golfer coming home in every six months for the last ten years, escaping the current cold in Canada to not only meet family relatives but play golf at his Nyali home club and also meet age mate friends.
The handicap 24 golfer noted that it was a great moment from the victory after many unsuccessful trials and especially playing at the Nyali challenging course with unpredictable winds but extremely fine course.
‘’The wind was very strong in the afternoon, but my putting was good, though the course was also challenging like no other and the Fairway playing fast with every hole presenting a battle. But It was not just about all the challenges, it was the strategy, precision, and mental fortitude I put in that proved my game to survive and emerge victorious. “said Faried.
He had tied with handicap 18 Justine Ongere who was the Men winner beating handicap 22 to the runners up slot by a single point difference.
Central bank of Kenya (CBK) Dhow CSD sponsored the day long 18 holes’ tournament that brought 210 golfers from the home club, other Coast golf clubs, Staffs from the sponsor and guests from other up country clubs with valid handicaps.
The club’s former lady captain Susan Stokes playing off handicap 8 was the day’s gross winner after playing a plus eight for 79 gross.
Florence Karimi playing off handicap 22 won the lady’s prize on a count back score of 38 points against handicap 32 Diana Nthiwa who was the runners up.
Handicap 18 Dr. Rohit Devani on 18 points and handicap 19 Harsimran Kaur with 42 points were the senior and junior winners respectively.
The Staff prize on 35 points was won by handicap 14 Simon Karemu and Maureen Obunga playing off handicap 35 brought 42 points to emerge the guest winner.
Outgoing club captain Dinesh Sasan who was presiding over his last function as the Club Captain thanked golfers for attending in large numbers and members for their support during his one-year tenure in office.
CBK Director, Information Technology Department. Dr. Walter Onyino said it was a great pleasure to be back at Nyali and thanked the club for hosting such an amazing successful tournament.
He pointed out that the aim of the tournament that will be played across the Country is aimed at creating awareness for business stakeholders to invest in Kenya Government Securities (Treasury Bills and Treasury Bonds).
Other CBK officials who presided over the function includes among others Clement Agina, Dr.Peter Kerin, Samuel Gathigi, Simon Karemu and Nancy Mrashui Ntimama.
CBK DhowCSD-Nyali-Full results.
Overall winner-Faried Ismail (24)-39 points C/B, Winner best gross scores-Susan Stokes (8)-79 gross, Men winner-Justine Ongere (18)-39 points, Runners up-Peter Maina (22)-38 points, Lady winner-Florence Karimi (22)-38 points C/B,Runners up-Diana Nthiwa (32)-38 points, Best senior-Dr. Rohit Devani (18)-36 points, Best junior-Harsimran Kaur (19)-42 points, Staff winner-Simon Karemu (14)-35 points ,Guest winner-Maureen Obunga (35)-42 points, High handicappers’ H/C 28+men-Dr. Ramadhani Omar (36)-41 points, High handicappers’ H/C 36+Lady-Millicent Palo (41)-35 points., Longest drive men-A. J. Molu,Longest drive Lady-Mary Naneu,Nearest to the pin-Mary Mariga-2 ft. 32,Best effort-Ngari Mahihu (19)-21 points.
ENDS.
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