-Walter Juma wins DTB’s fourth leg golf of the ‘Bank with us’ tournament at Malindi Golf Club;
BRIAN JAYSINS-OXYGEN PR;
Seasoned lady golfer Diana Mbuba clinched the Kenya Ladies Golf Union (KLGU) Amateur Championship title that ended at the par 72 Royal Nairobi Golf Club over the weekend.
The golfer registered her win after 22nd hole sudden death to emerge victorious over defending champion Mercy Nyanchama who settled for the champion runner-up position at the KCB-sponsored tournament.
Mukami Mungai was named the winner of Division A category while Eunice Kilonzo scooped the Division B category following her peerless and valiant display at the 18-hole course.
Speaking after her victory Sunday evening, Diana Mbuba said, “This victory comes as a reward for my relentless practice and hard work behind the scenes. I expected to shine today because I have been training so hard for this championship. Of course, I competed against some top amateur golfers in the country who demonstrated prowess and experience. I am looking forward to upcoming tournaments and I can’t wait to compete again because golf is a sport I love so much.”
Florence Maina emerged as the Division A runner-up while Veronica Muthiani took home the Division B runner-up award.
Ashley Awuor and Nancy Wairimu made it to the semi-finals in the champion’s category.
Division A category was also a tightly contested affair but Caroline Kadikinyi and Benta Khaniri floored their opponents to also make it to the semi-finals.
Division A winner Mukami Wangai said, “I am happy because KCB has always given women an opportunity to participate in golf. Through their partnership with Kenya Ladies Golf Union, we had an amazing day of golf here at Royal. We are calling upon other corporations to invest in golf sponsorships that will enable more women to participate in this sport.”
KCB is set to partner with KDF for the Commanders Cup that is scheduled for September 16th at the Great Rift Valley Lodge in Naivasha.
ADDS ESPERANCE WANJIKU-OXYGEN PR- Meanwhile Walter Juma was crowned the winner of the fourth leg of the Diamond Trust Bank (DTB) ‘Bank with us’ golf tournament, which was hosted at the par 70 Malindi Golf Club in Kilifi County.
Playing off handicap 17, the Malindi Club Captain undauntedly made good use of his current best form and exceptional fairways in a field of over 70 golfers from Malindi and its environs.
This resulted into an impressive total of 42 points to claim the title, beating his closest challenger, Peter Pohland, on 39 points net standings.
Juma’s victory was courtesy of 21 points at the front nine and 21 points at the back nine, crowning him the overall winner of the tournament.
His closest challenger, Peter Pohland, had 16 points in the first nine and 23 points in the second nine.
“First, I would like to thank DTB for organizing such an excellent event here at our very own Malindi Golf Club. I am delighted to have emerged as the winner of the fourth golf tournament of this year’s DTB ‘bank with us’ golf edition.My first nine was excellent, and so was my second nine. Our well-maintained Malindi Golf course enabled me to play competently. I intend to build on this win in more of the series and secure my title as the ultimate grand winner. We, as the Malindi Golf Club, look forward to more partnerships like these that help grow the golf sport in Malindi and promote golf tourism in the Kilifi region,”said Juma.
On the other hand, playing off handicap 52, Njambi Wasige won in the Lady Winner Category with 40 points, overcoming her closest competitor, Nancy Gatwiri, who garnered 38 points for the Lady runner-up category.
Njambi carded 17 points at the front nine and 23 points at the back nine making her the Lady winner.
James Mutua won in the Men Runners-up category with 37 points and the Staff Winner category was won by Dr. Kennedy Nyakomitta, Director of Sales-DTB, with 25 points.
The 1st Nine winner was won by Enzo Zilettti while the 2nd Nine position was won by Alloise Ogolla.
DTB’s ‘Bank with us’ golf series leverages on the sport to get closer to its customers countrywide, as well as boost businesses by bringing services closer to its customers and offering networking opportunities both on and off the course.
So far, the 2023 DTB “Bank with us” golf series has attracted over 800 golfers in the tournaments held at Sigona, Kitale, and Nakuru Golf Clubs.
Last year, the Bank held five fruitful legs of the DTB ‘Bank with us’ golf competition in Kakamega, Mombasa, Kericho, Kisumu and Eldoret regions.
Diamond Trust Bank Kenya Limited (DTB) is a leading regional bank listed on the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE).
An affiliate of the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN), DTB has operated in East Africa for over 75 years.
DTB provides an extensive range of innovative banking solutions through its 135-plus branch network and digital channels across East Africa, anchoring its reputation as an award-winning superior customer experience financial services provider.
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