-Nyambura says the victory was not easy out there, but stayed focused, trusted her game and remained patient throughout the round adding that the win motivates her to keep improving and competing at a higher level.
-The Chairman’s tournament proved a competitive event that drew 300 participants across the Country participating in various divisions with all showcasing impressive talent across the board.
-Elsewhere, Vivek Vajpayee was the player of the day after winning the Bidco golf day at Vet Lab.
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The lush fairways of Ruiru Sports Club came alive over the weekend as golfers gathered for the highly anticipated Chairman’s (Jessy Ndegwa) prize golf tournament, a competitive event that drew participants from various divisions and showcased impressive talent across the board.
Emerging as the overall winner was handicap 14 Judy Nyambura who delivered an outstanding performance in posting 43 points to clinch the coveted top prize after her consistency and precision throughout the 18-hole course set her apart in a tightly contested field.
“I am truly honored to win the Chairman’s Prize, especially in such a competitive field with over 300 golfers. It was not easy out there, but I stayed focused, trusted my game, and remained patient throughout the round. This victory means a lot to me and it motivates me to keep improving and competing at a higher level, “said Nyambura.
In Division A, handicap 12 Ngumo Kingori secured the Men’s winner slot with 38 count back points, narrowly edging out handicap 12 Johnson Ngugi who finished as runner-up on the same score.
In the ladies’ category, handicap 7 Catherine Wambui impressed with 39 points to take the top honors, while handicap 20 Pam Nkirote followed closely with 38 points.
Division B saw strong performances, with Stephen Kungu (Hcp 16) winning the men’s category on 42 points, ahead of Peter Kamau (Hcp 25) who posted 41 points. Margaret Kariuki (Hcp 30) led the ladies with 40 points, while Edith Ngugi (Hcp 25) claimed the runner-up position with 38 points.
In Division C, Alex Ndirangu (Hcp 31) matched the day’s top score of 43 points to win the men’s category, while Roselene Mwaura (Hcp 42) stood out among the ladies with an impressive 44 points, one of the highest scores of the tournament.
Special category winners also delivered notable performances with handicap 25 Kelvin Chege and Peter handicap 18 Githinji sharing honors in the Men’s first and second nines on 22 points each, while Anne handicap 22 Ngumba and handicap 17 Catherine Gitonga led the ladies’ nine-hole contest.
Kelvin Metto playing off handicap 3 claimed the Gross winner top spot with a solid score of 77 gross, demonstrating technical excellence and in the junior category, handicap 30 Melvin Kungu posted 36 points to emerge victorious.
Among sponsors and guests, handicap 29 Erick Ratemo was named KCB Staff winner with 36 points, while Charles Mathenge playing off handicap 32 took the Sponsor winner’s title with 35 points and handicap 13 James Makau finished as sponsor runner-up on 31 points.
Guest players also made their mark, with handicap Chrispin Sankale winning the Guest men’s category on 40 points, followed by handicap 20 Paul Mukundi with 38 points and handicap 29 Rose Wachira (Hcp topped the Guest ladies’ category with 36 points.
Skill awards added flair to the event, with Terra Saidimu winning Longest Drive (Men), while Catherine Wambui capped an excellent day by taking both Longest Drive (Lady) and Nearest to the Pin (Lady). Paul Gichu claimed the Nearest to the Pin (Men) award.
OTHER CLUB RESULTS.
VET LAB SPORTS CLUB.
Bidco Golf Day.
Overall Winner-Vivek Vajpayee (15)-39 points, Gross winner-John Odhiambo (2)-76 gross, Men’s winner-Hitten Tanna (26)-38 points, Men runner-up-Njani Ndiritu (11)-38 points, Lady winner-Imelda Mutiso (28)-36 points, Lady runner-up-Rose Mwarania (28)-35 points, Guest winner-Dilash Bhayani (13)-33 points, Longest Drive Men’s winner-Galib Mangat, Longest Drive ladies’ winer-Rachel Ndei, Nearest to the pin Men’s winner-Ken Kiura, Nearest to the pin ladies’ winner-Grace Waiganjo, Best effort winner-Kishan Balsod (26)-12 points.
ENDS.
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