-Its time again for Amateurs to seek top honors at Nyeri in the Mt.Kenya Championship;
-Kiambu hosts its Centenary golf celebrations, Kenya Railways course for the Chloride Exide tourney and Gacheru wins at Karen;
MAARUFU MOHAMED-GOLFNEWSLINKS;
The Par 71 Nyeri Golf Club will the host for an estimated 78 top leading Amateurs meeting again to test their muscles from Friday in the 71st edition of the Mt. Kenya Championship.
It’s a 54 holes strokes play tourney played over three days but all will play the first two rounds today and tomorrow after which the top 36 and ties will make the cut to the final round on the final day on Sunday.
The team of J. Komen, B.Omondi and P. Nderi will be the first to tee off at 7AM and at 1.08 PM will be the last flight of George Eshuchi, Victor Chesumei and Gabriel Miungi.
The event has historically been held every first weekend of February every year, however, this year it could not be held due to unfavorable dry course condition which resulted to its postponement.
Club Captain Jacob Nyaga has confirmed that the course is currently in great shape to host the elite amateurs and has also invited fans to come and cheer the golfers.
The Amateurs will be battling out for the prestigious title and a cash prize of Ksh. 400,000 proudly sponsored jointly by The NCBA Bank and Communications Authority of Kenya.
This is one of the ongoing 26 series in the Kenya Amateur Golf Championship (KAGC) 2023 Calendar organized by the Kenya Golf Union (KGU) which counts to Golfer of the year and also earns points to the World Amateur Golf Ranking (WAGR).
The defending Champion Chris Andrea from Ruiru Sports Club will be expecting a tough battle from Elvis Muigua of Kiambu Golf Club who last weekend won the Gold Fields Trophy at Kakamega Sports Club last weekend.
Among other notables include Adel Balala from Vipingo Ridge and Ruiru Open Champion and Team Kenya Captain Dennis Maara from Limuru Country Club.
The series started in January with Sigona Bowl at Sigona Golf Club and the last one will be the Nyali Open Championship that will be held at the Nyali Golf and Country club course in Mombasa County from December 8th-10th.
At Kiambu Golf Club on Saturday, it will be Celebrating its Centenary with a Golf tournament that brought together over 180 golfers.
The event kicks off at 6.30Am with the team of Daniel Mugambi, Wifred Githua, Charles Gitau and Joseph Mwariri while the last group will be the team of J.Karuga, Mwangi Ngibuini, Andrew Muhoro (g) and Timothy Kariuki teeing off at 1.00 pm.
Kiambu Club boasts a long and proud history, dating back to its formation in 1916 as a 3 hole course and has over the years evolved through thick and thin to establish itself as a vital part of the local community in both sporting and social.
It has long been regarded as one of the best 9 hole course in the country, attracting visitors from surrounding areas and popular with golfing Tourists from around the country.
The club has also provided a strong platform for competitive golf, offering a good selection of events to its members throughout the year.
And at the Kenya Railways Golf Club course in the Capital City Nairobi, other Golfers will be trying their luck in the Chloride Exide Golf tournament in the same day.
Golfers J.Kariuki, D.Kingi, F.Kimanzi and Any other late entry player will open the course by being the first group to tee off at 6.40 AM while the last group to tee off at 1.40 PM will be that of M.Ndegwa, R. Omanyo, A.Rogo and C.Wanjiku.
DOUGLAS MWALE-IMG KENYA LIMITED;
Karen Country Club’s Betty Gacheru carded a score of 71 nett to claim victory in the Division A event of her home Club’s ninth Ladies Medal tournament which was held last Wednesday.
She finished one better than Jacintah Wambugu, who secured second spot in the Division having carded a round of 72 nett.
Jacintah’s efforts were enough to edge out Shirley Scroggie who finished third in the group with a round of 73 nett after countback.
In Division B, Evelyne Otsyula emerged the winner having carded a round of 68 nett to finish four better than Ann Mbogori, who secured second position, with a score of 72 nett.
Ann’s efforts saw her finish above Susan Kasinga, who carded a round 73 nett to clinch third position.
In Division C, Eve Mwangi emerged triumphant with a remarkable 39 nett.
In the Nines challenge, Rose Mambo and Wahu Nyairo delivered exceptional performances, scoring 32 and 33 nett on the first and second nine holes, respectively.
In the putting challenge, Louisa Gitau claimed victory having holed the ball in just 28 putts.
Meanwhile, Rhoda Mwebesa emerged the gross winner having carded a score of 89 gross after countback.
The ladies-only event, which was sponsored by Integrated Marketing and Communications Agency IMG Kenya Limited, attracted 52 female golfers from the club.
The event was the ninth of twelve Karen Country Club’s ladies’ events for the year.
Speaking during the prize-giving ceremony, IMG Kenya CEO Peter Gacheru said,”We are proud to have sponsored the Karen Country Club’s ninth Ladies Medal tournament. Golf represents more than just a sport to us at IMG Kenya; it is a platform that allows us as a company to interact with our stakeholders and forge valuable partnerships,” he said.
“By supporting this event, we aim to promote and celebrate the incredible talent and achievements of female golfers that this golf club is blessed with. We believe in fostering a culture of inclusivity and empowerment, and this tournament serves as a great platform to showcase that commitment. We are honored to be a part of these ladies’ journey and look forward to witnessing their continued success on and off the course, “said Gacheru.
GOLF-KENYA CLUBS WEEKEND DRAWS;
KENYA RAILWAYS GOLF CLUB;
Saturday, 8th, July, 2023;
Chloride Exide Golf Day;
Sponsor-Chloride Exide;
AM;
6:40 J Kariuki, D Kingi, F Kimanzi, Ano; 6:50 B Githaiga, S Mbugua, K Padam, F Githaiga; 7:00 M Mello, A Ogola, V Ongera, Ano; 7:10 S Omondi, N Kibera, W Nganga, G Kabuuri; 7:20 C Nzioka, T Jamal, L Mbuthia, B Oyaro; 7:30 J W Kung’u, F Kamau, Ano, Ano; 7:40 J Makau, A Ndegwa, W Alexander, Ano; 7:50 O Obiero, O Chacha, S Ikingi, N Meely; 8:00 S Muraguri, Wanjiru R, Janealice M, L Migoye; 8:10 J Kagicha, Nathan N, G Muraguri, K Mburu; 8:20 Kiarie K, J Momanyi, E Yuaya, S Otiola; 8.30 Chloride Exide*4; 8:40 S Nganga, G N Njuguna, J Kiveu, T Gichuhi;
PM;
11.00 Chloride Exide*4; 11:10 B Nyamongo, A Omooria, J Kitulu, J Maingi; 11:20 J Ngure, E G Wachira, M Kariuki, T K Mbogua; 11:30 W Kiche, P Ndetei, Ngugi N, M Gachanja; 11:40 D Muthusi, K Saiti, M Mbugua, A Kiragu; 11:50 Wasala W, L K Njagi, F Maina, P Mong’ony; 12:00 M Kavita, Ano, Ano, Ano; 12:10 T Mitansh, P Semenye, J Semenye, T Indimuli; 12:20 E Manywanda, M Kiplagat, J M Ndung’u, Semenye J; 12:30 F Makala, P Karani, J Ndirangu, J Mandavia; 12:40 R N Njoroge, O Gachuno, E Wangeci, K Kanyaura; 12:50 O Ndegwa, Ano, Ano, Ano; 1:00 R N Maina M Mwangi, Ano, Ano; 1:10 G K Maina, T Ruhiu, Gichuru K, N Gichuhi; 1:20 P Wahome, M Nderi, S N Gakere, J Kinyua; 1:30 S Onyambu, N Nderitu, A Boru, G Kirathe; 1:40 M Ndegwa, R Omanyo, A Rogo, C Wanjiku;
KIAMBU GOLF CLUB;
Saturday, 8th, July, 2023;
Centenary Celebration Golf Tournament;
AM;
6:30 Daniel Mugambi, Wifred Githua, Charles Gitau, Joseph Mwariri; 6:40 Hannah Wanjiru, GK Muthua, Sir-Eric Mwangi, C Khasinah; 6:50 Victor Kuria, N Mburu, PK Kaburu, JK Biriri; 7:00 F Gichomo, M Gachugi, FN Ndegwa, AI Kariuki; 7:10 Sam Wangai, Joan Waruingi, Ken Waituika, Francis Karugu; 7:20 Paul Githuku, Fred Mwangi, Dan Kiyo, S Muchemi; 7:30 Peter Njuguna, Chris Mwangi, E Karanu, Kevin Ng’eno; 7:40 Joseph Mwai, P Ngari, S Warui, S Gituara; 7:50 Joseph Kinyanjui(g), G Gathungu(g), A Lopy(g), B Miswa(g); 8:00 J Kamwere, E Kingara, J Muchai, JM Mwaura; 8:10 Paul Muema(g), J Kimeu(g), Paul Gachichi, Jean Lopy(g); 8:20 Charity Njoroge, Jillian Mwanza, Richard Ngui, Carol Maina; 8:30 Chris Kimani, P Ondieki, L Mwangi, Hildah Muhia.
PM;
10:50 Grace Kibe, Mary Kimemia, SK Macharia, Hon. Njakwe; 11:00 Lally Pallan(g), D Mogere(g), S Shah(g), Ajit Shah(g); 11:10 E Kabugi, P Mbugua, Ken Chege, Njoki Nderitu; 11:20 Alex Ngunu, SN Gitau, Michael Kamau, EN Chege; 11:30 Anne Ngumba, Pius Mworia, N Kimani, S Njuguna; 11:40 Dr. P Murumba, N Parmley(g), Maina Ruga(g), Lesley Wartnaby; 11:50 J Kahari, Paul Njuguna, Julius Kiai, J Kangethe; 12:00 Brian Wamatu, Kim Matu(g), Chris Gathingu, B Kinuthia; 12:10 D Ndirangu, Don Mwaura, JT Maina, GN Manguriu; 12:20 Suzanne Wanja, Frank Mugendi, Dr. P Kaumbutho, K Nzioka; 12:30 G Githere, Martin Murigi, B Mureithi, Billy Kinuthia; 12:40 Captain’s Time; 12:50 Douglas Mwaura, M. Nene, S Muriu, CW Mwangi;1.00 J Karuga, Mwangi Ngibuini, Andrew Muhoro(g), Timothy Kariuki.
NOTE-PLAYER’S TO OBSERVE DRAW TIME;
NYERI GOLF CLUB;
Friday, 7th, July, 2023-Round one;
71st Mt. Kenya Championship;
AM;
7.00 J. Komen, B.Omondi, P. Nderi;7.09 K. Juma, C. Rob, E. Maina;7.18 A. Balala, M. Kamau, R. Kibicho;
7.27 R. Muchina, E. Barno, D. Wanjihia;7.36 Nelson Koech, David Otuke, Dr. Felix Ndirangu;7.45 Gathogo Kaguta, Edgar Brian, Aggrey Sang;7.54 Thomas Mundia, Samuel King’ori, Steve Orinda;8.03 Moses Murimi, Dennis Maara, Kalamu Choyo;8.12 John Mburu, Isaac Makokha, Dr. Terra Saidimu;8.21 Ebill Omollo, Steve Kiaro, Dr. Paul Sang;8.30 Sammy Mulama, James Warui, Nicolas Karanja;8.39 Dan Lubanga, John Ng’ang’a, John Timbe;8.48 Boniface Waikwa, Aaron Kitur, George Wakaba;
PM;
11.20 Maulid Ramadhan, Frank Munyua, John Kariuki;11.29 Richard Chege, Jediel Muriungi, Michael Sila;11.38 Mark Kirimi, James Macharia, John Koina;11.47 Raphael Lemingani, Br. Francis Njoroge, Fr. Paul Kimani;11.56 Chris Andrea, Amos Ngonjo, Kimeli Mutai;12.05George Kiguta, William Odeck, Robert Odero;12.14 Josphat Rono, Nathan Mwangi, Anthony Rukwaro;12.23 Elvis Muigua, Khilan Shah, Mitansh Thacker;12.32 Mike Ngene, John Lejirma, Isaac Ndichu;12.41 Joseph Wairagu, Daniel Mwangi, Paul Kaguamba;12.50 Simion Chepkwony, Franklyn Kipyator, Taimur Malik;12.59 Carl Wambasi, John Kariuki, Daniel Weru;13.08 George Eshuchi, Victor Chesumei, Gabriel Miungi;
VETLAB SPORTS CLUB;
Saturday, 8th, July, 2023;
KVA Golf Day;
Sponsors-Kenya Veterinary Association, CKL, KAGRC, Kenchich, Norbrook;
First Tee AM;
6:40 I. Vaghoo, J. Odhiambo, J. Munge, S. Kinuthia; 6:50 J. Nguitui, M. Karanja, R. Njuguna; 7:00 Shitul Shah, A. Unia, Ano; 7:10 B. Nyagechi, S. Orenge, S. Pandit; 7:20 Ravi Shah, Raj Shah, J. Chavda, A. Shankla; 7:30 Kihuha Njoroge, M. Gatundu, M. N. Kinuthia, B. Mandere; 7:40 F. Nurani, J. Kosgei, J. Ojowa, R. B. Shah; 7:50 V. Waiyaki, A. Njuguna, J. Ndonga, Mbugua Muiruri; 8:00 J. Kioko, N. Nagda, G. Wanjohi, R. Ndei; 8:10 N. Simwa, D. Muchungu, I. Otuke, V. Oyango; 8:20 P. Karing’u, F. Musila, H. Kamuti, F. Muthiani; 8:30 J. Osoro, K. Okumu, M. Bector, E. Wakarima; 8:40 G. Wanjohi, C. Gathumbi, R. Wanjiku, G. Karuga;
First Tee PM;
11:30 R. Shah, G. Warui, K. Gretton, F. Ngigi; 11:40 C. Muguku, K. Ondieki, Sponsor’s Guest; 11:50 J. Wokabi, J. Mwangi, J. Karing’u, G. Waiganjo; 12:00 S. D’souza, W. Wanjuki, J. Orenge, D. Kamau; 12:10 O. Plakalovic, N. Kariuki, J. Devgun, G. Kabuuri; 12:20 Lady Captain ×4; 12:30 Captain ×4; 12:40 V. Budhdev, H. Joshi, C. Jobanputra, R. Lakhani; 12:50 Shravan Siyani, Suresh Siyani, N. Siyani, D. Siyani; 1:00 Prof. K. Njenga, Dr. Mbogori, Hon. J. Mweke, sponsor; 1:10 Vice-Captain ×4;1:20 G. Kamau, R. Wafula, E. Arigo, Maj. Bwire; 1:30 S. Kotecha, F. Lajah, E. Ondieki, Mitchell Kisia.
Tenth Tee AM;
6:40 F. Gichuru, J. Kimani, P. Okemwa; 6:50 Sigona Courtesy ×4; 7:00 E. Mwangi, J. Kirui, S. K. Maina, G. Mugo; 7:20 V. Tank, S. Mwatha, P. Mwatha, J. Mureu; 7:30 A. Jobanputra, G. Mangat, T. Nyotta, S. Mwatha; 7:40 W. Mutai, Sponsor×3; 7:50 I. Njoroge, E. Gitonga, J. King’ori, Sonia Cege; 8:00 J. Ngugi, A. Manji, J. Manji, A. Shah; 8:10 T. Mwithiga, A. Kiome, K. Maina, J. Mwangi; 8:20 P. Kavia, P. Tank, M. Kiunjuri, W. Mathu; 8:30 I. Samani, D. Kavia, H. Tank, O. Lucas; 8:40 R. Patel, P. Raval, M. K. K. Shah, S. Kanja;
Tenth Tee PM;
11:30 C. Kiengo, E. Munene, L. Munyua, G. Gathitu; 11:40 C. Muteshi, B. Adhiambo, S. Kabari, R. Wanjiku; 11:50 G. Sehmi, A. Mussaji, H. Bhangra, P. Nderitu; 12:00 T. Odula, E. Arigo, P. Ithondeka, J. Mbaria; 12:10 B. Warui, A. Raithatha, Sponsor’s Guest ×2; 12:20 K.Kiura, K. Bosire, A. Midege, M. Kiambi; 12:30 P. Kiige, R. Owiti, Cyrus Karuga ; 12:40 D. Thakkar, A. Khamar, B. Lakhani, A. Mwangi; 12:50 N. Savla, Deep Shah, Keval Shah, V. Shah; 1:00 S. Kushagra, G. Wangong’u, L. Bakhshi, A. Mwangi; 1:10 L. Ongori, C. Orenge, K. Kabugi, H. D’souza; 1:20 Sponsor’s Guest ×4; 1:30 M. Gorassia, P. Jani, M. Aggarwal;
ENDS;