GOLF NEWS-Kenya Clubs weekend results;

-Mutuku emerges King of the Course in ICEA Lion tourney at Machakos bagging his first major title of the season;
-ICEA LION CEO Philip Lopokoiyit promised that they will continue to cultivate a passion for golf among youngsters and nurture them to take over the world in the future;
-While Kaguta and Susan wins the gross titles at Nyali Golf and Country Club Course;
MAARUFU MOHAMED;
Gilbert Mutuku was crowned the king of the course after emerging the overall winner at this year’s opener of the 8th edition of the ICEA LION King of the Course golf series tournament played at the nine-hole Machakos Country Club Course in Machakos County on Saturday.

The handicap 17 Mutulu used his home club course advantage to record an excellent 42 stable ford points to emerge the overall winner and record his first major title of the season after beating a large number of 177 golfers.
“It was a challenging day and a bad season last year but today things have changed and Aim greatly humbled to win this series. I would like to thank my laying partners, the Club and the organizers for such a wonderful day and looking forward to playing better in the fourth coming events.”Said Mutuku.
Handicap 16 Gregory Ndunda brought a count back score of 39 pints to emerge the Member winner after tying on the same score with first runners up placed handicap 11 Julius Kioko while handicap 17 Bernard Muthiya was the second runners up on a 37 points and handicap 17 John Nzioka claimed the third runners up place on 36 points.
Bill Kalya playing off handicap 10 carded 38 points to win the Guest prize and handicap 21 Elizabeth Ng’ethe on 29 points was the ICEA Staff winner.

Taking the lady’s Title was handicap 6 Diana Mbuba with 33 points beating first runners up placed handicap 20 Veronica Muthiani who returned a score of 28 points.
John Kitaka playing off handicap 16 brought a good score of 40 points to win the Junior prize and the Senior prize for those above 65 years old was won by handicap 19 John Masai with a score of 36 points.
The Handicap Prizes for the golfers of handicap 29+ men and handicap 37+ Ladies were won by handicap 41 Chris Katiku on 40 points and handicap 48 Jemimah Samuel with 32 points respectively.
The daylong 18 holes event sponsored by ICEA LION attracted a robust field of golfers from both Machakos and the wider Nairobi metropolitan area.
This follows the resounding success of the 7th edition which unfolded across 7 different clubs nationwide and concluded with a spectacular finale at Nyali in October last year.
Earlier on Friday at the same venue, the sponsor organized a junior golf tournament which served as the captivating prelude to the Saturday tourney that had a turnout of 31 young golfers.
Handicap 16 John Kitaka carded 40 nett to emerge the overall winner while handicap 40 Myles Mwendwa was the runners up with 46 nett.
Machakos Golf Club Captain Stephen Musyoka said the event has been successful and thanked the Sponsor for the support and all the players for attending in large numbers making noting that the course is in excellent condition and ready to host any event.
The Captain of ICEA LION Joe Mboya said the Grand Winner of the 2023 series has been scheduled to participate in 2024 Lekoa Classic on 26 th and 27 th of April 2024 at Parys Golf and Country Estate-Vaal De Grace, in South Africa.
Present during the evening prize giving dinner ceremony were the ICEA LION Chief Executive Officer Philip Lopokoiyit, ICEA LION Chairman Joe Wangai, Machakos Club Chairman David Mila, Club Trustees, Club Management Committees, Club Golf Captain Stephen Musyoka, Club Vice-Captain Edwin Saluni, Club Lady Captain Felistus Mativo, ICEA LION King of the Course Series Captain Joe Mboya and Convener of the King of the Course Series Swarn Singh.
Lopokoiyit extended his heartfelt gratitude to all present for gracing the event at this first tournament of the annual ICEA LION King of the Course golf series and wished them a Happy New year.
“I also appreciate my four ball team of B.Rono, S.Singh, and M.Wambua who were a gracious team and a great sport to play with. In respect to my performance on the course, I want to say that what I have learnt today was there are still another 360 days to apply remedial action, “said Lopokoiyit.
ICEA LION Chairman, Joe Wangai said that at the heart of Company’s journey lies a compelling vision to be the leading Pan African provider of insurance and related financial services.
“This vision is not just a destination’s a commitment to shaping the financial landscape across the continent. It fuels our determination to push boundaries, embrace innovation, and set new standards of
Excellence,”
He said that the ICEA LION King of the Course golf series has grown from a modest idea to a highly anticipated annual event, drawing participants from various walks of life, all bound by a shared love for golf.
Wangai said the series has become a showcase of not just their commitment to the golfing community but also a celebration of a lifestyle that values both competition and camaraderie.
“As we look back on its history, the King of the Course golf series celebrates the beginning of its 8 th year, a testament to our dedication to promoting more than just financial services. It is a testament to our belief in a holistic lifestyle that includes the pursuit of excellence and the joy found in friendly competition, “said wangai.
He noted that throughout the years, the tournament has witnessed thrilling moments, unforgettable victories, enduring partnership and friendships formed on the green.
Wangai on the business front highlight some milestones in the Company’s 2023, where it retained their triple A credit rating for both the life and the general business.
“This serves to remind our customers and our stakeholders of the robust financial strength of the ICEALION GROUP and provides assurance that we are able to meet our commitments as well being a solid and reliable partner. On the Assets management, we reloaded our Digitrust solution allowing for corporate membership and joint accounts and the minimum amount is shs.500 and we encourage this opportunity for investment by our customers. We also have private wealth management solutions at the minimum level of shs.5m and which currently provides very respectable returns, “noted Wangai.
“On the Life side, we run a very stable pension business and have a variety of products such as education policies and endowment. For those who are in self-employment, the NSSF second tier and personal pension schemes are available for self-employment and appropriately supported digitally.
At Trust company, wealth preservation beyond generations remains our core objective, so that this can grow as the family tree is growing.
On the General business, we have a wide array of products as advertised in this room ranging
from travel to the MSO (Medical second opinion) where you can get the input of international second medical opinions on medical issues
Across EA, our business continue to progress with life business in Uganda becoming the largest life company excluding the medical, “explained Wangai.
Back to Golf, the Chairman reiterated their support to the golfing community and promised to look to support the Young golfers in 2024.
“We already have an ongoing sponsorship which we undertook through our Trust business and we look to see how we can provide a shot in the arm to this great initiative. To our valued customers, partners, and stakeholders, your unwavering support has been the cornerstone of our success. We appreciate some of the long standing business relationships and recognize all of you represented here, we deeply appreciate the relationships we have built and the collaborations that have propelled us forward.
It is your trust and shared vision that continue to drive us to new heights. Looking ahead to 2024, ICEA LION is poised for even greater achievements. Our vision is one of continual innovation, sustainable growth, and a steadfast commitment to our values. We are excited about upcoming initiatives that not only align with the interests of our esteemed customers but also contribute to the growth and promotion of the sport we all hold dear. In conclusion, let me leave you with this thought: just as every swing on the golf course holds the promise of a better game, every endeavor at ICEA LION carries the promise of a better future. Thank you once again for your attention and participation.
On behalf of the board and the staff of ICEA LION, we thank you your all your support in 2023 and May the year ahead be filled with success both on and off the course. To all the winners today, congratulations in advance, said the Chairman.
ICEA LION CEO Philip Lopokoiyit, said the juniors’ event not only showcased the emerging talent on the course but also underlined the importance of nurturing young golf enthusiasts and that they will continue to cultivate a passion for golf among youngsters and nurture them to take over the world in the future.
According to the ICEA Lion 2024 Golf Calendar, This year’s Series has also introduced a fresh format, with events scheduled to occur on the first weekend of every month from January departing from the traditional weekly, where Professionals, Amateurs and juniors have been invited.
After Machakos, the series is set for Thika Greens Golf Resort on February 2, 2024 then move to Nanyuki Sports Club on March 9, 2024 and subsequently to Nandi Bears on May 25, 2024 among others culminating in the grand finale at Nyali in October 2024.
MORE SLECTED RESULTS;
NYALI GOLF AND COUNTRY CLUB;

November 2023 Mug & Ladies Medal;
Best Men Gross winner-William Kaguta (0)-77gross,Division A winner-Jimmy King’ori (9)-69nett,Runners up-Partik Patel (4)-74nett,Third-Omar Lewa (9)-75nett,Division B winner-Shah Saj (18)-72nett,Runners up-Ian Marshall (17)-73nett,Third-Frank Herter (14)-75nett,Division C winner-David Ngunjiri (25)-72nett,Runners up-Aameen Dhanji (20)-73nett,Third-Rishi Shah (22)-75nett C/B,Division D winner-Max Mitterer (40)-69nett C/B,Runners up-Jabess Oduor (33)-69nett,Best Male Caddy-William Odeck (4)-69nett.

Ladies Medal-Gross winner-Susan Stokes (9)-87gross C/B,Division A winner-Florence Karimi (20)-73nett,Runners up-Truphena Oyaro (15)-76nett,Third-Joyce Masai (10)-77nett,Division B winner-Rose Njogu (29)-73nett,Runners up-Petronilah Kalee (26)-74nett C/B,Third-Hilda Mugure (23)-74nett,Division C winner-Nasihah Abdalla (39)-77nett,Best Putter-Mary Kandu-27putts,Total players-106.
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