-And Naivasha to host the Kenya Air Force Commander’s Cup this weekend;
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A German based Kenyan Lady Golfer Joyce Masai continues raising the Kenyan Flag high in the foreign Country after putting her skills to win the 2023 Club Championship golf tourney played at the par 70 Waldbrunnen Golf Club Course in Windhagen near Bonn City, Germany.
Masai who is a member of Nyali Golf and Country Club in Mombasa but currently relocated to Germany carded a round total of over par 35 for 175 nett to be crowned the Champion.
The two days Medal ford event played over 36 holes with 150 players, saw the Kenya Lady retain the title she won at the same venue last year.
“I represent Kenya here in Germany and proud to win again and dedicate the victory to my Country and especially my colleagues back at Nyali. The win is as a result of my consistence in practicing all the time despite harsh weather at times and this has improved my swing and putting shots, “said Masai.
She is also a Tik-Tok influncer and requests Kenyans Story tellers to connect with her through ‘Joyce.Masai.
Elsewhere ADDS BRIAN JAYSINS-OXYGEN PR, the Picturesque Great Rift Valley Lodge and Golf Resort in Naivasha, Kenya will play host to the Kenya Air Force Commander’s Cup this weekend.
Saturday’s tournament powered by KCB is expected to attract 170 top amateur golfers who will compete at the 18-hole course in the much-awaited tourney.
KCB East Africa Golf Tour at the Nyeri Club last month. Photo by Brian Jaysins, Oxygen PR.
Two top teams will also book a place in November’s grand finale to join 10 other teams that have already secured their places in the final showdown.
The latest entries were Kericho Club Captain Ignatius Kiptoo, Chris Birgen, Raymond Keter and Erastus Orina, Richard Korir, Onesmus Maritim, Kipkirui Langat and John Sang.
KCB Group Director Marketing and Communication Rosalind Gichuru said, “KCB’s involvement in golf has been aimed at elevating the sport to elite levels and giving an opportunity to budding golfers to hone their skills. Through the KCB East Africa Golf Tour, we have provided an excellent platform for over 1,000 golfers who have competed at the various amazing courses this country has. We look forward to an exciting tournament over the weekend.”
Nyeri Club on July 22, 2023.Photo by Brian Jaysins, Oxygen PR;
The series has so far traversed 6 Counties reaching over 12, 000 participants and over 600 juniors and ladies who take part in the clinics that run concurrently with the tour.
“We are more than happy to be part of the KCB East Africa Golf Tour. Through the commander’s cup, we are expecting a competitive tournament as two top teams from the Air Force book a slot in the grand finale. We are also looking forward to good weather that will play a huge role in the tourney’s success,” noted Kenya Air Force Captain Brian Tororei.
The 13th leg of the KCB East Africa Golf Tour will then head to Kitale Golf Club on September 23rd.
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