Two rare birdies sank in each nine was all the Duo needed to triumph in the Tourney;
MAARUFU MOHAMED-GOLFNEWSLINKS;
The pair of Anthony Korir and Sammy Chepkwony from Kericho Club returned a combined round of 48 stable ford points to emerge the overall winners of the Kenya 2023 International Pairs Series Grand Final played at the Windsor Golf Hotel & Country Club Course on Friday.
Their victory came after sinking two rare birdies on the front nine and back nine that gave them granted them 4 points each to boost their way to the top of the NCBA Bank sponsored tournament.
“We qualified from the event at VetLab Sports Club last weekend and we made a plan to ensure that we get to Portugal. We do not win always but it is great to emerge top especially in such a prestigious event,” said Sammy Chepkwony on behalf of his colleague.
The Captain of Kericho Club, Ignatius Ng’etich, leading a contingent of 22 golfers from Kericho who qualified to the Grand Finale posted 47 points together with his partner Joel Chebon to finish as runner-ups.
It was a Captains’ moment as Isaac Kuto from Nandi Bears Club and his partner Nelson Koech posted a count back score of 46 points to claim the third slot.
They duo had tied on the same score with the pairs of Rebecca Njui & Frederick Wagura and Lydia Jebichii & Eileen Jepchumba who were Fourth.
The top 3 pairs earned tickets to the World Final that is set for the 6th to 10th November at the Royal Obidos Spa & Golf Resort and Bom Sucesso Resort, Portugal.
The Kenya Golf Union Chairman, Philip Ochola, thanked Windsor Golf Hotel & Country Club for availing the course for the tournament and supporting junior golf programmes.
“Thank you to all the golfers that supported the series. Special appreciation to the team from Kericho. You have been consistent across the country. A total of 11 pairs which represents more than 30% of the total qualified pairs made it to this finale from the 7 qualifying events held across the country. The fact that two of the three pairs that are going to Portugal are from Kericho is a testament to your dedication to the series. We hope to partner with more corporates, to ensure that we deliver a greater experience next year, “said Ochola.
Focus now shifts to the World Finals where the three pairs seek to raise the flag of the Country high and better the performance of Chand Shah & Kush Shah who finished as runner ups in the 2022 World Finals at the La Cala Golf Resort, Spain.
The International Pairs is the World’s Largest Golf Tournament where Local, regional and national tournaments are organized and promoted by licensed partners around the globe.
The top national teams represent their country or territory at the World Final for the chance to be crowned World Champions.
Since its inception, more than 1.5 million amateur golfers from over 50 Countries have enjoyed competing in this exciting, friendly and hugely prestigious event.
ENDS;
