-Munene and Sanjeev’s team tops at Ruiru and Nyali respectively.
MAARUFU MOHAMED-GOLFNEWSLINKS.
Kiambu’s Joyce Wanjiri became a celebrity after claiming the top spot in the Kenya Ladies Golf Union (KLGU) Chairman’s Jane Babsa Nzibo prize tournament that ended at the par 71 Muthaiga golf club course in Nairobi City over the weekend.
Wanjiru clinched the ‘Muthiga’ trophy after carding an excellent five over par 76 gross to emerge the overall winner that attracted over 150 ladies from across the country.
“Iam humbled before you tonight. It’s a celebration to me winning this prestigious tournament and also being m first of the year. The year has opened positively on my side and I hope to play even better in the forthcoming tournaments. Thank you all, “said Wanjiru.
Doris Mideva who recorded 83 gross was the Best gross winner on 83 gross in the handicappers 10.0 to 17.9 category and received the Lucie Maina trophy while Kanyiva charia with 107 gross in the 30.0 to 36 handicappers section and was awarded the Mary Wambugu trophy.
Division A winner was Belinda Wanjiru on 78 gross as Margaret Njoki on 79 gross and Ashley Awuor with account back of 79 gross were the runners up and third placed respectively.
Tesha Magira carded 85 gross to win the B division beating Grace Miano to the runners up slot on a seven strokes difference and Jane Ndirangi was third with 94 gross.
The Dianne O’Connor trophy was won by Florence Marangu who emerged the overall nett winner with count back score of 67 nett after tying on the score with division A net winner Frankie Gichuru.
Dorris Mideva recorded 69 nett to win the runners up lot and taking the third slot on 70 nett was Mwongeli Nzioka.
The Division B nett winner’s slot was claimed by Florence Marangu who brought 67 nett while Minnie Mbue with 69 nett and Bianca Wanjiru on 70 nett were the runners and third placed respectively.
The Mbalanya trophy was claimed by Lucie Maina who had a score of 75 nett and Caroline Nthiwa who had a count back score of 75 nett was the best Lady Captain who also claimed the Moses Tanui trophy.
The Senior Lady winner on 75 nett and the runners up slot with 76 nett prize were won by Maureen Wroe and Florence.W.Maina respectively.
Sam Kona carded 71 nett to with the Saturday Men guest prize while Jane Karuku was the Sponsor winner after playing 75 nett and Bianca Ngecu emerged the Junior Lady winner on 72 nett.
The two-day event took place from Friday 31st January, 2025 to Saturday 1st February 2025 attracted players from all Clubs in the country with Friday morning hosting Division C followed by the Union’s Annual General Meeting and Saturday was the culmination of the event having over 150 players in Division A and B competing for top prizes.
The Outgoing chairman Jane Babsa Nzibo thanked Council Members and lady golfers for giving her great support throughout the year she served as Chairman.
The event which officially brought the term of the outgoing Chairman Jane Babsa Nzibo to an end and ushered in Rosemary Mkok was proudly supported by NCBA, ICEA Lion, Sense of Africa, Galana Energies, Liaison, EABL, Kingdom Bank, Daughters of Kenya among others.
Nzibo said at KLGU they had an exciting and landmark year with full calendar of women’s golf tournaments across the country anchored by KLGU’s four premier national competitions.
She added that a total of 34 clubs hosted a ladies’ Open, 15 of which were Golfer of The Year (GOTY) events.
“These events continue to demonstrate the growth of the game amongst women and girls, with field sizes ranging from 100-180 players. These events embody unique collaborations in different regions of the country in the spirit of growing the game, “noted Nzibo.
She pointed out that on the international front, 2024 was a groundbreaking year for women’s golf in Kenya in which five Kenyan women competed in the inaugural Africa Amateur Women’s Invitational (AAWI) last February, marking Kenya’s position as a leading golfing nation.
“This RCA tournament featured a field of only twenty top female amateurs chosen from across the African continent, “said Nzibo.
She said that the emerging quality of the women’s game was once again displayed later in the year, at Africa’s foremost women’s amateur team event, the All-Africa Challenge Trophy where the team composed of Naomi Wafula (Captain), Mercy Nyanchama and Bianca Ngecu clinched third place at the 2024 edition held in Agadir, Morocco last October.
“The achievement of career-high rankings by Kenyan players completes the groundbreaking year. With many achieving their first-time ranking in 2023, our top female players continue to go from strength to strength by competing at the highest level in both KLGU events and on the Kenya Amateur Golf Championships (KAGC) circuit, “said Nzibo.
She pointed out that the tremendous year is thanks to their dedicated women and girls’ across the country.
“We also give many thanks to our strong partnerships with sponsors, and our collaboration with the KGU, JGF, and the RCA. We also are incredibly grateful for the support accorded to the women and girls in golf by the Ministry of Sports, Culture and Heritage. With our persistent efforts and sacrifice, 2025 stands to be yet another landmark year, “noted Nzibo.
OTHER CLUB RESULTS.
RUIRU SPORTS CLUB.
Muranga golf day.
Overall winner-Lee Munene (23) 43 points, Men winner-Eliphas Mugenda (25)-41 points, Runners up-Anthony Kariuki (24)-40 points, Lady winner-Marion Ngaruiya (31)-42 points, Runners up Margaret Maina (300-37 points, Sponsor winner-Liz Mwaura (25)-37 points, Corporate winner-Patrick Karanja (12)-33 points, Division 2 winner-Ruth Waruguru (370-43 points, Junior winner-Faith Nyagaki (30)-36 points.
NYALI GOLF AND COUNTRY CLUB.
Four Ball better ball.
Team winner-Sanjeev Khagram/Sanjay Pandya-54 points, Runners up-Frank Herter/Natalia Herter-45 points C/B, Third-Charles Odoo/Wilson Rading-45 points C/B.
ENDS.
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