-Gituma says it has been a long search for Victory but God of Golf and the Stars descended on his fate, as other more sterling results also witnessed at Muthaiga, Vetlab Sports, Nyali, Thika Sports and Kericho.
MAARUFU MOHAMED-MOMBASA.
Coast Senior Golfer Lawrence Gituma finally grabbed the spot in the Nomadic Keya Golf Tournament played at the Sea Link Par 71 Mombasa Club Course in Mombasa County on Saturday.
The handicap 26 Gituma survived on account back score of 40 Stable ford points to emerge the overall winner of the tournament featuring a team of 150 players.
“In fact there was nothing spectacular, it was just about maintaining the fairways. But above all the God of Golf and the stars this time has been good to me today and am so proud and honored to emerge top. The patience to be at the podium has been long and it’s my day to reap today. I also thank my four ball partners who made our game at the course enjoyable,” said Gituma.
He had tied on the same score with handicap 23 Salim Taib who was the Man winner while handicap 17 Wilfred Achila on 39 points and handicap 12 Mburu Mwangi with 38 points were the runners up and third placed winners.
Sound City and Nomadic Golf Africa presented the day long Golf and Reggae Fusion, Pwani Edition tournament characterized by reggae songs, featuring Golfers from the home Club, Coast Golf Clubs and Others across the Country.
The Tournament that included other Sponsors Namely Hotel Sappire,1922 and Mombasa Cement saw, Orpha Wamaitha playing off handicap 19 card 36 points to win the Lady’s prize beating handicap 32 Constance Achila to the runners up slot by a two points difference.
The best guest winner on 37 points was handicap 26 Janet Wasike of Kericho Golf club and handicap 38 Mahmood Omar playing a tournament for the first time surprised golfers by bringing an excellent 40 points to win the Higher handicap prize.
Club Captain George Mokaya was delighted to have the tournament staged at the Club and praised players for turning up in large to make it successful.
“This has been a fantastic day of Golf and We as Club extends our sincere gratitude to the sponsors for coming up with such a beautiful Idea. We as Golfers shall continue to support your team as we built a strong Golfing Nation, “said Mokaya.
Nomadic Golf Tours and Events (NGTE) Founder John Mburu promised to continue supporting the club and also improve the status of Junior golfers.
“This out second edition here, we grateful for the large turn out and promise to come back and even make it bigger, “said Mburu.
He Pointed out that NGTE is a company in Kenya specializing in Golf tours and events, blending Golf with safari experiences.
“We curate itineraries that combine playing golf on scenic courses with exploring Kenya’s wildlife and also organize events to promote golf tourism and develop local talent Nomadic Golf Africa offers packages that allow you to play golf at various courses while also experiencing an authentic African safari, “noted Mburu.
MORE SELECTED RESULTS.
MUTHAIGA GOLF CLUB.
St Andrews Charity Golf Challenge, Overall Winner-Gerald Kirui-46 points, Men winner-Walter Njenga-43 points, Runner Up-J.K.Maigua-42 points, Lady winner-Margaret Maigua-34 points, Runner up-Lilian Migoye-34 points, Junior winner-Baraka Kahugu-27 points, First nine winner-Sylvester Onyango-21 points, Second nine winner-Dorcas Gitau-23 points, Nearest to pin Lady winner-Bernadette Irungu, Nearest to pin Man winner-Norbert Kihuha, Longest Drive Lady winner-Terry Gachoka, Longest Drive Man winner-Paul Ichangi.
VETLAB SPORTS CLUB.
Kabete Ladies Invitation.
Team Winner-Rose Catherine /Penny Wambui-41 points, Runners up-Dorcas Mukabi /Naomi Njeri-39 points, Third-Jane Wokabi /M. Wahome-38 points, Fourth-Betty Adhiambo/B.Monchari-38 points,
Fifth-Edah Wangui/M.Onywoki-38 points, Gross winner-Chanelle Wangari /K.Muthomi-76 gross, Subsidiary winner-Jeff Kivi (12)-42 points, Runners up-Samuel Odongo (21)-42 points, Third-Lavanya Bakhshi (20)-40 points, Fourth-Pawaan Shah (13)-40 points.
NYALI GOLF AND COUNTRY CLUB.
Kenya Development Corporation.
Overall winner-David Soares (25)-40 points C/B, Best gross winner-Andrew Wahome (-2)-71 gross, Men winner- J.M.Muthuuri (24)-40 points, Runners up-Edward Kiama-(13)-39 points, Third-Reaz Alibhai-(17)-38 points C/B, Lady winner-Hilda Mugure-(21)-40 points, Runners up-Joyce Kamau-(24)-38 points,
Best Senior-Sal Davis-(26)-38 points, Junior winner-Aydan Jamal-(9)-40 points, Guest winner-Eunice Masila-(33)-After Prize redraw-36 points, High handicappers winner-Imani Mugavana-(32)-46 points,
Longest drive Men winner-Pratik Patel, Longest drive lady winner-Mary Kandu, Nearest to Pin winner-Alyssa Jamal-After Prize redraw.
THIKA SPORTS CLUB.
Edenbridge.
Overall winner-Jessica Kimathi-(27)-41 points, Runners up-Francis Thuo (11)-41 points, Gross winner-Paul Nduati (4)-81 gross, Division 1 men winner-Munge Karoki (8)-35 points, Division 1 lady winner-Bilha Muthoni (14)-38 points, Division 2 men winner-Charles Wachira (14)-41 points, Division 2 lady winner-Grace Ngamau (20)-37 points, Division 3 men winner-Stephen Karari (21)-40 points, Division 3 lady winner-Wanjiku Njoroge (29)-36 points, Supplementary winner-Rose Nduta (38)-44 points, Guest men winner-Mathew Mutambu (42)-39 points, Guest lady winner-Rosita Mbukua (36)-42 points, Sponsor winner-Maureen Wahome (31)-36 points, Runners up-Reuben Kimani (35)-36 points, Third-Juliet Ongwae (32)-36 points, Senior winner-John Ikenye (22)-35 points, Winning Team-Bernard Mutuemeri, Rebecca Njui, Francis Wagura & Samuel Njuguna, Junior winner-Jabari Ongwae (9)-33 points, Runners up-Garcia Kimemia (11)-31 points, First nine winner-Julius Kibe (16)-24 points, Second nine winner-Ben Thiga (23)-20 points, Longest drive men winner-Bethwel Ndungu, Longest drive lady winner-Rebecca Nihil, Nearest to pin men; Mureithi Thambu, Neatest to pin lady; Millicent Kimathi, Best effort-George Karanja (19)-15 points.
KERICHO GOLF CLUB.
Captain’s Prize 2025.
Overall Nett Winner-Erick Mutai (7)-80 nett, Runner Up-Onesmus Maritim (21)-83 nett, Gross winner-Tej Bachu (5)-96 gross, Men winner-Charles Siele (20)-83 nett, Lady Winner-Hellen Koech (31)-85 nett, Sitting and former captain winner-Raymond Keter (13)-89 nett, Category 1 winner-Eunice Korir (17)-87nett, Runner-up-Leonard Koech (9)-87 nett, Category 2 winner-Lawrence Tesot (16)-87 nett, Runner-up-Ezekiel Koech (15)-87 nett, Category 3 winner-Patricia Chepwogen (37)-72 nett, Runner-up-Nicholas Korir (34)-88 nett.
ENDS.
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