-He secured the all exclusive expense paid trip after emerging ‘the 2024 ‘winner of winners’ of the coveted 8th Edition in the 2024 ICEA LION King of the Course series.
-Agui is being accompanied by ICEA LION’s General Manager Peter Mukuria, the ICEA LION King of the course golf Captain Joe Mboya and Mackakos Club Captain Edwin Saluny with eight other club mates.
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John Agui from Nandi Bears golf club’s is in the Republic of South Africa for this year’s Lekoa Classic golf tournament to be played the 18 holes par 72 Emfuleni golf Estate and Heron Banks Golf and River Estate course from Friday,28th, March,2025.
The Lekoa Classic is a golf tournament specifically the grand finale of the ICEA LION King of the Course golf series, where the grand winner of the series is invited to participate and its usually held in South Africa.
The two days 36 holes’ tournament that brings together highly talented and experienced golfers takes place from today Friday,28th to tomorrow Saturday 29th March.
The 60 year’s old golfer Agui who started playing golf in 2010 secured the all exclusive expense paid trip after the coveted 8th Edition in the 2024 ICEA LION King of the Course championship played at the end of the grand finale played at Nyali golf and Country club course in October 2024 in Mombasa County.
He had qualified through the series legs at Machakos, Thika Greens and Golf resort, Ruiru Sports Club and Nanyuki sports club.
“It’s a great honor and I feel great to be the ‘winner of winners’ to secure this exclusive privilege in this big international tournament. Iam fully prepared to carry my Country’s flag and bring the trophy home. I want to extend my great thanks to the sponsor as well and my Club for all their support, “said Agui.
Agui left the country on Wednesday,26th, March, accompanied by ICEA LION’s General Manager Peter Mukuria with ICEA LION King of the course golf Captain Joe Mboya and Muchakos Club Captain Edwin Saluny with eight other club mates.
The others are Kimanzi Muthengi, Joseph Komu, Enock Kimeu, Musembi Katuku, Collins Kaloki, Charles Kikuvi, Benard Mungata and David Mwangangi.
The 2024 LION King of the Course finals took place at Nyali Golf and Country Club, where Swaleh Omar emerged victorious, scoring an impressive 43 points against 258 competitors securing a slot for the next South African Lekoa tournament.
General Manager ICEA LION Peter Mukuria said they continue to remain committed and steadfast to not only enhancing competitiveness within the sport but to fostering greater participation in golf, attracting enthusiasts and novices alike.
“The tournament’s reward is a great source of excitement, a celebration of the thriving golfing community and ICEA LION’s commitment to the game of golf, ‘said Mukuria.
Last year’s King of the course representative to South Africa Veronica Muthiani said, “We enjoyed our stay in Jo’burg and enjoyed the Southern African culture. We were really greatful to our sponsor as he catered for everything.”
Emfuleni Golf Estate is an 18-hole par-72 course situated on the banks of the Vaal River park land located in Vanderbijlpark South Africa known for its immaculate greens and pristine surroundings offering a challenging yet enjoyable golfing experience.
The challenging course renowned for its pristine surroundings has holes that include the water-laden par threes at the 7th and 17th where both greens sit behind ponds and the par five 18th which bends gently right from the tee to the home green.
MORE DETAILED BREAKDOWN.
Event-Lekoa Classic.
Location-Emfuleni Golf Estate and Heron Banks Golf and River Estate, South Africa
Dates-March 28th and 29th, 2025
Participants-The grand ‘winner of winners’ in the 2024 (John Agui) series to participate.
Other details-The event is a key fixture in ICEA LION’s annual events calendar.
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