-The 81 years old recorded the day’s best score of 43 points to beat an estimated 235 golfers;
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An 81 years old golfer General (retired) Peter Mwagiru Kariuki defied age by carding an excellent 43 Stableford points to emerge the overall winner in this year’s Stanbic Bank golf tournament played at the par 71 Nyali golf and country club course in Mombasa County over the weekend.
Kariuki Playing off handicap 22 was on top form beating a team of 235 golfers in the day long tournament sponsored by Stanbic Bank Kenya.
His victory stunned players including youth golfers who always dominate the leaderboard, although the home golfer who started playing golf in 1974 at Sigona club in Nairobi before later moving to Mombasa currently struggles to play a round of golf using a golf cart motor scooter.
This follows a long-time spinal and back injuries he has been fighting and these days always start his tee from the senior tee off in the Ladies tee box.
Kariuki was awarded a top prize of a latest brand-new washing machine worth over Ksh.75,000 courtesy of the event’s sponsor Stanbic Bank amid jubilations and praises from the club members, players and guests.
“Today was a good day, I played well, just lucky to win and I thank all the players for allowing me to beat them in this tournament. I have not been at this podium for many years, even I cannot remember, and it’s really a great honor today. We the senior golfers should not be underrated and I have proved it today that we too can do it, “said Kariuki.
Handicap 10 John Orioro carded 37 points to emerge the handicap 5 to 12 division A Men winner while handicap 9 Martin Ombura brought 36 count back points to claim the runners up spot tying on the same score with third placed handicap 7 Emmanuel Lumatete.
Mary Kandu playing off handicap 6 was the handicap 5 to 20 division A lady winner on 37 points beating handicap 18 Hilda Mugure to the runners up slot on a two points difference.
The handicap 13 to 24 division B men winner on 37 points was handicap 13 Sandeep Kandhari and handicap 16 Gabriel Gakuo was the runners up having recorded 36 points, while handicap 24 Evelyne Akinyi won on the Ladies side of handicap 21 to 24 after returning 35 points.
Handicap 34 Robert Muhita carded 40 points to take lead in the Division C for those playing from handicap 25 to 54 while handicap 24 Murtaza Saeed on 40 points and handicap 19 Shay Chauhan with 37 points were the senior and junior winners respectively.
The staff prize on 40 points was won by handicap 32 Juliet Awinja as handicap 38 Daniel Munga brought 39 points to claim the best guest winner and handicap 7 John Maina’s score of 36 points placed him as the runners up.
Club Captain Dinesh Sasan paid tribute to players and guests for attending in large numbers to make the tournament successful saying it was second to Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) golf tournament that attracts largest numbers of golfers at the club.
Stanbic Bank Digo Branch manager Samson Ngeno on behalf of his Coast branch colleagues Omar Lewa, Juliet Awinja among others thanked the entire club for hosting the large numbers of the golfers in a successful professional way with no any hold ups around the course.
Head of Commercial Banking Stanbic Bank Kenya, Renato De Souza, said the Bank is proud to sponsor the event at Nyali and affirmed the Bank’s commitment to the club and the tournament which he noted provides a wonderful networking opportunity for their clients.
De Souza remarked that golf offers a unique environment where players can engage, share insights, and learn from one another and that the Bank’s goal for this event is to foster networking opportunities for everyone involved while enjoying the beautiful game of golf.
“It is always a pleasure to connect with our customers amidst the tranquil setting of the golf course. At Stanbic Bank we believe in providing the very best for our clients. That is why we continue to invest in this tournament over years. This event is in line with Stanbic Bank’s commitment to supporting the needs of its clients and We are keen on providing meaningful engagements and experiences for our clients. We are also committed to driving her growth and our shared dedication to growth, development, progress, and prosperity is reflected in this tournament that symbolizes the alignment of our values. And as we enjoy the game of golf in high spirits, we remain hopeful that the days ahead and the coming year will be fruitful for us all, “noted De Souza.
OTHER CLUB RESULTS;
LIMIURU COUNTRY CLUB;
Captain’s (James Githinji) Prize;
Overall winner-Jason Githinji (16)-40points, Runners up-Andrew Koech (12)-40points, Division A men winner-Dominic Chege (8)-36points, Runners up-Dan Lubanga (9)-36points, Division B men winner-G.K. Kamau (28)-40points, Runners up-Alvin Mokaya (30)-39points, Division C men winner-Oscar Osabinyi (45)-40points, Runners up-Nicholas Weru (38)-34points, Division A lady winner-Naomi Chebet (17)-38points,Runners up-Mumbi Gatu (17)-38points,Division B lady winner-Mukami Miako (21)-37points,Runners up-Njeri Kiunjuri (24)-37points,Division C lady winner-Nyambura Kariuki (33)-42points,Runners up-Beryl Kabiru (37)-32points,Senior men winner-Joe Wangai (26)-38points,Senior lady winner-Grace Kimeria (28)-27points,Junior winner boy-Hakeem Mutungi (19)-37points,Junior winner girl-Chloe Edemba (47)-33points,Sponsor men winner-Joe Sang (9)-41points,Sponsor lady winner-Asenath Mogaka (37) 30points,Guest winner men-Charles Musungu (21)-39points,Guest winner lady-Olive Njagi (13)-34points.
MACHAKOS COUNTRY CLUB;
Captain’s (S.M. Musyoka) prize;
Overall winner-Charles Kikuvi (17)-38points, Gross winner-James Ndunda (6)-83gross, Men winner-John Kitaka (26)-37points, Runners up-Don Obiga (26)-36points-two-way C/B, Third-S.M. Musyoka (12) 36points,Fourth-Paul Kyengo (12)-36points,Fifth-Newton Githae (26)-35points,Senior winner-Gen.Musomba (17)-35points,Lady winner-Milkah Wanjiku (31)-25points,Runners up-Mercy Nderitu (34)-25points,Guest winner-Philip Ivia (24)-37points,Runners up-Timothy Pintary (25)-36points,Sponsor winner-Collins Aketch (24)-29points,Runners up-Samuel Ndichu (34)-38points,Subsidiary men winner-Danson Ndichu (34)-38points,Runners up-Caleb Mule (29)-34points,Subsidiary lady winner-Doreen Mwau (40)-34points C/B,Runners up-Caroline Nzivo (44)-34points.
NANYUKI SPORTS CLUB;
Captain’s Prize;
Overall winner-Vijay Limbu (13)-37points, Men winner-Cyprian Bundi (-1)-36points, Runners up-Joseph Sylvester Githui (14)-35points, Lady winner-Hellen Kurutu (27)-33points, Runners up-Purity Githui (18)-29points, Gross winner-Gabriel Miungi (4)-80gross, Cat B (above 29) men winner-Bernard Mwai (31)-39points, Lady winner-Caroline Gikibi (10)-35points, Guest winner-Thomas Mundia (10)-31points,First nine winner-Duncan Kimuyu (27)-19points, Second nine winner-Titus Wambeti (10)-31points.
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