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Over 200 golfers are expected to participate in the DTB “Bank with us” golf tournament set for this at the Par 70 Malindi Golf and Country Club Course in Kilifi County on Saturday, 26th August.
The weekend’s tournament comes after the Bank hosted its third leg three weeks ago in Nakuru, which saw the home player Francis Kioni named the overall winner with 38 points courtesy of 16 points on the front nine and 22 points on the back nine.
“The DTB ‘Bank with us’ golf tournaments speak to our dedication to foster connections, promote sportsmanship, and positively contribute to the communities we serve. We look forward to witnessing remarkable golf skills through friendly competition in Malindi during this fourth leg as we connect with our vast customer base in the coastal region and create lasting memories for all participants as part of DTB’s commitment to excellence,” said Dr. Kennedy Nyakomitta, Director of Sales at DTB.
The weekend’s tournament will provide great networking opportunities, and boost business by bringing DTB services closer to their customers, all while promoting the golf sport in the Coastal region.
So far, the 2023 DTB “Bank with us” golf series has attracted over 800 golfers in the tournaments held at Sigona, Kitale, and Nakuru Golf Clubs.
Diamond Trust Bank Kenya Limited (DTB) is a leading regional Bank listed on the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE). An affiliate of the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN), DTB has operated in East Africa for over 75 years. DTB provides an extensive range of innovative banking solutions through its 135-plus branch network and digital channels across East Africa, anchoring its reputation as an award-winning superior customer experience financial services provider.
Meanwhile Kenya Commercial Bank (KCB) has supported the Kenya Ladies Golf Union (KLGU) Amateur Math play Tournament scheduled for this weekend at the par 72 Royal Nairobi Golf Club, Adds BRIAN JAYSINS-OXYGEN PR.
The Saturday’s action will see over 100 lady golfers from Nairobi and its environs take on the 18-hole course as KCB continues with its efforts to enhance the sport in the country.
Raymond Keter and Kericho Captain Ignatius Kiptoo pose for a photo after the team
Was named the overall winning team of the 10th leg of the KCB East Africa Golf Tour at
The Kericho Club. Photo by Brian Jaysins, Oxygen PR.
Through the KCB East Africa Golf Tour, the bank has reached over 1, 300 participants and over 600 juniors and ladies who take part in the clinics that runs concurrently with the golf series.
KCB Group Director Marketing and Communication Rosalind Gichuru said, “We have always been passionate about women. Through our golf series, we are excited to reach budding lady golfers who have shown dedication and a strong determination to improve their skills. For this reason, we have made a commitment to incorporate ladies only tournaments in our tour. The Royal Nairobi Golf Club event is the second event we are hosting following the successful Vetlab edition. We will also be hosting another one at Sigona.”
The series has traversed Kakamega, Kisumu, Nairobi, Kiambu, Nakuru, and Uasin Gishu counties where 10 teams have booked a slot in the upcoming grand finale Pro-Am event slated for November this year at the Karen Country Club in Nairobi.
Outside Kenya, Burundi has also held its leg while Tanzania, Uganda, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), and Rwanda are still yet to host their tournaments in the 8-month long series that has so far enhanced the sport giving an opportunity to women and juniors to participate in various tournaments.
Unlike the previous legs, we will not be having teams qualifying for the grand finale on Saturday. However, there will be a ladies’ and juniors’ clinic on Sunday as the bank continues with its efforts to support the next generation of golfers.
“Golf has been a sport that has largely been dominated by men. We are happy because KCB is continuously demystifying that perception through the opportunities granted to women and juniors to
Participate in the series. We urge other corporate entities to do the same so that we can build the next generation of golfers who will compete at global events,” said tournament convener Rita Waruinge.
The Tour will then head to the Great Rift Valley Lodge on September 2nd for its 12th leg.
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