-This is after beating over 240 players to grab the Club Captain’s putter in the two days’ tournament hosted to celebrate the conclusion of Mokaya’s Captaincy after a two year’s term in office.
-Elsewhere at Nyali Golf and Country Club, new officials elected to run the Club’s 2026 affairs.
-And at Ruiru Sports Club, Rehema Mohammed wins the Sidian Bank’s top prize as Ladies team beats their Men colleagues to clinch the Valentine Special Shield.
MAARUFU MOHAMED-MOMBASA.
It was a sweet celebration for Tirus Githaiga who played out all his heart to claim the top trophy in the Captain’s (George Mokaya) prize golf tournament at the par 71 Sea-Link Mombasa Golf Club course in Mombasa County over the Valentine weekend.
The home Club handicap 10 Githaiga survived on a count back score of 30 differential points of two days to emerge the ultimate overall winner and also claimed the 2025 Captain’s Putter.
Excited Mokaya Captain thanked the Club Captain Mokaya for a fantastic tournament, saying that Captain’s Prize tournament is never easy to win and this one truly means a lot.
“Last weekend during the Lady Captain’s (Susan Mwangi) prize, the game felt solid and today I just trusted it. Fairways hit, greens in regulation and the putter finally behaved. Big shout-out to our Club’s Immediate Past Captain Paul Munyao, my league match partner for cheering me on and reminding me to keep my head down and stay focused. That made a real difference. The competition was serious, the vibes were great and I’m proud to lift ‘’The Captain’s ‘’ patter 2025. This victory is especially sweet on this Valentine’s weekend to celebrate love with passion and golf is definitely a big part of that for me and truly excited as the winner. It’s been an absolute pleasure competing with such talented golfers, thanks my partners, my caddy and everyone who supported me throughout this journey. I’d like to dedicate this win to my loved ones who also put up with my endless golf trips and late-night practices. Your love and support mean everything. Thanks again everyone who made this tournament possible,” said Githaiga.
He had tied on the same score with runners’ up handicap 21 Rishi Dodhia as handicap 13 Justine Ongere had 32 differential points to settle for the third slot and Veteran Gurbux Singh playing off handicap 2 recorded a total of a two days 155 gross to emerge the gross winner.
Handicap 20 Detan Ondiek was the day one nett winner of 65 nett while handicap 29 Sam Kiarie carded 47 differential points to grab the two days best high handicapper’s prize and the best Captain was handicap 5 Eric Nyongesa with 42 differential points.
Handicap 19 Aaron Mutisya recorded 43 differential points to win the day two Junior prize with Engineer Willis Ingari on 39 points claiming the day two best guest prize while Stella Mwende emerged the runners up on a count back score of 38 points beating Felix Kandie with the same score to the third slot.
The Ladies’ who played only on day one, saw Priscilla Mutash with a score of 43 points emerge the Lady winner, displacing Prisca Jebet to the runners up spot by a 4 points difference.
Taking the third slot was Virginia Flora with a score of 37 points and handicap 40 Monica Kamundi scored 37 points to win the Lady high handicapper prize.
The sponsor prize was won by handicap 25 Lewis Muriithi on 28 points and handicap 8 Martin Ombura was the best senior with 29 points.
Outgoing Club Captain George Mokaya hosted the two days’ tournament for Men with one day for ladies to bid farewell the members, Sponsors and friends after the completion of his one-year tenure in office.
It was jointly sponsored by Communication Authority of Kenya (CAK), Port Sacco, NCBA, Safarilink, Safarilink, Taifa, Tamarind, Swahili Pot, Leif, Midella, Oasis, Diamond Leisure, Moffat Court, Villa Beccky, Kericho Gold, Halisi Fry, Nulook, Surefront, Hot point, Ketepa, Heights and Friends of the Captain among several others.
George Mokaya thanked all for their support and camaraderie, saying it has been a great privilege to lead this team and is confident that the new Captain will take the Club to even greater heights.
“It’s been an honor serving as your Captain and I stand here today filled with mixed emotions, pride and gratitude to you all. I’d like to thank the committee for their tireless work behind the scenes and our members for making our club such a warm and welcoming community. To my fellow golfers, keep swinging, keep laughing and keep enjoying the game we love. I’ll cherish the memories we’ve made and thank you again and cheers to the club,” said Mokaya.
“Together with members and the Board, we have restored the glory of the Club that will be rewritten in the history books. In fact, I find myself reflecting on a year that has been nothing short of legendary for the ‘Home of Golf’ at the Coast. Twelve months ago, we set out to restore the glory of Mombasa Golf Club and together also setting our most successful year for corporate engagement, “noted Mokaya.
He further thanked the Mombasa Golf Club League, saying this has seen fierce but a friendly competition all season, saying an event of this magnitude is only possible through the generosity of their partners.
Mokaya also highlighted the Club’s achievements while in office where it won the 2025 Tannahill Shield at Royal Nairobi course, a first win in over 100 years, won the prestigious 2025 Barry Cup that remained at home, a trophy clinched by the Club’s player Henry Kamau who officially turned Professional this year in January.
He also said that the Club has also won the 2025 Inaugural Coastal Inter-club competition as currently it sits at the top of the leaderboard and now heads to Malindi Golf Club later next month in March for the final leg.
Club Chairman Lawrence Odhiambo praised Mokaya saying his leadership and dedication have been instrumental in shaping the club’s success especially setting history by clinching the 2026 Tanna Shield at Royal Nairobi after over 100 years.
“I’d like to express my sincere appreciation for our outgoing Captain Mokaya. You’ve led by example, inspiring us with your passion and commitment to excellence. As we bid farewell to your captaincy, we celebrate the milestones achieved and memories created. Your service has made a lasting impact on our Club, and we’re grateful for your tireless efforts. Thank you Mokaya for an outstanding tenure. Please join me in raising a glass to Mokaya-cheers to a job well done,” said Odhiambo.
Two weeks ago, the Club’s outgoing Lady Captain Susan Mwangi who handed over the ladies’ office to her Vice-Captain Gladys Kiprono, held a similar tournament that was won by Nyali Golf and Country Club Lady Captain Hilda Mugure.
Club Chairman’s (Lawrence Odhiambo) Prize tournament will be the next one set for next month in March.
Elsewhere, Michael Sangoro has been elected as the new Chairman of the Nyali Golf and Country Club for the year 2026 to be assisted by Nyundo Katemboh as the Vice-Chairman.
This was done during the Club’s Annual General Meeting (AGM) last Thursday, where Muzahim Taib now settles as the Captain, Sanjay Kotecha-Vice Captain, Dan Mugambi-Hon.Green Keeper and Zaituni Mohamedin now the Lady Captain.
Zaituni said she was delighted to head Ladies section with love, compassion, dedication and looking forward to a great year as lady Captain.
“My aim is to bring together both playing and social members of our club to engage in activities that go beyond the golf course and making the Club great. Let’s live, play and enjoy this amazing game,” said Zaituni.
MOMBASA GOLF CLUB-GEORGE MOKAYA CAPTAINS PRIZE 2025-FULL RESULTS.
Overall winner-Tirus Githaiga (10)-30 diff C/B points, Runners up Men-Rishi Dodhia (21)-30 diff points, Third Men-Justine Ongere (13)-32 diff points, Fourth Men-Danson Mutero (13)-36 diff points, Best gross overall winner-Gurbux Singh (2)-155 gross, Best net Friday winner-Detan Ondiek (200-65 nett, Runners up-Joseph Kitema (25)-71 nett, Best high handicapper winner -2 days-Sam Kiarie (29)-47 diff points, Best past Captain-2 days-Eric Nyongesa (5)-42 diff points, Best Junior Saturday only-Aaron Mutisya (19)-43 points, Best Guest Saturday only-Eng. Willis Ingari 39 points, Runners up-Stella Mwende-38 C/B points, Third-Felix Kandie-38 points, Lady winner-Priscilla Mutash 43 points, Runners up-Prisca Jebet-39 points, Third-Virginia Flora-37 points, Best Lady high handicapper Saturday winner-Monica kamundi (40)-37 points, Longest drive Saturday Men winner-Dan Mugambi, Longest drive Saturday Lady winner-Zaituni Mohamed, Nearest to pin Man winner-Lawrence Gituma-22 ft., Sponsor winner-Lewis Muriithi (25)-28 points, Best Senior-Martin Ombura (8)-29 diff points, Piga Mingi winner-Rana Umair (25)-64 diff points, Strang Shield winner-Gurbux Singh, Runners up-Feisal Lasker, White Trophy winner-Symon Wambugu, Runners up-Abel Cheboi, League winners-Eric Nyongesa.Francis Muthamia, Friday ball Pool winners-M.Ravji @ 7th, Eric Nyongesa @ 12th , Martin Ombura @ 16th (12 Balls each),
Saturday Ball Pool winners-Salim Taib @ 3rd, James Gitonga @ 7th, Lawrence Odhiambo @ 16th (20 Balls each.
OTHER CLUB RESULTS.
VET LAB SPORTS CLUB.
Sidian Bank Golf Day/Valentine Special.
Sponsored by Sidian Bank
Overall winner-Rehema Mohammed (33)-44 points, Men’s winner-Samuel Odongo (12)-42 points, Runners up-Alex Njaaga (21)-41 points, Lady winner-Wangeci Thumbi (52)-43 points, Runner-up-Lilian Kanyita (43)-41 points, Senior winner Men-Mohan Shah (24)-39 points, Senior winner Ladies-Margaret Nyakangó (29)-37 points, Junior winner-Viaan Vajpayee (9)-38 points, Guest winner-Castro Ogutu (28)-40 points, Sponsor winner-Peter Abuor (33)-33 points, Gross winner-John Odhiambo (-3)-69 gross, Nearest to the Pin Men winner-Suresh Siyani, Nearest to the Pin Ladies winner-Rachel Ndei, Best effort winner-Charles Munyororo (22)-18 points, Valentine Shield winner 2026- Ladies Team-128 points (Rehema Mohammed-44 points, Wangeci Thumbi-43 points, Lilian Kanyita-41 points, Beating Men Team-123 points (Samuel Odongo-42 points, Alex Njaaga-41 points, Castro Ogutu-40 points.
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