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GOLF NEWS-Wahome and Team Basks in Glory at KCB Golf Series in Karen;

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KCB Group CEO Paul Russo (right) and Group Director Human Resources Japeth Achola (left) awards the overall winner Cyllus Onyango during the 12 th leg of the KCB East Africa Golf Tour at the Karen Country Club. Photo by Brian Jaysins, Oxygene PR.

-They beat Otsuyala’s team to the second place and both booked their places in the tour’s grand finale slated for December 6th, 2024;
BRIAN JAYSINS-OXYGENE PR;
The four-ball of Philip Wahome, Mike Njogu, Zack Koech and Steve Lokonyo returned a combined score of 119 points to emerge as the overall team winners in the 12th leg of the KCB East Africa Golf Tour played at Karen Country Club on Saturday.

KCB Group CEO Paul Russo (right) congratulates the overall team winners during the 12 th
leg of the KCB East Africa Golf Tour at the Karen Country Club. Photo by Brian Jaysins, Oxygene PR.

They beat their closest challengers Evelyn Otsuyala, Koki Muia, Epimach Maritim, and Cyllus Onyango who returned 110 points to be crowned the second-best team at the tourney that was graced by 240 golfers.


“We had a formidable four-ball today. We knew the competition would be tough considering the names that had registered for this tournament but we came prepared to win. Our first and second nines were excellent and we ensured to keep everyone in check since we played our golf in the morning. We will continue working together as we prepare for the grand finale,” expressed an ecstatic Wahome.

Golfer Peter Mwaura teeing off during the 12 th leg of the KCB East Africa Golf Tour at
the Karen Country Club. Photo by Brian Jaysins, Oxygene PR.

Hard-hitting Kyalo Nzioki returned an impressive 44 stable ford points to be named the overall winner after countback at the luscious 18-hole golf course, beating Cyllus Onyango who also returned 44 points to win the man winner award after countback.
The two top teams join other teams from Nakuru, Uasin Gishu, Mombasa, Nyeri, Kericho, Kakamega, Mombasa, Nakuru, Trans Nzoia, Kiambu and Burundi that have booked their places in the tour’s grand finale slated for December 6, 2024.

Allan Kirui in action during the 12 th leg of the KCB East Africa Golf Tour at the Karen
Country Club. Photo by Brian Jaysins, OXYGENE PR.

Wairimu Maina, a seasoned golfer, returned 40 stable ford points to claim the lady winner award in the highly competitive category while Ryan Ndegwa won the Junior category with 39 points after countback.
Peter Ndichu bagged the staff winner award with 39 points, Millicent Mello was the staff runner-up with 37 points and Pettie Ndolo clinched the longest drive award in the ladies’ category while Lesaan Shani scooped it in the men’s category.
The tourney, which has reached over 1,500 participants so far, is set to grace Nyanza Golf Club for its 13th leg on August 17, 2024.
KCB Bank footprint in sports support in the country is expansive and cuts across various sports disciplines and the Bank has its Sports brand assets that include the KCB Women Volleyball Club, KCB Football Club and KCB Rugby Club besides other sports including Chess, athletics, and Golf.
The long-standing tradition of sponsoring major sporting events in the country has seen the Bank pump millions of shillings in sponsorships over the years.
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