-She survided through a tie-breaking contest play off with Tanzanian Neema Olomi after both tied.
-While at Nyali, Saqib Aboo wins the KAM tournament beating a team of 215 players.
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Kenya’s Mercy Nyanchama, crowned the 2025 Johnnie Walker Uganda Golf Ladies Champion after emerging the overall Silver winner at the par-71 Lugazi Hills Golf and Country Club in neibhouring Uganda on Sunday.
It was not an easy victory after Nyanchama from Njoro Country club had rounded up the three days 54 holes’ tournament on a total of 230 gross (78-75-77), only to find herself tied on the same score with Neema Olomi from Arusha Gymkhana golf club which set the stage for a tie-breaking contest to determine the overall winner.
Under much pressure with excitement from the packed gallery and darkness getting on fast, Nyanchama and Olomi tied again at the par-3 hole 8 after both played pars on their first attempt.
But Nyamchama braved all challenges in the second attempt to roll a level par and ultimately emerged the overall Silver winner to register her maiden victory of the tournament while Olomi played a bogey to claim the second slot.
“Iam greatly delighted for this victory. The tournament was challenging especially playing against skilled ladies but I was really prepared to face them. My participation in many tournaments around my Country, Kenya also improved my skills. I dedicate this trophy to my club Njoro, my supporters and My Country and take this opportunity to thank all the people behind my success. Iam looking forward to defend it next year, God willing,” Said Nyanchama.
Uganda’s Martha Babirye, a former winner of the ladies opens, scored 233 gross (77, 80, 76) to finish third while another Kenya’s Ashley Awuor from Royal Nairobi club was fourth on a score of 234 gross (80, 77, 77) and taking the fifth place on a score of 242 gross (84, 81, 77) was the defending champion Iddy Madina Hussein from Tanzania.
The tournament organized by the Uganda Ladies Golf Union (UGLU) featured a strong contingent of top ladies from hosts Uganda, Tanzania, Kenya and Rwanda and Johnnie Walker Uganda, under Uganda Breweries Limited was the flagship sponsor.
Other partner sponsors included Absa Bank Uganda, Isuzu Uganda, Pepsi Uganda, Aquafina Uganda, MTN Momo, MTN Uganda, MediSell Uganda MAC East Africa, NBS Sports, NCS, Lugazi Hills Golf and Country Club and Uganda Tourism Board.
The 2025 Johnnie Walker Uganda Golf Open series continues with the 84th Amateurs Open, teeing off on Wednesday, 3rd September to Sunday 6th September 2025 at the same venue.
Elsewhere, handicap 14 Saqib Aboo carded a count back score of 41 points to emerge the overall winner of the Kenya Association of Manufacturers (KAM) golf tournament played at Nyali golf and Country club on Saturday.
Diana Mbuba playing off handicap 8 was the gross winner on a 6 over par 77 gross and the hidden hole prize was scooped by Peter Kimanga.
The Men winner on 41 points was handicap 25 David Ngunjiri while handicap 19 Tony Mintos brought 39 points to claim the runners up slot.
Handicap 27 Pauline Gachihi won the lady’s prize with 39 points beating handicap 8 Diana Mbuba to the runners up slot by a single point difference.
Akram Sheikh playing off handicap 19 recorded 36 points to carry the Senior prize while handicap 11 Aly Is Haq playing off handicap 11 got away with the junior prize on 36 points.
The best KAM member with 36 points was handicap 11 Vimal Ranpura as handicap 30 Constance Achila with 34 points and handicap 30 Peter Wambari with 43 points were the Coast Clubs and Guest winners respectively.
OTHER CLUBS RESULTS.
MOMBASA GOLF CLUB.
Mombasa August joint Mug with Royal Nairobi.
Royal Nairobi Division A winner-David Gaitho (11) 74 nett, Runners up-Nyangaga Kaunda (7)-75 nett C/B,
Third-Robert Nyanchoga (2)-75 nett, Division B winner-Bill Ouko (17)-67 nett, Runners up-Hezron Arunga (15)-71 nett,
Third-Peter Mugo (16)-73 nett, Division C winner-Francis Karanja (20)-74 C/B, Runners up-Bernard Mugisha (23)-74 nett, Third-J.J. Masiga (19)-76 nett, Best gross winner-Robert Nyanchoga-77 gross.
Mombasa golf club Division A winner-George Githinji (8)-72 nett, Runners up-Victor Simbi (6)-73 C/B,
Third-Martin Wahome (8)-73 nett, Division B winner-Clifford Tolo (18)-64 nett, Runners up-Sam Muraya (13)-65 nett,
Third-George Mokaya (16)-71 nett, Division C winner-Salim Taib (20)-69 nett, Runners up-Vincent Muriungi (26)-70 nett, Third-Paul Munyao (19)-71 nett, Best gross winner-Gurbux Singh (3)-77 gross, Division D winner-Joseph Kitema (32)-71 nett.
RUIRU SPORTS CLUB.
August Babies.
Overall winner-Muturi Mwangi (24)-41 points, Men winner-Josphat Mwai (27)-41 points, Runners up-Anthony Kimani (10)-39 points, Third-Josphat Gathua (27)-38 points, Lady winner-Jane Ndirangu (20)-39 points, Runners up-Grace Miano (19)-38 points, Third-Lucy Mwangi (30)-36 points, Gross winner-Josphat Kaunda (6)-84 points, Guest Men winner-Justin Njoka (32)-40 points, Guest Lady winner-Sharon Kalinde (35)-36 points, Junior winner-Faith Nyagaki (27)-30 points, Division 2 winner-Joseph Mwangi (33)-41 points.
VETLAB SPORTS CLUB.
Aviators Golf Day.
Sponsored by KQ and NCBA Bank.
Overall Winner-Mavji Gorassia (21)-43 points, Men winner-Nicholas Okello (25)-42 points, Lady winner-Mary Karano (11)-40 points, Senior winner-Ochieng’ Abekah (10)-40 points, Junior winner-Wahome Mutahi (6)-34 points, Sponsor winner-Peter Kihara (39)-41 points, Runners up-Felix Rop (21)-38 points, Special category winner-Umesh Raikundalia (29)-37 points.
THIKA GREENS GOLF RESORT.
Inter-county golf 2025 season 1.
Overall winner-David Mathenge (27)-50 points, Gross winner-Benta Khanili (7)-73 gross, Member man winner-Kelvin Mwaura (6)-41 points, Member lady winner-Magdalene Mbugua (17)-36 points, Subsidiary Man winner-Dennis Mbatau (37)-42 points, Subsidiary Lady winner-Elizabeth Nyambura (41)-44 points, Men winner-James Murango (22)-47 points,
Runners up-Lingorine Kirui (28)-45 points, Lady winner-Agnes Wairimu (36)-40 points, Runners up-Mercy Wanjira (33)-38 points.
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