-The overall winner Musyimi, who received his prize, a Duffel Bag, Water Bottle and Brown Carrier Bag from ICPAK Chairman CPA PROC, Elizabeth Kalunda, finished tied on 40 points with Men winner Martin Wahome (H/C 10), but won on countback.
-Lady Captain Zaituni Mohamed was honest, gracious and still full of fire as she explained what went wrong for her Zaituni Queens saying, “Let me be honest, the men came prepared today. They were angry, they were hungry, and they played very well. My Queens were a bit relaxed because we have been winning for a month. We thought it would be easy again. But golf is golf. If you relax, golf will punish you.”
-Club Chairman Michael Sangoro said the day was a perfect example of why golf at the Club is growing every week, competition, friendship, and healthy rivalry between men and ladies.
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The Queens have fallen, the Kings are back, and after a whole month of dominance by the ladies, the fearless Zaituni Queens, the men finally struck back in style at the ICPAK Golf Competition played at the par 71 Nyali Golf & Country Club Course in Mombasa County on Thursday.
And leading the men’s revenge mission was none other than Philip Musyimi, who was crowned overall winner after a brilliant round of 40 Stableford points off handicap 20, winning on countback in front of a massive field of 171 golfers.
For past weeks except recent wins by John Orioro and Shem Aboge, the Zaituni Queens, led by their fearless Lady Captain Zaituni Mohamed, had owned the course, they had won, they had celebrated, they had taunted the men, every tournament, the ladies were on top, but this time, the men said, enough is enough.
Musyimi did not hide his joy and he did not hide who he was playing for saying, “This win is very sweet. Today I told myself, I must play for the men. I stayed calm, I played my game, I focused on my back nine, and God did the rest. To win overall is a blessing. This one is for all the men who were tired of being beaten by the Zaituni Queens,” said Musyimi, laughing.
Musyimi, who received his prize, a Duffel Bag, Water Bottle and Brown Carrier Bag from ICPAK Chairman CPA PROC, Elizabeth Kalunda, finished tied on 40 points with Men Winner Martin Wahome (H/C 10), but won on countback.
Wahome himself was in sensational form, while Johnson Wamunyua (H/C 21) finished as Men’s Runner-Up with 38 points.
In the Ladies category, Caroline Munyi (H/C 25) was crowned Lady winner with 38 points, while Navinder Kaur (H/C 30) finished as Lady runner up with 37 points.
But for the first time in a month, the ladies could not take the overall trophy home, the Queens were crashed.
Lady Captain Zaituni Mohamed was honest, gracious and still full of fire, as she explained what went wrong for her Zaituni Queens.
“Let me be honest, the men came prepared today. They were angry, they were hungry, and they played very well. My Queens were a bit relaxed because we have been winning for a month. We thought it would be easy again. But golf is golf. If you relax, golf will punish you. Also, the course was playing tough today, the pins were tricky, and some of my Queens were under pressure. But I want to congratulate Musyimi and the men. Enjoy today, because next, we are coming back stronger. The Queens are not finished. We are just reloading. Tell the men to enjoy this one win, because the Queens will be back,” added the Lady Captain, said Zaituni Mohamed, to loud cheers from her ladies, and that is the spirit of golf, rivalry, laughter, respect and a promise of revenge next time.
Other stars of the day included the Seafront Mombasa Golf Club Captain Feisal Lasker (H/C 6) who posted an incredible 7 over par 80 gross to win the gross scores category.
Dr. J. M Muthuuri (H/C 24) was named Best Senior with 34 points and the future of golf shone bright as Promise Ajello (H/C 26) who was crowned the Best Junior with 39 points.
Omae Nyarandi (H/C 17) took the ICPAK winner title with 39 points, while Dr. Peter Umara (H/C 32) won the winner High Handicap with 37 points.
George Njoroge won Longest Drive Men, Joyce Radtke won Longest Drive Ladies, and Tirus Githaiga claimed Nearest to Pin prizes.
Club Chairman Michael Sangoro said the day was a perfect example of why golf at the club is growing every week, competition, friendship, and healthy rivalry between men and ladies.
“What we saw today is the true beauty of golf. For a month, the Zaituni Queens, led by our Lady Captain Zaituni Mohamed, dominated and inspired everyone. Today, the men, led by Philip Musyimi, fought back and won. That is sport. That is healthy rivalry. That is family. I want to congratulate Musyimi for a fantastic overall win, congratulate Caroline Munyi and all the ladies for keeping the fight alive, and thank ICPAK and all our sponsors Simba Corp, AAR Insurance, Katangi Printing Works, Tatu City, Serianu, and Maisha Bora Sacco for making this day possible. 171 golfers on a week day like today, shows that our Club is alive and growing. To the Zaituni Queens, don’t cry. To the men, don’t celebrate too much. Next tournament is coming. And I know the Queens are already planning their revenge,” said Sangoro, smiling.
What next is that the battle is not over, the Queens want revenge and the men want to prove this was not a one-day wonder.
All eyes now turn to the next battle the MIC & EHS Golf Tournament being played today on Saturday, 14th November 2026.
Will the Zaituni Queens reclaim their throne, or will the men make it two in a row, one thing is sure, “Golf has never been this exciting.”
ENDS.
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