The four-ball of Philip Wahome, Mike Njogu, Zack Koech and Steve Lokonyo returned a combined score of 119 points to win the overall title in the 12th leg of the KCB East Africa Golf Tour at Karen Club on Saturday.
They beat their closest challengers Evelyn Otsuyala, Koki Muia, Epimach Maritim, and Cyllus Onyango who posted 110 points to place second. The event attracted 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,” Wahome noted.
Hard-hitting Kyalo Nzioki scored 44 points to emerge the overall winner in the men's category after a countback, beating Cyllus Onyango ( 44 points) to second place.
The two top teams join other teams from Nakuru, Uasin Gishu, Mombasa, Nyeri, Kericho, Kakamega, Mombasa, Nakuru, Trans Nzoia, Kiambu and Burundi for the Tour’s Grand Finale slated for December 6, 2024.
Wairimu Maina, a seasoned golfer, returned 40 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 and Millicent Mello was the staff runner-up with 37 points. Pettie Ndolo clinched the longest drive award in the ladies’ category while Lesaan Shani scooped the men’s award.
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.
